Realty Power Lunch

Q.  I read that you starting a Real Estate Power Lunch segment on your website.  How can I participate?

A.  Thank you for asking.  Every Wednesday from 11AM to 1PM (EST), I will be online taking your real estate questions live!  Just log onto www.realtypowerlunch.com and click on the “Chat Live” button.  Type in your question and I will do my best to answer it, free of charge and with no obligation.  If you are currently being represented by a Realtor in a purchase or sale transaction, I would request that you contact him/her before participating as we respect all agency relationships.  And if you can’t participate on Wednesday just visit my website anytime or email me at phyllis@pstaines.com.  I would be happy to setup a special segment just for you.

St. Joe

Q.  I am selling my home and was told to bury a St. Joe statue.  Does this really work? 

A.  First and foremost, I hope you are using a full service Realtor!  If your home is in good condition and is priced right, it should sell.  But if you want to bury a St. Joe statue, more power to you!  When I first got into real estate in 1998, I went on a listing appointment and was asked by the seller why he should list with me.  I was new and didn’t have much experience.  Well, I told him I had a secret weapon…a St. Joe statue.  He said he didn’t need St. Joe as he had a statue of Madonna.  I replied, “Madonna?  She hasn’t had a hit song in years!”  Of course he was referring to Madonna, the Virgin Mary!  Needless to say we both had a good laugh and I got the listing.  And yes, it sold in nine days, just like St. Joe said it would.  Good luck with your sale!