Closing Cost Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Bay Area Buyers and Sellers
When buying or selling real estate in the Bay Area, understanding closing costs and how closing cost credits work can make a significant difference in…
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The Importance of Creating Buyer Urgency in Selling a Home in the Bay Area
One of the keys to a successful sale of anything, creating a sense of urgency can make a significant difference in the performance of any…
Dual Representation in the Bay Area: What you Need to Know
The real estate market in the Bay Area is known for its fierce competition, high stakes, and fast-moving nature. In such a dynamic environment, some…
Compass Collections for Home Buyers and Sellers
real estate industry is rapidly evolving, with technology playing a key role in reshaping how buyers, sellers, and agents interact with the market. Among the…
The BRBC Form: Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement – What Bay Area Buyers Need to Know
The California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) "Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement" is a legal document that establishes the terms and conditions under which a…
Working with a Silicon Valley Buyer Agent
you’re considering buying a home in Silicon Valley or the Bay Area, recent changes in real estate compensation practices have likely raised some questions about…
Opportunities for Bay Area Homebuyers in Q4 2024
As we go deeper into the final quarter of 2024, the Bay Area real estate market is offering significant opportunities for homebuyers—especially those ready to…
How Bay Area Buyer’s Agents are Paid Now that the Rules Have Changed
many months - even years - of angst and expectation, the new era of real estate has dawned. I can't tell you how many Zoom…
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…
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…