Category: REALTOR® Life
Part-Time, Untrained, Incompetent, and Unethical Agents (Part 4)
These are the agents who give the industry a bad name—the ones who end up in lawsuits or the news for all the wrong reasons. While some are blatantly dishonest, most unethical behavior in real estate is more subtle—and just as dangerous. Read More
Part-Time, Untrained, Incompetent, and Unethical Agents (Part 3)
This may be one of the hardest issues to spot upfront. How do you know your doctor, attorney—or real estate agent—is incompetent? Often, you don’t… until something goes wrong. Read More
Part-Time, Untrained, Incompetent, and Unethical Agents (Part 2)
Untrained Agents This issue is harder to spot than a part-time agent. It’s easy to ask, “Is real estate your full-time job?”—but how do you know how much training or expertise an agent truly has? Many people assume that if someone has been in real estate for 10 or 20 years, they must be experienced.... Read More
Part-Time, Untrained, Incompetent, and Unethical Agents (Part 1)
One of the biggest concerns—yet rarely discussed publicly—is the acceptance and normalization of part-time real estate agents. Frankly, I’ve always found it astonishing that our industry tolerates it so openly. It’s one of the “dirty little secrets” of our business. Read More
What I’ve Learned from Helping Hundreds of Families Find Their Dream Home
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of families navigate the journey of finding their dream home. Every transaction is different, but the emotions, excitement, and challenges often follow a familiar pattern. Through these experiences, I’ve learned invaluable lessons about what truly makes a house a home and what buyers should keep... Read More
Why You Must Upload All Your Listing Photos on Day One
In today’s fast-paced real estate market, first impressions are everything. The moment your home hits the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), potential buyers and agents are eager to see what it has to offer. However, if your listing goes live with only a handful of photos—or worse, none at all—you could be setting yourself up for... Read More
Recent Changes to How Realtors Conduct Their Business
You may have recently heard some information on the news about an out-of-court settlement involving NAR, the nation’s largest trade organization representing over 1.5 million Realtors. I felt obligated to give you the whole truth because I have yet to see a news media outlet that’s gotten it right so far (so shocking!). In May,... Read More
18 days on the market and it’s still not sold!
Despite what you might hear from national or local news media, Kansas City remains a “seller’s market.” By definition, a seller’s market occurs when demand for homes exceeds the available supply, giving sellers an advantage. This typically leads to rising home prices, faster sales, and often multiple offers on properties Specifically, a seller’s market is... Read More
Are Real Estate Agents Still Necessary?
I recently heard someone say, “Buyers can find homes on their own now, so agents aren’t really necessary.” I had to pause and regret the mistake many of us have made for making you, the consumer, think that all we do is find the house. Real estate reality TV has fed into the myth, and... Read More
Kansas City Is Still A Sellers Market
Many people frequently ask me about the current real estate market, wondering, “How is it these days?” One statement that often catches them off guard is that we are still experiencing a “seller’s market” in Kansas City. I believe many people automatically presume that the market is unfavorable and home prices are on the decline.... Read More