by Mary Pope-Handy | Jun 13, 2022 | Selling tips
Selling your home in a shifting market involves a little more effort and strategizing than doing so in a highly overheated seller’s market. You have plenty of choices to make regarding home improvement, pre-sale inspections, disclosures, and pricing that will...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Apr 1, 2022 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Home Value, Selling tips
When you are ready to sell your Silicon Valley home, you must determine the “asking” or list price with your Realtor®’s advice. This may or may not be the true value of your home, and is usually a compromise between the fair market value and the price that you hope to...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Mar 16, 2022 | Selling tips
Do you want to sell a home but can’t get started? Today we’ll share some tips to get you moving on this big project. Help is available! Many people wanting to move feel overwhelmed at first, and that can be a little paralyzing. We understand that...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Feb 24, 2022 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
In our hot market, screening prospective buyers may not seem crucial at first glance, but you won’t want to accept an offer if the buyer will back out later, or if the financing for that buyer will fall through. Home Selling Motivation The motivation for...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jan 26, 2022 | Buying tips, Selling tips, Working in real estate
Buying and selling real estate – especially in pricey, overheated Silicon Valley – can make a wreck of anyone. Sometimes clients turn to me and say “how can you do this for a living?” They are bewildered that I can take so much stress. (The...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Dec 29, 2021 | Book on home selling in Silicon Valley, Selling tips
Your pre-sale preparation is key to your success not just in selling your Silicon Valley home, but in getting the best price with the least inconvenience. Most sellers will enlist the help of a real-estate-sales professional, and that is the best place to start. Find...