A Seller’s Perspective
Pricing your home is an art not a science
How to Determine Your Listing Price Pricing your home is an art not a science. Achieving the optimal listing price is the result of both objective research into similar properties and instinct in determining how much a buyer will be willing ...
Los Angeles Senior Housing Options
photo courtesy of avilaretirementcommunity.com I recently discussed options with a La Canada senior who is considering selling her home and was curious to learn more about Los Angeles senior housing options. As she is Catholic, I initiall...
Top 3 Home Inspection Issues in Los Angeles County
Forewarned, forearmed; preparation is half the victory. Top 3 Home Inspection Issues in Los Angeles County Found by the Buyer's General Inspector Defective Plumbing Defective plumbing can manifest itself in several ways, such as ...
6 Trade Secrets You Need to Know to Maximize Your Homes Value
As your home may be your most significant asset, selling it is likely one of your most important decisions. Learn how to protect this important investment, reduce stress, and maximize your homes value. 1. Motivation and Timing Your motiva...
Not all Escrows are Smooth Sailing
The escrow process is often extremely complicated and if it weren’t I would be out of business. In this strong home seller’s market, we spend more time prepping our listings for sale. Not because it’s necessary but because most of our cl...
La Crescenta Listed and Sold Prior to MLS: sold before processing
Sometimes a home will be sold prior to MLS submission, this is known as sold before processing. This can be a tricky situation - especially if the listing agent is representing the buyer and seller. The lack of real estate listings in premier ...
Learn why bidding wars are so common
Multiple offers and bidding wars have become very common in many Los Angeles real estate communities. Bidding wars are prevalent in neighborhoods such as La Crescenta, La Canada, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Montrose, Altadena, Burbank, and Toluca L...
Promises, Promises
I have a client who had an estate sale for a relative's home. Once the Realtor community learned of the sale and the vacant home, she was flooded with mail from local Realtors. Here are a couple of highlights from her mail: “Because we don...
