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Home Selling – how far to go?
Dear Phyllis,
I am going to be getting my home on the market and I met with my Realtor® - the one who sold us our home...
Is it time to fire your Realtor®?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
In March I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than a few ads he has done ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
We recently met with a Realtor® to discuss getting our home on the market in February. She gave us a long list of what we should ...
Thinking outside the box
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
We have a very unique home which has been on the market for several months. The asking price is $1,500,0...
Selling without the MLS
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Dear Phyllis,
In 2013, I had my Montrose home on the market for $799,000. It has 4 bedrooms and two baths. After six mo...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
We purchased our home in 2002 and are preparing it for market. The agent who sold us the home will be the one to list it. She suggested that we remove the po...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Propositions 60 and 90
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your weekly real estate advice. My wife and I have owned our La Crescenta home for more than 25 years. Our m...
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Negotiating the Realtors Commission
Dear Phyllis,
I will be selling my home in the fall. What is the best way for me to find the agent with the lowest ...
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Will a remodel affect your taxes?
Dear Phyllis:
I have a question regarding property tax reassessments when an owner adds additional square feet. My el...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your column. But I don’t believe you have yet addressed capital gains tax. My wife and I own a leased commercial (business) proper...