A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Cost You

Many people don't think much about how a bad real estate agent can cost you, but the truth is, a bad real estate agent can…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[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,…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[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…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[M07/S07] Delays in the Home Sale Process

No matter how carefully you have prepared your home, or how carefully you have vetted the buyer, it is possible that there will be a…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[M03/S09] Check an Agent’s Work

You know what they say – the proof is in the pudding! Before hiring an agent, you should check out the agent to see what…

by Seb Frey

Commentary, For Sale By Owner

Advice for FSBOs from a Real Estate Attorney

I have been a member of Quora for some time now, but like a lot of sites I join, I haven't participated much. But lately…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[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…

by Seb Frey

Academy, Marketing

[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…

by Seb Frey

Academy

[M07/S01] The Residential Purchase Agreement

Most home sales in California use the standard Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) provided by the California Association of Realtors. It’s an eight page document and…

by Seb Frey