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Beethoven's hair sold for $64,000
A major London auction house has sold a lock of Beethoven's hair at auction for £35,000 ($64,000.)
How Are You Being Sold To?
Daily, my inbox, voicemail, texts, and social feeds are filled with prospecting outreaches–people trying to sell me, helping me sell more/better. As you might guess, most of it is appalling! …
Could a computer ever rival Rembrandt or Beethoven?
Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative?
How Do You Want to Be Sold?
Not long ago, I was on a Zoom call with a bunch of CROs. At some point in the conversation,…
Tips For Getting Your Home Sold In The Winter
So you've decided to list your home this winter. Perhaps you've had a job change, need to relocate out of the area, or have financial or family reasons for moving. No matter what is driving the move, you may be concerned about selling at this time of year. But just because you missed the boa...
Don’t Want To Be Sold? Be Careful What You Wish For
There I was, sitting down with a nice cup of coffee and watching a ballgame. An advertisement came on the……
What have your neighbors’ homes sold for recently?
Promises v reality: how the schemes were sold
Company collapses and stalled progress have dogged certain ‘buyer-led developments’. We compare company projections to the current sites
Why Does My Mortgage Keep Getting Sold?
A letter arrives in the mail and tells you your mortgage has been sold. It also informs you to send your monthly payments to a new address. Don’t panic! This happens all the time, and you shouldn't see many (if any) changes.
Should You Remodel Your Home To Get It Sold?
Remodel your home? A tactical analysis for home sellers who want to get a higher value when their home hits the active real estate market
The Man Who Sold The World
4 Simple Tips to Get Your House Sold
Guest blog by Lisa Kirchhoff The real estate market has been a tough one in many areas of the country, but even so, there will always be people out there looking to buy a home. Whether it’s a youn…
How Offering Buyer Incentives Will Get Your House Sold Faster
May 10, 2016<br>Why The Added Incentive<br>It may seem like keeping your home in good condition and pricing it according to its market value is good enough, but in more difficult market times many people have opted for extras that may boost the appeal of their home. While the wrong incentive strategy can make it look like you have a home that is not worth the asking price, there are classy ways value can be added that can still engage the right…
How to Avoid an Ethics Violation When Advertising Recently Sold Listings
The Code of Ethics provides that only the listing broker or cooperating broker in a transaction m...
Inside How A Government-Seized Commercial Building Gets Sold
When the federal government seizes a building involved in financial crimes, it turns to the commercial real estate industry to sell it again and repay victims.
10 Con Artists Who Sold Things They Did Not Own
Con artists, short for confidence artists, are skilled at deception. They lure their victims into a false sense of trust before stealing their money. It al
Why one broker-owner showcases sold listing data on his website
You'll never guess how much Spock's tunic sold at auction
What Does It Mean When A Home Is Being Sold In “As-Is” Condition?
Those few words can have a big impact on your transaction, so make sure you know what they mean going in.
5 tips for getting your up-and-coming listing sold
Make sure your potential buyers see the charm in the home and the neighborhood, and remove uncertainties
Seth's Blog: Sold or bought?
Some things are bought--like bottled water, airplane tickets and chewing gum. The vendor sets up shop and then waits, patiently, for someone to come along and decide to buy. Other things are sold--like cars, placement of advertising in magazines and...
