A Seller’s Perspective
Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. If you have previously discussed estate sales, forgive the repetition. My uncle passed last month and hi...
El Monte Duplex – Closed Escrow
Research reflects that it costs five times more to attract a new client than to keep an existing one. The business model of a Realtor should be to retain clients by building a loyal relationship. Unfortunately, many Realtors put a greater focus...
Should we wait to list until the repairs are made?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Should we list now or wait until after the repairs are made? Dear Phyllis, I enjoy keeping up with real estate trends and reading your column. We have ...
Why don’t buyers make offers on overpriced homes?
Buyers typically begin their home search online.  So, why don't buyers make offers on overpriced homes? When searching online they often use their budget as search parameters. Many times, pricing a home above their budget will cause them t...
For Sale by owner woes
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away, and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him convalesce. After he passed, this fr...
Should I sell or rent my home?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Should I sell or rent is an older published real estate question and answer - my how the market has changed! Dear Phyllis, In 2003 I purchased an 800 s...
Setting the Stage
Staging your home for sale is very common in many Los Angeles cities such as La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and Toluca Lake. It’s a great home selling strategy for those who want to sell for the highest possib...
What should be removed when selling a house?
, Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I find your real estate questions and answers very informative. My eighty-two-year-old mother will be relocating from Long Beach to La Cres...
