Cindy Leiterman's (cindyl) Blog

Well she talked me into it.  You know the way mothers do.  We are now having a going out of business garage sale.  Everything must go.  Originally it was to be a two day sale.  If the items didn't sell, it was an out of here sale.  This is the second week and I swear the merchandise is multiplyin...

As you know, the professional football season has begun.  As you also know, I have written before about how difficult it is to get people to come to open houses while the Packers are playing.  Now I have discovered that since Brett Favre has moved on to the Jets, people are staying home to watch ...

It's been a question that has plagued me for a while.  I was washing my car recently and notice that my 2000 Intrigue was starting to show some signs of age.  Paint is starting to peel in some small spots.  There are a few dings in the doors (one of my many pet peeves) and it might be getting a l...

As I mentioned before a few months ago, I was excited to get a call from a buyer who has been reading my blog.  First of all I was excited that anyone at all was reading it.  Secondly, I was excited that I attracted a new buyer because of it.  I guess we never really know what's effective and wha...

I just returned from our state real estate convention in the Wisconsin Dells.  While it is a great opportunity to network and there is a certain level of fun involved, it is a lot of work.  I just finished my continuing ed for 2007-2008.  In three months, I'll have to start all over again.  We ha...

It should have been an easy Saturday.  I wrote the offer for my buyers.  It was a little under asking price.  the usual $20,000 on a $184,900 home.  They had it listed at $179,000 with their first agent and the house has been on the market for over a year.  We knew there would be counters back an...

Well today was the first day of the rummage sale.  If you're a steady reader of my blog, you know that I and my six brothers and sisters are in the process of downsizing my mother into a bigger home than she currently has. (you may have to read that sentence again). After setting up the tables an...

I received a very nice compliment the other day.  I called an agent to give him a showing report.  He was shocked.  He said I was one of the few agents who still provide showing reports.  He thanked me for my professionalism.  That was nice. I have noticed an increase in computer generated showin...

I have some first time home buyers who up until yesterday, couldn't catch a break.  The first house they wrote on they lost due to price.  They were very disappointed.  They couldn't understand why the seller didn't jump at their price.  After all, it's a buyer's market. I proceeded to show them ...

I am in the process of developing a new program for educating home buyers on home construction.  My first seminar will be held in October.  The exact date has not been determined.  Please watch my blog for further details. In the past, I have spent most of my time educating buyers on a one on one...