A Seller’s Perspective
Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing?
Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing? Dear Phyllis, My aunt listed her Arizona condo with a Realtor who is very active in her neighborhood. I am sure you understand how difficult it is for her to keep her home in showing con...
New Tax Laws
New Tax Law When Selling A Home Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are in a position to retire now, or we could wait several more years. We own a vacation home in Palm Springs and can live there until we decide where we want to move. Hous...
Wrapping up a listing – Listing paperwork
Listing Paperwork Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate articles, and I think I have a new topic for you. My wife and I purchased a condo in Arizona and are moving in a couple of months. We have met with our real estate age...
Trustee’s Disclosure Requirements
Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for years. In the past, you have discussed seller disclosures but I have more specific questions for you. As the Trustee for my mother’s estate, I believe I need to inform the buyer ...
Appraised Value vs. Realtor’s Value
Appraised Value vs. Realtor’s Value Dear Phyllis, I really enjoy your column and hope you can clarify something for me. Earlier this year, I refinanced my mortgage. And now my employer has offered me a promotion if I relocate out of...
Trustee’s due diligence
Trustee’s due diligence Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my uncle’s estate, and my two sisters and I are the beneficiaries. My sister works for a property management company, and her boss highly recommended a very well-known loca...
How to simultaneously buy and sell
How to simultaneously buy and sell Dear Phyllis, I am seeking advice on buying and selling simultaneously in this crazy market. We know we can sell our home quickly, as the homes in our neighborhood immediately sell and usually over t...
Preparing your home for sale
I am in the midst of preparing two listings for sale. The sellers of my La Crescenta listing have lived in the home for twenty years, and their adult children need to claim their belongings from the garage. Like most listings, the landscape nee...
