Real Estate Question and Answer
My Realtor is too Negative
My Realtor is too Negative. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am going to help my son buy a house. He has a Glendale condominium which will sell quickly. When we find a Pasad...
What happens if I find my own buyer?
What happens if I find my own buyer? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I tried the for sale by owner approach to selling my home. I put a sign in front and then got the word ou...
Buyers keep texting after closing
Buyers keep texting after closing. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My sister recently sold her Toluca Lake home. She hired a local Realtor and had more than ten offers. The h...
Should I go to open houses without my agent?
Should I go to open houses without my agent? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been searching for a home in the Foothills since the beginning of the year. As many new li...
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes?
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I recently read an article in another paper about a home in South Pasadena listed for $1,349,000 and...
Realtor’s Open House Behavior
Realtor's Open House Behavior Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son's Realtor typically goes to open houses with h...
Saving money on mold remediation
Saving money on mold remediation Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My godson made an offer on a townhome and was so excited to be the winning bidder. He opened escrow and did h...
My neighbor wants to buy my house
My neighbor wants to buy my house Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Your column is the first thing I look for in the CV Weekly. I am hoping you can help with a bit of a dilemma...
