Category Archives: Rants

Things that upset me…

Bellingham Cracks Down on Parking Misfits

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Rob LeRoy

I went to court today.  Not for the first time…probably not the last.  It was a matter of principal, and in matters of principal I am prepared to throw down whatever gauntlet is required to guard against offense, regardless of … Continue reading →

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A Humble Letter to the National Association of Realtors

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Rob LeRoy

Dear NAR, In regard to your recent letter, I am quite sorry, and duly ashamed, to report that I have been unable to procure the funds necessary to continue my membership. Maybe you would be happier if I brought you … Continue reading →

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Some Real Estate Agents Just Don’t Get It…

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Rob LeRoy

It is a lovely Monday morning here in beautiful Bellingham, WA. I’m doing the usual monday morning e-mail and social media catch-up routine- sitting at my desk tweaking my Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts…adding links, comments, and such. Then the phone … Continue reading →

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Blogging is Vital to Real Estate Marketing

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Rob LeRoy

In a bumbling stroke of inexcusable ignorance that spits in the face of not only the U.S. Constitution, but free speech and common sense in general, the NWMLS here in Washington has revised its rules regarding blogging. Sellers and/or their … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons Home Buyers Fail with Fixers

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Rob LeRoy

These days, it is all too easy for  inexperienced buyers to become obsessed with getting the “best deal”.   I’m talking about  the “weekend warrior” buyer- the one who watches countless hours of HGTV shows that make it seem plausible that … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agents are not Robots!

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rob LeRoy

According to a recent report by a highly reputable investigative entity, most… several…that is, some real estate agents out there are actual people, just like you- with hearts, minds, maybe even a personality!  I can tell you how to spot … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips to Help Your House Sell Faster (Part 1)

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rob LeRoy

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that the past couple of years have seen record numbers of homes hit the Seattle real estate market.  And not just Seattle’s market, but all markets across the country. The combination of … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips to Help Your House Sell Faster (Part 2)

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rob LeRoy

7. You have WAY too many knick-knacks and personal items covering your shelves and walls.  If your house looks like an indoor flea-market, potential buyers have a hard time imagining their own crappy junk littering the house.  The same goes … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips to Help Your House Sell Faster (Part 3)

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rob LeRoy

And last, but certainly not least… 10. You’re cheap. Guess what- if you aren’t offering a competitive selling commission (aka buyer’s agent commission or SOC)  on your listing, you are doing it wrong. It is time to get serious about … Continue reading →

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