Q: What is a home offer in San Jose? A: An offer is usually made in the form of a written contract prepared by a sales associate representing a buyer. Any offers for your property will generally first be presented to me, who will then present them to you....

Fully preparing your San Jose property for sale can make considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, some of which are suggested below. This property showing checklist will help you be...

In many parts of the country, selling a home in the winter months can be a challenge. Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the market longer than expected. However, there are a few things you can...

Selling your San Jose home can be an exhausting experience. Last minute walk throughs, inconvenient calls, price adjustment and the possibility of being stuck with two mortgages are real concerns. If you are not completely prepared you could end up losing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in profit. And...

The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan. Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliven rooms and make their home more attractive...

Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance, they feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for something they could do themselves? In fact, close to 25% of all the...

When you receive an offer for your San Jose property, there are many decisions to make and details to consider. We will help you evaluate the quality of the offer, negotiate the terms and ensure a smooth transaction. There are many things to consider when evaluating a real estate offer...

Many sellers do not understand the importance of real estate commission in the selling process. A commission helps align the goals of both the real estate agent and the seller. The marketing fee or commission is the most vital part of the marketing plan because this is precisely what...

In the real estate market people wonder why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes? Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is...

Your boss has just given you the career opportunity of a lifetime, but the job is in another state and you have decided that you are leaving San Jose. How are you going to sell your home and move everything to another city, state or country? Moving your family...

There’s nothing quite like a home in San Jose that you can truly call your own. People want to know if it is better to rent or own a home. If you own a home, it becomes a place where you can have the gleaming hardwood floors you’ve always...

When buying or selling homes, people often question the need for a Realtor because they are tempted to avoid paying the commission. Keep in mind that if you take on the duties of buying or selling a home unassisted, you also assume many difficult responsibilities. In San Jose California...