Selling your home? Mum’s the word!
Real estate agents differ on whether or not the home seller should be present during open houses, showings and the buyer’s inspections. I prefer that my clients avoid the buyers like the plague. the prima...
Readers of my real estate blog, who view our monthly real estate statistics, know that it’s a hot seller’s market. But unfortunately, not every home sells quickly and over asking price. When your home is listed and languishing on the mark...
Frequently, home sellers don’t want a lockbox at their home. They may prefer that their home be shown during open houses or by appointment. Each home seller has unique needs that their Realtor® should address.
Certainly, the lockbox ha...
I sell a lot of homes for people who have lived in them for years. We have lived in our current home for twenty years and the amount of stuff we have is frightening. Most of us struggle with some degree of clutter whether it’s file management...
Now that our girls are grown, I have a fairly predictable weekend routine. On Saturday mornings, I go to the La Canada farmer’s market, and on Sunday mornings, I attend Mass at St. Bede in La Canada. Some weekends I have open houses or show h...
When is home staging worth the expense? It depends, not every home needs to be professionally staged. Obviously an experienced Realtor with great marketing is crucial.
Let’s take a look at this La Crescenta home I just sold. In this instance...
Is a reverse mortgage more foreclosure prone? Last month, I closed escrow on a San Fernando Valley foreclosure. The former owner obtained a reverse mortgage. When there is a reverse mortgage and the owner passes, the estate has six mon...
Each home seller is unique. Some don’t want to bother with preparing their home for sale and don’t mind if they leave money on the closing table. Either way, there are important things to consider when selling your home. But m...
Did you know that Harb & Co. can help you move across town or across the globe? Sometimes, your doctor will give you a referral to a specialist. A referral from a trusted provider is often appreciated and answers: What do I do next? Real ...
Prior to the internet, open houses rarely sold homes, but all of that has changed. Buyers are constantly searching popular real estate web sites such as www.Realtor.com and often learn of new listings and price reductions sooner than their R...