Negotiating the Sale of Your Silicon Valley Home: Lessons from Never Split the Difference
Selling a home in Silicon Valley can be nerve-wracking; after all, it's common that millions of dollars are at stake. You know what else is…
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.
Tour the Rispin Mansion in Capitola
above the western bank of Soquel Creek, the historic Rispin Mansion was built between 1919 and 1921 and still stands as a testament to early 20th-century…
Why you Should Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement in the Bay Area
As you embark on your home buying journey in the Bay Area, one critical element that can significantly enhance your experience and outcome is signing…
Profitable Pre-Sale Home Renovation in Silicon Valley
seems like one of the perennial questions about the sale of real estate is what pre-sale fix-ups you might want to do before putting your…
What You Need to Know about Performing a Lot Split Under California’s SB-9 in the Bay Area
If you’re a homeowner in California thinking about splitting your lot under SB-9, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about this new law. Maybe…
10 Reasons to Work with Me
Finding the right real estate agent can feel overwhelming—after all, so many agents say the same things, promise the same results, and present themselves as…
Cost Segregation for Bay Area Real Estate Investors
takeawaysCost segregation doesn’t change how much a property depreciates—it changes when you get the tax benefit. By accelerating depreciation, Bay Area investors can improve near-term…
Converting a Bay Area Rental Property to a Primary Residence with a 1031 Exchange
Key takeawaysYou can’t 1031-exchange straight into a primary residence. The replacement property has to be acquired and operated as an investment first—typically by renting it…
Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent in the Bay Area?
In my 22+ year career in real estate, I have represented a good mix of both buyers and sellers. When I work with buyers, one…