Louisville Realtor Turned Superhero
Bet you didn’t think I’d be writing about Diana Ross songs on this real estate blog, huh? Diana Ross was a diva from a different era. Did she have a musical career plan? Not sure why I thought of this, but since last month I wrote about a U2 song and back in April I …
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There are a myriad of ways to approach a career selling real estate. Many have the perception that it’s a sales job. It is not. It’s a service job. Some don’t understand the different or are bound by different motivations but in either case, the best Louisville Realtors serve their clients. I’ve told this to …
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It’s still too close to Derby time not to use a horse racing analogy. With the Derby and Preakness behind us, I thought I’d utilize an appropriate thematic in the title. Over on Louisville Homes Blog, I’ve been writing consistently on reasons why people should be investing in real estate right now. Whether that’s improving …
Continue reading “So Far This Year and Why Louisville Real Estate Needs to Get on Its Horse!”
Posted the other day over on LHB that many (most?) home buyers these days are looking for real estate deals. And, new construction doesn’t fall into that category. Today, I’ll talk about the other side of that coin. Sometimes it makes sense for you to buy what you want. I can hear you know, “Really …
Continue reading “Whatcha Whatcha Want, Louisville Real Estate Edition”
Not sure what I have to do here people. I mean, c’mon… I’ve applied multiple times, never heard back. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Curse you BFYB! What do I have to do for you to love me back?!? Is it just that they have so many emails coming their way that they can’t respond? I’m a …
Do you need new customers? Of course, you do! So do I… and so does everyone else! Where do new customers come from? There are only so many avenues. Off the top of my head, here is how new customers come to most professionals. Television Radio Print Billboards/Signage Web Advertising Word of Mouth Let’s play …
When things get busy, I don’t always remember to post on this site like some of the others. My bad. But to make up for it, here are some real estate posts from Louisville Homes Blog recently: A virtual bounty of golden links can be found in the following post about Louisville real estate. Photo …
It looks like there won’t be a major upswing in home buyers/sellers in the upcoming year. At least that’s what the experts are saying. So how can I improve upon this past year? And trust me, there definitely needs to be improvement. I’m still in the Top 20 but more is needed. TrePryor.com version 3.0: …
Can you ever have enough money? Don’t be fooled. You’ll always want more. The Christmas Holiday is, after all, the season of giving. Jesus came to Earth to give Himself up for us. This year, we’re working hard to teach our kids about looking for people in need, then acting on it by giving them …
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Every industry has its share of insider knowledge, quirks, and idiosyncrasies. Louisville real estate is no different. As society grows ever more complex, expertise becomes more and more valuable. For people selling their home, there are times when selling without a Realtor® may make sense. The seller pays both sides of the commission and that’s …
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I’m not sure that could make it any plainer than this: The Best Realtors Help People Some call it karma, others say the idea is related to the Golden Rule. Whatever the case, I’m finding it increasingly more evident that when I put my own needs/wants on the back burner, listen as hard as I …
I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.” Today’s non-agrarian youth might be unaware, but this basically means anything can happen. Let’s see how this famous quote relates to the stages of a real estate deal. This is probably more the standard operating procedure (SoP) in the world of …
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Darren Gersh Real estate is ever entertaining. Why? Because you’re always meeting new people. New people mean more exposure to new things. All kind of things. There’s never a dull moment in real estate. Take today for instance. I met a very nice man considering a move to Louisville. We sat at Starbucks and chatted …
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Ever wonder where Area 8 ends and where Area 7 begins? So many times the maps used by the search forms are so small it’s hard to see anything. I decided to create a larger one that I hope will help home buyers easily see the borders of our real estate areas. Enjoy! Click to …
Continue reading “Louisville Real Estate Areas as Defined by MLS”
Louisville real estate is garnering all kinds of national attention these days. I’m writing a great deal overall LouisvilleHomesBlog.com. Here are a few recent highlights: Spring Reveals Some Signs of Rebound in Louisville Louisville Home Sales Up, Home Prices Down Kiplinger Tabs Louisville Regional Winner in Home Prices Stability Mostly positive news, right? I’ll have …