Should a Bay Area Home Seller Pay a Buyer’s Agent’s Commission?
you’re planning to sell your home in the Bay Area, you might be wondering about the changes in how you pay a buyer’s agent now…
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.
Santa Clara County August 2024 Market Update
As we move through 2024, the real estate market in Santa Clara County continues to exhibit seasonal changes.Not surprisingly, the summer of 2024 saw a…
The Dog Days of Summer 2024
There's nothing like summer to break up a good routine, especially if you have school-age kids like I do. But summer is more than half…
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Ordinances
Key takeawaysSanta Cruz County’s vacation rental rules are highly location-specific—what’s allowed in one city or coastal zone may be restricted or prohibited just a few…
Sold in San Jose for 15.9% Over List Price Six Days on Market
recently closed a record-breaking sale of a home at 5359 Laurel Canyon Drive in San Jose. The sale of this home makes a good case study in…
The BRBC Form: Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement – What Bay Area Buyers Need to Know
Key takeawaysThe BRBC form formalizes buyer representation earlier in the process, meaning buyers must understand how their agent is compensated before touring homes, not after…
The End of an Era: Buyer Compensation Removed from the MLS
It's the end of an era!Since I got my real estate license in 2003 - and for at least 20 years before that - working…
Reasons Bay Area Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise
I've been a long-time, on-and-off-again reader of The Economist. I really enjoy the wide variety articles they publish, with stories from around the world -…
Silver Creek Linear Park: Trails, Amenities, and More
Tucked away in the bucolic area of Silver Creek Valley in San Jose, Silver Creek Linear Park stands as a testament to the harmonious integration…
Closing Late on a Home Purchase in the Bay Area: What You Need to Know
When purchasing a home in the Bay Area, timely closing is crucial. However, delays can happen, and understanding the implications and processes involved when closing…