sale: WHAT IS AN “ESTATE SALE”? - 08/22/12 05:36 AM
WHAT IS AN “ESTATE SALE”?
As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) specializing in the sale of Probate Real Estate, it is not uncommon to witness the survivors of a loved one make decisions that they would not normally consider under other circumstances.  I know… I’ve done it myself, and still want to kick myself when I think about how foolish I was. (Actually, I have other words to describe myself in the months that followed the passing of my wife that come to mind, but I’ll remain professional here.)  More often than not, the closer we were to the … (5 comments)

sale: Is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from Traditional Sales? - 07/19/12 02:17 AM
Is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from Traditional Sales?
The short answer is absolutely YES!  The next question then is "How is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from the sale of Traditional Real Estate?"
In California, unless there is a trust in place, when someone dies that owns real property the estate is subject to certain legal requirements and regulations that we know as Probate.
Of course, I am not an attorney nor am I providing you with legal advice - for that consult with your own attorney for details regarding your specific circumstances, or do you own due diligence and … (3 comments)

sale: Questions to Ask an agent Interested in Selling Your Hemet - San Jacinto CA Home - 12/22/09 04:56 AM
Questions to Ask an agent Interested in Selling Your Hemet - San Jacinto CA Home
When considering the sale of your Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA home you should Interview at least three local agents who sell homes in your community. Ask them about the following:
Home Value. The agents should inspect the home and prepare a written Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA.  The report will cover similar homes to yours based on age, size, features and location.  The other homes considered will include Active MLS Listings, Sold MLS Listings in the last 3 months and Pending MLS Listings to … (4 comments)

sale: What Else Should I Know About Selling my Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home? - 12/20/09 05:47 PM
Once your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home is available to be shown, strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors and grungy bathrooms. Remember, you never know when a buyer will want to see your home - and there may not be anyone at home to make the necessary arrangements.Realize, too, that your life will be temporarily inconvenienced, when selling real estate. When an agent-yours as well as others-calls wishing to bring a buyer to … (1 comments)

sale: Hemet Home Sellers – Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home? - 08/31/07 05:00 PM
Hemet Home Sellers - Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home?  by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®   Mission Grove Realty                                         FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HEREAs a REALTOR® with Mission Grove Realty, serving my local market, the Hemet San Jacinto Valley, I have the opportunity to talk with many local homeowners who think they want to sell their home, but really have not put much thought into the process.                                                                When I sit down and meet with a potential listing client, responding to the call, "Help me sell my Hemet CA home!" I must make … (3 comments)

sale: Termites can really bite into a real estate transaction. - 12/26/06 06:40 PM
Termites can really bite into a real estate transaction.by John Occhi
I recommend that sellers get a termite inspection report just prior to or immediately after putting their home up for sale.  With this report in hand the sellers will know exactly how much work will be required and how much it will cost to provide a termite clearance.  When an offer comes in from a potential buyer the seller will be able to negotiate any termite work from a knowledgeable position.  If sellers wait until after they have accepted an offer that obligates them to provide a termite clearance they could … (2 comments)

 
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