Plain answers, no jargon
Buying and selling a house, explained the way I would say it on the phone
Real estate gets wrapped in words that are doing three jobs at once, and most of the confusion is not you. It is the vocabulary. So here is the whole thing in plain language, including the parts that do not help me sell anything.
I am Kevin. I am a REALTOR with Windermere Signature Properties, so I have an interest in this. Read accordingly.
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What happens at a listing consultation, step by step
A listing consultation is a conversation, not a contract. Here is the sequence from your first request to your decision, including every point where you can…
What “as-is” actually means when you sell a house
As-is describes what the buyer accepts. It does not describe what you may keep quiet about. Here is the difference, and why it matters before you…
Recommended reads
Four posts to start with, whichever side of a sale you are on.
Real EstateWhat actually moves mortgage rates, and what is just noise
Mortgage rates move every day, and every day somebody has an explanation ready. An inflation report. A jobs number. A Fed meeting. A conflict overseas. Oil…
Real EstateWhat actually gets houses selling again
Home sales across Greater Sacramento have been moving at a moderate, steady pace for more than three years now. Steady is the right word. Not frozen.…
Real EstateThe features buyers actually pay for
Every listing description starts to sound like the same house after a while. Flexible layout. Natural light. Chef's kitchen. The words are free, and that…
Real EstateReading a market update without being misled by it
Every quarter a market report lands, someone writes a headline about it, and a client forwards it to me asking what it means. Most of…
What is your house actually worth?
Send the address and the basics. You get the number and the arithmetic behind it, and the honest answer may be that waiting is the right move.