Why Larger Homes Sell for Less per Square Foot
takeawaysLarger homes almost always sell for less per square foot because buyers don’t value every additional square foot equally—there’s a “diminishing returns” effect as size…
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Zillow Zestimate: How I Broke the Zillow Home Value Estimator
Key takeaways Zillow’s Zestimate is a useful starting point, but it’s not a true pricing tool—because it can’t reliably account for micro-location, condition, layout, upgrades,…
Understanding Real Estate Commissions in Silicon Valley: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're planning to buy a home or sell your current one with the help of a real estate agent, it is important for you…
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…
The Best States for Californians to Move To
takeawaysCalifornians tend to move not just for cheaper housing, but for a better balance of affordability, taxes, and lifestyle—states that combine lower home prices with…
Notice to Perform is a Powerful Tool in Bay Area Real Estate Negotiation
Key takeawaysA Notice to Perform is a formal contractual tool that forces a stalled transaction to move forward by setting a clear deadline for the…
Expiration Date in California Real Estate Purchase Offers
takeawaysAn expiration date in a California purchase offer isn’t a formality—it’s a negotiation tool. It defines how long the offer is open and shapes who…
How Does Deferred Maintenance Impact Sale Price?
In this article: How to Sell a Home with Deferred Maintenance As-Is The Importance of a Complete Disclosure Package Pricing Considerations for Homes with Deferred…
How Much Commission do Bay Area Realtors Charge to Sell a Home?
Updated - November 2024One of the most frequently asked questions that I’m faced with is, how much is it going to cost to sell my…