A Seller’s Perspective
Negotiating after closing
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Negotiating after closing Dear Phyllis, A family friend was our Realtor® and we sold our home in October of 2018. The process was simple enough. We ga...
Buyers purchasing homes sight unseen
After selling real estate for more than thirty years, I love firsts! Earlier this year, I listed an Orange Grove condo. The buyer purchased it without ever viewing it in person. I have heard of buyers purchasing homes sight unseen, but until th...
The importance of Reconveyances
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The importance of Reconveyances Dear Phyllis, This isn’t so much a question as a clarification and a warning to others. I thought you might be able t...
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Dear Phyllis, After my tenant gave me notice, I was thinking of selling my La Crescenta duplex. I received a letter from a ...
What is a Coming Soon Listing?
An interesting thing about boards is that they often don’t address the actual problem. They work around it. Apparently, there was an issue with unethical real estate agents not sharing their listings with other Realtors. These unethical agent...
Marketing a unique home during a pandemic
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Marketing a unique home during a pandemic Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate question and answers for years. Our home has been on the ...
Too much loss
Dealing with too much loss Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, My sister died and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill and because of COVID restriction...
Preparing Your Front Yard to Sell
Preparing your front yard to sell is certainly simpler than preparing your home to sell. The first thing you should do is consult with your Realtor for their suggestions. Usually the first recommendation I make is for the gardener to t...
