Writing Losing Offers on Bay Area Real Estate
Last night and this morning I was put in a position that no realtor really wants to be in. I am currently representing two buyer…
Category: Negotiation
Great deals aren’t just found. Truly great deals are negotiated. Many people in California are not comfortable with negotiation, because it’s not part of day-to-day mainstream culture. But when it comes to buying and selling real estate, negotiation is absolutely crucial to make sure you get both the best price AND terms.
Non-Contingent Offers in Bay Area Home Sales
If you’ve watched by YouTube videos or read my blog, you’ve probably seen a lot of information about contingencies that are put in place by…
Cancelling the Sale of Your Silicon Valley Home
When an offer is made on a home and accepted, the deal isn’t done. In fact, there is a lot of work that has to…
How to Sell your Bay Area Home for More than the Comps
When you make the decision to sell your home and contact a real estate agent in the Bay Area, one of the first things that…
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Bay Area Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of…
Should You Accept a Preemptive Offer?
The concept of preemptive offers is certainly an interesting, exciting and somewhat divisive topic within the real estate industry. It's a bit of a technical…
Pricing the Cost of Repairs When Selling Your Home
If you've made the decision to sell your home, you may have also worried about how much work the property needs before you put it…
Cancelling a Non-Contingent Contract
As a buyer in California, the Residential Purchase Agreement that you use to write an offer to purchase a home is greatly in your favor.…
As-Is Home Sale Explained
There are a lot of questions and uncertainty surrounding the idea of an as-is home sale in the Bay Area. If you’ve heard the term,…
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How Multiple Offers Affect Sale Price
It's that time of year again! Early in the year, inventory is low - but there's no shortage of eager buyers looking to purchase a…