Do It Yourself or Hire A REALTOR® – It’s Your Choice

One question I get asked quite often by homeowners is “Why shouldn’t I sell my house myself?” Well, the fact of the matter is, a REALTOR® can likely put more money in your pocket, even after paying their commission, than selling it yourself. What many homeowners lose sight of is the amount of money they [...]

Real Estate Designations: What the heck do these mean, and why should you or I care?

ABR, SRES, ASA, MVA, FRI, CRES, E-PRO… the list is endless. All the time you see REALTORS®, and others for that matter, that need lines of type to include all the letters after their name for the designations they have earned. While a lot of time and study can go into these designations, not all [...]

ULTIMATE SERVICE® WRITTEN GUARANTEE – DO YOU HAVE ONE?

A few of weeks ago Ann and I were talking about our Ultimate Service® Award Winners and our Ultimate Service® Listing Presentation and as promised today I’m going to explain how we at Coldwell Banker Pinnacle back all this up with our Written Guarantee! I know, I know, you’re thinking another article about great customer [...]

Who’s Looking Out For You?

Is Your REALTOR® Really Working for You? I am sure if you have ever bought or sold a house, you have asked yourself this very question. When the offer has been accepted, all the conditions removed, and the emotional roller coaster ride over with, many wonder if they really got the best deal (aka representation) [...]

Ultimate Service Listing Presentation – Does Your REALTOR® Explain It Like This?

Last week Ann was bragging about our Ultimate Service® Award Winners for 2011. This is a very special group of sales reps who, through the use of the Coldwell Banker® Ultimate Service® Program have achieved a high level of success for their clients and themselves. Congratulations to each and every one of you! I hear [...]

Are You Receiving Ultimate Service?

I would hope so! Buying or selling what is potentially your largest asset should be done with the help of a proven professional who puts your needs first. One way to assure yourself of the highest level of service is to select a Coldwell Banker Pinnacle sales representative. Coldwell Banker recently acknowledged the Ultimate Service [...]

Home Staging? Is it Really Worth it?

I have invited Judi Caplan, a Broker with Coldwell Banker PInnacle Real Estate to be our guest blogger this week.  Judi has been a member of our team for almost 15 years, providing Ultimate Service, and more, to her customers and clients.  I will have Judi tell you a bit about herself: I have been selling [...]

Choosing a REALTOR® – What should you consider?

 When it comes to choosing a REALTOR® there are many things to consider. I usually recommend you start your search by talking with family or friends who have had a rewarding experience with their REALTOR®. You should definitely interview more than one sales representative as all REALTORS® are not created equal.  I often suggest you [...]

Are you READY to buy???

Whenever I’m discussing real estate with a potential client I always ask the question, “Where are you in the buying cycle?”  Most consumers start their home search anywhere from 6 to 12 months prior to when they think they want to move.  Statistics show approximately 87% of buyers start their search on the internet. By [...]

Why Mentoring is Important to a Real Estate Career

Let me introduce you to our guest blogger, Daniela Tofano, Sales Representative with Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate; Daniela joined Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate in October of 2010, as a full time sales representative.  She has become a proven top producer, who works confidently with buyers and sellers.  She believes strongly in honesty, respect, [...]