Real Estate Thoughts from Loren Keim

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As realtors, we never quite know what kind of situation we’re going to find ourselves in until it’s too late.  A few years ago, I was called to estimate the value of the home of a couple who were divorcing.  Stepping onto the porch, I discovered that someone had nailed a doll to the door, and mad...

            The term “historic” is relative depending on your point of reference.  Several years ago, a client, relocating from London, asked us to find her a newer home, and since she made a point of the fact that she didn’t want something “old”, we set up showings on homes that were built withi...

The History of the Mortgage Collapseby Loren Keim I'm reposting this now because I think it's critical for us to understand that it isn't only banks that are creating our issues - too many of our politicians and regulations truly damage our ability to succeed. Why is America in Financial Chaos? W...

Color Harmonyby Loren Keim                 Interior decorators tell us that color harmony brings rooms to life.  When marketing and selling homes, we find that neutral colors work best because they tend to match the largest percentage of buyers’ ideals and furnishings.   Whether you’re selling yo...

            During the course of the last decade, most real estate companies conducted so-called caravans, by which I mean that all the realtors in any given office inspect all the new listings that have come on the market over the prior seven days, in order to acquaint them with the company’s cu...

            “Are we there yet?” is a question my children often ask when we’re driving on vacation or to relative’s homes. It’s the same question our realtors ask about the real estate market. When will the market begin to recover? When will buyers decide it’s finally a good time to buy? The answ...

What Not to Say to a Client   There are times when I’m not the most tactful person in the world.   In fact, there are times when even I am surprised at what comes out of my mouth.  For example, I was once in a real estate workshop in Tampa with over seven hundred agents in the room, when one of ...

The Eldorado and the PoliceBy Loren Keim  (Excerpt from Loren Keim's Book - "Life Lessons... from the back seat of my car") About twenty years ago, when I was just beginning in real estate, I had invited friends of mine who were thinking of investing in property to my house for dinner, along with...

Syndicating Your Listings                 Web exposure for your listings is critical for two reasons.  First, in a competitive situation, you’re more likely to list a property if you can visually show the prospective home seller that you place their home for sale on dozens or hundreds of sites ra...