Sunday 9 February 2014

What is a Realtor®?

In England we are known as “Estate Agents”.
In Thailand and USA (and some other countries) the English term “Estate Agent” is often replaced by “Real Estate Broker”.
But what is a Realtor®?
You will have seen the term “Realtor®” used by some real estate professionals when describing themselves or their business.
Are they really a Realtor® in the true sense or do they simply not understand what a Realtor® is?
The term “Realtor®” was created and copyrighted by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in the United States of America to elevate agents and brokers.
The only real estate brokers (estate agents) who can call themselves a Realtor® are the ones who are official members of NAR.
When a non-member of NAR refers to himself as a Realtor® is it misrepresentation or just ignorance of the facts?

Robert Watson is a Realtor® and an official member of NAR and always carries his REALTOR® Membership Card for identification purposes …  so he can REALLY be your Realtor®!




Thursday 6 February 2014

House for sale in Pattaya with OWN golf course

6-bedroom house for sale within OWN Golf Course in Pattaya
Modern pool villa with 6 bedroom (including Guest/Maid facility)
Professionally designed and maintained 5 hole Golf Course
Set on just under 5 Rai of land
Price 29M THB
http://www.fivestarvillasandcondos.com/Property/House-For-Sale-Pattaya--13537
Please call Robert on 08 1938 8391 for more information or a confidential viewing

Preparing your Pattaya property for Broker photographs and customer Viewings (3)

Spacious Built-in furniture
Built-in shelves help feed another common buyer craving: the desire for extra storage … so don’t  clutter shelves.
Accent key colors.  When selecting knickknacks to display, look to the room’s color palette for inspiration.  Select items that bring out colors in the cushions, pillows or wall art.
Balance. To create a cohesive feel, all items should have similar visual weight, as either a group or a stand-alone piece. For example, books of similar sizes can provide the necessary structure and height needed to fill out the shelves and balance out small artwork or mirrors on the other shelves. While the bulkiness of the accessories should align, their height can vary to create an appealing natural look within the shelves.
Other good tips for staging shelves: Small- scale framed art ,mirrors , candles, and small pots of greenery or flowers.
Prioritize. Focus on the shelves at eye level first. The shelves above and below eye level shouldn’t be empty, but they don’t have to be filled to the same degree. 

You can always ask Robert for advice!
Tel: 08 1938 8391