The Inherited Fixer-Upper, Sold As-Is By Estranged Co-Trustees
3 bed, 2 bath · 1,656 sq ft · 1.2 acres · Built 1978 · Closed March 22A family rental owned for more than 30…
Category: Case Studies
Are you thinking of selling your home in the Bay Area? Everyone’s experience is different, but I’ve put together a few case studies that will help you get a feel for what the process is like, and what kind of results you can expect to achieve.
Moving to Oregon After 45 Years, Sold in One Week
After 45 years in her California bungalow, she found her next home in Oregon before hers was even on the market. She had one week…
Takeover of a Failed Listing in Saratoga with Spectacular Results
case study explores how I helped sell a home in Saratoga, at 18326 Mill Ct. The owners had lived in the property for twenty years, which…
Zillow Zestimate: How I Broke the Zillow Home Value Estimator
the years of writing on my blog, I've had a lot to say about the Zillow Zestimate, especially as it relates to Bay Area home…
The Right Way to do a Price Reduction on your Bay Area Home
I often tell my clients that one of my most important jobs as a REALTOR is to help the seller set the right list price…
Two Brothers Selling Dad’s Cherished but Tricky Beach Cottage
A small cottage with termite damage, a failing sewer line and no heat. It drew six offers, lost a $1.6 million cash buyer two days…
Crazy Profitable San Jose Ranch Home Rehab
the ever-evolving landscape of San Jose real estate, the sale of this classic California ranch style home stands out as a testament to strategic renovation and savvy…
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…
Sell Over Asking Price in a Soft Market
The Market in ContextThe real estate market in early 2022 was incredibly - historically - hot. Inventory was low, and buyers were out in droves,…
Sell for 21.3% over the Zillow Zestimate
a blog post last week, I highlighted the San Jose Mercury News article about the 17.3% spike in Bay Area home prices in March. That's an…