Sellers’ Four Big Sins: Music, Mirrors, and Masking Scents & Paint It’s been a long time since Richard Nixon and Watergate, but it remains true — at least in real estate — that “the cover-up is worse than the crime.” In that vein, here are four things that home Sellers misguidedly do to throw Buyers (and...Read More
First-Time Buyers’ Handbook Your Realtor just called to tell you that the Seller accepted your counter-offer, signifying that you have a deal. Who do you call first? A. Your best friend. B. Your parents. C. Your lender. D. The list of home inspectors your agent gave you. Answer: D. And yes, that’s the correct answer even...Read More
Gap Between Last Ask, Sold Price One clue that a just-sold home had major inspection issues is when the sales price represents a big discount from the last asking price. So, for example, a house that was listed at $500k, was “Pending” on MLS for six weeks (give or take), then closed for . . ....Read More
Done Deal! Then What? It’s 9 p.m., and you’ve just agreed to terms with the Seller you’ve been negotiating with to buy their home. You initialled the last change on the Counter Offer form, and faxed it to your Realtor. Who do you call/tell first? A. Your parents, to tell them the good news! B....Read More
