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Bringing Your Life to the Buying Process

When I helped my daughter get her car a couple of years ago, I have to admit I went overboard. I investigated maintenance issues, safety statistics, and mileage. I spent about two months scouring consumer information websites so that I could give her the best advice. What did she decide …

Behind Door Number One…

I will have to say that I am no big fan of Vanna White. I don’t know her as a person, but I was always annoyed when she stood there and turned over letters (or touched the spot to light them up). I’ve never been a big fan of The …

Short Sales Revisited

[viddler id=9c477387&w=247&h=209] Like this video? Go vote for it. Because of the market turbulence, many times a homeowner has to sell his or her home for less than is owed to the lender. This can mean bringing a check to the closing table. What if there is no money to …

Holding the Listing Hostage

I met a buyer at one of our team properties yesterday. I showed them the property, and presented the MA Mandatory Agency Disclosure for signature. This describes the different relationships that a real estate agent can have with a buyer or a seller, and is supposed to be presented, explained, …

Buying a home (part deux)

I have a friend who had asked me for some advice about purchasing his first home. He let me know that he had seen a loan officer to be preapproved for his mortgage. Excellent! This lets people know if they are able to qualify for a mortgage (and if not, …

Vlog Interview of…Me!

Christina’s first vlogpost interviewing me. Should have gotten a little more sleep the night before! Real estate or social media questions? Find me …On Facebook where you can access a home search …All of my online links …On LinkedIn …Email me at diane@realtyman.com …or call 978-840-4014

Coloring by Numbers- Green is the new Black

I was speaking with a friend today who sells real estate on the other side of my state. I’m a ”numbers” girl- I really like seeing the statistics that reflect real life and give us insight into it. We were batting numbers around a little, and this piqued my curiosity. I …

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Recently I was asked by a friend who lives in a different state what the process was for purchasing a home. Things have changed since the advent of online information regarding listings. The buyer has access to nearly as much information as the real estate agent, and education is empowering. …

Fogging up the mirrors

I have the greatest respect for people who choose not to be parents. There is incredible pressure all around them to conform to what is considered the norm, and for a variety of reasons they decide to be non-conformists. My daughter is one of these people, and I respect her …

Business Darwinism, Success, and Laundry

I just finished reading The Shortcut To Success by Scott Halford, a post that came through my email. The post focuses briefly on Business Darwinism- the idea that in tight times, only the most useful workers will be kept within any industry. Fair enough. I know something about the practical application …