It is NOT always dollars and cents that prompt a seller to sign an agreement of sale. Here are a few tips to sweeten your offer:*Shorten your settlement date if the home is vacant.*Shorten your home inspection period to 7…
Category: Philadelphia Real Estate
Value Growth is Not Guaranteed
A small number of condos in prime Center City zip codes have not appreciated over the past decade+/- In my 33 years of selling Center City real estate, I can tell you that value growth/appreciation is a priority for most…
Never Piss Off A Doorman…
One way to ostracize yourself fairly quickly in your new condo building would be to get on the wrong side of the staff. If you want your packages and your guests to come and go without being tortured or put…
Killer Views – Assessing the value of a Philadelphia Condo View
If you are of a certain age, you recall that Eva Gabor on Green Acres just "Adores A Penthouse View" for which she and her husband no doubt forked over some big bucks to accommodate her desire. And who wouldn't…
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Philadelphia Loft Living for Empty Nesters
Center City offers a buffet of living arrangements. Almost any Center City condominium with a smattering of exposed brick attempts to pass itself off as a loft. Often sought after as an expression of one's own style, loft living has…
Condos near Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia
Every spring, my phone starts ringing off the hook with students and or parents of students who will be attending Jefferson Medical School. My name is Mark Wade, and I am a realtor in Center City Philadelphia. Many of these…
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Putting a Value on Philadelphia Pre-War Condominiums Cache
If the adage location, location, location were as etched in stone as it is etched in many buyers minds, then there would be little price difference between The Wanamaker House Condos at 2020 Walnut St., and its high-rise condominium neighbor,…
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Crazy Sh*t at Open Houses
Open houses are great. What a wonderful collection of folks who may at any time walk right in your front door. And each one is different from the next.... 1) The Tourist: "Oh, we're from Ohio and just visiting. We…
Staging Your Philadelphia Condo For Sale
Buyers don't buy bricks and mortar. They do buy feelings and emotions. Staging works. Adding a hint of color, some well-placed artwork, rugs, and furniture can really add that pop of visual excitement that MANY buyers crave. Use the slider…
HGTV Shows I would Like to See
I like HGTV. I think their shows are timely, relevant, and interesting. A nice combination of education and entertainment centered around a topic that everyone likes to talk about – Real Estate. Here are some ideas I have for TV programs…