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Re: Zillow Mortgage Launches - How do you rate?

Graham — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:45:11 -0000

So I am prepared to get slammed by some for this, but this model while a GREAT step in the right direction, doesn't change the CONSUMER mindset (which is at least half of the problem.) Consumers still don't know what they are talking about, and yet armed with the bankrate.coms of the world, think that they do. How does a borrower know that a 2 point buydown is a terrible idea, or that taking a free loan (ysp paid) is a better one. If you have ever seen the newspaper rate advertisements, it is as confusing as ever.

Mortgage shoppers often look at mortgages as commodities. I spent countless hours fielding calls and explaining my track record, education, references, etc. Guess What? Nobody cared. It was whomever could do it cheapest. Or it went to the guy who lied. Nothing that Zillow can do to make people SMARTER or more business savvy. They will continue to take the lowest cost, lowest rate. Sad but true.

The best part about this is that the phone will stop ringing. The worst part? NOw they are choosing between LOTS of quotes.

Re: Your Tax Dollars Hard at Work

Graham — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:35:59 -0000

Listen, I am a capitalist, but this stuff is ridiculous. Maybe I am just jealous of my friends who make these idiotic sums of money, but why do we pay people so much who don't really add anything to society? Sure a nice salary to guess which stocks will perform is understandable, but to be making millions, and billions is retarded.

Re: louisgray.com: Resume Donkey: Don't Donkey Around With Your Resume

Graham — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:15:16 -0000

Mike:

We really appreciate the support.

The first 5 people who sign up as a fan of our Facebook group http://snipurl.com/8p1oc and send us a message with "Mike F" in the subject line will get a free review!

Thanks again,
Graeme

Re: louisgray.com: Twtapps: A Suite Of Five Simple And Unique Twitter Apps

Graham — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:24:51 -0000

Great stuff!

Re: Estately Comes to Portland

Graham — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:26:48 -0000

I love the functionality of the website. The proximity to local transportation is a huge asset. The MLS restrictions are frustrating for a number of reasons, but one is the inability to utilize other marketing tools such as guided home tours for listed homes. Many MLS's have restricitons on the content used to market a home which ultimately could harm the ability of that home to sell.

Re: Google Getting in to Mortgages?

Graham — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:04:55 -0000

When does Google just buy it's "favorite" RE and loan website?

Re: Real Estate Poll Question - Foreclosures vs Traditional Listings

Graham — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:57:46 -0000

The answer has to be C right? There just isn't enough info. My gut would say that it is a good time to buy, but who knows how many more of those actual listings will go further down, or into foreclosure themselves.

Re: Ninety percent of life is just showing up

Graham — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:32:39 -0000

Why does it seem so hard to actually move the dial? I think people over-think action. I just thought of a great slogan which I plan on trademarking: Just Do It. Advice well-received, and much-needed.