So, I'm pretty sure this does not happen to all those "fancy pants" Realtors out there who only do high end stuff BUT since we roll in all levels of the Real Estate spectrum, here's a fun true story.
It was another perfect August day in the Magic City (perfect "as it was hot and raining like hell") when we got the call.
Investor Dude; "Hey there is a Indian on the porch"
Us; "Native America"
ID; "No, trust me it's an Indian"
Us; "Dude, you can't call them that anymore"
ID; "Ok, then there is a "Native American" in the foreclosure we are buying.
Us; "That's better, What he doing"?
ID; "Sitting"
Us; "Sitting Bull..Ha (we crack ourselves up)"
ID; "Funny but there are also two "Santero's" cooking in the backyard"
Us; "Ok now this is getting interesting; we have an Indian (statue) on the porch, Santero's in the back yard, anything else.
ID; " And an illegal electrical/water hook up"
Us; "No roosters?"
ID; "I think that's what they are cooking"
Us; "Cool, Arroz con Gallo or maybe Gallo Pinto?" (I could do this all day)
ID; "No really, what do we do"
Us; "We call in the "Calvary"
ID; "Great now it's Cowboys and Indians"
Us; "Nope, Cops Vs Santero's in an Illegal Lease Dispute"
ID; "Huh"
And now Kiddies, its why we make the big bucks.
To be continued.......
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Watson are you there?
Apparently he was but ATT was not!
Wow, what a cluster#$%^. today (I even went 2G), starting around 11am, it all went silent.
Lots of "call failed" and "sorry but your call cannot be completed" to "Hey, my phone blows"!
I remember when Ma Bell ruled, now I'm getting text's from Sprint, T mobile and "Russian phones"...
Come on ATT, man up!
To all, I am sorry that I have not been ......"please hold for the next available...."
Wow, what a cluster#$%^. today (I even went 2G), starting around 11am, it all went silent.
Lots of "call failed" and "sorry but your call cannot be completed" to "Hey, my phone blows"!
I remember when Ma Bell ruled, now I'm getting text's from Sprint, T mobile and "Russian phones"...
Come on ATT, man up!
To all, I am sorry that I have not been ......"please hold for the next available...."
One Billion part 2...
After several days on the market with no interest at the asking price of $1,5000,000,000.00 the Sellers reduced to $1,150,000.00
Now that is a Price Reduction!
Speaking of price reductions.
Sellers, please don't reduce your listings by 5, 10k a pop.
If you are finally going to make the move, reduce in 50k increments, this will make a statement with the way Buyers search for properties.
Most search in 100k spreads so a 5/10k reduction keeps you in the same search spread.
Talk with your listing agent, they can show you what I mean.
Now that is a Price Reduction!
Speaking of price reductions.
Sellers, please don't reduce your listings by 5, 10k a pop.
If you are finally going to make the move, reduce in 50k increments, this will make a statement with the way Buyers search for properties.
Most search in 100k spreads so a 5/10k reduction keeps you in the same search spread.
Talk with your listing agent, they can show you what I mean.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
ONE BILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At last, one Grove house has hit the big time!
Talk about price appreciation; Zillons of dollars in a single day!
Take a look at an actual "MLS History" on this new listing.
A1541564 $ 1,500,000,000 08/23/11
A1541564 $ 150,000,000 08/23/11
A1541564 $ 15,000,000 08/23/11
Think someone got a little crazy with the zero's....
Talk about price appreciation; Zillons of dollars in a single day!
Take a look at an actual "MLS History" on this new listing.
A1541564 $ 1,500,000,000 08/23/11
A1541564 $ 150,000,000 08/23/11
A1541564 $ 15,000,000 08/23/11
Think someone got a little crazy with the zero's....
G.W.P
"Gift with Purchase" for the un informed....or those who never worked retail.
I got one yesterday, actually it was even better; I did not buy anything and still got one.
"How is this possible old wise one" you ask?
Sold a place (huge home in the Grove) and we were doing inspections (place in good shape) and we found a secret room (not really secret, we did not have a key earlier) and inside was all sorts of stuff ( like the urban legend about all the cars in a barn).
Well this one had a Trek ladies bike (and some skies) and since Ana does not have a bike (there is a reason for this)....well I asked and the Seller gave it to me.
After a little TLC and some air, good as new.....now the fun begins.
Ever seen my wife ride a bike?
Scary....
I got one yesterday, actually it was even better; I did not buy anything and still got one.
"How is this possible old wise one" you ask?
Sold a place (huge home in the Grove) and we were doing inspections (place in good shape) and we found a secret room (not really secret, we did not have a key earlier) and inside was all sorts of stuff ( like the urban legend about all the cars in a barn).
Well this one had a Trek ladies bike (and some skies) and since Ana does not have a bike (there is a reason for this)....well I asked and the Seller gave it to me.
After a little TLC and some air, good as new.....now the fun begins.
Ever seen my wife ride a bike?
Scary....
Sunday, August 21, 2011
I'm not liking....
The current track is not good at all, this is the track I hate; these little buggers starting low and coming at us from below....no likey!
Keep an eye on this one kiddies.....
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Muy Caliente!
OK, years ago I was on Scarborough Country (now Morning Joe on MSNBC) chatting about Hurricanes.
This was after the 05' barrage and I was asked to participate in this "special edition".
Below is the actual transcript of the conversation (My editorial comments in italics).
The Lead in;
Famous News Personality; "Never before have so many people lived in such vulnerable places, where many have hardly recovered from last hurricane season. But sun and surf keep realtor Javier Gonzalez (ME) here. He and his wife just bought an ocean-front condo." (In the height of the market, what a boob)
Me; And (I start with a conjunction because I was signing a Jimmy Buffett tune before, true story) you know that you‘re going to have to deal with some hurricanes. And you‘re going to have to deal with, you know, the kinds of things that they bring. (Like hysterical weather people) But at the same time, you get this 365 days of the year, (clear blue skies) and you‘re going to get maybe one or two bad weeks. (And that's what this post is about!)
The 1-2 bad weeks comment is not about hurricanes, it's about what is happening now....August!
It's Hot!
It's Wet!
It's Moldy!
It's Cheap Tourist season!
Add to the above; Skeeters, Bofo's and Alien Mushrooms.....and all of a sudden a Hurricane doesn’t look so scary.
August in the Magic city BLOWS (and not in a good way).
This was after the 05' barrage and I was asked to participate in this "special edition".
Below is the actual transcript of the conversation (My editorial comments in italics).
The Lead in;
Famous News Personality; "Never before have so many people lived in such vulnerable places, where many have hardly recovered from last hurricane season. But sun and surf keep realtor Javier Gonzalez (ME) here. He and his wife just bought an ocean-front condo." (In the height of the market, what a boob)
Me; And (I start with a conjunction because I was signing a Jimmy Buffett tune before, true story) you know that you‘re going to have to deal with some hurricanes. And you‘re going to have to deal with, you know, the kinds of things that they bring. (Like hysterical weather people) But at the same time, you get this 365 days of the year, (clear blue skies) and you‘re going to get maybe one or two bad weeks. (And that's what this post is about!)
The 1-2 bad weeks comment is not about hurricanes, it's about what is happening now....August!
It's Hot!
It's Wet!
It's Moldy!
It's Cheap Tourist season!
Add to the above; Skeeters, Bofo's and Alien Mushrooms.....and all of a sudden a Hurricane doesn’t look so scary.
August in the Magic city BLOWS (and not in a good way).
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Told ya...
Notice how Emily went away late Thursday?
That's right, I'm back after a week in the Big Apple.
Lots of things to post and on Monday I'll have my second installment in "Jav's Seen it", also will start posting Q/A that I get everyday from Customers.
And prepare for a new Rant on Lenders!!!
Have a nice weekend and again you are welcome.
That's right, I'm back after a week in the Big Apple.
Lots of things to post and on Monday I'll have my second installment in "Jav's Seen it", also will start posting Q/A that I get everyday from Customers.
And prepare for a new Rant on Lenders!!!
Have a nice weekend and again you are welcome.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Don't Worry....
I'll be back in town prior to the storm, so it won't hit us.
Sorry, had to go to NY for a couple of days......and you all know what happens when I go anywhere on Vacation.
Yep, we have a little deperession out there in the good old Atlantic!
(Notice how it turns on Friday? that's when I'm back......You are welcome!)
Sorry, had to go to NY for a couple of days......and you all know what happens when I go anywhere on Vacation.
Yep, we have a little deperession out there in the good old Atlantic!
(Notice how it turns on Friday? that's when I'm back......You are welcome!)
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