When selling your home, it is important to strike the right balance between spectacular and acceptable. We advise you...
Sellers
Tal’s Boring Carport
The ultimate determination of an improvement's (market) value is not merely a factor of function (square footage,...
The Deceptive Nature of Price Per (Total) Square Foot
In our experience, price/square foot is one of the most misunderstood and misused statistics in real estate. Its...
Property Taxes at Closing: What You Need to Know
Property taxes are paid in arrears, meaning they are due the year after they accrue. As a result, when you (or your...
Superficial vs. Enduring
As we see it, you can make two types of improvements to your home — we'll call...
Everything Sellers Need to Know About Home Inspections
Once you are under contract, an inspection will be scheduled. Here are some thoughts on how the process works and some...
Better Safe Than Sorry
Fortunately, as far as we know, we’ve never had a problem with theft at our listings, but there are plenty of...
What is a Backup Offer?
A backup offer is when a second buyer comes along and likes your home enough to bet on the possibility that the first...
Seller’s Options on Closing Day
Note: You’ve likely been signing documents (listing contract, purchase contract, amendments, etc.) electronically up...