A Seller’s Perspective
Dumbing Down The Real Estate Industry
Since I started selling real estate, I have noticed that the powers that be are dumbing down the real estate industry. When I began selling real estate, the Real Estate Purchase Agreement (RPA) had a provision that when a certain box was checke...
Is it okay to bury a St. Joseph statue to help sell your home?
Now that our girls are grown, I have a fairly predictable weekend routine. On Saturday mornings, I go to the La Canada farmer’s market, and on Sunday mornings, I attend Mass at St. Bede in La Canada. Some weekends I have open houses or show h...
The Importance of Your Home’s Online Presence
What should Los Angeles home sellers demand from a real estate agent as far as their home’s online presence? Nearly every morning when I check the multiple listing service (MLS) for new listings I stumble across a photo or two that just m...
Are lockboxes out of style?
Not too long ago, most homes priced under $750,000 offered lockbox access. While showing homes in Pasadena, I am coming across more and more that are shown by appointment only. Why this new trend, are lockboxes out of style? Lockboxes have e...
Should you do a pre-inspection when selling your home?
As inspection reports on the same home often vary from home inspector to home inspector, I have consistently been against a pre-inspection when selling your home. I believed buyers should conduct their due diligence at their own expense. I...
Home Staging on a Budget
While professional home staging is not always worth the expense, there are some instances when home staging really makes a difference. Not every home needs to be professionally staged with rented furniture and this is where your real estate age...
Is Home Staging Worth the Expense?
When is home staging worth the expense? It depends, not every home needs to be professionally staged. Obviously an experienced Realtor with great marketing is crucial. Let’s take a look at this La Crescenta home I just sold. In this instance...
The luck of the Irish has nothing to do with real estate
Preparing your home for sale? Perhaps you have already planted some flowers and decluttered. The primary missing ingredient is selecting the right real estate agent. Because it doesn’t cost the home seller more, I advocate hiring you...
