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How To Respond To A Poor Online ReviewStay in the real estate (or any dealing with the public) business long enough and you will run across someone with an ax to grind. I can tell you from experience reading a "1 star masterpiece" can ruin even the best day. Let's take a look at how to respond to...

Pineville La Real Estate-Another One Off The Market!Searching for a luxury home around Pineville La? Need top of the line...well everything? If so, 1511 Masters Drive should have been on your must tour list. Let's take a look at why this 4 bedroom Pineville La home created such a stir in the loca...

Is There A Place For Carpet In The Modern Home?My favorite part of any listing appointment... there in the den rests some plush 2013 vintage carpet. The owners swear by the comfort such thread provides and point to the grocery store carpet cleaner rental invoice from somewhere around the last ele...

What To Do When A Deal DiesSadly not every deal ends at the closing table. Due to a variety of factors an agreement to purchase can end up in the trash can with both parties back to square one. Let's take a look at how both buyer and seller should react to a dead real estate deal. Buyer advice 1)...

4 Bedroom Home For Sale in Alexandria La Searching for a four bedroom home in Alexandria Louisiana? Need space and a great location? If so, 5114 Mallard Drive should be on your must tour list. Let's see what this updated home has to offer!  4 Bedroom Home For Sale in Alexandria La OverviewMapsPho...

What Are You Doing To Keep Real Estate Fun 2024 EditionReal estate sales can be a grind. I follow a strict daily schedule so it's not uncommon to look up and 2-3 days have passed. With all the challenges (read opportunities) this year has brought, how are you keeping things fun? Here's a few thin...

Things To Bring To The Closing TableAfter a long (and perhaps twisting) journey, you are less than 24 hours away from closing on your home. In addition to a winning smile, here are a few things to bring (and one or two to leave behind). 1) Valid driver's license for EVERYONE signing-- The title c...

Destin Florida Real Estate-What Is The Best Day to List My House?Getting ready to sell your home around Destin Florida? One of the common questions I get from home sellers is what is the best day to hit the market? That's a GREAT question, let's go over some options...Advantages to listing on var...

Your House Is Under Contract, What Could Go Wrong?Putting your home on the market can be an exciting (and a little scary) life transition. After a bunch of paperwork, professional photos (please use professional photos), and marketing the winning offer is inked. Nothing left to do but pop the Cha...

Are Open Houses Useful in 2024?I have come full circle in my opinion on real estate open houses. When I started 16 years ago, 1pm-3pm Sunday was the highlight of my week. I didn't sell anything, but boy the conversations were great!Then I went through a phase (read 14 years) where I looked at ope...