[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…
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.
[M04/S16] Selling your home with little or no equity
After you have crunched the numbers it may be apparent that, after including the costs of the sale, you are in a situation where you'd…
[M05/S01] Inspecting your Home Prior to Selling It
In California, there is no law regarding inspecting your home prior to selling it. However, a smart seller will do standard inspections, such as: Termite/Pest…
[M04/S02] Real Estate Values and Pricing
What is your home's value? Notice that the question is about your home's value and not its price, because there's a difference between real estate…
[M04/S04] Every Home is Unique
In a neighborhood of similar homes, why is one worth more than another? This question has perplexed buyers and sellers for ages, but the answer…
[M03/S13] Real Estate Listing Agreements
To begin formally working with a real estate agent, you'll sign a listing agreement. There are three standard types of real estate listing agreements used…
[M03/S14] Your Real Estate Agent’s Job in a Nutshell
Your real estate agent is going to wear a lot of hats. There are dozens or hundreds of little details that need to get taken…
[M04/S01] Today’s Real Estate Buyers are Savvy and Empowered
Todays' real estate buyers are savvy and empowered like never before. While the Internet has greatly increased the visibility of homes on the market, it…
[M04/S03] What Matters and What Doesn’t in Pricing your Home
It's important to realize what matters and what doesn't in pricing your home. An area where homeowners get into trouble is that their opinion of…
[M04/S05] Three Major Factors affecting Real Estate Values
When it comes to pricing your home, three major factors affecting real estate values: Location Quality Market ConditionTo evaluate your home's location, ask yourself how far…