A Seller’s Perspective
When In Doubt Disclose
Most home sellers (other than the institutional type) must disclose facts and defects that materially affect their home's value or desirability. The Transfer Disclosure Statement (T.D.S.) and Seller Property Questionnaire (S.P.Q.) assist the se...
Where to begin when selling your home?
I have recently sold several homes where the homeowners lived for decades. I have been in my home for nearly twenty years, and the thought of moving makes me panic (fortunately, we aren’t going anywhere). Where to begin when selling your home...
Toluca Lake Storybook Tudor Closed
I just closed the Toluca Lake storybook, Tudor. It had previously been on and off the market for 760 days (more than two years) with various real estate agents. When I first met the seller, I was concerned that he really enjoyed the exc...
Negotiating the physical inspection – What do you think is reasonable?
Everything has a life expectancy. Our bodies, our homes, our cars… parts and pieces will only last so long. Some thing’s last far longer than expected while others last less. Personally, I go through washing machines and dryers li...
Top 3 Ways Los Angeles Home Sellers Can Prepare for the Spring Real Estate Market
With spring bringing out the most home buyers, Los Angeles home sellers planning to put their homes on the market should begin working towards that goal today. Having several months to prepare your home for sale will decrease the stress of ...
Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up: Four new listings coming on the market
I calendar when my real estate listings come on the market. I prefer to have a ten-day marketing period with no interruptions. Interruptions being three-day weekends, holidays, major sporting events, etc. We have four new listings coming on the...
Preparing your home for sale and the home staging process
I met with these Glendale home sellers months ago. We reviewed comps, determined an attractive asking price, and, after meeting with my interior decorator, prepared a short list of items to take care of. The home staging process does not need t...
