The most expensive hobby a rich man could have is a boat, and the second most expensive hobby he could have is a very old house.
BARBARA CORCORANYou 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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When you’re in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it’s a huge advantage.
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Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can’t get.
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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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I hadn’t learned to read by third grade, which wasn’t unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn’t the least bit bothered – until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
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The most effective way to build a brand is not by spending millions in advertising, but by finding a clever way to keep your name in the press.
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I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% – still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
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If your house has been on the market for more than four months, take it off the market and re-list it in two months as ‘new.’
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People want to do business with someone they like. If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you. And if they don’t you’re going to have an almost insurmountable obstacle to overcome.
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If you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
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If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately…it’s everything.
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If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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Don’t get cocky just because you’ve had a good run. You can lose your business as fast as you’ve earned it.
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Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it is a must!
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