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How To Choose a Good Buyer’s Agent in Downey

A buyer’s agent is, of course, a real estate agent who works solely for the buyer rather than the seller, ideally looking out for the best interests of the buyer.Buyer’s agents work on a commission contracted in the listing agreement, usually splitting it with the listing agent. And therein lies the problem. It often happens … Continued

How To Choose The Right Bid For Your House in Downey

So you’ve listed your house, and now you’re in that enviable position of having received multiple bids. It’s not an uncommon occurrence these days. Home sales are strong, and there still isn’t enough inventory to meet demand. In fact, a fairly recent Coldwell Banker survey found that nearly half of home deals involved multiple offers. … Continued

5 Ways A Buyers Agent Will Save You Time in Downey

Time is something that is very limited for most of us today, and if we have a chance to save a little of it, we probably should. If you’re in the market to buy a house, a buyer’s agent can likely save some of your valuable time. A buyer’s agent works only for the buyer … Continued

Top 4 Mortgage Scares for Buyers in CA

Taking on the (often) 30-year responsibility of mortgage for a huge purchase like a new home can be a scary proposition. On closer examination, though, many people’s fears about a home mortgage turn out to be unfounded or not as big as they seem, at least. Let’s walk through the top 4 mortgage scares for … Continued

Tips For Staging Your Home For Less In Downey

When you list your home for sale, preparation and presentation are two key ingredients for a quick sale at the price you need. Mostly that presentation means effective staging to showcase your home’s best features, especially for online house hunters. But many sellers, naturally, balk at the price of professional staging, which runs about $300-$600 … Continued

7 Things To Do After Moving Into Your House in Downey

Congratulations! You bought your first home and you couldn’t be happier. Enjoy the celebration and the emotional release after the roller coaster of the buying process. Now that you are in your home here are 7 things to do. After moving into your house in Downey, make sure to settle in the right way. Clean Clean Clean … Continued

Understanding The Probate Process in Downey, CA

Probate is the legal procedure by which a deceased person’s debts are settled and then the remaining assets of the estate distributed to heirs and beneficiaries. The whole process begins when the executor, named in the decedent’s will, presents the will for probate in court. It can seem at first glance an intimidating and complex … Continued

How To Help Your Kids Adjust To A Move In Downey

In many ways and in lots of situations, kids are far more resilient and adaptable than adults are – except when it comes to moving. It may be exciting for you, but probably not so much for your kids. They will be leaving a familiar school environment, their friends, the familiar places where they hang … Continued

Different Agent Strategies For Selling Houses In Downey

If you ask for advice on house-selling strategies, you are likely to get responses that are all over the board, from sound to thoroughly silly. As they say, everyone has an opinion. Top-selling agents, though, are fairly well in agreement on the most effective strategies, and a lot of it has to do with marketing. … Continued

CA Closing Costs Explained

Buying a house involves spending many thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of dollars. And then there are, of course, the closing costs, which can run as much as 5% of the loan. But with a little preparation and some guidance from qualified real estate professionals, you can navigate closing fairly painlessly. So in order that … Continued

Easy Ways To Make Your Yard Stand Out This Summer in Downey

Maybe it shouldn’t be this way, but it is. Prospective buyers often judge what lies beyond your front door by the appearance of your yard. That’s why the first impression of curb appeal is so vitally important. And, sure, you need to make your yard stand out by watering regularly and deeply, mowing at the … Continued

How To Prepare To Sell Your House This Summer In Downey

Traditionally, spring is the best time to put a house on the market with fall coming in a close second. The worst times are winter and summer. It may surprise you that summer isn’t an especially good time to list your house, but you have to remember that people are just busy then. Kids are … Continued

How To Use a 1031 Exchange To Acquire Property in Downey

Selling a home that you purchased for a considerably lesser amount means you’re making money. That’s a great thing until Uncle Sam wants his share. While there are some tax exemptions on capital gains on a personal residence, there is another option. How to use a 1031 Exchange to acquire property in Downey could allow … Continued

5 Ways Hiring An Agent Tops An FSBO in Downey

Should you do an FSBO deal or hire an agent? There are, of course, pros and cons on both sides of the question. The first thing that many people think of when considering an FSBO is that they won’t have to pay the agent’s commission. But that commission is a very small amount when you … Continued
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