Carnival of Real Estate #31– Welcome to the Big Dance
February 26, 2007 |
The Real Estate Zebra is proud to host the 31st edition of the Carnival of Real Estate. Being that this blog has a little something to do with basketball officiating, and the fact that the NCAA basketball tournaments are just around the corner, I decided to divide the best posts into three groups, two semifinal groups and a championship group.
Since basketball games are officiated in crews of three, I divided the best posts into three “crews.” The first group are the posts worthy of selection for the first semi-final game. The second group are the posts worthy of selection for the second semi-final game. The final group is the cream of the crop, the posts that are worthy of selection for the championship game. I then selected one of those posts to be the Lead Official (or post) for the Championship.
So, without further delay, here is the crew for the First Semi-Final:
3) The Zillow Blog wrote a post about the shrinking American family and the growing American home, leaving us to wonder what people are doing with all this new found space.
2) Nina of the Queercents blog posted an interesting interview with the founder of GayRealEstate.com that covers the emerging real estate niche market of the Gay and Lesbian community.
1) Josh Dorkin of BiggerPockets gives readers good advice about what to do when they want to rent a property, but the potential tenants are less than stellar.
The Second Semi-Final Crew:
3) There aren’t many blogs out there that cover the real estate land market. TheLandJournal.com fills that gap in the blogosphere and gives readers advice on how to handle that rural land they have been holding onto.
2) Mike Price of Mike’s Corner gives real estate professionals a little help when it comes to dealing with SEO and how to avoid SEO companies that prey on the ignorance of real estate professionals when it comes to SEO. Make sure your BSD is working.
1) Lisa Dunn of Real Sage Advice offers a very thoughtful post dealing with the very difficult and emotional subject of deciding how to address the housing needs of an elderly parent or loved one.
The best posts make up the Championship Crew:
3) Maureen Francis of miOaklandCounty.com introduces people to her “lasso”– the reverse offer.
2) Peter Comitini tackles the oft-covered topic of proper pricing and marketing of homes, but does it in a well-written and presented way.
And the “Lead Post,” the only one worthy of tossing the ball for the Championship, in the 31st Edition of the Real Estate Carnival:
1) Kris Berg of the BloodhoundBlog, who wrote a masterful piece about the ABC’s of Agent Hiring.
There were plenty of posts to choose from, and I think I did a pretty good job of picking out the best of them. Truth be told, it was much easier to pick out a winner than to pick out the best posts. Kris’ post really stood out this week. Congratulations to her and all of the other posts featured in this week’s edition of the Carnival of Real Estate. Be sure to get your posts in for the 32nd edition of the Carnival, hosted by the Salt Lake Real Estate Blog.
[tags] real estate, realtor, carnival of real estate [/tags]
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My name is Daniel Rothamel. I am a licensed real estate agent in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a member of the National Association of REALTORS. As such, I adhere to a strict code of ethics and all laws with regard to equal housing, which is reflected in the content of this blog. My broker is Strong Team REALTORS, 86 Joshua Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963; (434) 589-5800. My VA Real Estate License number is 0225 077325. All of the opinions in this blog are mine, unless otherwise noted.
Very interesting way to pick posts!
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Daniel,
Interesting twist on the Carnival. I thank you for your work on it and for the recognition.
Now I will head off to read those posts that I missed last week.
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Daniel,
Thank you for the honor! I know it is quite an undertaking to judge these things, and as Maureen said, we truly appreciate it. Now I am off to join her in link-land.
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Hello,
Saw the post today about land on Carnival.
We’re trying hard at LandCrazed.wordpress.com to fill the void on rural land.
Unlike any other blog that might be out there — and I can only think of two, both of which have just started — LandCrazed is independent eye and voice unaffiliated with any sales operation.
(LandsofAmerica has a blog to promote its sales operation — a fine way to use a blog, but different from our effort.)
LandCrazed is an editorial/content site committed to surveying the vast topic that is rural land. In other words, we are NOT strictly a real estate site, although we are particularly fascinated with the way the web is fostering what appears to be boom industry for land marketing sales.
Anyway … just an FYI.
Laura Vecsey aka
LandCrazed
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Wow, what a compliment! This was my first carnival, so to even be mentioned it quite a treat! I’m going to have to go do some reading!
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Daniel,
Thanks for the pick. You did a great job on the podcast interview as well. Keep up the good work.
MP
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Mike,
Thanks for the compliments. Your post was very informative and creative as well.
Lisa,
I am a bit partial to your post as my family recently had to face that very difficult issue with regard to my Grandmother.
Kris,
If you keep this up, we may be witnessing the beginning of a dynasty.
Maureen,
I found your post very interesting, as I have never experienced the “reverse offer,” but now that I know about it, it may be time to check the knot on my lasso.
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Nice job with the carnival. I like the direction you took it to. Well done.
BTW - Good work with the blog as well.
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I’m honored and in great company too. Thanks!
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Daniel -
Great job. I just listened to this week’s podcast — now it feels like I know you on a more personal level after hearing a little bit about your background.
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Josh,
Thanks for participating, you did a great job as well.
Peter,
Great post, and I really like style and design of your blog.
Drew,
I’m glad you liked the podcast. I had fun doing it. It is something that I am considering making a regular part of the Zebra.
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Great carnival, thanks for the mention! Some really good articles in there.
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