This podcast is an opportunity for me to share with you the best ways to buy and sell real estate, the things to pay attention to in a real estate contract, and how to make your offer stand out. Disclaimer - my knowledge comes from my own personal experience and hearing about my colleagues’ experience in the industry. Take it with a grain of salt as it may not apply to your particular situation. Also, I am not a Financial Advisor so take any investment tips at your own risk.
What the purchase contract is all about.
What contingencies are and when they are appropriate.
Affordable housing program in San Francisco for first time buyers.
The most common reasons why your house is sitting on market longer than usual.
How the real estate market changes throughout the year.
Don't do this until you're in your 80s, otherwise you may be still alive but no longer able to afford your house.
There are several ways that you can get the funds to finance a fix and flip project.
What constitutes a good fix and flip opportunity?
Are off-market real estate listings no longer allowed?
Buying a property in probate usually must be approved by a court, but not always. Also, California has auctions.
What is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), and how it can be used in a 1031 exchange.
I read about some pretty good tips from Diablo Magazine's August 2021 issue that I'd like to share with you.
Your agent cannot give you legal advice but they can refer you to a great attorney when you need one.
How to make your offer stand out from the competition.
How to get the word out and attract the right buyer for your house.
A 1031 Exchange refers to a provision of the Internal Revenue Code (tax code) that allows a business or individual owner of investment property to defer federal taxes on some exchanges of real estate.
There is the purchase price of the home and then there are other items.
A lot of things are taken care of for you, but there are lots of restrictions.
Location, location, and CAP rate!
Most (residential) real estate agents make money only after they make a sale, even if they've been working for a client for months.
How to prepare your home to sell quickly (if that's what you're looking to do).
There are three strategies that a seller can use to price their home.
How costs of a real estate transaction are allocated between the buyer and the seller.
All the documents in a real estate disclosure package are important, but a few offer particularly useful information.
The kind of offer sellers are looking for when there's an extreme sellers advantage.