[M07/S06] The Real Estate Closing Timeline
A lot needs to happen once you and the buyer have a signed purchase agreement. A typical agreement specifies a 30 day escrow - which…
Category: Academy
My Seller Academy is the place to go to learn all the nuts-and-bolts and ins-and-outs of selling a home in the Bay Area. A lot of the information in the Academy is technical in nature but for those who want to understand the nitty-gritty of getting a home sold in the Bay Area, this information will be of great interest.
[M05/S12] The Cost of Preparing your Home for Sale
So what's all this prep work going to cost you? Unfortunately, every home and situation is so different that there is no simple formula you…
[M06/S02] Living in a Home vs. Selling One
The way you live in a home is very different from the way that you should sell a home. This is one reason why, for…
[M06/S08] Selling a Home that is Tenant Occupied
Not every home that is sold is one that's lived in by the owners. You may own a rental property, or you may have a…
[M06/S10] Recognizing the Wrong Price for your Home
How do you know if you've set the wrong price for your home? One clue may be that it isn't selling, of course - but…
[M07/S08] The Buyer’s Appraisal in the Purchase Process
The buyer's appraisal in the purchase process is of crucial importance. Most buyers will be using some form of financing, and virtually all forms of…
[M06/S01] When to List your Home for Sale
A perennial question for home owners is: when to list your home for sale? Conventional wisdom says that the spring or summer is the best…
[M06/S04] Showings and Open Houses
Showings and Open Houses are two sides of the same coin - they are both used to get buyers in your door and interested in…
[M06/S09] Selling your Home in a Tough Market
When home prices fall, the number of homes for sale increases compared to demand, and buyers become more picky. That doesn't mean you can't sell…
[M05/S02] Preparing a Full Disclosure Package for Home Buyers
When someone goes into contract to buy your home, they'll have a "due diligence" period during which time they can and should investigate all aspects…