A Seller’s Perspective
Buying a Home Contingent Upon the Sale of Your Present Home
I just closed escrow for a client who has been toying with the idea of moving to a larger La Canada home for nearly five years. Their dilemma in this overheated real estate market has been trying to get an offer accepted when their offer is con...
(VIDEO) 555 Meadow Grove La Canada Flintridge
While in San Francisco for a 24-hour whirlwind celebration of a girlfriend's birthday, I received a call from the owner of 555 Meadow Grove in La Canada. The owner interviewed several agents and was having difficulty deciding which one. By th...
Before & After: My Listing at 5081 Fallhaven Ln, La Canada
When I am hired to sell a home, I first need to determine whether or not the owner wants to get the most money out of the sale. Some do and some want to move on. My listing at 5081 Fallhaven Lane in La Canada will be closing next week.... the...
Pricing your home to sell
I wish I could claim that I am perfect, that I always suggest the ideal list price. One of the reasons full-time real estate agents look at property each week is that we can then recommend list prices to our clients who are selling their homes....
Pricing your home is an art – not a science
Pricing your home is an art not a science. Your home’s value is dependent on what a buyer will pay. Nothing more, nothing less. Your home’s value is not influenced by: Online Estimates: are similar to parlor games, fun but not to be ...
Ask Phyllis: Should I give a buyer a credit versus doing the repairs?
Credits versus Repairs (photo courtesy of WSJ.com) Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We quickly sold our La Crescenta home with mo...
Five Simple Ways to Give Your Home Curb Appeal
Likely your home is your largest asset. Each home seller has unique needs and perhaps you don’t want or need to sell your home for the highest possible price. If that’s the case, you may still decide on a few very minimal improvements. ...
Pricing your home is an art not a science
How to Determine Your Listing Price Pricing your home is an art not a science. Achieving the optimal listing price is the result of both objective research into similar properties and instinct in determining how much a buyer will be willing ...
