by ILGM Ninjas | Jan 28, 2015 | Buyers, Negotiations, Selling
In southern California where the majority of Realtors use CAR’s residential purchase agreement to make an offer, there have been a number of changes to the contract for 2015. (CAR = California Association of Realtors). One of the biggest changes – which...
by ILGM Ninjas | Jul 17, 2014 | Buyers, Negotiations, Real Estate Advice
When making your strongest offer on a property, there are other things to consider other than price. First, you should know what’s important to the seller. Maybe the seller has some specific needs that not every buyer can meet. But if you can craft you offer to...
by ILGM Ninjas | Aug 21, 2013 | Buyers, Negotiations, Real Estate Advice, Selling
When you buy a home, your lender requires a copy of the purchase contract. They want to make sure that all the terms are met and their investment is protected. One of the sticking points is often the termite work. Once you include the Wood Destroying Pest Addendum in...
by ILGM Ninjas | Jul 24, 2013 | Buyers, Negotiations, Real Estate Advice, Real Estate Market Update
Typically when Realtors talk about “chasing the market”, we are referring to a seller who has priced his home to high. The property sits on the market for some time without offers, and then the seller decides to reduce the price. This new price may have...
by ILGM Ninjas | Mar 5, 2013 | Buyers, Negotiations, Real Estate Market Update, Redondo Beach, Selling
Prices continue to go up in Redondo Beach. Case in point, 1625 Morgan Lane came on the market last week (brokered by KW). This is a 3 bedroom Tall & Skinny in the Golden Hills, close to Jefferson Elementary. It has been nicely remodeled. The kitchen has been...
by ILGM Ninjas | Feb 21, 2013 | Buyers, Home Inspections, Negotiations, Real Estate Advice
Yes, you should have the option to do inspections before you close. In California, buyers typically have 17 days from acceptance to do their inspections. If within those 17 days, the buyers decide that they don’t like what they find, then they can walk away. If...