Pricing your Los Angeles home to sell is as much art as science.
In May of this year Harb & Co. listed 5821 Buena Vista Terrace for $650,000. More than twenty offers were written and this Highland Park home sold for $837,000 nearly 3...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
I am the executor of my aunt’s estate. She passed away last year. She was an avid collector and I h...
Dear Phyllis,
Reading your weekly question and answers I haven’t seen one on real estate disclosures. I am in the midst of selling a home in Glendale. I acquired this property through foreclosure and it has always been a rental, ...
Remember the real estate golden rule: location, location, location. Savvy, house hunters typically start by selecting a neighborhood. Unfortunately, Los Angeles home buyers can seldom get all the boxes checked on their house hunting wish list. ...
Some home sellers want to sell AS IS, no muss, no fuss. But for others, selling for the highest possible price is a priority. Some home sellers are apprehensive about preparing their home for sale. Selling your home doesn't need to be frighteni...
Selling Your Home During The Holidays
Dear Phyllis,
We were hoping to get our home on the market before Labor Day but it took longer to get it ready than we planned. I am curious if you think it is too close to the holidays to get it ...
Dear Phyllis,
I have been waiting for several years to sell my home. I want to retire and move out of state to be nearer my children and grandchildren. Should I sell now or wait for prices to increase? Do you think home prices will conti...
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy reading your questions and answers, and now I have a question: My youngest is nearly done with college (next fall). My husband and I want to sell the large home and get something more manageable. We hope to stay in ...
Helping Seniors Plan Their Move
Dear Phyllis,
My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I believe it is too soon for her to give up her home. But...
Dear Phyllis,
Now that the higher end of the real estate market has cooled, we think it's a great time to move to a larger home. We don’t want to sell our home and have to move to an apartment. How do we go about selling our ...