Author Archives: Crawford Luxury
Touching the Third Rail of Real Estate….Commissions
This post is a more serious post, and if you all know me, you know it’ll be one of the few, if not last, serious post in this blog. In the real estate world, there are some pretty strict rules that forbid us from discussing commissions in public or with other agents, because it can [...]
10 Reasons NOT to Stage Your Home
OK. I’ll admit it. I did NOT write the article below. Janet Jones, an interior designer in Hawaii did. Found it online and agreed with every bit of it, so I’m sharing. If you live in Hawaii, visit her website at www.just-your-style-interiors.com. And also send me some coconut syrup, because that stuff is like crack. [...]
Tebowmania, the occupy movement and other musings…
You have to admit, love him or hate him, Tim Tebow makes for good TV. I have always been a huge sports fan and I’m enjoying watching this Tebowmania. I was one of the ones that counted him out at the beginning. His form is horrid. His decision making is sketchy, at best. And while [...]
How a buyer’s market TRULY operates
We’ve all heard it. It’s a BUYER’S market, and while that’s true, what I’ve found is that most folks (and a LOT of Realtors) don’t know what that actually means. Because it’s a “buyer’s” market, I’ll constantly get lowball offers (see my earlier post for my thoughts on those) because the buyer assumes they’re going [...]
A Politically Incorrect Thanksgiving
Disclaimer: I’m going to be VERY politically incorrect in this post and talk about God, so if you’re offended by God, Jesus, etc., well, I don’t care. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ”. But, c’mon God, ALL things? Really? Surely You don’t [...]
Lowballing! What can it hurt?
Buyer: We’re going to start our offer really low! After all, it’s a buyer’s market, right? Mr. Buyer: I realize that you want to maximize your dollar. I understand it and heck, I’d want to do it too. But there’s a fine line between trying to get a great buy, and totally destroying ANY chance [...]
How Luxury Homes are TRULY Sold!
Every time I go on a listing appointment I’m asked “what are you going to do to market my home?” And to be honest, it’s a valid and expected question. However, folks are usually taken aback by my answer. My answer is usually “I don’t know yet.” There are several truths to real estate sales. [...]
Home Staging. Do people REALLY hate your family pictures?
HGTV is the worst thing that’s ever happened to real estate. Seriously. I don’t know how many times I have to hear “take down your family pictures” or “take down your religious decor” before I puke. Tomorrow I’m taking a new listing that another Realtor had for a year. House it priced right. Nice floor [...]
Cool stuff Friday!
Someone needs to buy ALL my properties, and about 100 others from me, so I can buy this! Yes, I’ll take you out on it. It would only be fair. http://uncrate.com/stuff/gray-design-sovereign-yacht/
Blogging, huh? Let’s see how this goes.
Hey, I was thinking to myself…I should start blogging. Why? Don’t know….but it seems like every internet marketing guru thinks it’ll help increase my marketing. So here I sit…staring at a blank screen….what will I blog about? Real estate? Seems natural that I’d do that, right? I’m sure I will, but you can only do [...]
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