The Golden Rule of Disclosures

The Golden Rule of filling out disclosures can be summarized as follows:  If there is any doubt, disclose it.  You’ll sleep better. When I was still practicing as an attorney, disclosure issues were far and away the number one contested issue in residential real estate transactions. Here are a few not-so-obvious ones that are likely [...]

Navigating the Minefield of Disclosures in San Carlos

When I was still practicing law I made a very good living representing buyers and sellers in disputes arising out of mandatory disclosure documents which change hands during the purchase of residential real estate in California.  In fact, in 2000, some estimates had 1 in 5 residential real estate transactions having some type of attorney [...]

Not Using A Local Agent May be Costly

I have had 6 emails over the past five days asking me about the pricing on a relatively new listing in San Carlos. The answer to all six emails has been a resounding “Yes, the house is tremendously underpriced, maybe by as much as 150-200K.” I cannot mention the house by its address or listing [...]

Spring, Fall, Best Times to Sell in San Carlos

Buyers and Sellers often ask me about the best time of year to sell a home in San Carlos.  Most buyers and sellers know that typically Spring is the best time to sell.  Why?  Many buyers look in Spring with the plan in place to make their actual move over the summer.  Kids are out [...]

Top 3 Mistakes Made by Sellers in San Carlos

There are 3 primary mistakes made by sellers in San Carlos. The result of these mistakes is a home that sits on the market and will ultimately sell at a price much lower than it should have. Do not fall victim to these mistakes: (1) Price. Most sellers overestimate the market value of their home [...]