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…

Compass Partners with Revive for Pre-Sale Renovations

Every year, the National Association of REALTORS publishes its profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.  In the 2022 edition of this report, NAR reports that 70%…

The True Cost of Overpricing your Bay Area Home

will be shown in this article, overpricing one’s home when going on market almost always have negative repercussions for sellers: Across all Bay Area markets,…

Selling a Home with Tenants in Place in Silicon Valley

Key takeawaysSelling a home with tenants in place is less about marketing and more about strategy and risk management—tenant rights, lease terms, and cooperation can…

5 Mistakes Made by Bay Area Home Sellers

Whether your Bay Area home is already on the market, or you’re considering listing your property for sale, there are some things that you should…

The Truth about “We Buy Houses” Bay Area Companies

You have probably seen the signs plastered on telephone poles and stuck into the ground throughout the Bay Area:  "We buy houses."  Or perhaps you've…

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…

Sell a Fixer-Upper As-Is, Over Asking Price, With Multiple Offers

takeawaysYes, a fixer-upper can sell as-is and still get multiple offers (even over asking) in Silicon Valley—but only when the value proposition is crystal clear…

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,…

A Perfect Landing: Navigating Real Estate Options After Leaving the Bay Area

Leaving the bustling Bay Area for a new chapter in life can be an exciting move. Maybe you're chasing different job opportunities, seeking a quieter…