Making Ethics Important
In last week's column we emphasized the distinction between ethics as a body of rules and principles and being ethical as a disposition to conform to those rules and principles. We noted that it is certainly possible to teach someone ethics, but it is a different task to lead someone to be ethical -- to internalize those principles and to be guided by them....Read MoreSmart Homes: Backed-Up Your Fridge Lately?
Soon it will be hard to buy an appliance that doesn't incorporate smart technology, but integrating appliances and systems may remain a challenge for a while. PJ Wade explores what you need to know about smart home technology....Read More
Over a third of renters plan to buy in next 2 years
Some renters are being held back by “persistent home-buying myths,” according to the latest Insights Report from Bank of America, but other would-be buyers are getting the ducks in a row and considering when, where and even with whom to buy....Read MoreNobody wants to buy Tom Hanks’ old houseboat
Tom Hanks' former houseboat in Alameda Calif.'s Barnhill Marina is on the market for $600,000. So, why isn't it attracting buyers?...Read MoreCan the co-living market become a new revenue stream for agents?
Co-living is about small spaces, but for astute real estate agents across the United States it may also represent a huge, largely untapped opportunity....Read MoreAffluent buyers outnumber sellers
Nearly 40 percent of high-net-worth individuals are ready to buy in the next three years while 23 percent are looking to sell, according to a new report....Read MorePlacester’s free Realtor websites are getting a total makeover
Tech provider Placester has streamlined and improved its free website service for members of the National Association of Realtors....Read MoreLearn from those you loathe: A call for civility in real estate
It boggles my mind how so many dismiss ideas, data, philosophies, opinions and lessons that others can provide simply because they disagree with them, find them different or just don’t like them. Now is a time for listening, even to those you loathe. Here's why. ...Read MoreKinder, gentler Compass CEO regrets ‘arrogant’ marketing
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin sat down with Inman to discuss the past six years and the state of both his company and the real estate industry as a whole. ...Read MoreIn Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Welcome Reception
Presented by Concierge Auctions and Joyce Rey, Luxury Connect 2019 opened with cocktails and appetizers at a truly regal compound in Bel Air, where attendees mixed, mingled and expanded their networks among luxury real estate's elite. ...Read More5 ways to reconnect with past clients for a referral-rich future
Here are five tried-and-true strategies for staying top-of-mind that'll help you reconnect and strengthen your client-agent relationships for a referral-rich future....Read More10 questions to ask before helping your buyers snag that condo
Buying a condominium is an attractive option for many buyers, but before you help your clients pull the trigger, don't forget to ask these 10 crucial questions....Read More
Teresa Merelman, Broker
Pall Spera Company Realtors, LLC
Cell: (802) 793-5171
Office: (802) 253-8484
1800 Mountain Road, P.O. Box 539 Stowe, VT 05672