Real Estate Question and Answer
Selling AS IS vs. AS REPAIRED
Selling AS IS vs. AS REPAIRED Dear Phyllis, My mother has lived in her 1500 square foot home for more than forty years. She has dementia and can no longer live alone. It’s time for me to move her to an assisted living facility. I wa...
Becoming a Realtor
Becoming a Realtor Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate question and answers for years. You seem to have such a vast knowledge of all aspects of real estate, does that just come from experience? Or did you have special ...
Foundation Reports
Foundation Reports Dear Phyllis, I think your question and answers are a great service for our community and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Here’s my question: Last year our home listed for sale, sold and we opened escrow. T...
Seniors who resist decluttering
Seniors who resist decluttering Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate column. We have lived in our La Crescenta home for more than thirty years. We raised our family here and now it’s just the two of us. There are so many r...
Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing?
Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing? Dear Phyllis, My aunt listed her Arizona condo with a Realtor who is very active in her neighborhood. I am sure you understand how difficult it is for her to keep her home in showing condi...
New Tax Laws
New Tax Law When Selling A Home Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are in a position to retire now or we could wait several more years. We own a vacation home in Palm Springs and can live there until we decide where we want to move. Housing...
Courtesy Appointments
Courtesy Appointments Dear Phyllis, Several months ago we purchased our first home and the seller’s agent was very difficult. Each time we wanted to view the home we had to make appointments that were convenient for her schedule. Af...
Wrapping up a listing – Listing paperwork
Listing Paperwork Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate articles, and think I have a new topic for you. My wife and I purchased a condo in Arizona and are moving in a couple of months. We have met with our real estate agent s...
