I love alliteration... and educating folks on the local real estate market. So as the end of the year approaches, let's look at how the Tompkins County Residential Real Estate market statistics looked in 2015 (ytd: Jan 1, 2015-Dec 7, 2015) and compare that with previous years within the same time frame. The following graphic … Continue reading Monday Morning Market Update
If you’ve never bought or sold a house before, you’ve probably never worked with a Realtor. If you didn’t do your research, it can cause major headaches. So, how do you know if you’ve hired the wrong Realtor? Lack of or no communication – if your Realtor isn’t communicating with you regularly, it’s a … Continue reading How do you know if you’ve hired the wrong REALTOR.
In my business, I've heard many things from sellers, but the one that sticks out the most is: "I know agent's charge anywhere from 6%-8% commission, but I'm looking for the best deal. What marketing do you do?" Translation: "I want cheap and fast and lots of ads." This might come as a surprise to some … Continue reading What do I get paid for?
