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The Real Estate business can be crazy

March 26, 2020 billedge Leave a Comment

If you have been a Realtor for many years you will understand why I say “Realtors are like Al-Anon Members.”    We are worried about people who have a real estate problem.   The things that happen in our business on a day to day basis can be crazy.    A good realtor is more of a social worker than a slick salesperson.   The things we are asked to do by our clients can border on insanity or criminality.   We have been offered everything from a race horse … [Read more...]

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2019 Real Estate Trends

November 25, 2018 billedge Leave a Comment

The trend in 2019 will be for Real Estate Companies to become more client orientated through the adaption of software programs and artificial intelligence. It used to be there were 3 keys to being successful in Real Estate. You had to have a 4 door car preferably expensive foreign, a nice wardrobe, and as your leaders told you fake it until you make it. Well folks let me tell you the computer has changed all that. You now have to be on top of the latest tech, know your market, communicate in the medium … [Read more...]

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Realtors say chapter 19 changes need study

April 23, 2018 billedge Leave a Comment

Bill Edge, A. David Schwarz, and Ed Wolff were among members of the Houston Association of Realtors who spoke out at Tuesday April 3rd City Council’s meeting about changes to Houston’s Chapter 19 Floodplain ordinance. The Houston City Council was debating how you determine which homes should be allowed to be repaired after Hurricane Harvey and changes to new home construction in flood zones. A big problem is in defining flood risk for a home in Houston where according to the Harris County Flood Control … [Read more...]

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Hurricane Harvey was a game changer

March 23, 2018 billedge Leave a Comment

Houston will see new building regulations and a change in consumer behavior as a direct result of Hurricane Harvey. Housing will never be the same for Houstonians who experienced the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Things will not return back to normal as they did after the Tax Day Flood, Hurricane Ike, Tropical Storm Allison and the numerous 100 and 500 year floods we have on a regular basis. Home buyers are going to start asking real questions about the flooding of neighborhoods and whether the home they are … [Read more...]

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The Spirit of Houston

September 7, 2017 billedge Leave a Comment

How a City Came Together It was unimaginable. People are calling it "historic" and "unprecedented." Over a five-day period in late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey dumped 50 inches of water on Houston and its suburbs. An area containing almost half the state's population was underwater, with no way to evacuate, and no end in sight. Yet in spite of these devastating circumstances, this event gave us the chance to show the world the spirit of Houston.. When the rain let up and people could finally see the extent of … [Read more...]

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Bill Edge is the 2017 VP of HIREBA

February 9, 2017 billedge Leave a Comment

Bill Edge of Man-Edge Properties is the 2017 Vice President of the Houston Independent Real Estate Brokers Association. As a longtime member of this organization I look forward to helping my fellow agents and Houston as a whole. I have served on the Board as an officer before and the experience working with Houston’s finest REALTORS® was truly rewarding. Volunteering with HIREBA and committees of the Houston Association of REALTORS® serves to remind me that we as REALTORS® can make a difference in people’s … [Read more...]

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Real Estate 360° Virtual Tour

February 11, 2016 billedge

The MLS, HAR, and the internet portals such as Zillow all have one thing in common.   They use jpg pictures to showcase homes.  They string these pictures together and call them a video tour. Realtors smile and say look what I have done for you the seller.  I have added a video tour which the buyer can see showcasing your listing.   Friends, that is nothing more than the group of pictures which follow each other.   The addition of soothing music in the background and a commentary does nothing to change the … [Read more...]

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Message to Realtors

October 16, 2015 billedge

The focus of the Houston Association of Realtors Big E this year was on taking care of the consumer. We were treated to a variety of speakers who provided insight and methods for succeeding in Real Estate. They were entertaining and in some cases downright funny, but the star of the event was Jeremy Conaway of Recon Intelligence Services. If you are a realtor and you do not know who Jeremy Conaway is you probably will not be in business long. Our industry is in a period or disruption. Jeremy is the … [Read more...]

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The Stars of Houston Real Estate

September 23, 2015 billedge

Stewart Title Company put on a red carpet luncheon Sept 17th to honor the Stars of Houston Real Estate.  It was one of those things you had to see to believe.   There was excitement everywhere as Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Robin Williams and Elvis impersonators greeted us. Attendees sipped sangria and had their pictures taken with hand-picked impersonators selected by Lynn Stryker of Stewart Title.   Bill Knapik, Business Development Officer of Stewart insured that everyone attending got the star treatment at … [Read more...]

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Why do Houston Realtors wear Black in the Summer?

June 17, 2015 billedge

I have always wondered why some agents and companies wear black suits and dresses in Houston’s summer heat. Houston is famous for high temperatures and a humidity which causes normal people to sweat like pigs. I recently attended a funeral where the pall bearers sat out in the heat as the funeral services took place at the graveside. I watched one of the pall bearer first pull off his jacket then unbutton and take for his shirt. Another of the pall bears spent the night in the hospital for heat exhaustion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Houston Living

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