Choosing a Home Inspector All home inspection companies are not created equal. After almost 20 years in real estate I’ve seen it all. I’d like to point out a few things that I think may help for you to distinguish if a home inspection company is reputable. The first thing…
1. Your Realtor may need a new marketing strategy. Marketing a home should involve multiple strategies. Having an effective MLS listing with the proper story about your home along with professional photos is one way to attract buyers. Your agent should have a comprehensive marketing plan for the sale of…
How to choose a real estate agent How many listings at my home’s asking price have you sold over the past 0-12 months? This is a good question to help understand the difference between an agent who “can sell” and one that “has sold” homes at you price point, recently.…
How to choose a real estate agent A little while back I wrote an article about how to to choose a real estate agent. The article discussed practical interview questions to ask a real estate agent – that is, your potential listing agent candidates. I arrived at these questions following…
Looking for DINING OPPORTUNITIES while visiting Union Station for the holidays? If all the holiday activities give you an appetite, there are plenty of dining and snack options available inside St. Louis Union Station Hotel, North Pole Village and Glacier Park: • ‘Twas Festive Dinner Feast – Dine amidst the elegant holiday décor in the…
Looking for great holiday PACKAGES AT ST. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL? Families can make the most of their time at the Holidays at Union Station events by staying at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton. A special section of the hotel has been named the North…
Recently Rick and I had Tom Lyons on our radio show to discuss the holidays at Union Station & the SANTA EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE! The Santa Express offers the North Pole Railway’s happiest real round-trip train ride from the North Pole Village at St. Louis Union Station to Santa’s house and…
Buying a new home is a tough decision What do buyers look for when trying to decide on location? These are even more important for buyers relocating to our area! Distance to work and school……. One thing a lot of buyers consider is how they’ll navigate in their new surroundings.…
Tracy Ellis – Real Estate Tips While the housing market improves and discretionary spending increases, we will see this growth continue. The trends in the furniture industry are always changing due to consumer preferences and lifestyle changes. With more and more people working from home since the financial crisis in…
How to sell your home during the holidays If your home is on the market during the holidays should you decorate……YES! It’s the holidays, you can’t stop living. Do keep in mind though, less is best. Maybe go with a smaller tree and lose the train at the bottom. Remove…