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Loosely related to the November 25 International Prestige blog… I was chatting with a friend today who’s agency was recently bought out by an entity paying a franchise fee to one of the big international auction houses and the conversation turned to how entirely...

A few years ago, I was pitching a listing proposal to a group of siblings and after reinforcing the fact that I will list any home at any price point, as emotion and motivation are primary drivers, I suggested $10.5 as the ceiling practically speaking while bracing...

In today’s Cape Cod home watch market, options abound. 28 years ago, when Nauset Management was born on the back of a request from a seasonal renovation customer, one mainstream watch business was on the radar along side a local family owned and operated watch service...

Born and raised on the mean streets of Eastham, I can attest that it’s laidback vibe, no doubt attributed to being the gateway to the National Seashore, which has steadfastly tempered commercial development, still affords second homeowners the comfort of hanging the...

With a notable percentage of second homeowners on Cape Cod living inside of a three hour commute from their primary residence, lockbox agents, born through pre-existing relationships, have been on the rise. The inspiration for this particular blog was born from my...

Around mid-August in 2024, the buyer agent faced a new challenge in regard to compensation based on an NAR antitrust settlement where a jury had determined that a number of big box franchises had colluded to set commission rates. I had always wondered how closely...

You can lead a horse to water but from time to time it dies of dehydration at the river’s edge. - Jon Clark 1998 I have pitched this in one-on-one discussions countless times and whether it’s the disruption of routine brought on by an uptick in visits or loaning out...

Beyond “luxury,” countless agents and teams often twist and contort the inference into their perceived market niche. Luxe, LX, LUX intimate glamorous waterfront spreads which has often led me to wonder whether or not these agents would dare list a $1.5 million...

The late 90’s brought us mom jeans, Y2K, the Spice Girls and the North American buyer agent. This new role, in an industry born in the late 1800’s, was promoted to safe guard the unassuming and unrepresented buyer. Massachusetts is of course among a distinct minority...