Concord Confidential: On The Record

I notice on a regular basis how much misunderstanding there is about real esate agents and what they do (or what they don't do!)  I want to clear the air and compile a list of common misunderstandings about our true, professional abilities.  Let's de-myth everything from how we get paid to how we...

Charlotte Metro has a new blog!  www.WeichertCraven.blogSpot.com.  Completely Real Estate based with updates coming from a myriad of professional sources including REAL Trends, Active Rain, Charlotte Observer, etc..  We currently have 3 authors:  Allen Craven, broker in charge of Weichert REALTOR...

My client doesn't want to refinish her floors.  Is there a quality alternative that I can suggest to bring out the shine?  Thanks!

We're wearing suits daily and now I'm thinkin' my local dry cleaners aren't exactly enviro-conscious.  Do you know of a "green" dry cleaner in the Charlotte area?  Appreciate it!

I am trying to sell a home that has a fully finished basement but the ceiling is under 7'.  Not by much but enough that I cannot count the basement as livable square footage per the NC Real Estate Commission.  DAMN IT!  I have it priced right but even so, everyone that looks at it knows that they...

Seems like Broker Open houses are hit or miss. I am looking for creative, successful ideas that have worked for you or that you have heard about.  Food, give aways, drinks, advertising, etc.  Looking forward to some creative ideas!!!!

I am looking for distressed builders in the Charlotte, NC market.  The incentives for new construction have been pretty crazy.  10's of thousands of dollars and new cars even!  If you have any information I would love to hear it.  Thanks!http://askweichert.blogspot.com/

Lowes Motor Speedway to stay in Concord!THURSDAY, THANKSGIVING 2007Concord Mayor Scott Padgett's phone rang just before 6 p.m. Wednesday.On the other end of the line: Lowe's Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith."We have an agreement," Smith said.With that, the speedway will stay in Concord, where Sm...

I am looking for some suggestions as to the best way to keep my directional signs from being picked up.  Seams like every time they only last about 2 days and either neighbors, kids, or the ever elusive "sign man" come and snatch them up.  What can we do?  Are signs just a huge waste?  There has ...

I am revamping our office recycling program to make it more efficient and easier for the agents to utilize.  I am looking for any suggestions or helpful links.  Looking forward to sharing my program in detail for everyone once it is established.  Thanks!