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My Property Beat Radio Interview! Secret Tips For Buyers in SF, Where's Market Headed & Whats 'Price to Entice' About?

3/20/2014

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New Real Estate Podcasts with The Property Beat on BlogTalkRadio
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Real Estate talk show hosts Cliff Perotti & Lisa Perotti  had me on their program The Property Beat...and boy what fun! These 2 grilled me about what's happening in this outrageous SF market, how I started videoblogging and more!  

Tune into the show to find out my answers to:

1.   What are the challenges you see for a first time home buyer in SF today?

2.   What do you think about the market today vs. last year… is it better, flat or not as good?

3.  what advice do you give a buyer who’s writing an offer in a multiple offer situation?

4.   So, is your notoriety helping your clients? Or is it helping you get clients?

5.   We’re seeing some agents out there that like to price a property on the low side, in an effort to generate overbid frenzy. Do you recommend this strategy for a seller today?

6.   What are the top three things you think a seller can do to maximize the selling price of their home?



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Herman's Home For The Holidays! His 2014 Home Buying & Decor Tips for Edge Magazine

12/16/2013

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Check out my feature for EDGE Magazine "Home For the Holidays with Herman Chan" where they grill me about home buying tips for 2014 and what to do with your newly purchased abode! 
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"Herman Chan is a man you want in your corner when it comes to real estate advice. And once you’ve purchased your dream home, keep him around for interior design and decorating tips that will keep you on budget and on trend."

Full article here! 
Herman Chan Real Estate Agent San Francisco LGBT Realtor Edge Magazine
Edge Magazine Grills Herman Chan For Real Estate Tips
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How To Videoblog & Build Your Online Brand...Like Hermanity (Better Homes & Garden Interview)

9/6/2013

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Change Agent Realtor Herman Chan SF
I had a blast chatting with Better Homes & Gardens Social Media Strategist Rebekah Radice! 
"If you are ready to create a stand-out online presence, then an introduction to Herman Chan is a must. As a San Francisco Bay Area top producing real estate agent, Herman is a master of harnessing the power of the Internet."
Rebekah asks me how I launched my career & why I started my blog Habitat For Hermanity. I also share my 6 tips for video marketing  & most importantly how you can best promote your on-line brand....like Hermanity!  
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Herman Chan's SF Real Estate Q&A on 92.3FM Radio 

5/26/2013

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Herman Chan Radio Personality Real Estate Q&A Expert
Doling out real estate advice with a side of sass is my thang! Having a blast on air on 'Lifestyle Kaleidoscope' with Tily Chao! I loved all the questions, very insightful and current. Hope the 92.3FM listeners got some good info-tainment! Below are the questions and links to the broadcast.
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Part ONE: 20 min
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Part TWO: 10 minutes
KSJO 92.3 FM KLOK 1170 AM

(Intro in Chinese: Tily)
今 天邀请到一位 很特别的 来宾。雖然他的 專業是 房產經濟人,但他在主流 媒體的曝光率 是 頻繁的 也是 多元化的。他的專業知識 除了在 灣區房產 經紀之外,還包括 室內 裝潢設計,美食推薦,與 專題 演講。  他的 專業 網站,“Habitat for Hermanity” 包含了 如何成為一位 成功的 房產經紀人的 視頻博客,以及 綜藝節目評論等。雖然如此,與他 在房地產上 合作過的 客戶,對他 評價 卻是 贊不絕口。現在就讓我們來 認識這位 擁有 獨特魅力的 百萬房產 經紀人,Mr. Herman Chan.
1.  What does it take to make yourself stand out among other real estate brokers?
2.  You seem to be interested and are knowledgeable in so many areas besides real estate, brokerage, including interior decoration, TV entertainment, restaurant recommendations, just to name a few.  What are you most interested in and why?
3.  Do you think home prices are over-priced in the Bay Area?
4.  How long do you think this hot trend will last in the San Francisco Bay Area?
5.  Since this is a seller’s market, do you recommend perhaps older people sell their homes, make some money, and buy a home elsewhere to live, or people whose job situation isn’t so secure to sell their home while the market is hot?  
6.  Besides high rental prices, lower mortgage rates, loosened credit history review, demand from some overseas investors, and perhaps a slight economic recovery in certain sectors, what’s driving such a craze all of a sudden?
7.  If people would like to get in touch with you for advice on anything, how should they contact you?
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Amazing Astounding Awesome Spotlight on Herman Chan for RealEstate.com!! (My Most Revealing Interview to Date!)

3/17/2013

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I reveal my successes & failures in an exclusive chat with RealEstate.com.  In what is probably the most thorough interview I have given to the press, we cover a wide swath of topics from my not-so-glamorous career before real estate, why agents are insecure, how web/tech trends have shifted in the past 3 yrs,  and most importantly what I would tell a younger Herman. Thank You to writer Shannon O'Brien (I now know who is writing my biography! Lol!). 
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My Dinnerware Setting Tips for USA TODAY Home Magazine

1/3/2013

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In case you missed it last month, I'm in USA Today's Home Magazine. Finally, I got my hands on the tearsheets today so I'm happy to share with you guys! Tips are about holiday settings but my tips still hold true through out the year. I dunno how to cook but I know how to make table look pretty! Happy 2013!
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My Hot Hilarious Helpful Interview w/ Kelly Mitchell on Agent Caffeine! 

12/24/2012

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Kindred spirit Kelly Mitchell interviews me on her super duper popular show Agent Caffeine! Click here for the podcast! 


"This episode of Agent Caffeine takes us to the land of Hermanity.  High fashion, good humor and a funtastic diva rolled into one.  We talk about going from blah to delish and being true to you.  Herman Chan has built an incredible persona.  He’s created opportunities from many different channels including, MTV, HGTV, Huffington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle.  Herman’s also a hot speaking commodity.  You get the authentic nature of his spirit by the fun he has describing what he does as well as his self-deprecating nature. Chan is a superstar in his own right.  Truly a refreshing spin out of the land of vanilla-mess and into the land of sparkling individuality.  If you need inspiration on being yourself and embracing your true authentic brand, Herman has wise words of advice for you". - Kelly Mitchell 


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Top Agent Magazine Profiles San Francisco Realtor Hermanity

12/5/2012

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Guess who graces the cover of Top Agent Magazine?! My tearsheets & interview are below but if you want to read the whole magazine issue, click here. Enjoy!
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“Cementing Your Brand in a Web 2.0 World” w/ Herman 

10/30/2012

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I'll be on the Monday Morning Radio Show  11/5/12 when Keith Robinson (VP of Better Homes & Gardens) will interview me  about how the heck I brand myself, how you can too & more importantly why that matters in real estate! Should be fun (It's always fun talking about myself! giggle)  

Title: “Cementing Your Brand in a Web 2.0 World” 
Date: Monday, November 5, 2012
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Reserve your seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/256281410


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Expert Interview on Business2Community.com- 6 Questions on Social Media w/ Herman Chan  

9/25/2012

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Business 2 Community sat down with me for their "Expert Interviews" series. They asked me 6 questions about social media & real estate, including what is the biggest challenge facing your industry, what is the method/inspiration to your blogging success, what do you think is the future of social media & more! Real estate has been slow to catch up on this but it is about time everyone embraced it. No one want to be the dinosaur agent faxing offers...am I right?! 

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Décor Expert Spotlight: Herman Chan (from Waterfront)

9/21/2012

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Waterfront Shopping Center asked me for some quick decor tips. 


If real estate décor expert Herman Chan looks familiar, you’ve probably spotted him on HGTV’s shows “My House is Worth What?” and “House Hunters.” When not helping clients find their dream homes, he’s helping them stage their space for sale. We snagged this busy realtor for a Q&A on how to design your own “Habitat for Hermanity:”

What are the most common mistakes people making when staging their home to go on the market?

Herman: Staging on their own! Some people think they have impeccable taste and will try to decorate solo, but decorating for yourself is different than staging a house to sell. I realize times are tough and not everyone can afford a stager, so instead of shelling out thousands of dollars, consider doing a one-time consultation—that way, you’ll have a guideline as to what colors to use and what furniture needs to be added/removed.

What are some easy improvements that can make a home more attractive to potential buyers?

Herman: Instead of painting all the walls, which can get costly, sometimes an accent wall is all you need for a pop of color. Also, bathroom and kitchen remodels historically have the highest return on investment. They can be expensive, so a quicker and more affordable facelift is a fresh paint job and/or new fixtures. It is amazing what a new coat of paint and some shiny knobs will do.

If you could tell your clients one important thing, it would be?

Herman: Be careful not to get too trendy. Fads come and go quickly and there is nothing worse then spending a fortune on decking out your home only for it to look dated shortly after.


 

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Sales Insanity w/ Hermanity Radio Show

9/13/2012

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If you missed Ryan Stewman interviewing me for his popular radio show Sales Finesse, you can play it below! 
Listen to internet radio with Ryan Stewman on Blog Talk Radio
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From Sales Finesse Radio: 

The energy levels extra are high on
this week’s show. Herman Chan
stops by to grace us with his positive
outlook on life AND the California
real estate market.

Herman has used his awesome attitude
and the power of the internet to
propel himself in front of his target
audience. He is a living example of
how authenticity online will attract
business.

After listening to the show, make sure
you drop by Herman’s killer blog to
see his work in action.

This show is full of energy, positivity
and motivation. The content of this show
os proof that the economy is all inside
your head.


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My Cover Story for Sold Magazine in Australia: "Video Marketing made simple!"

10/12/2011

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Check out my cover story for Sold Magazine in Australia: "Video Marketing made simple!" Of all the interviews I've done this year, this is by far my favorite! Writer Samantha McLean & I just clicked and it shows! (I've never met an Aussie I didn't get along with)

Excerpt:
Herman Chan is a Real Estate Agent by trade, but his claim to fame is that his hit video blog "Habitat for Hermanity" has in one year amassed over 12,000 combined followers on Twitter and Facebook.  Samantha McLean spoke to Herman to get some of his best video marketing and blogging tips for Sold magazine readers.   Read the rest here.

The printed hard copy version is here.


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