A Seller’s Perspective
Online Home Evaluations: The Ouija Board Method Of Determining The Value Of Your Home
My parents are from Michigan, and likely because of the long winters, their families were big card players. We grew up playing board games. Today, at family gatherings, we often play Pictionary. But one of the most popular games homeowners ...
You’ve Decided to Sell Your Home, Now What?
Preparing your home to sell can take as little or as much effort as your want. Each home seller is unique. Not everyone wants to spend the time and effort in preparing their home for sale. And that’s okay. For sellers that do, know that it ...
Motivated Home Buyers Are A Year Round Occurrence
Homeowners often hesitate to list their homes in late summer, fall, and winter. However, spring attracts buyers in droves. Consequently, new listings flood the market, intensifying competition. Instead, homeowners who act boldly and list off-se...
How accurate are online real estate evaluations?
How accurate are online real estate evaluations? Typically, they are within 20% of a home's actual value. When you want to know how much your home is worth, consult a real estate agent. Last week, I closed escrow on my Dunsmore listing in...
How The Typical Realtor Is Paid
How the typical Realtor is paid: A Realtor is paid by the seller. Unless the buyer has a special arrangement with their real estate agent, they do not pay Realtor fees. Several real estate outfits rebate a portion of their commission to ...
What’s The Best Way To Find A Real Estate Agent?
My sister lives out of state and will be selling her home. She asked me: “What’s the best way to find a real estate agent?” This is my advice to my younger sister: When seeking a real estate agent to list your home for sale, their in...
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home: While most home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contem...
My Home is Worth How Much?
My Home is Worth How Much? When property prices tumbled, I assisted many clients in reducing their property taxes. Now that Los Angeles real estate values have soared, many clients are seeing their taxes increase. It is simply a matter of app...
