Sunset magazine says Boise is 1 of 9 fittest cities in the West.
The article describes local outdoor attractions and activities including ample green space, parks, the Boise Greenbelt, skiing at Bogus Basin, hiking Table Rock, flyfishing, and some of our popular restaurants.
All stuff that we locals already know and enjoy!
April 5th, 2013 Posted in About Boise, ID |
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Some agents view real estate as a way to earn a little extra income.
I have never thought of real estate as a hobby.
I have been a full-time Realtor® throughout my 41-year career despite many challenging times, including the S&L crisis of the 1980s, numerous recessions, and our most recent real estate crisis of the past few years.
Over the years, I have helped thousands of clients buy and sell homes in all kinds of markets.
After all those years, real estate remains my passion!
I thoroughly enjoy helping my loyal clients achieve their real estate objectives.
When you work with me, you personally work with me.
I answer my own phone and work with only a few clients at a time to ensure a high level of personal service.
Think of me as your personal consultant instead of someone intent upon “closing the deal”.
No tricky “gotcha” closing questions; just honest straight talk to help you decide what’s best for you.
Check out “What Phil’s Clients Say” to see how my clients feel about my service.
Sound interesting?
Call me at (208)938-5533 or e-mail me and let’s talk.
April 4th, 2013 Posted in A Day In My Life |
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April 3rd, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate |
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, up to 90% of new real estate agents fail to renew their licenses in the first two years.
My previous post covered lack of training as one reason for this astounding failure rate.
Lack of experience is another reason.
At a glance, the real estate profession appears to be easy.
Take a few simple courses at the local real estate school, pass the state real exam, join ACAR and Intermountain MLS, get some business cards, and presto ~ you’re a Realtor®!
Then, sobering reality sets in because the new agent lacks experience.
It usually takes dozens of transactions for a new agent to become competent.
The experience gained from those transactions teaches a new agent how to deal with things like real estate law, agency representation, client counseling, financing, marketing, required disclosures, home inspections, title insurance, escrow procedures, home warranties, appraisals, and other complex issues.
While the technical aspects are important, the real key to success in real estate lies in understanding clients’ needs, wants, likes, dislikes, and their motivation.
Those people skills can only be learned from experience.
Unfortunately, most new agents don’t last long enough to gain that vital experience.
April 2nd, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate |
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