Does Brand Really Matter? | Podcast #64
Does the name and brand of a real estate brokerage really matter? Join Osman and Hamish as they discuss Compass’s $444 million dollar acquisition of Christie’s International and brand positioning of other brokerages in the industry. https://youtu.be/r2yfCumPcCo The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Recorded Date: 12/18/24 Published Date: 12/20/24 Intro: [Read article about Christie’s Acquisition for $444MM - $150M in cash and $295M in stock] Article: LINK 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 [...]
A Star is Born | Podcast #63
In this episode, we uncover the history of Boulder’s beloved Holiday Star, discuss whether you can fire your agent, and dive into withdrawn and expired listings. Plus, we take a closer look at November’s market data and what it means for buyers and sellers. https://youtu.be/aFt33MGNHpw The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Recorded Date: 12/11/2024 Published Date: 12/13/2024 Intro: The Monkey Wrench Gang, a group of “concerned citizens”, today admitted the weekend theft of light bulbs from the star on Flagstaff Mountain and left the bulbs at the Daily Camera. - Daily Camera [...]
Who is the #1 real estate agent in your market? Are you sure? | Podcast #61
In this podcast, we discuss the selection process of finding a referral agent, questions you should ask, and tips for seeing through the fog. We walk through the process of how we help our clients, friends, and family get the best representation for their real estate goals in markets outside our coverage footprint. Additional topics include recent notable sales and development of Boulder’s Planning Reserve. https://youtu.be/FQM0LlXfBh0 The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Recorded Date: 11/13 Published Date: 11/15 Topics: Intro: "Oh, lazy realtor, doleful and drear, A useless specter, [...]
Incompetent Negotiation Can Cost You A Lot of Money, Sometimes Even The Deal | Podcast #60
The business of Real Estate is fundamentally unique to most investment classes. The combination of large sums of money and personal sentiment can be a minefield for inexperienced agents to navigate, and more importantly, negotiate. Today, we take a look at some “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of negotiation. We also feature a special guest, Ian Steinmo, who tells us about the sale of his Noble Park listing, 4820 Baldwin Pl. The House Einstein Podcast is Boulder's trusted real estate Podcast. We discuss market conditions, local real estate news, notable sales, and so much more. https://youtu.be/ivB4NJMAdZo The House Einstein Podcast is [...]
The Brave New World of Real Estate Commissions | Podcast #58
Agent commissions are on the negotiation table, here’s what is happening in a post NAR settlement world. The House Einstein Podcast is Boulder's trusted real estate Podcast. We discuss market conditions, local real estate news, notable sales, and so much more. https://youtu.be/5MGVnSyUPGo Recorded Date: 10/23/24 Published Date: 10/25/24 Topics: Intro 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 TELL ME SOMETHING I DON’T KNOW: Topic Du Jour Negotiation over commissions - What really happens behind the scenes Recap: What [...]
10 Ways to Blow A Real Estate Sale
by Osman Parvez ---- So you're thinking about selling your house. Of course, you've probably read a few articles about real estate. Time to to get to work. Here are 10 Ways to Blow a Real Estate Sale, Inspired by Ben Stein. 1. Leave everything as it is. Don't clean anything. Everyone knows that buyers actually want to see what things look like in a natural state. Dirty dishes in the sink? No problem. Funny smells, dirty carpets, walls, and bathrooms? Even better! 2. Don't disclose any problems with the house. Although you may be required to disclose known issues, [...]
The Colonel’s Secret Recipe
by Osman Parvez Ever visited the Ivory Coast? Here's an unexpected twist on the old advance fee scam. Selecting a $579,000 property in the Holiday Neighborhood, a visitor to our site sent us the following email. I am Col. Ahmed Kone. A citizen of Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire. I am interested in the property. Kindly inform me on the necessary details and the mode of payments. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Col. Ahmed Kone Suspecting a scam, we decided to play along anyway and sent him an email outlining the process. We inquired when he might be in Boulder [...]
The $400MM House
by Osman Parvez From the Chicago Tribune, a technical glitch valued a single home at $400MM back in October '04 and resulted in fiscal mayhem for a county in Indiana . Officials say the county and its various taxing bodies will make it through the short term, as they negotiate with the state on how to correct the mistake. Long-term finances will depend on what's decided. I wonder how Zillow values the property. ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to our client research report. Want to get blog updates via email? Click HERE. Ready to [...]
