Home inspection red flags

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser  |  Prefer mobile version? LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COM LOWES MOVING LOWES.COM INMAN.COM DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS May 4, 2011 Home inspection red flags By BARRY STONE DEAR BARRY: Is it better to find your own home inspector or to hire the one chosen by the real estate agent? We're looking at an old home, and the agent's inspector says there's nothing wrong with the place. His report states that "it's structurally sound," but we're plagued... From draft beer to draft-dodging ... a brownstone hideout Location: Philadelphia, Pa. Price: $6,995,000 The Skinny: The beer-brewing business thrived in late-19th-century Philadelphia, and no family had more of a hand in that success than the Bergdolls, who developed the process of... Continued » Ireland's 'Ghost estates' and London's $221M fixer-upper A three-story penthouse in London's Knightsbridge neighborhood has been sold for about $221 million -- and it's a fixer-upper. The new owner bought the unit with bare walls and no amenities and is expected to spend up to $100 million to... Continued » Wisconsin REALTORS®' political contribution riles some real estate pros More than 120 agents and brokers are listed as supporters of Real Estate Professionals for a Better Wisconsin, which is protesting the Wisconsin Association of REALTORS®' backing of Gov. Scott Walker and its donation of $150,0000 to his... Continued » Bugged by bedbugs A Chicago condo board is suing the resident of a North Side high-rise because it claims she is being uncooperative in its efforts to eradicate more than 500 bedbugs in her unit, according to Crain's Chicago Business. The suit said her failure... Continued » More News Stories Real estate agent scores a bullseye Aspen McMansions: a new life as assisted-living facilities? Real estate price trends: an opera The peripheral view Trends in media and technology that will impact your business in the coming year Watch the video Future of Real Estate Marketing 10 Easy Solutions to Improve Your Real Estate Website I think it's safe to say most real estate agents and brokers have a website. Unfortunately many of these sites look the same as they did a year ago or even worse 5 or 10 years ago. Over the years I have seen a number of awesome real estate websites. I have also seen some that are not so great. Here are 5 problems I see with a lot of real estate sites: Continued » Use our free toolkit to send your buyers and sellers customizable direct mail and email with co-branded tips, Lowe's coupons, discounted gift cards, and more. FREE Direct Mail — 10% off Lowe's coupon Send personalized direct mail with your own message, logo and picture. Learn more » First Time Home Buyers Guide! Send a FREE Lowe's Creative Ideas First Time Home Buyers Guide. Learn more »   About Inman News™ Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, education and insight. customerservice@inman.com  -  800-775-4662  -  www.inman.com This newsletter is intended for: roballeyrealtor@gmail.com If you wish to edit your subscription or unsubscribe from Lowe's Daily e-News, please click here. Lowe's Customer Care(CON8) 1065 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28698. © 2011 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.