I love to read. I love to read. I love to read. Did I mention how much I love to read?
But reading can be an expensive habit. Walk around my house and you'll find no fewer than 5 books open. That's at least $50 worth of books, assuming I purchased them used on Amazon (don't forget shipping)!
For me, a trip to a retail bookstore is at least a $75 adventure.
Ahhhh, but the ...
(Real estate commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Any commission percentages quoted below are illustrative only).
Double-End the Sale: To handle both the buying and listing side of a transaction - that is, to sell your own listing.
Savvy sellers almost always ask if I will reduce my commission if this happens. I always say no. They always seem surprised. But here's why ...
Anyone selling a home needs to understand one Very Important Thing. The seller must leave the home for showings. No exceptions.
As a real estate agent, it's my job to ensure that my sellers know how important this is. It's reasonable that a seller wants to help the sale of his home any way he can, and he figures he's the most qualified to point out all the special features to ...
As those who know me... well, know... I'm a very fussy eater. Not by choice (sigh), but rather because I'm allergic/sensitive to several common foods. However, I refuse to be locked at home in my own kitchen, so I have made it my goal to figure out where I can eat safely in Charming Old Denver. 
Because I can't eat anything processed, the safest choice seems to be sushi. Poor, poor ...
Okay... so here's the deal.
I'm not new - I've had my real estate license since 1996 and have sold over 500 homes.
On the other hand, I am new. I left real estate more than two years ago, and swore I'd never return. I was going to be a famous writer, work from home (whereever that may lead me around the world) and never have to lose sleep over an overpriced listing again. ...