Selling Your Home vs. Continuing to Rent it Out
Sunday, 15 April 2012
My mom, who is 60, lives in OC and owns a townhome. She has a situation with the renters. She doesn’t know whether to just sell or continue renting it out. My mom has several health issues and feels this “rental” is causing her extra stress. I told her to make a pro’s and con’s
- Published in FAQs, Home Selling
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Sellers, Just Sign Those Escrow Papers
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
From an owner whose home is in escrow: “I’m not going to sign the escrow papers until I know how the physical inspection went…” Answer: You’ve already signed the contract and signing the escrow papers makes you no more or less committed. But waiting to sign could lead to delays as escrow needs to know
- Published in Home Selling, Real Estate Tips
Reducing the Price of Your San Diego Home
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
“Hi Gary. I own a University City home that I need to sell because I’m moving to L.A. I listed with my sister’s friend who I don’t know at all. It’s been on the market over 3 months and she keeps telling me to reduce the price. I don’t want to go any lower because
- Published in Home Selling, Real Estate Tips, San Diego
Why Do Sellers Pay Title Insurance?
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
“There are so many costs to sell a home. Why am I supposed to pay for title insurance? I know there are no liens against my home. I’m sure a simple title search would show this.” Answer: Great question. Several clients have asked me this over the years… Title insurance covers more than just recorded
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Selling Your San Diego Home Vacant vs. with Tenants
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
“I’m thinking about selling my La Jolla home. Should I sell my home vacant or with tenants there?” Answer: It depends on the occupants. In particular, how they keep the home and how cooperative they are. A well-kept home with beautiful furniture is a real plus. But a messy home with dated or ugly furniture
- Published in Home Selling, San Diego
Should You Sell Your San Diego Home “As Is”?
Monday, 12 March 2012
“My husband and I are planning to sell our large 2-story home in University City. We’re in our 70s and don’t want to do a lot of fixing to it. Our daughter’s friend who is an agent told us to just sell our home ‘As Is’ and then we won’t have to fix anything. Will
- Published in FAQs, Home Selling, Real Estate Tips, San Diego
Using a Friend to Sell Your San Diego Home
Friday, 02 March 2012
“Hello Gary. I have a dilemma. I want to sell my home and move to Riverside. Because my friend is an agent and having money problems, I feel obligated to list with her. But I’d much rather use another agent I know who’d do a much better job. Any ideas?” Answer: First of all, you’re
- Published in Home Selling, Real Estate Tips, San Diego
Finding a Good Homestager for Your San Diego Home
Saturday, 18 February 2012
“Do you have a home stager you can recommend? And what do they typically cost?” Answer: I do know a good homestager and will be happy to give you her contact info. Homestagers offer a range of services, in increasing order of cost: – Initial consultation (often free) – A list of things you can
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