A Seller’s Perspective
Buyers purchasing homes sight unseen
After selling real estate for more than thirty years, I love firsts! Earlier this year, I listed an Orange Grove condo. The buyer purchased it without ever viewing it in person. I have heard of buyers purchasing homes sight unseen, but until th...
The importance of Reconveyances
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The importance of Reconveyances Dear Phyllis, This isn’t so much a question as a clarification and a warning to others. I thought you might be able t...
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Dear Phyllis, After my tenant gave me notice, I was thinking of selling my La Crescenta duplex. I received a letter from a ...
What is a Coming Soon Listing?
An interesting thing about real estate boards is that they often don’t address the actual problem. They work around it. Apparently, there was an issue with unethical real estate agents not sharing their listings with other Realtors. These une...
Marketing a unique home during a pandemic
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Marketing a unique home during a pandemic Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate questions and answers for years. Our Glen...
Too much loss
Dealing with too much loss Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dealing with too much loss Dear Phyllis, My sister died, and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill, and becaus...
Preparing Your Front Yard to Sell
Preparing your front yard to sell is certainly simpler than preparing your home to sell. The first thing you should do is consult with your Realtor for their suggestions. Usually the first recommendation I make is for the gardener to t...
Finding an out of state Realtor
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here Finding an out-of-state Realtor Dear Phyllis, My sister lived out of state, and I am her executor. Because of COVID, I am reluctant to travel ba...
