The ROI of Fixing Deferred Maintenance Before You Sell in Silicon Valley
Does fixing deferred maintenance before you sell pay off? Silicon Valley broker Seb Frey breaks down the research, real client stories, and when to skip…
Category: Sellers
Your home is likely to be your most valuable asset by far. Understanding the myriad of options you have for selling it is crucial. Not all Bay Area home owners have the same priorities when it comes to selling, and the articles here will help you make the best decisions for when the time comes to sell your home.
Do Open Houses Actually Sell Homes? The Honest Truth for Silicon Valley Sellers
TakeawaysAn open house doesn't sell a home by itself. Most buyers who write offers found the listing online or through their agent first, and the…
Does California’s $750,000 Primary Residence Petition Work in Silicon Valley?
Since April 2025 a primary residence up to $750,000 can skip full probate in California. Which Santa Clara County homes qualify, how the petition works,…
Preemptive Offers in Silicon Valley Real Estate: The Complete 2026 Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Every spring in Silicon Valley, some version of this conversation happens a few thousand times. A house comes on the market Thursday with an offer…
The Gold Coin Problem: Why Your Bay Area Home Upgrades Aren’t Worth What You Think They Are
Bay Area homeowners often ask a very reasonable question when they begin thinking about selling: “If I spent all this money improving my home, shouldn’t…
Inherited House in Silicon Valley: Sell, Rent, or Keep It? The Real Numbers
Prop 19 math, reassessment, rental net income, and capital gains on a $2M Sunnyvale example, so heirs can decide whether to sell, rent, or move…
The Ins and Outs of A Silicon Valley Rent Back After Closing
One of the questions I hear most often from longtime homeowners in Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, and across the South Bay is some version…
How to Prepare an Older Home for Sale For Maximum Cash Out
If you've owned a home that's been in the family for twenty, thirty or forty years, there's a good chance it looks a lot like…
The Net Investment Income Tax: The 3.8% Surtax That Blindsides Bay Area Home Sellers
So let's talk about a tax that most people have never heard of until the year it costs them tens of thousands of dollars. It's…
The Best Move Method: How Longtime Silicon Valley Homeowners Can Make Their Best Move Yet
takeawaysThe outcome you need is clarity, confidence, and control over a decision that affects your finances, your family, and your next chapter. Without it, you're…