Market Valuation

Top 10 Concerns Home Sellers Face When Putting Their Property on the Market

Pricing the Home Correctly: Sellers want to set a price that attracts buyers but also reflects the true value of the property, ensuring they don’t leave money on the table. Attracting Qualified Buyers: Ensuring the home gets enough visibility and interest from serious, financially qualified buyers is a major concern. Timing the Sale: Sellers often …

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Estate Liquidation Guide: Essential Tasks for Trustees

Liquidating an estate is a significant responsibility for trustees, requiring careful management and adherence to the trust’s terms. To ensure a smooth process, trustees must understand the trust document, accurately inventory and appraise assets, settle any outstanding debts, and strategically liquidate the estate’s holdings. Finally, distributing proceeds to beneficiaries according to the trust is crucial. This concise guide outlines the key steps trustees should follow, helping them fulfill their duties efficiently while navigating the complexities of estate liquidation.

Updating Your Trust: Why You Need a Fair Market Valuation

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Amidst the emotional turmoil, there are practical matters that must be addressed, including updating your revocable living trust. One critical step in this process is obtaining a fair market valuation or a date of death appraisal for your real estate assets. Understanding why this is necessary and how it can be done efficiently will help you navigate this difficult time with greater ease and clarity.

How we determine the Fair Market Valuation for your home

A fair market valuation, also known as a comparative market analysis (CMA), is an important process that real estate agents use to determine the value of a property. This valuation helps sellers set an appropriate listing price and assists buyers in making informed offers. Here are the essential steps involved in conducting a fair market …

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Case Story: A Delicate Balancing Act: Selling a Probate Duplex in Oakland, California

In the heart of Oakland, California, a unique and challenging real estate situation unfolded involving a duplex property held in probate with tenants who were unwilling to vacate. This is the story of how I worked to navigate the complexities of this situation, ultimately convincing the executor of the estate, John Thompson, to sell the …

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