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Ask the Realtor – California Buyer Representation Law: Why you must sign before touring a home

Over a year into California’s requirement that buyers sign a representation agreement before touring a home with a licensed agent, confusion still lingers—and in some cases, it’s being made worse by inconsistent practices within the industry. Recently, one of my...

ASK THE REALTOR – Pest control wisdom

May 18, 2023 | Ask the Realtor

I was at a listing appointment recently and I suggested to the homeowner having a wood destroying pest inspection before we start showing the property. He said, “We don’t need one. I have my pest guy come and spray once a month.” This is a common error homeowners...

ASK THE REALTOR – April mountain home sales

May 12, 2023 | Ask the Realtor

By Rosemarie LaBadie This graph indicates the homes sold for each community in April. It includes a year over year comparison. Some of the acronyms included are ADOM, which means average days on the market or how long it was before the owner accepted an offer. Price...

Apr 26, 2023 | Ask the Realtor

What is an as-is offer? According to the website www.Foreclosures.com, one of the Top 10 questions of home buyers is, “What is an as-is offer?” When a property is advertised as-is, the seller is announcing he or she will make no repairs. The buyer must be willing to...