This week: an inexperienced agent botches a bidding war, Boulder lands Halter as another signal it’s still drawing top talent, and the city seeks legal fees tied to the CU South floodplain lawsuit. We also talk Mamdani-style politics and pull insights from some of the week’s most notable sales.

The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb.

Recorded Date: 7/16/25
Published Date: 7/18/25

Opening Story or Quote: “I put in an offer for a house in Boulder at the exact list price. There was one other interested buyer and the listing agent told them that they have a very strong offer (ours) which made the other buyer panic. They put in an offer 70k above list and waived everything including inspection and appraisal. I kind of feel sorry for those people, but is this even ethically right for a listing agent to do? Or is this housing market only about money and bidding, and everyone’s just playing dirty.” – Anonymous internet commenter

Topics:

• WELCOME
  • Declare Mission: Entertain, Discuss Real Estate, Help You Better the Market
  • Bios (who we are)
  • Disclaimer
  • Call to Action (Contact Us)
  • Review Topics Du Jour
• MARKET CONDITIONS
  • Tale of Many Markets
    • High End vs Entry Level
    • Fixers vs Turn-Key
    • Location Specific Factors (Views)
• THE CLOSING TABLE | Inexperienced Agents Leading a Bidding Way
  • Tales from the Trenches
  • Agent Availability Matters
  • Highest and best may not always get picked
  • Clear communication
    • Don’t set goal posts if they won’t be honored
  • Might not be the agent’s fault but the sellers
    • Agents need to manage their clients – client control and expectations
    • Set expectations
    • When selling, discuss the possibility of bidding wars and the best ways to navigate beforehand
• SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION
  • Young Family Search
• (LESSONS FROM) SALES OF THE WEEK
  • 2814 3rd St
  • 7940 Valmont Rd
  • 1048 Westview Dr
  • 1075 Eldorado Ave
• IN THE NEWS (REAL ESTATE NEWS)
  • New Zealand ag-tech firm Halter plants U.S. flag in Boulder
  • Boulder wants flood mitigation project opponents to cover legal fees
  • Could Mamdani Happen Here?
• CARVE OUTS
  • Going Electric – Lessons from Heat Pump Installation – OP
    • How chose contractor
    • Pros/cons of options
    • Actual experience with contractor
  • Chimney Hollow Nears Completion – Ham
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