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 buyer. This has occurred fairly often since 2012 and has created a frustrating environment for well-qualified buyers who repeatedly are out-bid in their attempts to buy a home.
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, loans, real estate agents, quality of community and schools, and for information about the purchase process.
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 contract. The contract is called an insurance policy.
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 parties to a Contract if they elect liquidated damages.
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 takes to sell a home, and why more people do not try it themselves. One owner actually loved the idea of selling his home himself so much that he wanted to hire me as an advisor to help guide him through all of the details.
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 success.
