Glenn Kelman Quotes

If I am going to get in a cab to go home, and I see a sign for an open house, I will go in. I like real estate because I am the boss.

Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they're interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.

As Realtors, you live and breathe the American dream.

You may not like the idea of putting money into a home when you're moving out. But it's demanded by the market. You need to show it off. You don't have to rip out the kitchen and bathroom. But maybe replace the tiles or the countertops. Get professional advice.

I started out, coming out of college, I had my Realtor's license, and I did real estate full time for a number of years.

I think that real estate consumers are stuffy; I think they're scared. They don't buy a house every day. It's a very infrequent purchase.

Buying a home is exciting, but it's also a big financial commitment.

When I was ready to buy my first home after years of renting, I immediately zeroed in on Dorchester.

His name was George F. Babbitt, and . . . he was nimble in the calling of selling houses for more than people could afford to pay.

First and foremost, I'm a real estate person. And that's what I love the most.

While I encourage people to save 100% down for a home, a mortgage is the one debt that I don't frown upon.

If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.

Buying a home today is a complex process, but that in no way excuses home buyers from their obligation for due diligence.

I've always wanted to be the biggest real estate man to come down the pike.

One of the problems that we are confronted with is, when we decide to buy or build a home, we don't get a clear picture of what closing costs will be of that home.

Mr. Breton didn't know about location, location, location.

I always think the most important thing for a writer is a deadline, and it's the same with a house. They say you shouldn't make an emotional decision with a house, but I think it is the only decision you can make.

There's a lot of drama that goes into just buying a house, let alone renovating a house.

Anytime someone asks me to look at a new house with them, I'm like, 'Yes!'

Buying a home is a very emotional process. It's important to remain rational and stick with your price limit while buying.

Before purchasing a fixer-upper property, make sure to look at the numbers. It is easy to become emotionally attached to a house, and buyers can lose sight of the true costs of the renovation work.

No means maybe in real estate.

The one thing that Redfin has been really good at has been at delighting people.

The biggest mistake that I see homeowners make all too often is not doing a proper inspection of the home and falling into a project that is a lot bigger than they probably anticipated or budgeted for.

Buying a house is not an overnight decision, and people can wait for 3 to 6 months.