Real Estate Question and Answer
Trustee’s due diligence
Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my uncle’s estate and my two sisters and I are the beneficiaries. My sister works for a property management company and her boss highly recommended a very well-known local Realtor®. He is very knowled...
How to simultaneously buy and sell
Dear Phyllis, I am seeking advice on buying and selling simultaneously in this crazy market. We know we can sell our home quickly as the homes in our neighborhood immediately sell and usually over the asking price. Last month, we found a...
Should my realtor be more aggressive?
Dear Phyllis, We are new to La Crescenta and are renting while we look for a home. Before we moved, I contacted a Realtor® I found online. She did advise us that the market is very competitive and to be patient. Now that we moved I thou...
Lockbox Pros and Cons
Dear Phyllis, I am now the trustee of my parent’s Washington state home and am now interviewing Realtors. Because the home is vacant, one Realtor suggested a lockbox as this will make it easier to show. The other prefers that he or som...
Multiple Offer Snafu
Dear Phyllis, I enjoy reading your questions and answers. My son and daughter-in-law have been looking at homes for two months. It’s been difficult for them because most of the homes are snapped up quickly. They just lost a home they l...
When is the buyer’s deposit at risk?
Dear Phyllis, I am helping my aunt sell her La Crescenta home so she can move closer to my sister who lives in Oregon. Her neighbor is a semi-retired Realtor® and offered to list her home for a discounted commission. Her home sold and e...
Deciphering real estate commissions
Dear Phyllis, We are going to sell our home in the fall. While this may not be ideal timing, this is what works best for us. We have talked with several agents and their real estate commissions varies from 4 ½ to 6%. Our La Crescenta ho...
How long will it take to sell my home?
Dear Phyllis, My husband has retired and we want to move somewhere more affordable. I understand homes in La Crescenta are selling quickly but how quickly? The thought of keeping my home neat enough for viewings puts me in a panic. I am ...
