open house

Want More Control Over Open House Traffic And Showings? Install a Roller Coaster!

By Joanna England / December 5, 2014 /

  Perhaps the most brilliant idea for open houses since fresh-baked-cookies in a can comes the ultimate way to control traffic in an open house: The roller coaster! You won’t have to worry about thieves trying to pinch your jewelry or prescription medications, because the car doesn’t stop! Not only that, but you won’t have to…

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For Sale By Owner: Safety Tips for Selling Without a Realtor

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / August 8, 2014 /

I came across a terrific post this morning by the wise and vigilant Lydia Player and thought I would share in the hopes that it may save someone, anyone from being a victim of crime. Though I am super cheap and an attorney, even I used a Realtor to sell our condo because I knew…

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Don't Ditch Open Houses Just Yet, Says Zillow Blogger Brendon Desimone, as They Turn Looky-Loos Into Serious Buyers

By Joanna England / March 14, 2014 /

With the advent of photo-heavy online listings visible from anywhere, video tours, and slideshows, many Realtors have already ordered a tombstone for the Open House. But should we start eulogizing a long-held practice that can give sellers much-needed feedback and turn looky-loos into serious buyers? That’s the argument Brendon Desimone poses in his blog post,…

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Don’t Ditch Open Houses Just Yet, Says Zillow Blogger Brendon Desimone, as They Turn Looky-Loos Into Serious Buyers

By Joanna England / March 14, 2014 /

With the advent of photo-heavy online listings visible from anywhere, video tours, and slideshows, many Realtors have already ordered a tombstone for the Open House. But should we start eulogizing a long-held practice that can give sellers much-needed feedback and turn looky-loos into serious buyers? That’s the argument Brendon Desimone poses in his blog post,…

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Want To Waltz Through This Preston Hollow Abode Like You Own The Place? Get in Line This Sunday, Because It’s Not on MLS!

By Joanna England / January 23, 2013 /

Glendora seems to be the street du jour, no? And I love a good hip-pocket listing. It gives a property a certain exclusive cache, doesn’t it? What’s better is a hip-pocket listing I love, and that’s 6446 Glendora. This home, built in 2001 by Hawkins Welwood, has 7,000 square feet of indoor space that manages…

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