A Seller’s Perspective
Best practices when accepting a cash offer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Best practices when accepting a cash offer Dear Phyllis, After two weeks on the market, we accepted an offer from a cash buyer. Escrow was scheduled to close in fif...
Questions about Property Tax Reassessment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Questions about Property Tax Reassessment Dear Phyllis, I have been a fan since your column first appeared in the Glendale News-Press. My question is about property...
Don’t Overlook These 5 Small Details Before You Have an Open House
Don’t Overlook These 5 Small Details Before You Have an Open House You probably know you should clean your house and ensure it passes the sniff test before your agent holds an open house. But a few finer details often slip under the radar ...
Establishing a list price for your home
Establishing a list price for your home does not inherently reflect its actual market value. In today’s dynamic real estate environment, the list price is often viewed as a “starting bid”. A strategic figure designed to attract attention ...
Selling a home in probate
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Maximizing Your Home’s Sale Potential
Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about preparing it for listing and showings. Here are the key considerations for maximizing your home’s sale potential: How Do I Find the Right Agent to Sell My Home? Start b...
How to avoid an escrow renegotiation
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. How to avoid an escrow renegotiation Dear Phyllis, I am a fan of your column, and this has been bothering me. My mother sold her La Crescenta home last year. She re...
How accurate are Zillow’s values
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. How accurate are Zillow’s values Dear Phyllis, My daughter is selling her Pismo Beach home because her husband got a job transfer. She contacted the Realtor who s...
