Ten Questions to Ask A Bay Area Real Estate Agent Before You Hire Them
A Guide for Bay Area Sellers If you are getting ready to sell a long-time Bay Area home, or you are helping a parent through…
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.
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Families Make When Selling a Senior Loved One’s Home
Key takeawaysMost of the biggest mistakes in senior home sales are entirely preventable -- they happen because families did not know what they did not…
The Silver Tsunami: What the Coming Wave of Senior Home Sales Means for Silicon Valley
Key takeawaysApproximately 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day in the United States -- a demographic wave that will reshape housing markets across the country…
Why Selling Off-Market May Be the Smartest Move for Seniors and Their Families
takeawaysOff-market home sales can be a smart strategy for senior homeowners because they may protect both sale price and privacy. The article cites research showing…
Looking for Senior Living in San Jose? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Sell
Key takeawaysSelling a long-time San Jose home before moving to senior living is not just about price. Capital gains taxes, Proposition 19, and even step-up-in-basis…
How The Wrong Silicon Valley REALTOR® Could Cost Your Family $100K or More
you're a long-time homeowner in the Silicon Valley getting ready to sell, or you are an adult child helping your parents through the process, I…
The Longevity Economy and Your Home: How Living Longer Changes Everything About When to Sell
Key takeawaysAmericans are living significantly longer than previous generations -- a 65-year-old today has a meaningful probability of living into their late 80s or early…
Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Silicon Valley Home You’ve Owned for 30+ Years: Your Complete Guide
Key takeawaysIf you've owned your Silicon Valley home for decades, you may be sitting on millions in unrealized capital gain, and understanding the tax implications…
How To Sell The Long-Time Family Home For The Highest Price Possible
If you've owned your home in Silicon Valley for decades, you're probably sitting on one of the most valuable bits of real residential property in…
Compass and Redfin Partnership Is Good News For Long-Time Silicon Valley Homeowners
takeawaysThe Compass + Rocket/Redfin partnership lets Compass “Coming Soon” listings reach Redfin’s massive audience (60M buyers) while your listing still avoids the “clock starting” effect…