5 Top Tips for Sellers to Choose the Best Purchase Offer

Your house is for sale and what you want more than anything is to get it sold quickly for top dollar.  If you made it appealing to buyers and priced it correctly to begin with you should receive offers pretty soon after it starts showing on the internet. Once you receive a purchase offer, you … Continue reading 5 Top Tips for Sellers to Choose the Best Purchase Offer

Should You Pay A Record Retention Fee When Buying or Selling a Home?

Most real estate agents work on a commission basis.  That means that whether you are buying a home or selling your house, the agent representing you is most often paid as a percentage of the purchase price. An excellent agent is worth every penny they get paid.  And sometimes, worth much more than the commission … Continue reading Should You Pay A Record Retention Fee When Buying or Selling a Home?

Would you let a car mechanic perform heart surgery on you?

Would you let a car mechanic perform heart surgery on you?  No?  Every day many consumers unwittingly put themselves in a similar position when they become involved in a real estate transaction. Below is an excerpt from an email I received, apparently exhorting me to abandon the Associations of REALTORS® that are largely responsible for … Continue reading Would you let a car mechanic perform heart surgery on you?

What should Tehachapi homeowners avoid doing if you can’t afford to pay your mortgage?

Let's talk about some do's before we get the don'ts. So, what are some good things to do if you are a Tehachapi homeowner and can't afford to pay your mortgage? Find out what your options are!  You didn't set out to be in this situation and your lender will understand that.   Many times … Continue reading What should Tehachapi homeowners avoid doing if you can’t afford to pay your mortgage?