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.
“We plan to sell our home soon and appreciate the tips in your answers about what mistakes to avoid. It would also help us if you could give a list of all the steps to take in advance.” —A long-time
In many other areas of the country, sellers provide full inspection reports and disclosure information for prospective buyers to review before deciding to make an offer.
The initial pricing decision always remains one of the most important decisions an owner will make after selecting the agent with whom to entrust the representation.
Consider taking steps to make your home more attractive to potential buyers, if you’re planning to sell it soon. Making your house appear as spacious as possible is one way to get buyers to see it as being a great value.
Have you seen the paperwork required to sell a California home recently? The listing forms and disclosures now total more than twenty pages, eight reports, and one booklet. The sale process includes thirteen pages or more, three certificates, several pages of disclosures, and supplemental escrow paperwork.
How to Sell and Keep Your Low Property Tax Base Q. I know there is a way we can transfer our property tax basis from one home to the next. What are the requirements? A. Yes, there is. Please check
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.
