Carol 's Real Estate Blog

Why is it that when a person receives their real estate license people are so quick to want a piece of your fortune.  I mean from local board associations to insurance money you name it and it all costs a pretty penny.  From the software that one can use to keep track of clients to the pins you p...

For most of you that think that yes think again.  There are areas in Southern California where buyers are coming competing with lots of other buyers for the same property.  Don't get me wrong there are still properties that are overpriced and those are the ones where they have been listed for ove...

We often get told that real estate agents get paid way too much.  If you feel that way then you don't know what our job consists of.  Working with a buyer in this type of market is harder than it seems.  Considering gas prices you better have a well quallified approved buyer in your car before yo...

Originating loans is a cut throat business as well.  Loan officers are looking for anyone that they can get into a home loan.  These people will compete for your business, even offering a quarter of a percentage point less (sometimes savings you a couple of dollars ($50)).  Is it worth it?  Not i...

Are you annoyed by your agent not answering his/her cell phone when you call.  Some agents have too many things that they are handling that they do not even give you a call to give you an update on your property.  Even as a real estate agent I have experienced other agents who do not acknowledge ...

Are you a homeseller who is trying to sell in a buyer's market?  Then Real estate agents want to talk to you.  Realtors, like myself, try to find homes where they are stil owner-occupied.  You might be able to put your property at a little more than market value because you are going to be so muc...