Can your home really sell at the price the Realtor told you?
The next time a realtor tells you that GREAT price for your home, ask yourself, and ask them: how did they arrive at that number? Connie breaks down a realtor's possible motivations for giving you that high number, and shows you how to get the REAL price that will...
Which companies have the buyers? A look at the numbers.
When considering whom to hire to sell your home, it's tempting to assume that lawn signs are indicative of how many buyers a company has, and how many buyers might see your own home. While a lawn sign might lead you to believe a certain person or company is dominating...
Demystifying Pricing For Sellers
To all home sellers: this one's for you. Thetopic of pricing can be a testy one for both Realtors and sellers. However, it doesn't have to be. The notion that pricing is more of an art than a science isn't really true, as many of the cornerstones of correct pricing...
The latest from Zillow: North of Montana’s a great place to be a buyer OR a seller
Here's the latest from our friends at Zillow. North of Montana is a good place to be! The median home value in 90402 is $3,338,800. 90402 home values have gone up 1.7% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will fall -0.1% within the next year. The median list...
Are you over-improving your home?
If you're remodeling your home and you don't do it correctly, you could lose some of your investment when you sell (and sooner or later, every home does get sold). I give a few tips on what to watch out for, how to avoid over-improving, and how to save money when...
It’s Halloween time again!
To my friends, clients, and neighbors, I wish you a happy and joyous Halloween. And for those of you in 90402 with dogs, I've got a special Halloween treat (see picture) - from one dog lover to another! I hope to make it to your home before Halloween to personally...