The definition of a “fiduciary” comes from the word “trust”. It refers to anyone who holds something in trust – or a trustee. The word “trust” includes a reliance on the integrity of another person,
We are often asked by both sellers and potential buyers what the various expenses are in the process of their sale or purchase of a home. The following is a summary of the traditional distribution
No doubt most appraisers are sufficiently skilled and experienced to be able to provide appraisals that are suitable for obtaining loan approval and are fully accordant with the professional appraisal standards.
I think you must meet in person with at least 2 real estate agents to answer that one. The qualities you seek cannot readily be determined by talking on the phone, and an experienced agent
I am frequently asked for suggestions that would help owners preparing to put their home on the market. The following are several mistakes that can be avoided and may make the difference between success and
of“I have heard about ‘back-up’ contracts. How do these work and do they benefit buyers or sellers of homes?” –A Santa Monica Homeowner What is a Back-up Contract? A “back-up” contract is what the home
In nearly all of Northern California and many other areas of the country, sellers provide a full set of inspection reports and disclosure information for prospective buyers to review before deciding to make an offer.
Before deciding which agent to entrust your listing to, you might benefit from considering several factors. There is much, much more to selling a home at top dollar than putting up a sign, entering it
To be successful, real estate agents must be flexible in attitude and open to a wide range of possibilities. They need a positive mental attitude, real enthusiasm, a creative mind-set, be readily available to clients
Divorce is a challenging chapter in anyone’s life, filled with emotional turmoil and life-changing decisions. When you add the sale of a jointly-owned property into the mix, the complexity of the situation increases exponentially. This
While mediation is a voluntary process the provision provides that “If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through
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