A Seller’s Perspective
Investor offers in trust sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Investor offers in trust sales Dear Phyllis, I know you have a lot of experience with trust sales, and I wish you worked closer to Mission Viejo. I am the executor ...
Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission? Dear Phyllis, My son will sell his Santa Clarita condo, and I believe he no longer needs to pay the buyer's agent.�...
Selling income property
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Selling income property Dear Phyllis, My sister and I inherited four units across the street from where I live. I manage the units, and due to their proximity, the ...
The importance of pricing to sell – A Case Study
This is a tale of two listings and the importance of pricing to sell. In 2021 I listed this Anders Troedsson Craftsman home. Harb & Co. listed at $1,150,000, expecting it to sell above asking with multiple offers. Buyers submitted five offe...
Using the same Realtor for buying and selling
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Using the same Realtor for buying and selling Dear Phyllis, I listed my Glendale home with the Realtor who sold it to me twenty years ago. As I plan to move to La C...
What are some things I need to do to get my house ready for sale?
What do I need to do to get my house ready for sale? First of all, you don't need to do anything; it's a matter of what you want to do. Preparing your house for sale involves several steps to ensure it attracts buyers and gets the best possible...
How to Spark a Bidding War When Selling Your Home
How to Spark a Bidding War When Selling Your Home When you sell your home, you aim to achieve the highest possible price, and few things boost a home's price, like a bidding war. Although you can't force people to bid on your home, you c...
National Association of Realtors Commission Lawsuit
You might have heard about the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission lawsuit. It will impact how Realtors are paid and the costs borne by home buyers and sellers. Let me try to explain my understanding of the lawsuit. ...
