One of the touchstones for the Realtor’s Commissioner Standards is the concept of the “Golden Rule.” Treat others as we would like to be treated. Or, more succinctly, be kind. Something our parents told us, and we pass on to our kids. This concept is extremely appropriate when it comes to real estate sales transactions. A real estate contract is a framework of rules to which all parties must adhere, a legally binding process, if you will. The parties involved in a contract, the buyers and … [Read more...] about Being Kind: A Realtor’s Perspective
Paula Mack
Vacation Rentals in Flagstaff: A Love Story?
No doubt, most everyone who travels in Flagstaff and elsewhere around the world has heard of or participated in vacation rentals of privately-owned residences. Of course, renting a room to a tenant is nothing new, but the number of vacation short-term rentals hosted by online providers has surged everywhere, especially in destination locations like Flagstaff. These sites, such as VRBO, Airbnb, Evolve, Flipkey, Booking.com, to name only a few, allow a seamless booking and payment experience … [Read more...] about Vacation Rentals in Flagstaff: A Love Story?
Being Kind: A Realtor’s Perspective
One of the touchstones for the Realtor’s Commissioner Standards is the concept of the “Golden Rule.” Treat others as we would like to be treated. Or, more succinctly, be kind. Something our parents told us, and we pass on to our kids. This concept is extremely appropriate when it comes to real estate sales transactions. A real estate contract is a framework of rules to which all parties must adhere, a legally binding process, if you will. The parties involved in a contract, the buyers and … [Read more...] about Being Kind: A Realtor’s Perspective
Considering Real Estate Investments
Love Flagstaff? Already own a house? Have you thought of buying another? Driving around Flagstaff, it’s hard to not notice all the building and improvements happening in all parts of town. The Standard, The Hub, Switzer Mesa, Timber Sky and many more. Residential real estate in Flagstaff has jumped 38 percent since 2015. The average sales price of a home in the City of Flagstaff is $439,200. Forecasters predict continued, albeit slower, growth – at least until 2022. Our temperate climate, … [Read more...] about Considering Real Estate Investments
Want Success? Try the Law of Probability
Welcome to 2018! This is the time of year to lift our heads out of survival mode and reset that compass and tweak our life course to match our goals. What is success to you? The definition of success is clearly not the same for everyone, and I can attest, they change over time. I’d like to share a simple model that I’ve used to achieve business and personal goals in the many challenges I’ve faced throughout the years. My success invariably has been directly proportional to my efforts. Whether … [Read more...] about Want Success? Try the Law of Probability