A Seller’s Perspective
Why might a Realtor turn down a listing?
Why might a Realtor turn down a listing? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Fifteen years ago, I purchased a major fixer-upper. It is a one-of-a-kind home ...
Buyers with small down payments
Buyers with small down payments Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been following your column for years and don’t believe you have previously discussed this particula...
Should a home be painted before selling?
Should a home be painted before selling? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been a loyal reader of your “Dear Abby-like” advice for years. My father, who lived in S...
My Realtor is too Negative
My Realtor is too Negative. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am going to help my son buy a house. He has a Glendale condominium that will sell quickly. When we find a Pasadena house...
Houses Are Taking Longer to Sell
Houses Are Taking Longer to Sell, but Here’s What You Should and Shouldn't do to Sell Your Home Quickly: When you decide to sell your house, Realtors will tell you that they’ll get your house sold quickly and for top dollar. Who woul...
What happens if I find my own buyer?
What happens if I find my own buyer? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I tried the for-sale-by-owner approach to selling my La Crescenta home. I put a sign in front and then got the wo...
Buyers keep texting after closing
Buyers keep texting after closing Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My sister recently sold her Toluca Lake home. She hired a local Realtor and had more than ten offers. The highest bi...
What is a Comparable?
What is a Comparable? Comparables are houses that are currently on the market, under contract, or (most importantly) recently sold. They’re used to compare against a house you’re planning to buy or sell to establish approximately how muc...
