Did you know that showing property is hard work? It’s one of the most exhausting aspects of a Realtor’s job.
Most buyers have a maximum price point. First, l search for listings, then run them by my client. Next I check availability....
We just listed 4934 Lowell Ave., La Crescenta! This four bedroom, three bath home is mirrored in the art deco streamline moderne style made famous by William Kesling. There are two master suites. Each opens to a Trex deck with views, remov...
Each home seller has unique needs. Some just want to sell quickly and be done with the process. A Realtor's primary job is to determine which course of action is best for her client. Some clients love the process of preparing their home for sal...
We are excited about our new listings: a fourplex and a duplex located at 4923 Clara St and 4925 Clara St in Cudahy. These are two separate parcels but sold together.
There are several reasons this is to close concurrently with two di...
If escrow was easy, Realtors would be out of business. There are a lot of pieces to listing a home. The first step is to meet with the client to determine their needs. Then I develop a plan of action: how far are we going to go in sprucing up t...
In 1989, I transitioned from mortgage banking to real estate sales. When I was a mortgage banker, fax machines and voice mail were the game changers. Realtors no longer had to hand deliver documents so a loan could fund when a fax would s...
Interest rates are increasing but haven't cooled the real estate market. It's Spring, and thankfully I see many new listings come on the market. Our Pasadena Spanish should be available in the next several weeks. I listed an architectural h...
We have been busy prepping our new listing at 2404 Capetown Ave Alhambra. Refinished hardwood floors, new lighting fixtures, and hardware enhance the interior, which has also received a fresh coat of paint. Additionally, the gardener has so...
There are numerous ways Realtors find clients. Each year, I track the source. This shows me where I should focus my marketing budget and where I can improve. So how do real estate agents get business? The primary source for most experienced...
Last week we closed escrow on our Glendale condo. The first buyer cancelled because he thought the unit required too much updating. This mid-century condominium was in mostly original condition. As sometimes happens in this seller’s real ...