Subscribe to my blog
The Difference between a Travel Agent and a Real Estate Agent
Simply connecting a buyer and seller in a digital marketplace cannot address the many challenges and complexities of the real estate sales process.
Winning the Seller’s Heart and the Home of Your Dreams
Many home buyers find it surprising that building personal rapport with the seller of a property can actually make a meaningful difference in winning or losing the home of your dreams. Most buyers assume that price is the only thing that really matters for sellers and...
Should Home Sellers Beware of iBuyers?
A new real estate business model has emerged over the past several years that is creating confusion and fear among home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Under what is known as an iBuyer or ‘Instant Buyer’ model, Start-up companies and established...
Details of Closing a Home Purchase
The details around the process of a home purchase can seem daunting. Especially for first time buyers, the legal requirements and seemingly arcane group of vendors to work with is particularly confusing. With a bit of knowledge and an experienced real estate agent,...
Tips For a Smooth Escrow Process
The escrow process in a real estate transaction often feels mystifying and opaque for first time home buyers. Having a better understanding of the reason for an escrow period and what occurs during this stage will enable you to better communicate with all parties to...
The Myth of Overpaying for Real Estate
Introduction Many new buyers are fearful of overpaying for real estate when purchasing a new property. Given that buying a new home will likely be one of the largest investments you make in your life, this is entirely understandable. However, the market conditions in...
You’ve got your dream house, now for estate planning
While most reasonably competent agents can guide a successful purchase, a stellar one will also counsel you on considerations to protect your asset. This includes home insurance, warranty plans, hazard insurance policies relevant to the specific location of your home,...