Maurice McLaughlin's (mmclaughlin) Blog

I know many people who do pursue their livelihood as REALTORS.I know of very few who became involved in real estate as a first choice career....Most of the people I know who began in real estate began because a relative or family member owned a real estate company.....Parental influence.Many of t...

I had an interesting comment from one of my neighbors the other day.A home up the road was listed with another REALTOR...first as a rental... then for sale.The home was then withdrawn from the market with "no sign" on the property.My neighbor said he saw a fancy car...an AUDI...parked in the driv...

Been there...done that.As a REALTOR I think it is just as important in choosing an agent as you choose the company.Like choosing a Doctor you check their credentials...not just the Hospital they are affiliated with.If the surgeon has performed the procedure 1000 times...succeeding every time...yo...

Looking back at one of the first buyers I worked with as a real estate salesperson,a couple purchasing their first home,I listened to their wants and needs.One working in NEW YORK the other working in PHILADELPHIA they settled on an area centrally located for both to share the commute....compromi...

There is an old saying...."it's all GREEK to me"...Title work,survey,tenancy in common,property deed,mortgage,fixed rate,adjustable rate,home owners association,assessed value,appraisal,deed restrictions,fee simple ownership,condominium,engineering inspections,title insurance......terms...terms ....

I'm sure we have all worked with "new home"-new construction buyers.They all make their choices on there personal taste-style of kitchen cabinets,carpet color,type wood flooring,color of tile or marble flooring..etc....remembering when "hunter green" and "mauve" carpeting were top choices for man...

I WOULDA ...BOUGHT THAT HOUSE....BUT MY PRESENT HOME ISN'T ON THE MARKET YET.I SHOULDA... GOT A PRE-APPROVAL FINANCING LETTER BEFORE I STARTED LOOKING AT HOMES.I COULDA... PURCHASED A LARGER HOME WHEN RATES WERE LOWER.ALL THE WOULDA-SHOULDA-COULDA IS ALL HIND-SIGHT.......WHAT YOU DO TODAY CAN ALL...

WHEN BUYERS FIND THE HOME THEY WANT TO PURCHASE...a house sale contingency clause in a contract of sale may not be the only choice.BUYERS may also have the option of obtaining a "BRIDGE LOAN" ...a loan taken till their home sells.Many buyers are not aware of this option which can be discussed wit...

Choosing a home to purchase is an important decision...one not to be taken litely!Ask questions of a real estate professional.Choose a REALTOR that knows the area of your home search.Find out what you qualify to purchase before you begin your search...there is no greater disappointment than to fi...

A few months ago I did not even know what a BLOG was.OLD DOGS ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO TEACH NEW TRICKS...I DON'T THINK OF MYSELF AS AN OLD DOG...JUST AN EXPERIENCED ONE WHO IS ALWALYS READY TO LISTEN TO NEW IDEAS AND INNOVATIVE THOUGHT.I am told BLOGGING can help with branding....idenity....setting...