Bill Sands Blog

Recently at the National Association of Realtors Conference in Orlando Florida, NAR suggested that Realtors cross borders to gain referral dollars from various real estate opportunities Worldwide. I choose a French development company and chateau broker. I was surprised as to what influences the ...

If you know someone that is currently renting a home or apartment who has a secure job and good credit let them in a few secrets; If you pay rent in the Amount of $600 per month in  30 years you wull have paid a sstaggering $499,355!!! If you are paying $1,000 per month in 30 years you will have ...

1Buyers are aware of the lengthy market exposure and usually attribute to overpricing. 2. Merchandising your property is done for results- overpricing reduces the response and ultimate, results 3. Buyers educate themselves with market comparables through various internet sites. If your home does ...

When we are representing a buyer it is a good idea to share with them the secrets of what makes the seller react... their hot buttons. When you are looking to buy a home, finding your Seller's hot bottom" could allow you to outdo rival bidders. As they say, timing is everything; here are three po...

 Recently I had the opportunity to rent my condo in St Thomas to a celebrity. I was asked by the individuals management to allow the celebrity to stay there for no cost.  I agreed because I thought it was a cool thing to do, but they would not allow me to use their likeness or images to promote m...

You know that the economy is bad when the rich are holding off in buying fine Art and Real Estate In a recent reports on the Art World Fine Art Sales are down. Is this a direct response to the Wall Street crisis and the lack fat bonus checks for members of the financial world?The auction houses h...

As cash flow tightens and the economy worsens, many people have been forced to change the way we live and play. Recently I evaluated my personal finances and cash flow to see how I could cut corners and improve my cash flow. One of the first areas was my utilities, I contacted my cable and Phone ...

As cash flow tightens and the economy worsens, many people have been forced to change the way we live and play. Recently I evaluated my personal finances and cash flow to see how I could cut corners and improve my cash flow. One of the first areas was my utilities, I contacted my cable and Phone ...

Recently Bill Sands, Broker of Sands & Company Real Estate of Wyomissing, Pa. spoke to Newsweek regarding Facebook and other social networking platforms and how Realtors can tactfully use these mediums to keep in touch with old friends, classmates, clients, neighbors and in a indirect way, ppropa...

11 Home Buying Mistakes-   •1.       Not getting pre-qualified and pre-approved.  Being pre-qualified gives you a general idea of how much you can afford.  Being pre-approved means a lender has verified your information and credit rating and agreed to provide you with a specific loan amount.  You...