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Going beyond the plethora of listings to discover what is keeping realtors from sustainable sales success.
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Trust is essential in all relationships. In real estate, trust is the crucial capital. Stephen Covey wrote:"Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships."Given so much in real estate is commu...
11/02/2024
In Golden Valley, AZ there are few opportunities to find larger parcels of vacant land with power less alone with a large workshop. This new listing vacant land parcel is looking for a new owner to bring life back to this level 20 plus acres lot that is not in a flood plain.With a paved road, Col...
11/01/2024
Yes, Kingman AZ does have small, intimate restaurants that offer fresh, delicious and distinctive dishes. These local restaurants often celebrate the holidays with decorations and food specials.As a patron of this small business, The Red Cellar and Bistro Cafe, for several years,  I find the atmo...
10/31/2024
Today is Halloween where tricksters and treaters are walking the streets and roads seeking sweet goodies for their scary and colorful customers. Yet, for those in real estate, often every day is Halloween for sellers, buyers and especially real estate agents or REALTORS®.What is scary for sellers...
10/31/2024
In real estate, multiple offers are often viewed negatively by listings agents because managing multiple offers: Takes more time  Builds additional stress  Creates distrust with potential buyers Requires creating a multiple offer spread sheet On Friday, 10/25/24, I listed a vacant land distressed...
10/29/2024
Often residential properties are advertised as fully furnished or just "furnished." The reasons included: Cost to move the personal items New relocation residential residence may not have room Downsizing to a travel trailer Inherited property and heirs do not wish to deal with selling the “fully ...
10/29/2024
Nearly 10 acres of vacant land (9.69) for sale conveniently located off Hwy 68 in Golden Valley, AZ. Power pole and septic are present. This parcel is zoned Agricultural/Residential and is livestock friendly.Of course the 360 mountain views are always present. Then being less than 5 minutes off H...
10/22/2024
Fire is a major concern for all homeowners and especially those in the Southwest high desert areas where rain in sparse and high temperatures are not. The State of AZ has adopted the  National Firewise® Communities/USA program administered by the State Forester and in association with numerous en...
10/21/2024
"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than you contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."William FaulknerHow often have we been chastised for daydreaming, for looking out the window and thinking of what might be?Yet, when we...
10/21/2024
Water in the high desert is a precious resource.  Unless the property is connected to a private water company or is on a well, the only other solution is water hauling. When we moved here to Golden Valley, AZ, we had a very nice man make water hauling deliveries every week. At that time, we had o...
10/17/2024
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