Marketing Your San Diego Home “As Is”
Thursday, 01 December 2011
“A Realtor told me we can market our home “As Is” and not make any repairs. Is that a good idea?” Answer: No, for at least two reasons: 1. Marketing “as is” gives many homebuyers and agents a sneaking suspicion that your home has problems you don’t want to fix. This will lead to buyers
- Published in FAQs, Home Selling, Real Estate Tips
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Restrictions on Obstructing San Diego Home Views
Friday, 25 November 2011
“Hi, Gary! A San Diego real estate agent on an open house near me said there’s a building restriction in our area which prohibits blocking more than 5% of any neighbor’s view, without their permission, even if the construction complies with the usual 30 foot above the grade limitation. Do you know of any such
- Published in FAQs, Real Estate Tips, San Diego
Listing Your San Diego Home for a Short Time
Sunday, 20 November 2011
“Hi Gary. My wife and I plan to sell our home in January. When we sold our last home in 2000, we chose some agent who promised us a high price but turned out to be a slacker. He didn’t do anything and never called to tell us what was going on. I don’t want
- Published in Home Selling, Real Estate Tips, San Diego
Selling Your San Diego Home Vacant vs. w/ Tenant
Saturday, 29 October 2011
“Hi Gary. We love your Q&A. Question: We want you to sell our rented La Jolla home in January. So my question is whether we should sell the house vacant or with the tenant in? What do you think?” Answer: Great question. The best answer is usually to sell it vacant, but the right answer
- Published in FAQs, Home Selling, San Diego
How Banks Approve a Short Sale
Thursday, 27 October 2011
“What do banks look at when they decide if they’ll approve a short sale?” Answer: Banks look at: 1. The owner’s “hardship” or reason for having to sell. 2. Whether they think the owner can keep making mortgage payments, based on their income relative to expenses, including the mortgage. 3. The owner’s cash, stocks, bonds,
- Published in FAQs, Home Selling, Short Sale
Agents Who Promise Exaggerated Prices
Saturday, 22 October 2011
“Gary, we talked to you in July, but listed our Pacific Beach home on XXXXX Street with another agent because she promised us a higher price. It’s not selling and we realize our agent lied to us about the price just to get our listing. I’m surprised she’s so unethical, working at such a reputable
- Published in Home Selling, San Diego