There is always tomorrow. Until there is not. I thought of that after my conversation with Christine. She called me because her husband, Patrick, died unexpectedly last summer. She was getting ready to sell their home and move to the mid-Atlantic coast, something they had always talked about. The move to North Carolina was […]
The Bible is a terrific business manual. There are principals in it that have instructed business owners for thousands of years and guide me daily. In the book of I Peter there is a verse that says: “See to it that your conscience is entirely clear, so that every time you are slandered or falsely […]
I recently had an, ahem, let’s say a difference of opinion with another Realtor. This Realtor told me to do what he directed me to do, or he would “ruin me” with attacks on social media. My reaction? Like the thoroughbred horse with a fly on his tail, it’s a nuisance. The horse knows it’s […]
An odd thing happened in my real estate business this summer. Orphaned Pianos. Everywhere. Every home. It seemed that every home I listed had a traditional piano to sell. To donate. To give away. To … please someone take it. At one point I had five homes listed with homeowners desperately trying to re-home their […]
If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1-4. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. In this capacity I often work with couples who are not in agreement on the need or desire to move to safer […]
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If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1-3. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. No matter how much we love a cherished home, age and health catches often force a decision to consider downsizing. Relationship problems […]
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If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1 and 2. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. It is not uncommon that in a household of two, one of the two is not eager to leave a […]
https://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ReluctantSpouse_3.png800800Brandon Pottshttps://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Kathy-Chiero-Grou-KW-website-color.pngBrandon Potts2022-04-04 14:12:292022-04-04 14:15:49WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 3 of 5)
In last week’s blog I started the discussion about a Realtor’s® commission. If you have interest, go back, and read Part 1. This week I’m breaking down the difference between the check at the closing table and the income of a real estate agent. I will give you statistics, then I will give you […]
https://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RealtorMoney_Part2.png800800Brandon Pottshttps://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Kathy-Chiero-Grou-KW-website-color.pngBrandon Potts2022-04-04 14:09:502022-04-04 14:09:50Does my Realtor® make too much money? (2 of 2)
Many Realtors® have heard the comment made at the closing table. The settlement statement is in the hands of the Buyer and the Seller. On that statement is the disclosure of all the costs assigned to the Buyer and the Seller including sales commissions paid to the respective Brokerages. Someone says “Wow! I’m in the […]
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Last week I wrote about the reluctant spouse. One party in a household sees a need to downsize, the other does not. The inability to agree causes great friction and pain in the relationship. If you are the spouse who sees a need to downsize, what can you do? I will start with […]
https://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/KCG-Reluctant-Spouse-Blog-2.png800800Brandon Pottshttps://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Kathy-Chiero-Grou-KW-website-color.pngBrandon Potts2022-02-14 14:22:482022-02-14 14:22:48WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 2 of 5)
As a Realtor® specializing in the over-55 homeowner, I am well equipped with knowledge and tools to prepare homeowners to move to a smaller home, to another state, or to a retirement community. In the best of situations, I meet with a husband and wife unified in their commitment to sell the home and simplify […]
https://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/KCG-Reluctant-Spouse-Blog-1.png800800Brandon Pottshttps://www.ourohiohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Kathy-Chiero-Grou-KW-website-color.pngBrandon Potts2022-02-14 14:20:322022-02-14 14:20:55WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 1 of 5)
I recently followed a thread on social media. A frustrated Buyer was complaining about her inability to purchase a home after making “great” offers on four houses. The owners of these homes are “money hungry” and “greedy” she said. The writer went on to say the homeowners “don’t know what it’s like” and are “selfish” […]
There is always tomorrow…
There is always tomorrow. Until there is not. I thought of that after my conversation with Christine. She called me because her husband, Patrick, died unexpectedly last summer. She was getting ready to sell their home and move to the mid-Atlantic coast, something they had always talked about. The move to North Carolina was […]
Reputation Matters (Part 2)
The Bible is a terrific business manual. There are principals in it that have instructed business owners for thousands of years and guide me daily. In the book of I Peter there is a verse that says: “See to it that your conscience is entirely clear, so that every time you are slandered or falsely […]
Reputation Matters
I recently had an, ahem, let’s say a difference of opinion with another Realtor. This Realtor told me to do what he directed me to do, or he would “ruin me” with attacks on social media. My reaction? Like the thoroughbred horse with a fly on his tail, it’s a nuisance. The horse knows it’s […]
The Piano
An odd thing happened in my real estate business this summer. Orphaned Pianos. Everywhere. Every home. It seemed that every home I listed had a traditional piano to sell. To donate. To give away. To … please someone take it. At one point I had five homes listed with homeowners desperately trying to re-home their […]
WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 5 of 5)
If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1-4. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. In this capacity I often work with couples who are not in agreement on the need or desire to move to safer […]
WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 4 of 5)
If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1-3. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. No matter how much we love a cherished home, age and health catches often force a decision to consider downsizing. Relationship problems […]
WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 3 of 5)
If you’re just jumping into this Blog series, I encourage you to go back and read Parts 1 and 2. I’ve been sharing about my experiences as a residential Realtor® working with the Over-55 homeowner. It is not uncommon that in a household of two, one of the two is not eager to leave a […]
Does my Realtor® make too much money? (2 of 2)
In last week’s blog I started the discussion about a Realtor’s® commission. If you have interest, go back, and read Part 1. This week I’m breaking down the difference between the check at the closing table and the income of a real estate agent. I will give you statistics, then I will give you […]
Does my Realtor® make too much money? (1 of 2)
Many Realtors® have heard the comment made at the closing table. The settlement statement is in the hands of the Buyer and the Seller. On that statement is the disclosure of all the costs assigned to the Buyer and the Seller including sales commissions paid to the respective Brokerages. Someone says “Wow! I’m in the […]
WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 2 of 5)
Last week I wrote about the reluctant spouse. One party in a household sees a need to downsize, the other does not. The inability to agree causes great friction and pain in the relationship. If you are the spouse who sees a need to downsize, what can you do? I will start with […]
WE need to downsize. My Spouse/Partner says, ‘No Way’. HELP! (Part 1 of 5)
As a Realtor® specializing in the over-55 homeowner, I am well equipped with knowledge and tools to prepare homeowners to move to a smaller home, to another state, or to a retirement community. In the best of situations, I meet with a husband and wife unified in their commitment to sell the home and simplify […]
Are Home Seller’s Greedy?
I recently followed a thread on social media. A frustrated Buyer was complaining about her inability to purchase a home after making “great” offers on four houses. The owners of these homes are “money hungry” and “greedy” she said. The writer went on to say the homeowners “don’t know what it’s like” and are “selfish” […]