Arch City Homes Blog
Find real estate advice for both buyers and sellers, as well as market trends, homeowner tips, pet friendly real estate, St. Louis information, and general real estate advice.
Social Media Training for Real Estate Agents
Every real estate agent that isn't living under a rock has heard that they should be using social media to build their business and promote their property listings. But most agents and most brokerages simply don't know how to get started or how to use the tools...
Best Volunteer Opportunity in St. Louis: NCJW Back to School! Store
Make a Difference in a Child's Life Please join me in volunteering on Sunday, July 25 and help needy elementary school children get excited about going back to school. The National Council of Jewish Women - St. Louis Section is sponsoring our 10th annual Back To...
Who are the Top Real Estate Agents in St. Louis?
Every few months, I get a call from someone who wants me to meet with them about listing their home, but they also plan to meet with the neighborhood expert who sells “most of the homes in the neighborhood.” You probably aren’t surprised that most people think they...
Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Guest post by Ryan Borland Water is one of the worlds most import elements. The human body can only survive 3 days without it. Water plays an intricate role in our environment and economy. Whether it’s helping farmers grow crops, spinning generators at a hydro...
Are More People Moving To or Away from St. Louis?
Thanks to Lani Rosales with Agent Genius, I found a tool offered by Forbes that lets you evaluate if there are more people moving in or out of an area. Even better, the interactive map even shows you exactly which counties are seeing population movement exchanges. I...
University City Loop ~ Teenager Curfew Revised
Over the last few years, U City Loop business owners have complained that loitering teens make their customers uncomfortable and hurt business. Up until this week, teenagers were allowed to be in the Loop business district until 10 pm. Effective immediately, minors 16...
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Video summary: Pre-show crowd, green show stage and one of the entertainers teasing my friend Bruce's daughter by swiping her cell phone and calling one of her friends. Since 2001, St. Louis residents have had a chance to see a Shakespeare play live in Forest Park for...
Are Zillow Price Estimates Accurate for St. Louis Homes?
Most real estate agents don't like Zillow. Initially, I think it was a reaction to losing control. For years, agents where the keepers of the housing data. Buyers and sellers had to call an agent when they were trying to determine the value of a home. Public tax...
Marketing Homes for Sale with Video Tours
Originally published 12/5/09. Updated 4/24/10 to reflect current services to Arch City Homes sellers. Updated again 10/25/10 with newer videos. Recently I started experimenting with using video to promote homes and condos for sale. Virtual Tour Options: A few years...
Video Tip ~ Property Previews for Buyers
Today I want to tell you about a service that a buyer's agent can offer for clients who are searching for a house. Video Property Tours for Buyers: I know it's a long video, but you'll get the idea if you watch at least the first couple of minutes. This home is...
