Robin's Rendition

Yesterday, I spent some time at the Realtor.com Marketing Expo and learned some more ways to market my clients' listings using the Internet.  I have to admit that I knew almost everything they taught us, but there were a few tips that I picked up.  One thing I found interesting was talking about ...

There's a question that we agents are being asked on an almost daily basis.  And it is one that is sometimes very difficult to answer.  It certainly shouldn't elicit a one-word response.  There is a good and bad side to every market and depending on whether the one inquiring is a buyer or seller,...

I began running this week, something I haven't done in the past 20 years (not for exercise, anyway).  Working from home as a real estate agent, I have done other things for exercise, such as Pilates, kick-boxing and some light weight lifting.  Those were nice and I will still do them, but I reall...

Like other markets across the country, we here in Tucson are experiencing a large inventory, creating a great opportunity for buyers and investors.  However, for the economic health of our community, it is better to have a "normal" market rather than a buyer's or seller's market.  The Tucson Asso...

The term "short sale" has been tossed around in today's real estate world recently with growing frequency.  It takes its place among other frequently-heard terms such as "foreclosure", "mortgage meltdown" and "slowing sales."  While these terms may not bode well for the home seller as they repres...

So you've decided that a short sale is the best option for you?  If you're unsure or haven't considered the ramifications, please read Should I Sell my Home as a Short Sale?  Once you have made the decision, there are a few steps you should take.Hire a Real Estate AgentShort Sales are more compli...

Short sales are all the buzz in the real estate market today, but as with anything else they aren't for everybody.  How do you determine if a short sale is right for you?Look at your Financial SituationIf you're considering a short sale, then I am going to assume that you are having financial dif...

Although open houses are typically thought of as a way to find a new home, it can also be a way to find a good agent.  If you have some time on a Saturday or Sunday, visit a few open houses and take some time to "interview" a few agents.  In such a relaxed atmosphere, it is a great opportunity to...

There's nothing like a controlling HOA (Homeowner's Association) to make some homeowners see red.  We have all heard the horror stories over the years, although many associations have relaxed and have come to realize that they are there to serve the homeowners rather than restrict them.In Arizona...

Living out here in the west, we feel that tattoos are rather tame and we go for the red-hot branding method.  Ok.  Just kidding on that one.  That's too painful, even for those of us who have been "drug through the dirt" of today's real estate market.What I am talking about is creating a tagline ...