Most Realtor’s business is typically quiet over Christmas and New Year’s. The holidays are often an excellent time for a real estate agent to slip away. My family has a houseful of birthdays in December. When a business allows, we, and when...
Some home sellers interview several real estate agents prior to hiring one to list their home for sale. One of the most common questions is often about typical Los Angeles real estate commissions.
Typically, real estate commissions are e...
There are several ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home's value; you can get one or two important items done or opt for a bunch of minor fixes. Depending on your budget and timetable, one approach may be better f...
What makes a great happy hour? Is it the discounted drinks or the appetizers? Delicious, reasonably priced appetizers are my preference in selecting a happy hour destination. Los Angeles offers many great happy hours, but I prefer staying close...
Los Angeles home buyers don’t want fixers. Investors do, flippers do, but most first-time home buyers in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley have their hearts set on a move-in ready home. After their down payment, most buyers don’t ha...
When I am hired to sell a home, I first need to determine whether or not the owner wants to get the most money out of the sale. Some do and some want to move on. My listing at 5081 Fallhaven Lane in La Canada will be closing next week.... the...
During the course of my real estate career, I have worked with many ethical real estate investors. True gentlemen/women, the type where a handshake is as good as a signed contract. But in today’s real estate climate, a new breed of real est...
The escrow process is often extremely complicated and if it weren’t I would be out of business. In this strong home seller’s market, we spend more time prepping our listings for sale. Not because it’s necessary but because most of our cl...
Multiple offers and bidding wars have become very common in many Los Angeles real estate communities. Bidding wars are prevalent in neighborhoods such as La Crescenta, La Canada, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Montrose, Altadena, Burbank, and Toluca L...
A popular real estate pricing strategy is to underprice a home to obtain multiple offers and a bidding war. Pricing your home 3 – 5% below market value typically results in the home selling at a higher price than if originally priced at fair ...