A Seller’s Perspective
How long must our home stay in show condition?
How long must our home stay in show condition? Dear Phyllis, Last year we tried for five months to sell our home, and it never happened. In March, we relisted with a different agent, who suggested a couple of repairs to tweak the home...
When can you stop disclosing?
When can you stop disclosing? Dear Phyllis, We have been in escrow for a bit more than a month. We completed all of the paperwork about what’s wrong with the house, and the couple buying our home signed everything. The buyer had the...
Selling a cosmetic fixer
Selling a cosmetic fixer Dear Phyllis, Last year my mother passed away. I have four siblings and am the executor of her estate. Two of my siblings have financial difficulties and want to sell the Sunland home immediately, bu...
Pre-inspection before making a formal offer
Should I allow the buyer to do a pre-inspection before making a formal offer? Dear Phyllis, I inherited a Sunand home from my aunt, and as the trustee am planning on getting it listed for sale. In the meantime, a neighbor is intereste...
How long should an open house last?
How long should an open house last? Dear Phyllis, My home has been on the market for four months, and my real estate agent only has one open house monthly. Each open house is just two hours. I think my home should be open from 10-5....
Different Listing Price Recommendations
. Different Listing Price Recommendations Dear Phyllis, I have interviewed three real estate agents regarding the sale of my mother’s home. Last October, an appraiser valued the home at $1,400,000. The real estate agents I interview...
Is it okay to allow the buyer early possession to the property?
Is it okay to allow the buyer early possession of the property? My vacant home is in escrow. To begin, the buyer had his inspection, and we worked out those details. Next, the buyer has asked my Realtor if he can move in early....
How to hire a Realtor
How to hire a Realtor I'm interviewing several Realtors regarding the sale of my La Canada home, and frankly, they all seem about the same. However, one major difference stands out: some have a large number of listings, while o...
