Real Estate Question and Answer
Seller in Possession After Closing
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Seller in Possession After Closing Dear Phyllis, Our offer on a home with more than ten other bidders came out on top. The seller demanded th...
When Is the Best Time to Sell?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here When is the best time to sell? Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate articles. I am helping my mom sell her La Crescenta home and move to a sin...
Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Ins and Outs of Estate Sales Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. If you have previously discussed estate sales, forgive the repetition. M...
Buyers, learn how to compete with multiple offers
How to compete with multiple offers Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for a few months and made an offer. There are six offers on this home...
What happens when the termite company fails to inspect?
First, if the second report reveals additional termite damage, request that the seller provide termite clearance as stipulated in the contract. Next, if the seller refuses, rephrase your request: as part of removing your investigative contingen...
Should we wait to list until the repairs are made?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Should we list now or wait until after the repairs are made? Dear Phyllis, I enjoy keeping up with real estate trends and reading your column. We have ow...
For Sale by owner woes
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear For sale by owner woes, Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away, and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him conv...
Should I sell or rent my home?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Should I sell or rent is an older published real estate question and answer - my, how the market has changed! Dear Phyllis, In 2003, I purchased an 800...
