Sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day… or so I’m told. I honestly can’t relate. It’s not because I have a shortage of things to do. In fact, I have a fully scheduled “to do” list greeting me everyday. But I fall asleep each night content in the knowledge that […]
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Looking for Home Renovation Ideas to Help Your Home Sell? Skip These 3!
So you’ve decided to sell your home, but you want to get every dollar of what it’s worth. We’re in a seller’s market (in case you haven’t heard) so that likely won’t be too difficult. But these conditions won’t last forever. And as we recently discussed, there’s really no market where you should simply rest […]
What If Your Home Market Value is Different Than Your Assessed Home Value?
Some people have no clue about their home’s value. Others methodically scrutinize and analyze, but still end up with doubts. And still there are those who fully trust one figure, say a property assessment, only to list their home and find that the market doesn’t quite agree. There are so many moving factors involved with […]
24 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make Your House the Most Alluring on the Block
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 […]
How to Complete Your Transfer Disclosure Statement with No Surprises
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 […]
Get Ready to Shoot Confident Real Estate Videos with These 11 Tips
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 […]
When Should You Use an Assignment of Contract?
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 […]
11 Pro Tips for Creating Your Viral-Worthy Real Estate Video
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 […]
How Real Estate Fixture Planning Saves You an 11th Hour Headache
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 […]
Acquaint Yourself with Greater Palm Springs Wildlife
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 […]