A Seller’s Perspective
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Management Company
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Pros and Cons of Hiring a Management Company Dear Phyllis, We will be converting our primary residence into a rental and moving to Santa Barbara. We ha...
When Is the Best Time to Sell?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here When is the best time to sell? Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate articles. I am helping my mom sell her La Crescenta home and move to a sin...
Selling a House Fast for Top Dollar
Most sellers I work with have the same goal: "selling a house fast for top dollar". In today's overheated real estate market selling a house fast is not a problem. Selling for top dollar however, requires a bit more preparation. One of t...
Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. If you have previously discussed estate sales, forgive the repetition. My uncle passed last month and hi...
El Monte Duplex – Closed Escrow
Research reflects that it costs five times more to attract a new client than to keep an existing one. The business model of a Realtor should be to retain clients by building a loyal relationship. Unfortunately, many Realtors put a greater focus...
Should we wait to list until the repairs are made?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Should we list now or wait until after the repairs are made? Dear Phyllis, I enjoy keeping up with real estate trends and reading your column. We have ...
Why don’t buyers make offers on overpriced homes?
Buyers typically begin their home search online. So, why don't buyers make offers on overpriced homes? When searching online they often use their budget as search parameters. Many times, pricing a home above their budget will cause them t...
For Sale by owner woes
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away, and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him convalesce. After he passed, this fr...
