Articles and Resources
What to Watch Out for in a San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Purchase Contract
There is a real estate purchase contract form that has become fairly standard in California. It was prepared by the California Association of Realtors (CAR form RPA). A purchase agreement can be legally binding, even if it was written on a cocktail ...
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate After Sale Program
Our service doesn’t stop when your transaction closes. We provide you with monthly informational tidbits about the market and bulletins on real estate legislation that can impact your financial future. We don’t bombard you with three e-mails a day trying to sell ...
What is a “pre-emptive offer” and should I accept one?
A pre-emptive offer is an offer a buyer writes hoping that you will accept their offer before all the other buyers have an opportunity to see your home. Some context here. In Silicon Valley the real estate market moves much faster than ...
What Reports Should You Get Before You Sell Your Home?
In Silicon Valley we use title companies to close transactions. In the east coast they use lawyers. One of the first reports one should obtain is Preliminary Title Report (“prelim”). You can have your Realtor get this for you for free from ...
Staging Your Home for Sale
Staging for sale is everything in involved in helping a potential buyer see themselves living in your home. This can be as simple as re-arranging furniture or it can be as extensive as remodeling. Set a Budget The first thing to consider ...