Rob The Realtor

How Staging Is Key to Tackle the Emerging Generational Gap

How Staging Is Key to Tackle the Emerging Generational Gap @ Rob Owens Every one is starting to make predictions already for the 2015 housing market. One of our own predictions: 2015 will continue to be a buyer’s market, particularly in certain areas where homes are older. While low inventory has plagued the market for years, a broader disconnect exists between invento…

A Cheery Fireplace for & #36;795

Cheery Fireplace for $795 A dingy hearth wall gets a new look with fresh finishes and light, bright storage

Thanksgiving for 10 Averages $50: Help Owners Prep

Thanksgiving for 10 Averages $50: Help Owners Prep @ Rob Owens The average cost to host a 10-guest Thanksgiving spread is $49.48, according to a 2012 American Farm Bureau Federation survey of 150 volunteer shoppers around the country.

Don't Assume You Can't Get A Mortgage Loan

Don't Assume You Can't Get A Mortgage Loan You should assume that your chances of getting a loan are better than you think, but only if you're willing to do two things -- ask questions and share information.

Scientifically Develop the Habit of Lead Generation: Part 1

Scientifically Develop the Habit of Lead Generation: Part 1 @ Rob Owens We all have good intentions. Early in my career, I set a lofty goal. My intention was to prospect Monday through Friday and speak with 25 people each day about their lives and real estate.

Beware of Hidden Home Fire Hazards

Beware of Hidden Home Fire Hazards You may consider your home fire-safe, but dangers lurk around your workbench, behind your walls, and right on your kitchen counter. Here's how to extinguish them

Be Professional to Be Successful

Be Professional to Be Successful @ Rob Owens There’s a real trick to appearing, communicating, and performing like an experienced real estate professional. And, as a 23-year-old agent who got his real estate license in June of this year, I want to share how I transformed myself in less than half a year on the job.

Who Is Responsible For Repairing The Condo Balcony Deck?

Who Is Responsible For Repairing The Condo Balcony Deck? Fred owns a condominium that has a balcony. The deck of the balcony is a bit old and worn. It has developed cracks such that, if there is rain, the water leaks through. The deck needs to be repaired or, possibly, replaced. Who is responsible for this? Fred or the association?

3 Staging Solutions to Modernize a Space

3 Staging Solutions to Modernize a Space @ Rob Owens Stager Sandra Holmes, president of Home Staging Concepts in South Florida, shows how a few design touches can instantly transform a room.

Photoshop Redo: Revamp for a Ho-Hum Ranch

Photoshop Redo: Revamp for a Ho-Hum Ranch Craftsman-inspired upgrades give a 1950s ranch sorely needed curb appeal