This was originally published in the official blog of Century 21® on February 17, 2016* One of the many reasons a home buyer or seller turns to you, the real estate agent, is for negotiation help. They might lack experience and feel insecure when it comes time to talk about money and their potential purchase or […]
Interview with C.A.R. Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young
I had the opportunity to interview California Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young after her presentation at the Pacific West Association of REALTORS® February general membership meeting. I asked her three questions about the real estate industry and specifically Orange County real estate. Those three questions were: 1) What is the biggest disruption facing […]
Escrow and How It Works
By Nancy Mattaliano-Castaneda Buying a home is a huge undertaking and requires a good understanding of the process. In California, once a buyer and seller agree to the terms of the sale the next step is to open escrow. First time buyers or people who have not bought or sold a home in awhile may […]
The Disruptor
A hot topic of discussion in real estate circles is what will be the next big disruptor in the industry. Will it be some new technology we can’t even imagine yet or a new company we’ve never heard of before? I believe the disruptor needs to come from within the industry. The disruptor should be […]
Investing In Your Resale by Staging Your Home
By Mary Sauer of Modernize In most regions of the country, it is a seller’s market. In previous years, sellers were doing just about anything they could to get an offer—sometimes even selling their home for less than it was worth. Now things have turned around and homes are selling within days of going on […]
5 Places You Forgot Potential Buyers Will Check
This was originally published on the official blog of Century 21® on October 14, 2015 * An open house is a crucial component of the home sale process. Start with these tips for staging an open house, but don’t stop there. Potential buyers are likely to inspect all areas of the house. Yes, even your […]
4 REASONS WHY I LOVE THIS REAL ESTATE MARKET
I LOVE this real estate market! It’s a great time for all parties involved in the process. It’s markets like this that remind me why I got into real estate…to help people buy and sell homes. Here are 4 reasons why I love this market: 1) Buyers offers are being accepted Buyers actually have a […]