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A Crisis of Confidence

Jason O'Neil

By Jason O’Neil

I believe that we as a country, a world, and a species are suffering a crisis of confidence. I know, that’s a bold statement. But the magnitude in which our world has changed over the past 25 years is nothing short of overwhelming.

Confidence used to be something that was a part of our fiber, woven into everything we did. People not only ...

Nevada HOAs Challenged in False Claims Lawsuit

Tara Owen

By Tara Owen

Mention Home Owner Associations (HOAs) to any Las Vegas home owner and you are sure to get a passionate love them or hate them response. Many home owners I’ve met with are bitter over the fines imposed by HOAs for seemingly trivial violations.

The ongoing controversy of fraudulent practices, excessive assessments, and egregious collection costs of HOA fees on Las Vegas home owners ...

The Drug Called Negativity

Dave Robison

By Dave Robison

It was a beautiful day and I was excited to get working. One of my agents, Debbie, came into the office all ready to start her day, too. She had a buyer who, though she had seen around 15 homes, couldn’t come to a conclusion about what she wanted to buy. I had shown the same buyer homes, and I knew about ...

Are You Settling For Mediocrity?

Chris Nichols

By Chris Nichols

There’s a story about a group of students that goes a little something like this:

A Harvard professor was fielding questions from his class regarding the upcoming midterm exam. The questions were varied, but all seemed to carry a similar theme. Upon realizing this, the professor stopped the questioning and said, “Even though your questions sound different, they are essentially all the same; ...

Best Practices for Multiple Offer Situations

Scott Newman

By Scott Newman

Real estate is back in 2012 in a big way. Many markets are seeing price increases in response to dwindling inventories as more and more buyers are getting off the fence every day. With that in mind — especially since it’s been so long since we’ve had the opportunity to use the phrase “multiple offer” — I felt it would be pertinent ...

You’re Too Honest: A Recap of My Recent Listing Appointment

Laura Rubinchuk Schwartz

By Laura Rubinchuk Schwartz

I met with a very nice couple looking to retire and relocate out of the area, which means selling their home of 20+ years. It had been many, many years since they needed the services of a REALTOR® or learned of the new way things are being done to sell a home, prepare for listing, and the paperwork involved in ...

Being Unattached to the Outcome

Dave Robison

By Dave Robison

Ever had a buyer working with more than one agent? Ever had a seller who you spent a ton of time with, gave them your advice, and then they used a discounted service? Ever had a buyer who kept changing their mind or made offers on a lot of properties?

I knew an agent who had a hard time with one of these ...

Fiduciary Duty

Jennifer A. Klein

By Jennifer Klein

The current real estate market is tricky to understand. In this video with Steve Ostrom, we discuss who is obligated to whom, both in a short sale and in the case of bank owned homes. Understanding who our agreements are with as agents will help buyers better navigate the market.