Home evaluation a relationship building block

Retired Real Estate veteran Barbara Todaro had a great post last month Get Your Feet Off The Desk And Do Your Job Or Someone Else Will!!  Her post had to do with CMA requests.As new agents I think we get the idea that if I do task A then I will be paid this amount.  Real.. read more →

How many times have you sold the same house?

Its kind of fun being in real estate for along time and becoming the family realtor.  You start off with one couple, who refer you over to their brother sister, parents, cousins and you eventually sell a house to everyone in the family.  It gets even more exciting when each of those lives you touched.. read more →

Luxury Estate meets survival property in Idaho for sale

Private self sustaining luxury mountain retreat with 2 homes, acreage creek, gravity fed water, backup generators, 2 garages shop and barn. Crossing over beautiful Butler creek this 13.71 acre estate nestled in the midst usfs and state lands.So what happens when the power goes out???  You may not notice on this property.  As soon as.. read more →

11 listed 10 sold in first month.

Things have been busy with the opening of the new Sandpoint Realty office.  We had 11 listings and ten of them sold and closed in the first month.  Like most of the nation we have an extremely low inventory right now with only 60 active residential listings in the entire Bonner county.  Only 27 of.. read more →

Every Failure is a step to success

Setbacks are a part of life. The next time you’re facing a setback, here are a few stories about people who used a setback as a set-up for a comeback: Lucille Ball: She began studying to become an actress in 1927 and was told by the head instructor of the John Murray Anderson Drama School, “Try.. read more →

The opening of Sandpoint Realty Rain Silverhawk, North Idaho

“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”? Abraham LincolnWe wanted to bring you good year wishes with an exciting anouncement that was made possible because of YOU! Our managing broker Mark McInnes and I are pleased to announce that we have.. read more →

Duplex on 1.36 acres with shop Sandpoint Idaho For Sale

New Listing Sandpoint Idaho Duplex with a garage and a detached Shop on 1.36 Acres and Hwy Frontage! Each unit is 2 bedroom 1 bath, laundry, nice kitchen, dining and living rooms and a single car garage attached. Recent upgrades include 2 brand new engineered septic systems, french drain, concrete foundation, paint, new carpets and.. read more →

Home Care Tips For November

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes. Make sure any outdoor furniture is put away or properly covered, including your grill. Pour 1 gallon of water down unused drains. Clean debris from.. read more →

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area When the weather cooperates, there are few meals more pleasant than those you can enjoy in your own backyard. The fresh air and hot grill have a way of conjuring a vacation mood — even if you are only grilling up a quick weeknight dinner. Get.. read more →