Selling a Haunted House
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My daughter attended college in Texas, and we decided to purchase a home instead of her renting. It was one of the oldest homes ...
Selling a smart home requires attention to detail for a seamless transaction. To provide a more comprehensive understanding, let's delve into the steps you should follow:
1. Itemize What is Included in the Sale:
• Smart thermostats
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Generating a bidding war for your home can indeed lead to a higher sale price. Here are some strategies the Harb & Co. Team implements to increase the chances of a bidding war:
Including a pre-inspection as part of your home selling ...
Dealing with a low offer can be challenging, but you can turn it into a favorable outcome with the right approach. Here are some strategies to consider:
1. Don't take it personally: It's important not to let emotions cloud your judgment. R...
Selling a Vacant Home
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I reside in La Canada and specifically hired a Seal Beach Realtor who lives close to the home my parents owned. He assur...
Hiring an inexperienced real estate agent
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have yet to see this exact scenario in your article. After a long illness, my mother passed. I have two sist...
If you are a regular reader of my real estate blog, you keep up with the real estate statistics we update monthly for the Glendale, Pasadena, La Canada, and La Crescenta real estate markets. Well-priced homes in desirable Los Angeles suburbs co...
All about the earnest money deposit
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Your column is one of the first things I look for in the CV Weekly. I know real estate has changed since I purchas...
The US and Canadian real estate industry faces significant challenges due to class action lawsuits related to buyer agent commissions. These lawsuits could affect the future of real estate commissions. The suits argue that agents have "forced" ...
How to get a date of death valuation?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I am the trustee of my brother’s estate. The trust attorney’s secretary told me I need a date of death valuati...