Making a Real Estate List, Checking it Twice

I’m going to focus on three things in today’s post. First, underscore that there are many wonderful, different kinds of places around the country. Second, encourage you to share what makes your area special. And finally, make the point that people…love…lists!

I’m going to focus on three things in today’s post. First, underscore that there are many wonderful, different kinds of places around the country. Second, encourage you to share what makes your area special. And finally, make the point that people…love…lists!

Whether it’s a late show comedy “top 10,” college football standings, school scores or real estate rankings, we’re all used to processing information through lists. Seeing the “best” or even “worst” can help us form opinions or make decisions.

And boy, have real estate writers taken this concept and run with it. So here’s a list of…well…recent real estate lists! We are seeing these come through more and more everyday, and they get at how complex the real estate market and how real estate is very local in nature:

Do you find lists like these valuable? What kinds of real estate rankings or lists do you find most interesting or helpful? And feel free to chime in with what makes your market special. If you think about your hometown, what list would it top?

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Crysti

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David Marine is the Chief Marketing Officer at Coldwell Banker, where he oversees the brand’s marketing efforts and content strategy including acting as managing editor for the Coldwell Banker blog and heading up video production efforts. While CMO by day, David runs a three ring circus at night as he is the father of 4 boys. He also happens to be married to Wonder Woman. True story.

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  2. Charlie Moore
    August 5, 2010

    COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGE computer system down for ENTIRE USA and unable to fund loans for entire day!!! Unable to close sale for 4 days because of this. THink they will pay me interest?

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