The American system of free enterprise is based upon the premise that every individual may profit in proportion to hi or her labors. In today's hectic, highly competitive, global environment, however,
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For months I have been writing about the recovery of the real estate market in Palo Alto and surrounding areas. The recovery of the technology sector and the resulting steep jump in demand for housing
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While the commission paid to a broker to sell a house is purely negotiable -- just like everything else in life, if you have the skills -- what I've seen in the San Jose market is a range of commissions from 4% to 7%. It all depends on what you want to achieve.
Selling real estate AND closing a deal is tough work. Otherwise, few us of would be needed. If you are familiar with the process and can make the sale easier on the broker, then I can imagine you would be able to negotiate a lower rate.
But, just getting a low rate doesn't automatically mean you'll save money. You may just pay it another way, with lower offers.... more
Paragon Real Estate // San Francisco 212 Santa Paula Avenue, San Francisco (St. Francis Wood)$2,285,000Photo Tour 301 Mission Street #48F, San Francisco (Yerba Buena)$2,297,000Photo Tour 338
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The Grubb Co. // Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley, Kensington 6101 Mazuela Drive, Oakland $1,525,000Photo Tour 45 Dudley Court, Piedmont$2,195,000Photo Tour Paragon Real Estate // San Francisco 1160
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This week we've been having a discussion based on Keeping Current Matters' discussion of short sales and a lot of the myths surrounding them. Gil and I are committed to helping our friends and neighbors
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Agreed:
Only thing I would add would be to weary of estimates that are too high; padding it to make your eyes get a little bigger. This would be followed by a suggestion to LIST a little higher still. This can be seductive, but not realistic.
With the Market in the state its in; it would probably be advisable to LIST it about 10% lower, to attract multiple offers.
Also, trust your judgement and instincts about them; Realtors are not used-car-salesmen, they are detail-oriented service people who are there to protect your best interests.
Good luck and may God bless... more
College grads say that relocating for more employment opportunities is their main motivation for moving this year, according to a recent Apartments.com survey. So where are the best places for them to
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Hey there friends, Looks like last week’s newsletter hit the spot, as there is more great data coming in from April that shows the upswing continuing. Statistics throughout the state are showing that
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Those of you who are not upside down on your homes and have thought about selling now is the time to do so... Why you ask? Well, let me tell you why. Inventories of homes have been drying up and that
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