Todd Pierceall

Wow! Last night was the most rain in the shortest amount of time I have ever seen. Not to mention the storms were on and off all day. My backyard completely flooded and now is a bunch of mud with the pine needles and mulch everywhere. Unless the Easter bunny brings a rake, shovel, and yard bags it doesn't look like we will be spending a lot of time together.

Anyway, Happy Easter everyone. Take time to celebrate what is important to you this holiday!

Todd Pierceall
Prestige Properties
www.prestigeproperties4u.com

Just a quick warning to agents about a huge problem that might get overlooked. How many times have you taken a client to a home for a showing and the key will not unlock the door. I had this situation recently. Of course we are embarrassed because we look bad in front of our client and I am sure most of you, like me, try to call the listing agent. This particular listing agent told me, "it has to work, it's a copy of the homeowners only key". I asked the agent if she had tried the key before putting it in the box and she said no.

Well there's the problem. Newly made keys do not always work. They can be cut wrong or sometimes need filing before they work properly. I am not a locksmith but I have had enough keys made in my day to know you always check them out. How many other agents had the same problem and moved on to the next house. A huge disservice to the homeowner. Never assume a key works, check it first!

Todd Pierceall
Prestige Properties
www.prestigeproperties4u.com

As Realtors we often see the partners programs and receive information on the "Official" whatever for The NAR. I am here to tell you , in my experience, one is definitely lacking!

And the offender is, PITNEY BOWES! I have a mail station from Pitney Bowes, you know, supposed to make postage cheaper and quicker. It has been a six month nightmare. The machine never works right, the billing is confusing at best, calling customer service takes forever, and it is actually expensive. I pay $21.35 just to have this little machine in my office. Now how is that cheaper than stopping by the post office which is right beside the bank where I make deposits everyday?

Anyway, does anybody else use a Pitney Bowes machine? I would like to hear about it before I throw this through the nearest PB office window.

Thanks

Todd Pierceall
Prestige Properties
www.prestigeproperties4u.com

Just a curious sort of blog today. I want to hear about some good April Fools jokes that agents have carried out that are real estate related. I always love this day as I play pranks on family and friends, but I have never done anything that was business realted. If you have what did you do and what was the result? Give me some good ideas.

Thanks

Of course we all love closings because that means we get paid. Why is it that I also hate them so much? Probably because there are so many people invilved the chance for human error is great and usually occurs. One would think with all the check lists and educated people revewing and rereviewing these files that errors would be kept to a minimum. Oh how I wish.

I guess you have figured out by now I have just finished one of those nightmare closings. It seemed nothing went right. I guess I should be proud that none of it was my fault and my clients thought I was wonderful for keeping it all together but I feel like I just got run over. Hey, but I got paid.

Closings, a love hate relationship!

Todd Pierceall
Prestige Properties
www.prestigeproperties4u.com