Real Estate is like baking cookies because: 1. Research is key. 2. You must gather all information (ingredients) before you begin. 3. Care (measuring) must be taken during all steps. 4. You must be patient and attentive during the escrow (baking) process. 5. You get to enjoy the fruits of your labor for many years (days). photo courtesy of John...
Many Multiple Listing Services allow the agent to cancel/withdraw a listing and then relist it (even moments later) to make it appear as a new listing. I think this is a great marketing ploy but wrong. It then gives a skewed look at buyers' reaction to that particular property. Kelly and Laura of Remax Palos Verdes call this "Churning and Burning". If a property sits on the market for over 30 days,...
In Palos Verdes Estates, we are blessed with the "Art Jury" (Homeowner's Association) which is to approve any exterior changes to your home. This is everything from the color of your home to shutters, doors, driveways, rain gutters, fencing -- you get the picture. The good news is that it keeps the neighborhood looking nice and not "too far out". The challenge can be when you sell your home. A...