Comments for The Seattle Specialist

Comment on Dec 2009 Seattle Stats are Here - by Neighborhood by Jim Reppond

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:47:30 +0000

I just got a note from someone pointing out that the 2008 and 2009 columns were transposed. I’ve corrected them but I wanted anyone who may have looked at them earlier to be aware.

(Thanks, Julie!)

Comment on NWMLS to Allow Multiple Data Feeds by tanyachai

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:36:12 +0000

I think this is great. Nice post.

Property.

Comment on Monopoly City Streets - A Great Real Estate Game by SeattleInspector

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:57:20 +0000

cool stats http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/en_US/discover/news/Monopoly-City-Streets-Has-Ended.cfm

and will it be back? Im sure.

Comment on Monopoly City Streets - A Great Real Estate Game by SeattleInspector

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:54:11 +0000

Like it, no more board game pieces all over the house! an yes my wife is addicted to it along with the McDees ver of it as well.

Comment on When Title Matters by Jim Reppond

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:34:40 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more, Kenneth!

Sometimes what seems like a small detail blows up and can have a dramatic affect on your relationship with your client. Remember, they hold YOU accountable for any referral or introduction you make to them.

I have learned to take all referrals seriously and have discussions with any referee BEFORE I ever give out their name now. This is ESPECIALLY critical for core real estate services such as title, escrow, and inspectors. “Very good” is not good enough. EXCEPTIONAL is the only acceptable rating!

Comment on When Title Matters by Kenneth @ Dallas Real Estate

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:23:01 +0000

Great post! Title companies can sometimes determine the fate of repeat buyers. If you close with an incompetent title company they can sometimes cause you to lost future business. Sometimes even a few days can make the difference between short and long term consequences.

Comment on When Title Matters by Rhonda Porter

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:30:48 +0000

Title and escrow are one of those things where consumers (and some professionals) have no idea how important they are until something goes wrong.

Comment on When Title Matters by Cheri Diehl

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:12 +0000

I agree that it’s important to work with a title company you can rely on. Luckily for me, I have Pacific County Title in South Bend, WA!

Comment on When Title Matters by Natalie Danielson

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:37 +0000

We forget how important title and escrow are to getting a transaction closed and recorded. On my OWN house the title company had errors on the legal description when it closed so when I went to refinance two years later the title report showed that I didn’t own it. ugh… took over a month to fix…
So read those reports…

Comment on Here a Comp, There a Camp, Everywhere a Camp Camp by Rhonda Porter

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:46:52 +0000

I was at BlogWorld in Vegas last week and listened to Technorati’s State of the Blogosphere 2009–it’s really interesting. Blogging and social media is nowhere near being “dead” or a phase. Companies are “getting it” (or at least most are)… and another message that struck me is that blogging/social media a few years ago was more “innocent”…now it’s becoming all business.

Comment on New Program to Help First Time Home Buyers by Carl Self

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:34:50 +0000

I like what you are doing. Keep up the good work. If you want to partner with another local professional that has a passion for Real Estate send me an email and let’s talk.

Carl The Seattle First Time Home Buyer

Comment on Here a Comp, There a Camp, Everywhere a Camp Camp by Jim Reppond

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:11:55 +0000

Thanks, Debra. It seems like those who are already well-connected are the ones who show up the most. Maybe if managing brokers and brokerage owners were to get more involved they would promote it more.

It just seems like the people in top management at most real estate companies are the least aware of these opportunities. I agree it’s a shame.

Comment on Here a Comp, There a Camp, Everywhere a Camp Camp by Debra Sinick

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:12:48 +0000

Hi Jim,

I agree with you completely! I’ve been saying for several years that I am learning more from online resources, Inman News Conferences, and RE Bar Camps than from the traditional real estate courses. I’ve been to all three of the Seattle area bar camps and each time I came away with useful information.

People like you, Rhonda Porter and Ardell are great to take the time to share. Oh, also Drew Meyers and David Gibbons have done a lot for local bar camps.

It’s unfortunate more agents are not aware of these opportunities.

Thanks

Thanks!

Comment on 1st Hotel and Residences two-thirds sold out by Jim Reppond

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:19:50 +0000

As many know by now, this project was mothballed a while back. I just saw an article in the Seattle Times saying the hole that had been dug for the basement and parking was going to be filled in and it turned back into a parking lot for now.

Comment on Welcome to Neighborhood, Coldwell Banker Danforth. Really! by Bill

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:31:56 +0000

Hi, I saw this post and found it interesting since I moved from Bain to Danforth. Both are great companies but Danforth takes better care of it’s employees and tends to only hire experienced agents.

Comment on University District area conversion-Novell by sımın Asl Eskandar

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:59:01 +0000

hello.I want to have list of all Urban parks in your country.
thanks a lot

Comment on RE Barcamp Seattle - The Unconference by REO Commercial Properties

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:36:41 +0000

That’s great, I never thought about Real Estate like that before.

Comment on Monopoly City Streets - A Great Real Estate Game by Jim Reppond

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:14:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing the link. Here’s another site for those who are trying to strategize and get some tips and secrets:

http://www.monopolycitystreetssecrets.com/

Comment on Monopoly City Streets - A Great Real Estate Game by Donovan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:45:33 +0000

Oops, forgot the link:

http://monopo.ly/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=52

Comment on Monopoly City Streets - A Great Real Estate Game by Donovan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:45:12 +0000

You should have a read of this page for some tips on choosing the right buildings to make the most of the streets that you’ve got. The trick is to buy long streets in quiet areas!

Cheers,
Donovan