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Preparing your home for sale and the home staging process
I met with these Glendale home sellers months ago. After meeting with my interior decorator, we reviewed comps, determined an attractive asking price, and prepared a short list of items to take care of. The home staging process does not need to...
Harb & Co Real Estate Wrap October 2013
Flora Morgan is in escrow, but we only met the appraiser yesterday. I am unsure what the appraisal hold-up was, but the entire process is now different. For those of you who don’t know, lenders no longer order the appraisal directly; they con...
Ever wonder how real estate agents find clients?
When I first started in the real estate business, I was told there were a variety of ways for real estate agents to find new clients. I could door knock (didn’t want to do that). I could cold call (I have tried that, and found one listing...
This Realtor is not perfect!
I have strong opinions. Is it because I am an Aries? I don’t know… is it because my mother is half German?… don’t know.  Joe compliments me because when I put my blinders on he pushes me into keeping an open mind. Recently I ha...
The Wow Factor! Just listed Spanish Colonial Revival in Glendale’s Adams Hill
Spanish Colonial Revival in Glendale's Adams Hill:Â Not all homes are created equal! 1400 Stanford Drive, Glendale, Adams Hill - the Wow Factor! Step through an impressive entry into this architecturally significant Spanish Colonial Revival ho...
Top Six things to hide when your home is listed for sale
During the home selling process strangers will be coming into your home. Your Realtor will be taking precautions. But it is critical that you do your part to ensure your privacy, safety and security. Things to hide when your home is listed...
La Canada Home Of The Week – 3959 Madison Rd.
3959 Madison Rd: Each Tuesday, my brother-in-law Joe and I look at the newest Foothill listings on Broker’s Caravan day for La Canada and La Crescenta. However, home buyers face a challenging real estate market where well-priced homes se...
Home Staging Trends
Home Staging Trends: A significant portion of a realtor’s job description is previewing property. We do this to keep current on real estate trends, pricing, home staging trends, and inventory. Although I have several buyer’s agents, I often...
