Christmas is coming,
The geese are getting fat,
Please put a penny
In the old man's hat.
If you haven't got a penny,
A ha'penny will do,
If you haven't got a ha'penny,
Then God bless you.
I was fortunate that my one daughter was a...
I calendar when my real estate listings come on the market. I prefer to have a ten-day marketing period with no interruptions. Interruptions being three-day weekends, holidays, major sporting events, etc. We have four new listings coming on the...
Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up 3rd Quarter 2013: Harb and Co. is finishing out 2013 strong! On Sunday, I held my new Arcadia listing at 926 Encanto open, and it was a mob.  It will be open again on Wednesday and Thursday (Pasadena and ...
Several weeks ago, our MLS (multiple listing service) was updated. The conversion was not a well-laid plan. Over several days, we could not input new listings or make changes (such as price reductions). I am a planner; life improves when th...
Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up October 2013:
The photographer took exterior photos of my new Arcadia listing on Monday. The estate sale is next weekend, and we should be ready for the MLS (multiple listing service) in the next week or two.
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Flora Morgan is in escrow, but we only met the appraiser yesterday. I am unsure what the appraisal hold-up was, but the entire process is now different. For those of you who don’t know, lenders no longer order the appraisal directly; they con...
When I first started in the real estate business, I was told there were a variety of ways for real estate agents to find new clients. I could door knock (didn’t want to do that). I could cold call (I have tried that, and found one listing...
One of the most essential features of a luxury home is a strong connection to the outdoors. Doors that open wide and spaces that flow easily outside make a big difference. They create an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A home that opens w...
In this Realtor's Week of October 2013:
I have four new listings hitting the market in the next few weeks.
One of these might be a match if you know anyone urgently looking for a home.
926 Encanto Drive, Arcadia $1,588,000
They are in the...
Harb & Co Real Estate Wrap Up September 2013: 7207 Flora Morgan sold (multiple offers)
Each homeowner has different needs. Some want a quick sale, while others prefer to maximize their bottom line by taking a little time to prepare the...