Real Estate Question and Answer
How to simultaneously buy and sell
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 t...
Should my realtor be more aggressive?
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 ...
Lockbox Pros and Cons
Lockbox Pros and Cons Dear Phyllis, I am now the trustee of my parents’ 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 ot...
Multiple Offer Snafu
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. They struggle because most homes sell quickly. Recently, they lost a home they loved, ...
When is the buyer’s deposit at risk?
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...
Deciphering real estate commissions
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 vary...
How long will it take to sell my home?
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 e...
What’s included and excluded in the Sale of a Home?
What does the Sale include? Dear Phyllis, We just closed escrow and upon moving discovered that the seller removed the dining room light fixture and replaced it with a cheap apartment grade light. They also removed a brass pot rack from...
