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Are Home Appraisals Obsolete? Dec. 27, 2022
Dear Monty: I am indirectly involved in real estate transactions. I work for a title company. I witn... Read More
How to Draft a Real Estate Contingency Dec. 06, 2022
Dear Monty: We are selling our home to a neighbor down the street. We didn't know them, but they kno... Read More
The Pros and Cons of a Home Sale Contingency Nov. 29, 2022
Dear Monty: Our home just went up for sale 10 days ago. We have had two showings. We just received a... Read More
Home Sellers and Buyers Beware! Nov. 22, 2022
Dear Monty: We will be selling our home in the spring. Our house was built in the early 1940s. It is... Read More
Typical Buyer Complaints About Real Estate Agents Nov. 01, 2022
Dear Monty: We have been looking to buy our first home. It is discouraging to listen to the media. T... Read More
Six Reasons for an Agent 'No Response' to an Offer Oct. 04, 2022
Dear Monty: Our agent (buyer's agent) presented our "as-is" full-price offer to the seller's agent. ... Read More
How to Sell a Dilapidated Home in a Commercial Area Jul. 26, 2022
Dear Monty: In 2021 I inherited my mom's house, which is falling apart. I live on a dead-end street ... Read More
When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home? Jun. 01, 2021
This question comes up at least once a week: People always want to know when the optimal time is to ... Read More
How to Know When the Market Is Turning Dec. 01, 2020
It's hard to imagine the market turning when, every month, properties are selling for higher and hig... Read More
If We're Not Selling Till Next Year, When Do We Start? Oct. 27, 2020
Every neighborhood is different, and markets are always subject to change. Currently, average market... Read More
The Job of a Real Estate Agent Sep. 22, 2020
If you had seen the question "What does a real estate agent do?" 20 years ago, you might have respon... Read More
Excellent Advice, Perfect Advice, Selfish Advice? What Does Your Agent Offer? Sep. 08, 2020
When it comes to real estate, you want an agent who can give you excellent advice. Here's the differ... Read More
Limitations to the Area Specialist Jul. 07, 2020
Selecting a real estate advisory specialist is not as easy as it appears on the surface, but one thi... Read More
The Team Approach Covers All the Bases Jun. 16, 2020
People tend to list their property with an agent with a good reputation and track record, which make... Read More
The Emotional Side to an Inherited Home May. 05, 2020
As a real estate professional with over 30 years of experience and as a top agent in the country, yo... Read More
Ways to Manage Stress When Selling your House Jan. 21, 2020
Before we discuss the remedies, let's discuss what emotional stress is all about. Stress is a reacti... Read More
The Many Decisions When You Inherit a Home Sep. 17, 2019
Inheriting a home comes with many responsibilities and important decisions. If you are notified that... Read More
