A Seller’s Perspective
Houses Are Taking Longer to Sell
Houses Are Taking Longer to Sell, but Here’s What You Should and Shouldn't do to Sell Your Home Quickly: When you decide to sell your house, Realtors will tell you that they’ll get your house sold quickly and for top dollar. Who woul...
What happens if I find my own buyer?
What happens if I find my own buyer? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I tried the for sale by owner approach to selling my home. I put a sign in front and then got the word ou...
Buyers keep texting after closing
Buyers keep texting after closing. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My sister recently sold her Toluca Lake home. She hired a local Realtor and had more than ten offers. The h...
What is a Comparable?
What is a Comparable? Comparables are houses that are currently on the market, under contract, or (most importantly) recently sold. They’re used to compare against a house you’re planning to buy or sell to establish approximately how muc...
How to find a great real estate agent?
The real estate agent you choose to buy or sell a home will make a huge difference in the experience. Working with a great real estate agent can make the process fast, easy, and painless—while working with a mediocre one can make it extremely...
Why pre-listing inspections are important
When listing a home for sale, I often encourage my clients to hire an inspector before doing any work. Pre-listing inspections are essential. A professional inspector will conduct a thorough investigation of the home. I have seen it all as some...How long will it take to sell my home?
How long will it take to sell my home? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My company is relocating to Florida, and they will be paying my selling expenses. I have read your colu...
What should the list price of my home be?
What should the list price of my home be? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Dear Phyllis, My wife and I refinanced our mortgage last October to obtain a more f...
