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| Posted by: | Steve Hammond, Founding Partner, TRELG |
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| Posted on: | September 24th, 2010 at 9:48 am |
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In the days of Craigslist, Zillow, Google and Trulia, some agents believe Open Houses are no longer useful or necessary. Why would a potential buyer go to an Open House when they can sit in the comfort of their own home on a Saturday morning with a laptop, a cup of coffee and take virtual tours of as many homes as they wish? Believe it or not there are still many advantages to holding an open house, and if marketed properly the turnout may be more than you expected. Here is a list of some of the benefits of hosting an Open House and a few suggestions.
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| Posted on: | September 10th, 2010 at 11:34 am |
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Tyler Perry’s new home - purchased for $7.6 million. (Photo Credit: Zillow.com)
By Serena Norr
The biggest home sale this week on the Beat – in both price and size – was the massive mansion purchased by Tyler Perry aka the man behind the sassy Madea. The mansion, called Dean Gardens, was created in the early 90s by software developer Larry Dean and his wife, Lynda, who certainly had their wild imagination come to life in this overly done 58-acre mansion. From a carousel-themed nursery to art deco-inspired bedrooms, the Deans personal taste is not for everyone, and some may even say that the home is more famous for the time it has been on the market. Listed on the market since 1993 (following the couples split), Perry plans to remodel and tear several rooms in order to create an environmentally-friendly home made out of concrete. To shift from extreme homes to an aesthetically pleasing one, Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek have placed their 6,769-square-foot Italian-inspired villa on the market. The couple, who also separated, is seeking $6.7 million for their six bath, six-bedroom home.
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| Posted on: | September 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm |
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This post has been reprinted with permission of Scott Levitt. Scott Levitt is the President of Oakley Signs & Graphics (http://www.OakleySign.com)
Q&A: Which Deals Are Worth My Time?
Use data to drive decisions
Q: How do I know which sorts of deals are worth my time?
A: In order to make informed decisions, you have to start tracking information.
If you’ve been “going by your gut” on which transactions have been the “best” for you, you’re probably working too hard for too little money. (What is “best”, anyway?) The only way you can objectively begin determining which deals have been your most profitable is to begin tracking data about your transactions in a central location, (such as Excel spreadsheet) where you can evaluate the pros and cons of particular segments.