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The other day, I was having a conversation with an agent about the expenses involved in putting a house on the market. One of the largest expenses that the agent mentioned was professional photography. This reminded me of a post I had written about this topic in February 2017. I went back to the post…
Technology has rapidly changed many industries, and real estate is no exception.Over the past few decades, advances in technology have revolutionized the way real estate is bought, sold, and managed, offering new opportunities for agents and consumers alike. From online listings and portals to virtual and augmented reality, big data analytics, and drones, these advancements…
With all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads, it’s definitely the season to buy a new computer! In the past few days I received no less than 4 separate requests for help or information on how to purchase a computer. I think several of the requestors actually wanted me to go to the…
I met the future of real estate agents today, and I have to say that I am impressed. First a little background on why I would say that. By the way, that statement was made 10 years ago in 2011. Yet the issues that I describe below are still rampant today. Much of the problem…
I originally wrote this in 2013. I’ve made a few edits and brought it up to date for 2021. I am often asked “what ______ should I buy?” (Fill in the blank!) While I appreciate the vote of confidence that the person asking the question has in my opinions, it does put me on the…
I had the pleasure of attending a webinar last week put on by Dan Bremer, President and Co-Founder of MyTheo. MyTheo, based in San Francisco, brings the power of the Multiple Listing Service and so much more to your Android, iPhone, iPad and desktop computer. Disclaimer: I have known Dan and other members of his…
Recently Apple announced the new line up of iPhones. This year there are 4 models to choose from that range from new smaller version to a huge model that rivals the smaller tablets on the market. There are many reasons to upgrade your phone if you have one of the older models from the past…
I finally gave in and bought a standup desk! The shelter in place, work from home, don’t go out order found me sitting for hours on end at my home office desk. It got so bad that my back and legs were starting to hurt so I knew that I had to do something about…
Dear Mr Cook – I am writing to you as a long time Apple consumer (Since the iPhone 3 came out) and as a concerned US Citizen. I first got started with computers by purchasing a Timex Sinclair computer in the early 80s and taught myself the Basic Language. Later in early 1987 I purchased…
Back in the old days of real estate, keeping a written phone log of our conversations with our clients, inspectors, appraisers, the other agents, title companies, etc was an important part of of our risk management process. Those of us who have been around for a while still do this with calls we make and…
