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…
Author: Seb Frey
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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…
[M03/S08] Dual Agency
Dual Agency in a real estate transaction happens when an agent or broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. In California,…
[M06/S06] Make your home Available, but make Yourself Scarce for Showings
Whenever practical, it is advisable to make your home available, but make yourself scarce for Showings for showings and open houses. Buyers don’t feel comfortable…
[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…
Turf Paint turns Dead Lawns Green
In most parts of California, we are today going through the worst drought in recorded history. As a consequence, water rationing is in effect in…
[M07/S10] 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange
While we are on the subject of taxes, I’m going to briefly mention 1031 tax deferred exchanges. The usual disclaimer applies – I am not…
[M06/S03] Getting the Word out about your Home
Once your home has finally hit the market, there’s a lot more that will need to happen, in the first two weeks in particular. While…