Key Takeaways A home inspection examines the accessible, visible components of a home: structure, foundation, roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more — but is not a warranty. Inspectors report conditions, not values — they won’t tell you what something costs to fix or whether to walk away; that judgment is yours and your agent’s. Specialized […]
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Key Takeaways The clearest signal it’s time to sell: your home no longer fits your life — too big, too small, wrong location, or the equity is needed elsewhere. Selling in a seller’s market (low inventory, high demand) maximizes proceeds but often means buying your next home in the same conditions — the net advantage
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Key Takeaways A seller’s disclosure form documents the seller’s known material defects in the property — structural issues, water intrusion, HVAC age, lead paint, pest activity, and more. Sellers are required to disclose what they know, not what they don’t — but courts have found constructive knowledge (what a reasonable owner should know) sufficient for
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Key Takeaways A pocket listing (off-market listing) requires marketing within agent networks rather than the MLS — email blasts to top buyers agents, social media within agent groups, and direct outreach to likely buyers. Clear to Close parties (title company, agent, lender) are not relevant to pocket listing marketing — but the closing process is
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Key Takeaways A listing agent (seller’s agent) represents the seller — their fiduciary duty is to the seller: maximum price, favorable terms, and confidentiality of the seller’s motivations. The listing agent markets the property, coordinates showings, presents offers, and negotiates on the seller’s behalf — they are paid by the seller through the commission. Under
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