Trust Sale
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...
When is a good time to list your home for sale?
When is a good time to list your home for sale? Dear Phyllis, My aunt recently passed away, and I am her executor. I am planning on having her home painted before selling. When is a good time to list your home for sale? Linda Dear ...
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...
Lockbox Pros and Cons
Lockbox Pros and Cons Dear Phyllis, I am now the trustee of my parents’ Washington state home and am now interviewing Realtors. Because the home is vacant, one Realtor suggested a lockbox, as this will make it easier to show. The ot...
Family Real Estate Drama
Family Real Estate Drama Dear Phyllis, I serve as executor for my parents’ estate with my four siblings, and I feel overwhelmed by ongoing family conflict over the sale of their home. After my mother passed away, my brother pushed me to...
We buy homes for cash – is it legitimate?
You have seen the signs: We buy homes for cash, but is it legitimate? Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your weekly ...
