Roberta Soares's Blog

Suffice it to say, this is one of the toughest markets to be in if you are a home seller.  A gluttonous inventory inundated with Short Sales and Foreclosure that are driving home values down, and a lack of buyers is prompting home sellers to choose self- representation rather than hiring a Realt...

If we all did the things we are capable of,  we would astound ourselves.~ Thomas Edison I wanted to share with all of you, my fellow Realtors, why this Non-Techy Realtor chose to hang her license with eXp Realty, a Virtual office. When I began my career in real estate 5 years ago, I started with...

  Just wanted to share an experience I had recently.  It involved an offer I had written for a buyer.  This transaction was the heaviest negotiating I've encountered in my 5 years in this business.  I had backbone, I had stamina, I have a great Broker who guided me and supported me, and it still ...

        I think we can all agree that with every  career there are good and bad  aspects  that come with the territory of each job  we do.       For me, one of  the "bad" aspects of being a Realtor is the rejection.   I did not realize until I  entered this field of work how much rejection there ...

Just another day @ the Office, Virtually! May 7, 2010 by robertasoares · Leave a Comment   Woke up to a GORGEOUS morning here in the ‘Ham, better known as Bellingham.  It’s mornings like this that make me realize why I chose to move here and live here.  PAR-A-DISE.  Sun is out in all its glory, ...

Although on small lots in condensed neighborhoods, the York district comprises an eclectic mix of old and new architecture and residents, from degreed professionals and artists to families to students attending Western Washington University.This is an energetic and mobile community within walking...

I will say that up until a few months ago, my attitude towards the Real Estate market was becoming one of fear and anxiety.  Sound familiar?  and the news reports weren't helping.Then I met a wonderful, experienced and seasoned broker, Gertie Jacobs. I assumed when I met her that she lived and ha...