The Great Inventory Shortage!

For the past month, more than half of the announced sales have at the Zephyr office meeting have sold with multiple offers over asking. Some have sold near their asking price.  Some have sold for $50,000 over.  Or $150,000 over.  One for $400,000 over its $2.3 million asking price. What is happening here?  Simple.  Really []

What is an Agency Relationship, and Why Does it Matter?

When you are buying or selling a home, it is important for you to select an agent who is experienced, knowledgable, professional and will help you through every step of the process.  After selecting an agent, you’ll work with this person to identify the property that is right for you, help you determine the price []

Geological Reports – who needs them?

  Anyone selling or buying a home/property in the state of California needs a geological report!  According to the California Civil Code 1102.6, sellers of most residential property are required to provide prospective buyers with what is commonly known in the real estate community as the “TDS” – or Transfer Disclosure Statement.  This document requires []

“We still call them when we have a question or need advice.”

“What can I say about this amazing team of pressional real estate agents? They were smart, patient, hard working, diligent, understanding and great negotiators for us! We trust their expert knowledge and know they went the extra mile to make sure we are covered. They paid close attention to the detail and helped facilitate difficult []

Zip Realty to Stop Providing Rebates to Buyers

According to the San Francisco Business Times, Zip Realty has announced that they will no longer provide rebates to buyers.  The article states that this is one of several moves the company has made to reposition themselves as a full service brokerage with amazing technology v. a discount broker.  The result?  I think this will []