It’s the oldest fix-and-flip pitch in American real estate: “We’ll buy your home, guaranteed, no matter what its condition, and we’ll pay you quick cash with no commissions, and close in seven days or less.” You’ve probably encountered versions of this on TV or elsewhere. The only way such offers make sense is if the […]
The key points for a seller, according to Zillow.com: A full price or higher offer A pre-approved buyer Smooth timing for a move Sellers may also want buyers to either waive an inspection or be responsible for any repairs. Before negotiations, the best idea for sellers is to carefully calculate what they need from a […]
Here is what we hear from our fellow California Realtors: A slowdown in sign calls and listing appointments Multiple offers have declined. Some price reductions Market competition has eased. However, here in Pasadena, the news is different: We do not yet see a slowdown in calls to our office or listing appointments; Most prices are […]
Target is killing it lately with their launching of new brands. (In last week’s post, we revealed the retailer is launching 12 new brands in the course of two years.) One in particular? Their home decor line, Project 62—“a modern home brand thoughtfully designed for everyday life” (www.corporate.target.com). The new line hits stores September 19th […]
The first thing to understand is what Zillow is not. Zillow is not in real estate. It is not a public service like a library. Zillow is a business website, established to lure eyeballs who want to gaze at homes and, in turn, to sell advertising to real estate professionals. Understanding Zillow’s Zestimate Zillow acquires […]