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A Call For Papers (aka Help Wanted)
A recent vacation gave me an opportunity to reflect on where my time has been going lately.
I’ve had a busy year so far. I changed brokerages (more on that later). I’ve shown over 500 homes to dozens of clients. I’ve written successful (and unsuccessful) offers and soldiered through about a dozen transactions, each with their own challenges.
All the while the re:PDX blog has taken something of a back seat to other activities, and I think that needs to change. So, here’s my pitch:
I want to expand the coverage and commentary found here, specifically as it relates to the home-buying and selling consumer in the Portland area. Do you have experience or opinions about real estate, livability, neighborhoods, mortgages, or construction? Would you share your experience as a home buyer or seller in this market?
Here are some voices I think could be interesting:
- Home inspectors
- Contractors
- Title and escrow officers
- Mortgage bankers and brokers
- Appraisers
- Real estate investors
- Property managers or multifamily property owners
- Housing ‘bubble’ critic
- Local economists
- New resident of PDX or moving to PDX
- A first-time home buyer
- Local multiple listing service professional
- Photographer of local PDX sights and scenes
- What else?
For what it’s worth, re:PDX receives over 4,000 unique visitors and 6,000+ pageviews per month. Not earth shattering, but I suspect it may be the highest-trafficked Portland real estate blog (according to Alexa).
So, if you’ve had an interest in writing in a public forum, would like an occasional soapbox, or want to dip a toe in the blogging pond, let me know. Or forward this post to someone you believe would be a good fit.
Sorry, the pay’s not great 
, but contributors get full attribution and headshot, plus link love to your website or blog.
Feel free to leave a comment at the end of this post, email me directly at ron(at)ronares.com or call me at (503) 460-7992 if you want to speak in private.
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5 Responses to “A Call For Papers (aka Help Wanted)”
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Great idea Ron, love the pic for the post also.
Ron, like the format! My main comment is concerning the other blogs that condem R.E. agents that recommend inspectors. While I have been in the business for over 25 years I have never “modified” an inspection report for an agent – I have been requested to but refused. The few time I have worked with you, you have never “suggested” how to write my report. Granted there are some local agents that use the “quick and easy” inspectors but they will most always end up with unsatisfied customers in later years. The problem with a poor inspection is that you don’t realize you had one until you sell the property and find out that the original inspection failed to mention the $$$ damage caused by termites, rot or other things! Sadly there are poor inspectors out there that, either by their own stupidity or in an effort to please the realtor (for future referrals), give the client a glossed over report. My experience over the years has been that a good agent will give the client references for good inspectors since it is their reputation on the line also. Just my 2 cents worth folks – you as a buyer need to do your homework too!
Ron, great idea! I hope you gets lots of folks raising their hands. It will help generate new ideas and broaden the appeal of your blog. And like Simon, I like the picture, but it kinda scares me!
Hey Ron – we’re open to doing some guest posts when topics that we can offer our “expertise” on may arise. We’ll let you know if we think of anything and of course, feel free to let us know if you have any ideas as well. Thanks!
I’d love to pitch in. I’m doing cartwheels when i crack 50 views in a day!