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It’s amazing to me how so many agents cannot spell the names of the towns and areas they represent. I, of course, am here...
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It’s amazing to me how so many agents cannot spell the names of the towns and areas they represent. I, of course, am here...
Beware all agents: My loyal spies and I are watching everything you put in print. Why? Because real estate ads can be more fun...
I just finished a search for a potential client. They are looking for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home that is pet friendly and...
If you thought the MLS was full of color and confusion, check out these gems from area newspapers and online real estate sites. ...
Well folks, we have started off the New Year with a bang…or is it a bong? The MLS and the Real Estate ads are...
Zillow goes head to head with your wallet Today, Zillow is announcing that they will begin charging $9.95 to manually upload listings for a...
Isn’t it amazing how the holidays are fraught with stress due to shopping costs, property tax bills and renewals for every fee under the...
Web 2.0, More Than a Party Favor or Shiny Badge “Web2.0”, originally coined by Darcy DiNucci all the way back in 1999 was brought...
We have seen a lot of examples of how our MLS is full of misspelled words and oddly chosen adjectives. Now it’s time to...
… Says an FTC Ruling. In a 4-0 ruling today, the FTC says Realcomp II acted to restrict consumers access to discounted listings through...
Before you complain about what the local MLS is doing or not doing for you, read on. Imagine if you will a world where...
Just when I am convinced I have seen all the MLS bloopers that could possible occur, the MLS rides forth again with a cornucopia...
Believe it or not, last week there actually was an ad in the MLS Caravan Express announcing a house where you could “Live Near...
MLS: The Holy Grail of the Listing World? We can’t deny that MLS has become an integral part of listing and selling homes in...
The MLS The MLS or Multiple Listing Service was set up in the late 1800’s so that brokers could share information with one another...
Yesterday, I attended Digital Media Summercamp – A sold-out one day social media conference organized by the Houston Association of Realtors. Among other speakers...
Dear Ginny WTH, I have for years been putting up as many photos as possible on my web site, as well as online listing...
Here, for your enjoyment, are some examples of how agents tried to “Put Lipstick on A Pig” and still ended up with an oinker. Happy...
Once upon a time a beautiful baby boy was born. He knew he had to crawl before he could walk, walk before he could...
YIKES! This post in UnReal Estate was inspired by a recent conversation with an agent who told me that the house on the hill...
Recently I have heard some hilarious tales of wild animal capers at open house events. Many of these anecdotes come from my agent friends...
Perception is Not Reality Last week NAR held their Mid-Year meetings in Washington, as they have for many, many , years. And during those...
You gotta love the little buggers. Don’t you just wonder if they belong to the agent or the home owner? I do. Kids: They...
Predictable It appeared that Realtors had won the battle on Thursday, but the war rages on as MIBOR defers the decision back to the...
It’s Un-Real Estate, folks… and just when you thought you heard ‘em all… How About These Marketing Strategies! Kids Play Rum (And agent apparently...