September 11th

by Osman ParvezOn September 11th every year, I find myself awash in memories.   I think about the people I knew in the towers, the…

Boulder Council Approves Transportation Master Plan

by Osman Parvezsource:   Boulder Transportation Master PlanThe chart above shows the percentage of trips taken by single occupant vehicles in Boulder.   The blue…

Honey, Meet the Neighbors

by Osman Parvez---I took clients to see a few Boulder properties this afternoon.   This was the view from the front yard of one of…

A Plumber Strikes Out [Referrals]

by Osman ParvezStory time. I closed a deal this week that needed several inspection issues addressed.   I was the listing agent (i.e. represented the seller)…

Boulder Market Slows, House Sales Drop 26% [Analysis]

by Osman ParvezHere's something no other Boulder Realtor will tell you.  The Boulder market slowed during the 4th quarter of last year and dramatically hit…

Chocolate Cake for Breakfast? [Gratitude]

by Osman ParvezYesterday, I attended a closing for my out of town sellers.   After we were all done, I got a surprise.   The buyer…

Sending A Message

by Osman ParvezBack to back showings the other day.   Both houses had those cute decorative keys. So do you feel like gambling or taking a…

Zillow + Trulia = Bad Idea?

by Osman ParvezA few weeks ago, I attended a workshop by the Boulder area MLS aimed at educating employing brokers on listing syndication.   It…

How Not to Sell It – Business Card Edition [Stage This]

by Osman ParvezI love it when I take buyers to see a freshly listed house and we're the very first ones in the door.  The…

Thanks for Stopping By! [Analysis]

by Osman ParvezReady for more disclosure, more transparency, more openness? Take a look at the following analysis from my Google Analytics account. You're looking at an…