Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Great Recession and the Retooling of the American Realtor

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tim Freund

The Great Recession has caused Detroit to reinvent itself; Main Street to redefine itself; Wall Street rethink itself; Silicon Valley to reboot itself and the American Realtor to retool them self.  In fact all of the above will have retooled … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby I’m Not…

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tim Freund

The following is an excerpt from a recent experience… Dear Tim, We need to speak with you about our situation.  My husband has lost his job after having his income decline over the past several years.  To stay afloat, we’ve … Continue reading →

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How Important Are Comps? OR A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Closing.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tim Freund

Just how important are comparable sales in the home selling process?  In “Real Estate Principles,” the fundamental course for all real estate licensees, students are taught that market value is, “Whatever price a willing buyer and willing seller agree to, … Continue reading →

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Hug A Realtor Day

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Tim Freund

I know what you’re thinking, “Is this guy a nut job or what?” or maybe, “That’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard…. Hug a Realtor… they’re a bunch of over paid, fancy-car driving so-and-so’s.”  I mean, talk about an easy … Continue reading →

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