I Am An Iceberg
March 9, 2010 by Katie Wethman · 1 Comment
A few weeks ago I was in New Orleans for a real estate conference. The Northern Virginia real estate market, however, missed the memo that I would be out of town, and so homes came on the market, deals were negotiated, and clients went under contract despite my absence. Luckily I can work from just [...]
How Do I Start My Home Search?
July 2, 2008 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment
If you read my recent post “Why I May Not Be Able to Represent You” then you know that it’s imperative that you choose an agent early in your home search process. But what happens when you meet with an agent for the first time? Everyone is different of course, but here is a general [...]
How do you know if your listing agent is doing a good job?
June 22, 2008 by Katie Wethman · 2 Comments
I was out showing homes this weekend and I went to a community to see 3 townhouses on the same street. I reviewed the showing instructions. The first house had instructions to call a showing service, which I did, to receive the combination to the lockbox. (As an aside I HATE combo lockboxes…it’s such a [...]
Why I May Not Be Able To Represent You
June 22, 2008 by Katie Wethman · 2 Comments
When someone calls me to tell me they want help writing an offer and they already know what property they want, my heart sinks. Seems counter-intuitive, right? I had to turn down two qualified buyer clients so far this year. I really wanted to work with them, and they each really wanted to work with [...]
FAQ: If the Seller Pays the Buyer’s Agent, How Do I Know My Buyer Agent is Doing Her Best for Me?
June 22, 2008 by Katie Wethman · 2 Comments
If buyer agents are paid by the seller, how do I know they are working to get me the best deal? I’m often asked this question, especially by readers of Freakonomics (a great book!). It’s a fair question; it seems that it’s an inherent conflict of interest. Let’s discuss how agents are compensated. Sellers don’t [...]
