You shouldn’t just consider curb appeal when selling your home. Rather, it should be a part of your lifestyle. You’re living in your home, so why not enjoy it? Outstanding curb appeal doesn’t just welcome guests. It welcomes you home after a long day. So, if you want to make sure you’re making the most […]
When you sell your home, it can be tempting to gloss over that leaky plumbing your cousin “fixed.” But this isn’t Craigslist. And California Case Law declares that it’s a home seller’s legal obligation to disclose to the buyer any known material facts impacting a property’s value or desirability. A transfer disclosure statement (TDS) allows […]
In our industry, and America in general, fair housing is an unalienable right. That’s why it’s every agent’s responsibility to uphold these values with unimpeachable ethics. This isn’t just a social belief. It’s the law. At JohnHart, we strictly adhere to the Fair Housing and Discrimination Law. Even if this law weren’t in place, we’d […]
You’re totally in your element when it comes to selling homes… that is until a camera starts rolling. Suddenly, all of those words that came so easily just seconds ago have evaporated into thin air. Your thoughts don’t last more than three seconds before they’re seized with a crippling panic. Where has that smooth-as-silk negotiator […]
Real estate is full of all sorts of interesting twists and turns. For many agents, this diversity is all part of the thrill. But no matter how you feel about it, change is the norm and no two transactions are the same. For example, sometimes, in the midst of a transaction, a buyer may need […]
Creating a real estate video with impact is one of the most powerful tools in modern realty marketing at your disposal. Agents at JohnHart have the resource of simply reaching out to the marketing team for a trained videographer (such as myself) to help them throughout the process. But what if you’re trying to do […]
Real estate transactions are usually so massive that disagreements are commonplace. We try to catch potential pain points as early on in the process as possible. But some home sales are a little more turbulent than others. Real estate fixture disputes are one of the most common sources of discord in this industry. Unfamiliar with […]
In Palm Springs, the wildest creatures you’re bound to encounter will most likely be found around closing time on Palm Canyon Drive. But with the Coachella Valley serving as a sort of oasis from the surrounding desert, Palm Springs wildlife can happen. Even in your cozy neighborhood or just outside your boutique hotel room! We […]
Real estate transactions are rarely simple, even when buyers see eye to eye. This is through no lack of trying on our part! As real estate agents, we use our expertise and an industry-spanning system to try to keep things as straightforward as possible. But when approaching the escrow process, there are often a few […]
We’ve already hit some serious heat this year and the summer’s not even begun! Does this mean it’s going to be a hot summer? If you’re in Palm Springs, the answer’s always a resounding “yes.” When the most sweltering of seasons arrives, Palm Springs all but becomes a ghost town. But locals and the odd […]
