A Seller’s Perspective
What happens when a cash buyer can’t pay cash?
What happens when a cash buyer can’t pay cash? Dear Phyllis, After four months on the market, we finally sold our home to an all cash buyer. Closing was to occur in thee weeks. Because there was no loan to worry about, we have been mo...
How to sell your home for the lowest price
Most home sellers want to sell for the highest price. Many don’t want to be involved in too many fix-its, so often it’s a compromise. Here’s a lesson on how to sell your home for the lowest price: My client had a vintage Spanish home w...
How far to go when preparing your home for sale?
I have been selling Los Angeles homes since 1989. Each client has unique needs. One of the first things I want to know is how much effort a home seller is willing to put into preparing their home for sale. Selling your home in today's heated re...
How important is a for sale sign when selling your home
Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are getting divorced and will be selling our home next year. I really don’t want to have to explain our situation and don’t want the neighborhood to know that we are moving. I prefer to not have a sign, but...
When in doubt disclose; honesty is the best policy
Over the course of nearly thirty years of selling real estate in LA County, I have come across a variety of clientele. Most of my clients are lovely, and many have joined my circle of friends. When it comes to real estate disclosures home selle...Senior Planning a Move
Senior Planning a Move Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home. But I do concu...Planning ahead
Planning ahead Dear Phyllis, We have lived in our home for thirty years. Over the last several years, we have spent almost $15,000 on the outside. We have a new driveway, fresh paint and new drought tolerant landscaping. Five years ag...
Pricing to sell
Pricing to sell Dear Phyllis, Before listing my home I met with two Realtors. The first told me to price my home at $1,295,000 and expect to sell over the asking price. But he really couldn’t pinpoint how much higher, which made me ...
