Steve Dawson

Have you heard of this yet? Scientist are testing the Big Bang Theory. As we all know, some people believe that the creation of all we know was created by a "Big Bang." Cosmologists say the explosion of an object the size of a small coin occurred about 13.7 billion years ago and led to formation of stars, planets -- and eventually to life on earth. So, scientists want to figure out if this could actually be true.

The European Centre for Nuclear Research has created a machine that can simulate a Big Bang. Scientists plan to smash particle beams together at close to the speed of light inside the tightly-sealed Large Hadron Collider to create multiple mini-versions of the primeval Big Bang. Of course none of us will know what happens and the nay-sayers have come out of the wood works and start shouting about the end of the world.

In this world, obviously we like to stretch the limits of our knowledge and try to understand what we already don't. But the problem I have with this is the following: this group of people are spending 9.2 billion dollars on this project. What? Why? How will this help anyone?

Let's discuss some of the other things we can do with that kind of money:

1) Cure many diseases

2) Come up with an energy efficient vehicles that don't rely on gasoline

The list goes on. I would like to know your thoughts on this matter. Do you think this is a waste of money? Do you think that this money could be spent on other more important things? What do you think?

If you are considering selling your home or purchasing real estate in Contra Costa, you owe it to yourself to contact Steve Dawson for all your real estate needs in the East Bay.

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For those of us who still hold open houses, here are some tips to get some of those potential buyers through the door. Because we know that selling homes is a numbers games.

1) Time Your Open House Correctly

Open your house up earlier than others around you and stay longer. Don't just hang around for an hour. This makes a huge difference. If your sign is the only one around, guess where everyone will be going.

2) Give Them Something

Give them some up to date market information. In today's market, especially with the media taking down real estate, it may benefit the potential buyer to see what the actual stats are. Maybe it will open their eyes to what is really going on.

3) Have Something That Others Won't At An Open House

Like an "Open House Book." This is a book that includes a complete analysis of all homes that are for sale in higher and lower price ranges in similar locations to this property. Most likely the people who come to your open house won't buy the one your are holding open. Maybe they like the area or the price range your home is in. Give them some other things that they may like. You just might be the one who helps them buy it.

4) SIGNS

Make sure you have at least 6-7 signs up directing the people to the home. There is nothing more frustrating than not have enough signs and people are driving around looking for your open house, but they can't find it and drive away. That is a waste.

5) Advertise

This is a no brainer, but it is highly overlooked. Advertise online, advertise offline, advertise to your database, advertise to lower and higher price point people in the neighborhood. Don't overlook the power of advertising.

I hope some of these ideas can help you at your open house.

If you are considering selling your home or purchasing real estate in Contra Costa, you owe it to yourself to contact Steve Dawson for all your real estate needs in the East Bay.

"Whatever It Takes"

Search over 14,000 listings in the East Bay

www.SteveDawsonRealty.com

925-788-7572