May 3rd, 2010
Times are good at WaLaw Realty and we’re searching for exceptional agents to help us better serve our clients. We’re looking for both an experienced agent to work predominantly in-house and touring agents to assist with home tours, inspections, appraisals, etc.
We are building something entirely new in the real estate industry and the response we’ve received so far has been fantastic. Now we’re ready to go to the next level and we need people who will embrace our vision and who have great enthusiasm, a willingness to work very hard, and a “No-is-not-an-option” attitude.
Requirements:
- An active real estate license (or eligibility to re-activate promptly) and flawless record with the Department of Licensing and court system.
- Eligibility for membership in the NWMLS.
- A reliable vehicle for meeting our clients and current auto insurance.
- An upbeat attitude and sincere passion for real estate and providing superior customer service.
- Experience with online social marketing a plus.
- The In-House Agent position requires a college degree, exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), and at least 2 years of experience.
- Paralegal experience would be a big plus since you’ll be working in collaboration with our affiliated law firm, Blackmon Holmes, PLLC.
If you’re stuck in a world where 6% commissions are mandatory, don’t waste your time. We aim to do more for less and need someone who’s willing to embrace a new paradigm.
Please send resumes, cover letters, and salary/wage expectations to marc@walawrealty.com. We’re really busy so no calls please.
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April 29th, 2010
The Department of Justice maintains an interesting web site regarding broker commissions and rebates to consumers. As noted by the DOJ:
New business models are emerging that allow consumers to save thousands of dollars when they buy or sell a home. Where these practices are allowed, some buyers’ brokers are offering refunds on commissions, and some sellers’ brokers are charging only for services actually used.
WaLaw Realty is one of the “new business models” that not only allows consumers to save thousands of dollars directly, but also puts downward pressure on the fees charged by other brokers. WaLaw Realty — helping clients save money, and changing the world for the better in the process. What’s not to love?
Tags: commission rebate, department of justice, DOJ, rebate
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April 20th, 2010
and to heck with the neighbors! That’s the gist of a new case decided by the court of appeals here in WA. It is an unpublished decision and therefore has no legal authority (i.e., this decision will not apply to anyone else) but is still an interesting read.
Home-owning smokers smoked on their back deck, and the smoke blew into the neighbor’s house. Neighbor sued seeking first and foremost an injunction prohibiting smoking in any area that would cause second hand smoke to drift into his house. Court ruled in favor of the smokers and found no legal claim for second hand smoke emitting from a private residence.
Who says there is no justice in this world? Now excuse me, I’ve got to step outside onto my deck for my afternoon smoke break… 
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March 25th, 2010
WaLaw gits 'er done!
Here’s one of our recent listing success stories. This seller saved more than six grand ($6,000!) on the listing agent fee. The house sold in less than two months. The system works!
On a related note, I authored an interesting post on Rain City Guide about this picture. Specifically, what does the “Sold by…” sign indicate? I soft sell my point in the post, but here I’ll give my full two cents: It tells other brokers and agents that the buyer’s agent (Mr. Houston) will work cooperatively to get a deal closed.
This must be the purpose of the “Sold by” sign. It simply cannot be designed to promote Mr. Houston as a competent buyer’s agent, because most buyers don’t understand the role played by Mr. Houston based on these signs. The only people who completely understand the message are other brokers and agents. Therefore they must be the audience, and this is the only message to that audience that makes sense.
In the not-too-distant future, WaLaw should have its own “Sold by” sign — except it won’t say, “Sold by.” Rather, it will say something like “Buyer assisted by” or “Buyer’s interests protected by” (obviously we need to refine the message) because that is what WaLaw does. When representing a buyer, we don’t “sell” anything.
Tags: buyer agent, listing agent, sold by
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