Eric Blackwell's Blog: Louisville Luxury Homes

I really enjoy sharing some of the more creative things that some of the 120 REALTORS in our office do. They are amazing. One of the more unique and creative teams for us is the Medley - Sokoler Team. They are always coming up with new and inventive ways to effectively brand themeselves.

The funny part about a slower market is that it typically has one of two effects on people. Either they spend more time hanging out at the office and commenting on the economic weather, or they "double down" and use the available time to dig even harder to differentiate themselves. Bob called some of his favorite past clients, asked them to visit him at the office and as fast as you can say "Bob's your uncle." He created a testimonial video. Bob just sent me the ROUGH…

The 2008 Ryder Cup is coming to Louisville Kentucky! This is the first time since I have been here that an event this large will be held. The 2008 Ryder Cup will be held at Valhalla Golf Course and will attract tens of thousands of tourists, bringing with it literally Millions of Dollars.

One of the most unique opportunities that the Ryder Cup brings with it is the chance to rent your home for a SIGNIFICANT profit. Upscale homes in the areas around the Golf Course will bring in rentals as high as $30,000 for the week. No, I am not kidding! Of course, this also means that locals wishing to rent their house for the Ryder Cup must vacation or go elsewhere for the week, but you can have a LOT of fun for that kind of money and STILL make a profit.

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One of our agents, Michal Kruger came into my office the other day and started showing me pictures of one of her listings...2174 Park Boundary Road.

if you know one thing about me, it is that I like to cook. My son Craig and I cook together all of the time and our entire family likes to hang ou together in the kitchen. Well, since I am the technologist for a real estate office, I thought I had seen everything. Boy was I wrong!

Check out the kitchen--chock full of GE Monogram appliances...and gold leaf trimmed cabinets...

(note--the picture does not do this kitchen justice--it's to die for...)

and here's the kicker...a glass floor that looks down into a climate controlled wine cellar...amazing!

I don't even drink and…