When is it time for a price reduction?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
As an avid follower of your column, I have yet to see this question discussed. I have three siblings and am the t...
Is hiring a trust sale specialist important?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I am the executor of my grandmother’s estate. She lived in North Hollywood, and I will be selling her h...
In any real estate market, it’s always important to price your home appropriately. Even over the past few years, when houses were all seemingly selling over the asking price within days of hitting the market, you couldn’t sell your house fo...
Are You Searching for a Real Estate Agent? Ask These Key Questions: When it comes to choosing a real estate agent, finding the right fit for your specific home sale or search is crucial. You will be spending a lot of time together. To ensure yo...
When selling your home, you want to sell as quickly and profitably as possible. But in today’s changed economic climate, how, exactly, do you do that? A recent video from realtor.com outlined key tips for selling in today's market, including:...
What to do if you find mold?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I love all things real estate related – especially your advice column! We have an interesting situation: My aun...
What is a T.C.?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your real estate column for years. And as a local homeowner, I am relatively savvy regarding real estate...
Why might a Realtor turn down a listing?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Fifteen years ago, I purchased a major fixer. It is a one-of-a-kind home on a l...
Buyers with small down payments
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and don’t believe you have previously discussed this particula...
Should a home be painted before selling?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been a loyal reader of your “Dear Abby-like” advice for years. My father, who lived in S...