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Author Archives: Michael Erdman
Redfin Agent Greg Whelan on Choosing a REALTOR®
Several months ago I invited local Realtors® to share their thoughts on what to look for when hiring a real estate agent. Redfin’s Greg Whelan recently stepped to the plate: I suggest a customer should ask the following questions. Is … Continue reading
Agent Choice: “License and Registration Please”
Before you sign that listing agreement, or start working with a Realtor® to find your next home, make sure the agent is licensed by your state’s real estate authority. In Illinois that’s the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Visit … Continue reading
Realtor.com’s New “Find REALTORS®” Feature – Worse Than a Phone Book?
Yesterday Move, Inc. relaunched Realtor.com. I haven’t fully explored the new site, but imagine they’ve made great strides with their home search functionality. Can’t wait to try it out. Naturally I gravitated toward the “Find REALTORS®” tab located toward the … Continue reading
The Top Producer, Revisited
My previous post on what a “top producer” means for the real estate consumer. Here are some quotes on the subject from folks on Real Estate’s A-list. Thoughts? “I know of a dozen ‘Top Producers’ who, through time spent or … Continue reading
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Short Sale in Your Future? Hire Experience
Over the weekend the Chicago Tribune ran a “special advertising section” on short sales, foreclosures, etc. One piece encouraged folks who are considering a short sale – from the buyer or seller side – to “hire experience.” Here are some … Continue reading
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New York Realtors® Weigh-In on Commissions
Earlier this month The Real Deal writer Melissa Dehncke-McGill asked agents in the Big Apple to opine on what’s happening nowadays with real estate commissions. Here are some of the most notable quotes…check out the full article for more insights: … Continue reading
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Did I Oxs You?
This fellow from across the pond is admittedly a bit pushy here with one of his prospective buyers. But from a seller’s standpoint, imagine just how low his average days on market must be! Enjoy. Share this:EmailStumbleUponPrint
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