Category: sellers

Should You Sign a Trust Deed When Selling Your House in Los Angeles?

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With so much paperwork to sign and complicated terminology involved in the transaction at closing, it can be confusing to understand just who signs a trust deed and when. However, holding real estate in a revocable living trust comes with many benefits, including estate tax savings, protection from creditors and avoiding probate. So read on … Continued

5 Challenges of Selling Your House in the Winter in Los Angeles

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Sellers face many challenges, from deciding which sales method suits their circumstances to when to list their house on the market. Winter can bring the need to change your approach to how you handle a variety of tasks.  If you’re selling your house in Los Angeles during this season, information about handling these tests of … Continued

How to Sell Your House Faster in Los Angeles With These Crafty Tips

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Listing your home for sale is costly. After making your decision, beginning the process of prepping for the sale of your home and then placing it on the market, days or weeks may have already passed. In the meantime, you’re still paying any existing mortgage, taxes, insurance and monthly expenses for maintaining the property. For … Continued

What Homeowners in Los Angeles Can Expect During the Foreclosure Process

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If you’re concerned about your property going into foreclosure due to circumstances beyond your control, the optimum scenario would be to work with your lender for a resolution before things go any further. However, going through the foreclosure process can be made easier when homeowners understand what lies ahead, so read on as we explore … Continued

5 Tips for Selling Your Los Angeles House in the Current Market

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While real estate markets go through shifts and there is a cooling trend, the numbers show home prices are still rising, and the inventory of available homes is still low. Because of the law of supply and demand, the current market is still considered a seller’s market. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and … Continued

How to Avoid Repairs When Selling Your House in Los Angeles

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Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of … Continued

The Easiest Way to Sell a House in Los Angeles When There are Multiple Owners

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Multiple property owners multiply the complexities when it’s time to sell. However, you can mitigate misunderstandings, miscommunications, and missed opportunities to earn the highest possible profits by taking steps to keep the stress levels low, preventing costly issues. When investors enter into joint ownership, it’s best to do so under the advice of a local … Continued

How to Avoid Spending Too Much On Your Los Angeles Home Sale

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Listing your home on the market can be costly, so it is best to understand what you will spend money on in advance as you undertake the traditional selling process. Now, let’s discuss real estate agent commissions first. If you’re like most home sellers, your second thought after deciding to sell was about saving the … Continued

How to Sell a House With Cloudy Title in Los Angeles

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Liens, judgments, title issues, or encumbrances can cause a cloudy or defective title because it makes it difficult to discern the proper owner. In addition, a cloudy or defective title creates issues if you need to sell your home because most buyers use traditional lenders to attain a mortgage. When buyers qualify for a loan, … Continued