Friday, August 19, 2011
ForSalebyOwner.com Founder Gives Up On Own Listing and Hires a Real Estate Broker
Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and FSBO sites, but after six months, he opted to hire New York broker Jesse Buckler who immediately advised a price change as the listing was not attracting the right buyer. After giving up on the DIY route, Sambrotto’s decision to hire a broker led to attracting multiple offers, closing for $150,000 over the original asking price.
The Wall Street Journal reports the listing sold for $2.15 million including a 6% commission. Many FSBOs turn to Realtors The news stands as an enormous validation of the real estate profession and while some may tease, it is no laughing matter and the former FSBO CEO made a good financial decision. AGBeat columnist Herman Chan said, “If people want to take a stab at For Sale By Owner (ie FSBO), go for it. But well over 80% of FSBO’s eventually have to list with an real estate agent to get their house sold. It’s harder than it looks!”
Not a new dilemma Marlow Harris, Seattle Residential and Investment Consultant at Coldwell Banker Bain Associates told AGBeat, “The ForSaleByOwner.com founder’s dilemma is one we see quite often and is not unusual. Trying to sell your own property yourself or using a discount brokerage, is not the solution for everyone.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thousands Attend Lancaster BLVD Weekly Farmers Market - Wow!
No surprise here, but so many people are now catching on and attending the new Farmers Market on Lancaster BLVD that the Vendors have been selling out of their produce and inventory, wow.
At first Lancaster couldn't convince Vendors - some coming as far away from Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange County - to come out here. But every week the attendance has been crazily skyrocking more and more and now the event regulary attracts thousands of visitors every Thursday evening.
They say if you build it they will come and that is certainly the case here as the once reluctant Vendor count has grown from a tiny eight to a now staggering thirty six in only it's 4th week of being open.
Lancaster Farmers Market is held every Thursday evening on the newly renovated BLVD. in downtown Lancaster from 3 to 8pm.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Goo Goo Dolls & Sublime Some of the Acts Coming to AV Fair
It's that time of the year again where we welcome another great AV Fair. This years fair begins Aug 19 - 28 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds and will feature over 100 rides and events for the family to enjoy.
But what I really look forward to seeing this year is some of the live concert acts which will include the Goo Goo Dolls, Sublime and Trace Adkins to name a few.
Pre-Sale admission tickets only cost $6 so don't wait, go to www.avfair.com to purchase your tickets today!
But what I really look forward to seeing this year is some of the live concert acts which will include the Goo Goo Dolls, Sublime and Trace Adkins to name a few.
Pre-Sale admission tickets only cost $6 so don't wait, go to www.avfair.com to purchase your tickets today!
New Lancaster, CA Laemmle Movie Theater Opens on Lancaster Blvd!!
Congratulations to Developer Scott Erlich and the City of Lancaster for "thinking outside the box" and opening a new luxury Laemmle's dinner movie theater in the heart of the rapidly changing downtown Lancaster Blvd.
With new additions like this, BEX Restaurant and now even a new Brewery and Wine bar coming soon, the nightlife scene in this town is rapidly shifting towards the "New" Lancaster Blvd.
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