“We are helping our son with his first home (condo) purchase, and really think he should work with an agent through the entire process. He and his friends feel sure that he does not need
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
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,
What Are You Required to Disclose When You Sell Your Home? What’s a seller’s disclosure statement or seller’s disclosure form?
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
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
“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
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.
“Our college-age children are still single, but we would like to help them get started with owning real estate. Other than cash for a deposit, and waiting for the right time, what are the main
Making a purchase offer and buying a home are two different things. Learn how to tell if you’re ready to make a purchase offer on a home for sale.
Before you can get serious about buying a home, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. The best time to get pre-approved is just before you start shopping for homes.
Having a real estate pro by your side can make all the difference. If you are planning on buying a home, it only makes sense to hire a buyer’s agent.