Real Estate Tips

$31,000 more in the top sale of the decade

Closed out this sale at $31,000 more than the neighbors. And is the top sale Per SqFt of last 10 years. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Review Listing Paperwork

I have outlined everything you need to know about the paperwork process when listing your home. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

You need to invest a few hours before listing your home for sale. Ideally you complete these items before hiring me. Think Like Buyer Take 15 minutes to play buyer and surf Zillow, or your favorite real estate website. Look at homes for sale in your area. Pay attention to homes like […]

Completing essential home maintenance tasks

It amazes me when people sell their home but fail to do basic maintenance. They leave thousands of dollars on the table for my clients buying homes. This procrastination results in the seller loosing thousands of dollars over simple stuff. Can you imagine loosing a few thousand dollars for a weekend’s […]

How to rodent proof your home

Colorado River Toads sound like mating goats. Here’s how you can avoid them and other pests in Southern Arizona. TURN OFF OUTSIDE LIGHTS AT NIGHT It’s particularly fashionable to leave your landscaping lights on at night. Most animals and virtually all insects are attracted to light.One of the easiest things […]

How to do your own pest control

TIP 1 PURCHASE A PUMP SPRAYER Mixing concentrate chemicals and treating yourself only takes a few minutes. Treatments can be applied as infrequently as every couple months and remain effective. Self treatment requires a pump sprayer you can purchase at any hardware store. The metal ones work best but may […]

Improve curb appeal on a budget (or for free)

Buyers are looking for a reason to not buy your home. They will not go inside if that reason is sitting in your front yard. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Your home is a product now

Let go of your home. It is a product for a buyer. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Is a foreclosed home worth buying?

My guess is you are confused and actually thinking of buying an REO, short for Real Estate Owned by the bank. Foreclosure is a trigger word. A word agents know you will call them about. Something they set the expectation of being a great value for the money. These agents […]

What to do before you miss your mortgage payment

Years ago I took a listing only to hear, “I cannot make my loan payment”. There was around $70,000 in equity and the client was at risk for loosing it all. I encouraged her to explain her hardship to the bank and request a forbearance. That is, ask the bank […]