You are surfing the web, or driving by your favorite neighborhood and there you see it, a house you want to know about!  It’s so exciting to see the opportunities! So, you pick up the phone or email the broker and ask about the property.  You might even click on the link that says “request […]

A most definite YES!! Adding a “Pop of Color” with an Accent wall painted sporadically through-out a home (using one or two accent colors) can not only have an impact, but can create architectural interest – in addition to effecting one’s moods, emotions, blood pressure, etc. Even to the point of producing physical sensations such […]

Does a fresh coat of paint really make a difference when selling a home? Absolutely! It can hide a multitude of issues, as well as help make the home look and feel new. It is important that you use the correct type of paint – a flat finish thru-out the home and an enamel in […]

Had another great experience with technology in my business yesterday. Coming back from the holiday…one of our closings had been delayed and suddenly happened while we were driving home. The title company emailed me saying docs were ready and the buyer would be in to sign. My client, one in Arizona and one in Poland, […]

Have you had a hard time finding a rental through the MLS?  A hard time finding a real estate broker who works in traditional sales to help you find a rental? Don’t feel alone.  Everyone does.  In case nobody has taken the time to tell you why, here goes – In many areas of the […]

More tips and ideas about staging your Albuquerque home for sale Do you know which rooms are important to stage when putting a house on the market and why? • Living Room/Great Room (LR) • Dining Room (DR) • Master Bedroom (MBR) • Bathrooms • Kitchen It is important to make a house look more […]

I was reading an article this weekend about how short sale sellers aren’t exactly off the hook to go on with the rest of their lives after they and their broker have ‘negotiated’ a short sale. A recent Washington Post article talks to this point, that homeowners who refinanced their homes and then subsequently negotiate […]

Interesting discussion going on today on the social networking sites about “virtual offices”.  I have run a virtual office for years, finding that being in the office doesn’t mean I’m in my business.  Lots of distractions and lines at the copy machine made it inefficient for me to get anything done. I can accomplish more […]