Real Estate Basics

What Does Escrow Mean?

Susan Gruenling in an article entitled Open Sesame, outlined what it means to “open escrow.”  As I was reading it, I was thinking about what the word Escrow really means and where it comes from, so I did a little research.
If you ever learned Spanish, you probably remember that the verb to write is escribir.  [...]

Experience the Fourth Advantage

I know the market and our industry inside and out. After all that is what being an executive is all about.  Realty Executives agents average more years in the real estate profession and typically represent more buyers and sellers than the average agent.  The result?  The knowledge of what it takes to achieve the best [...]

Experience the Third Advantage

Experience the Advantages of working with a Realty Executives agent.
No. 3:  Powerful Marketing
With me as your “Executive,” you’ll personally benefit from my strong, united marketing efforts designed to bring potential buyers and sellers together to meet your needs.  Our international, regional and local marketing programs including TV, Radio, Print, outdoor and internet advertising will help you [...]

Presenting Your Home: Photos

80% of all buyers use the internet to shop for a home.  It takes an average of 12 to 18 months for them to actually purchase a home, from the initial thoughts of selling their home to the process of purchasing yours.  Since those people start on the internet, listing your home without photographs would [...]

Experience the Second Advantage

Experience the Advantages of working with a Realty Executives agent.
No. 2:  Peace of Mind
When you work with an “Executive” you’re working with one of the best REALTORS in the business.  Not only will you always feel like you’re my only client, you’ll feel a peace of mind that comes from doing business with a company that practices the [...]

Experience the First Advantage

Experience the Advantages of working with a Realty Executives agent.
No. 1:  Brand Recognition
With nearly 800 franchise offices around the world, you are never far from the power of Realty Executives and its strong reputation for excellence, integrity, experience — and results.  Our brand advertising and our strong network of professionals covers the market like noone [...]

Man Buys House, Raises Annual Income

I frequently find myself in conversations with people who are unaware that they could in fact purchase a home.  There is a misconception that homes come with more bills than apartments, and that owning a home locks you in to living in one place forever.  Ownership doesn’t mean you’ll incur additional expenses if you choose [...]

How do Real Estate Agents Get Paid

…and who pays them?
Before I was a REALTOR, I was a consumer, and I bought a house. Fortunately for me, or maybe it wasn’t so fortunate, my REALTOR was my father. He also owned the house that I purchased. This worked both for and against me, but we won’t go into that now. The point [...]