I've never been a believer in the Coming Soon concept, because it's not in the best interest of the seller or buyer. It erodes the urgency that sellers enjoy as a hot new listing that just hit the MLS, and buyers can't buy it today - at least that is how it is...
It was about a month ago that N.A.R. came out publicly and said that they don't have a position on pocket listings. Boom - Zillow jumps at the opportunity, and now here we are: http://www.inman.com/2014/06/11/zillow-launches-coming-soon-feature-to-site/...
Hat tip to DOB for sending in this article about a realtor report that uses average and median sales prices, which aren't the best ways to compare. But it did describe an attempt at an off-market sale:...
Anyone can sell during a frenzy; when the going gets tougher, then what?
This guy may not change the world but at least we'll have more conversation about home auctions - though realtors will have to embrace the concept first:
From the San Jose Mercury News: http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_25718492/off-mls-listings-debated-at-silicon-valley-realtors An excerpt: According to MLS Listings, off-MLS activity in the counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey,...
Check out my new listing of a 2,765 sf one-story house with 3-car garage on a big lot in gated Walnut Hills! The house is loaded with upgrades too - hardwood floors through virtually the entire house, full travertine master bath, granite and stainless kitchen (with...
From 10 Things Before Opening Bell yesterday: Below is a Q&A with Jim Klinge, the head of San Diego-based Klinge Realty and the creator of BubbleInfo.com, a realty blog. *** BUSINESS INSIDER: What is the most underreported story in housing? JIM KLINGE: The health...
Someone who puts together an auction hybrid and is realtor-friendly could have a big impact on how real estate is sold. But these guys are a brokerage, so it's them against the realtor world. From HW: A new company is offering homeowners a new way to sell their...
Every year we hear how the industry is going to change, and specifically, how the internet will cause the sellers of real estate to change their ways. Zillow and Trulia sell advertising to realtors. They will be in full support of the status quo, as seen below in the...
