Mary Seidel's Blog

This should be a wake up call for all of those who are sitting on the fence. Everything in life is not a guarantee and trying to wait for the "perfect" time for anything worthwhile doesn't make sense. Yesterday I wrote a blog titled "Do you think the Interest Rate Is Going To Go Down?"  That ques...

Just because you are working with a real estate agent does not mean you are working with a REALTOR®. Not all licensees are equal.  Only those licensees that have chosen to join the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribe to a strict code of ethics are entitled to be called REALTORS®.  The...

All too often people are, sadly, scanning through sites we believe are "helping" our friends, neighbors, or clients. Not only is it the responsibility of the family selling their home to remove these personal nuances, but it is the responsibility of the agent to remind them to do so. Also, an age...

This blog is a great analogy of what seems to be occuring all too often these days. The "low ball" offer! If the facts point to real value and it truly is the house for you, then why do you want to play games? Let's say you are a buyer and you have found a house that meets your needs and its list...

If your answer to this question is yes, then I would like to suggest that you stop sending automated emails. I am not opposed to providing agents with feedback to help them work with their sellers, however, many of  these automated systems are too broad and ask for information that I personally f...

I find it incredible that many sellers don't even see their properties online once they sign the contract. Many agents tout the importance of an internet presence but fail to present your home in its best light. Do you realize that there is a big difference in the quality and number of photos tha...