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Advice, Thoughts, and Ideas of Brendan Murphy regarding various aspects of Real Estate transactions.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
I just wanted to hear from some other professionals and get some feedback and/or constructive criticism of my virtual tour methods and presentation. Here is an example: www.3428altavista.com Please let me know what you think, if you think I should add anything to these web sites, any other ideas ...
06/29/2008
I'm always looking for BPO companies that pay well and quickly.  I've heard many stories about BPO companies that stiff you and want to avoid them, although so far I've been very lucky. If you've had great luck with a company, please let me know who they were and provide a link to their site if p...
06/29/2008
I was looking for advice about complying with Do-Not-Call registries and how cheapest to do this. Any links, and help would be appreciated.  I work FSBOs and Expireds a lot and don't want to be fined $11,000 by a tricky one, nor to I want to harass anyone who has specifically asked for no telemar...
06/29/2008
I was hoping to get some feedback from other agents and brokers on what internet site or method they use for quality mailers for farming. I've seen a few options available and wanted some feedback from those who have already "invented the wheel" before I made a final decision.  What/Who do you us...
06/29/2008
Gas Prices are changing everything it seems.  I just got a lecture from a carpet salesman about how the price went up due to it being a "petroleum bi-product".  News to me, but carpet was never my business.  Just one example but I think we've all noticed food prices, and had similar speeches from...
06/29/2008
Well, anyone who has been to the Christmas party of a bunch of Real Estate agents might say yes... However, I wanted to point out one thing: In what other profession would a person take a call from a complete STRANGER and agree to meet them in the middle of nowhere in an empty house in some rural...
06/29/2008
Investment Property (rental) Selling, is much different than selling your home.  The buyer of your Home is driven by emotions and amenities and other things.  The buyer of an investment property is typically not very emotionally driven.  They are profit driven, big difference. Thus it is a number...
06/29/2008
Staging is common in the West, they almost don't put a house on the market in California unless it is staged. If you're trying to get a date, you might shower, comb your hair, and wear your best clothes to give it your best shot.  Likewise, if you're going to sell your car, typically you're going...
06/29/2008
A final walk-through is a chance for a buyer to give a final okay to the property just before closing.  It is preferably done on the same day of the closing, shortly before heading to the bank or title company to actually close the deal. Many things can happen in a house from the day you get a co...
06/29/2008
I frequently see people valuing an investment property (rental) by using a comparative market analysis.  I cannot imagine how I might price one using this method.  One SHOULD consider other multi-units in the initial analysis, but I think a financial analysis is MUCH more important to price it pr...
06/27/2008
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Brendan Murphy

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