The Anchoring Effect and Asking Price in Real Estate
There are a number of theories and philosophies when it comes to pricing real estate for sale. Most real estate agents will tell you that…
Author: Seb Frey
Meet Seb Frey: Your unpretentious and reliable Silicon Valley REALTOR blending warmth with expertise. With a wealth of experience, Seb guides clients through the real estate journey, ensuring precision and professionalism. Trust Seb to turn your dreams into keys or cash.
Repairing Cracks in Stucco and Drywall
Is there an easy and affordable method for repairing cracks in stucco and drywall? The other day I was out inspecting a house with a…
For Sale By Owner, North Monterey County Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Sellers, Silicon Valley Real Estate
Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS
times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign goes…
[M07/S04] Top Negotiation Tactics to use when Selling your Home
Here are seven top negotiation tactics to use when selling your home. Even though they are simple, they are very effective. I use these tactics all…
Planning for High Cost Real Estate
Real estate values in the Golden State have been soaring for the past couple of years - especially around the San Francisco bay area. Of…
Coming Soon Listings now on MLS
Most consumers probably are not aware of this, but our local MLS just went through a fairly large upgrade. The implementation left a lot to…
Water Conservation and Quality Issues for the Homeowner
I recently did a Google Hangout with Gerry Bulfin of CleanWaterStore.com in Santa Cruz, California. We spent a half hour or so talking about water…
The Dirty Truth about Home Price Valuations
The Internet is swimming in offers for free, instant home price valuations. They're all over Google search results, Facebook, Craigslist, and just about every Realtor…
Home Owners Win when Buyers Compete
This is an email I just wrote with some sage advice to my client. There's a property he wants to put an offer in, but…
Asbestos in the Home
Asbestos in the home is an issue faced by many home owners and buyers. Asbestos is a heat resistant, fibrous "silicate" material which can be…