Getting Top Dollar for a Fixer-Upper in Los Gatos
If your Los Gatos house hasn't been touched in thirty years, I'd bet someone has already told you to "redo the kitchen before you list."…
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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…
Exploring NAR’s Remodeling Impact Report
The 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, published by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), offers a deep…
Easily Fixable Silicon Valley Home Features that All Buyers HATE
If you're thinking about selling your home in Silicon Valley, you've maybe wondered about what kinds of improvements, if any, you should make before putting…
Profitable but Frugal Projects to Make Your San Jose Home Value Skyrocket
If you're planning to add your home to the San Jose real estate market in the next six months or so, you've probably given some…
Selling a House With Unpermitted Work in California: A Silicon Valley Seller’s Guide
If you've lived in your Silicon Valley home for 30 or 40 years, I'd bet there's something in it that was never permitted. Maybe it's…
Profitable Pre-Sale Home Renovation in Silicon Valley
seems like one of the perennial questions about the sale of real estate is what pre-sale fix-ups you might want to do before putting your…
The Impact of Property Condition on Sale Price and Time on Market
Key takeawaysProperty condition is a major driver of both sale price and time on market: well-maintained, updated homes tend to sell faster and for higher…
Why Major Renovations Rarely Pay Off When Selling Your Home in Silicon Valley
When preparing to sell your home in Silicon Valley, it’s natural to consider renovations to maximize your sale price. After all, the region’s high property…
The Smart Way to Prepare your Silicon Valley Home for Sale
Preparing a home for sale in Silicon Valley - especially one that you've owned for a long time - can feel like a daunting process. This…