Today many home sellers are getting desperate, but let's face it; there is no magic bullet to getting a house sold. To do so, the seller and their agent must each do their respective jobs well and each has a different role in the selling process. I get this question a lot from sellers, "What's MY
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04/03/2008
Real estate markets are cyclical and always in flux. Home values can move higher, lower or remain flat for periods of time. Nevertheless, the local market is what it is and it's the only market we have. We have to deal with it. So that brings us to you. Answer the nine questions in our full post
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04/03/2008
We talked earlier this week about how to pick a great location. Let's dive a little deeper into one of those top 5 characteristics: a well-performing school district. A well-performing school district has two values. First, if you are planning on children, they will see the benefit of your resear
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04/03/2008
We tell home buyers to buy a home in the very best location they can comfortably and confidently afford. Naturally, this statement prompts a logical follow up question: What is a good location? For the five characteristics are typically associated with a superior location, read our full post, Pic
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04/03/2008
Another one from the newspapers... I came across this article about the San Carlos City Council discussion regarding adding a utility tax. Some of the most popular neighborhoods with my clients are White Oaks and Beverly Terrace, both in San Carlos. With as expensive as it is already to live in t
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04/03/2008
I was catching up on my reading today. I had several months' worth of unread trade publications, journals, magazines, vendor solicitations, product promotions, and coaching offers that were piling up. Well, you know how it is sometimes the real estate business gets in the way of your reading time
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04/03/2008
Here are the last of the 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Home Buyers Make. Mistake #10 - Underestimating the importance of location Mistake #11 - Ignoring incurable defects Mistake #12 - Failing to recognize inept design flaws For our recommendations, read our full post, Part IV: The 12 Biggest Mi
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04/03/2008
Thinking of selling your home? Have you decided to list with a real estate agent or try to sell it by owner? In the real estate business, a home owner who seeks to sell their own home without representation by an agent is called "For Sale By Owner" also known as "FSBO". Before making that decisio
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04/03/2008
Mistake #7 - Declining a home warranty protection plan Mistake #8 - Putting on blinders Mistake #9 - Not taking a long-term perspective For our recommendations and explanation, read the full post, Part III: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make.
04/03/2008
Most home owners are looking for a professional real estate agent who will help them get the highest price, the fastest sale with the least hassle in the sale of their home. The most important decision facing home sellers is who to choose to represent them in marketing their home. The success or
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04/03/2008
