There are actually many Real Estate-related movies for any type of genre: dramas, thrillers, comedies, tear-jerkers, horrors, and even slasher films. Here’s a list — in no particular order — of some you’ve probably seen and some you might have not… 1. The Money Pit (1986), starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long A couple desperately tries to repair their newly purchased, rundown, disaster of a house. Renovation proves to be equally disaster-prone. 2. Duplex (2003), starring Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller A young couple has a chance to move into a gorgeous duplex in the perfect New York neighborhood. Unfortunately, a...
Benefits of Saying T...
You’ve always been taught that saying “thank you” is important and courteous. But don’t think of it as being just a polite gesture — it may also help your business succeed. This is not an article about how the business world has turned into a cold, sterile,...
More Hope: Uptick in...
RealtorMag.com came out with a story last week which Realtors and builders may find a bit uplifting. It had stated that “existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above where they were a year ago, according to the National...
Rising costs may push renters to home ownership
Home prices are affordable, mortgage rates are low, options are plentiful, and now there’s another reason for buyers to make the leap into home ownership: rent is on the rise. New data across the country shows that rental costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years. A new housing report from Hotpads.com has found that two-bedroom rental prices in 20 of the largest metro areas have increased 3.75 percent in 2011. Studio rentals have seen the highest increase at 7.12 percent over the past year. Prices are expected to continue to rise in 2012. After five years of falling prices and surging foreclosures, it’s hard to...
New real estate data...
Realtor.com has released new data on real estate market trends happening around the country. The report has found that inventory on the national level has declined by 21% compared to last November. In addition, the median age of inventory went down 3.4% compared to a year ago.? Median list...
Stigmatized property...
My new favorite TV show, American Horror Story on FX, is about an old restored mansion which the locals have dubbed “murder house.” The current homeowners are trying to sell their haunted house to no avail. Maybe you’ve never had to sell a haunted house, but most agents at...
How an earthquake teaches us about human nature
If you felt that earthquake last week, it might have taken you by surprise. If you’re like me, you immediately turned to the Internet and Facebook to see what other people were saying and to learn where the epicenter of the quake occurred. One thing is for sure: human nature forces us to share our unique experiences with others and be validated by other people’s experiences as well. This phenomenon (the sharing of experiences, not the earthquake itself) has been a part of our human psyche throughout history. Why does it matter if other people felt the way you did about an event? Because we all crave validation. We want to know...
Better Stick to Your...
In the past couple of years, the pace in which Realtors and builders have been flocking to sites like Twitter and Facebook has been incredible. Unfortunately, although many real estate businesses are using these sites daily, not many are using them for what they’re intended for:...
4 types of bad clien...
You know them well — those nagging, annoying clients who are impossible to please and drive you up the wall. Your sellers get upset about falling prices, and your buyers expect you to be a mind-reader. No company can run effectively when confronted with clients who function from a place...
Event Planning Tips
Most people tend to avoid one-on-one interaction with real estate agents, which is why holding an event can keep the pressure off your guests. Real Estate events don’t have to be gimmicky. They can be great vehicles to promote your business, community or even an individual listing. They...