Buying a Home
12 Things I’ve Learned in 30 Years of Real Estate
Since I have had over 1,000 escrows, a new agent recently asked me what key lessons I could share to help her successfully counsel both buyers and sellers.
Buying a Home
Winning Strategies for Buyers In a Bidding War
“Multiple offers” occur either when a seller receives more than one purchase offer at the same time or receives another offer before a counter offer is presented to the first
Buying a Home
Real Estate Disclosures – 18 Things Homesellers Need To Know [Q&A with Expert]
What Are You Required to Disclose When You Sell Your Home? What’s a seller’s disclosure statement or seller’s disclosure form?
Buying a Home
The Internet Empowered Buyer And Seller
Just a few years ago, less than 20 percent of home sales involved any Internet use. Now over 70 percent of California sales involve buyers searching the Internet for homes,
Buying a Home
What is the Benefit of Title Insurance?
Insurance in general is a contract whereby one party agrees to indemnify or reimburse another party for loss or damage that may occur under the terms and provisions of their
Buyer Myths & Mistakes
Liquidated Damages
The Residential Purchase Agreement (“Contract”) you are about to execute contains a “Liquidated Damages” provision.
It is important to note that there may be advantages and disadvantages for the
Buying a Home
Why Use a Real Estate Agent At All?
I have often been asked what the value of a real estate agent is, or why a sales commission of 5-6% is reasonable. I have also been asked what it
Buying a Home
A Recipe For Escrow Success
Since my team has a relatively higher rate of successful escrow closings, 90% versus 75% local average, I have been asked what attributes have been found most helpful to this
Buying a Home
Loan Shop Before Home Shop
The residential loan process has become tremendously challenging since 2008. Many escrows have been delayed or cancelled as a result of the numerous recent lender and appraisal restrictions that have