Rules for Homebuyers are Changing
A new rule is on the books, and it improves transparency about who pays what to whom in real estate transactions.Previously, when a REALTOR listed…
Author: Richard Selzer
What you need to know about mediation and arbitration
Any time two or more parties sign a legally binding contract, the need for conflict resolution may arise, which can be addressed via mediation, arbitration,…
Seller Financing Can Be a Win-Win
When it comes to negotiating, some people are under the misconception that it must be adversarial to the point where there is a clear winner…
Time to Winterize
As the weather starts to cool, it’s a good time to prepare your home for winter.GuttersI usually start annual maintenance and upkeep before the rains…
Here’s What Makes a Successful Open House
Open houses are a great way for REALTORS to promote properties for sale, allowing prospective buyers to kick the tires, so to speak. It’s one…
Laws that affect landlords
As we look ahead to 2025, we see a number of new laws hitting the books, many of which expand tenant rights. On the face…
Selling in Winter
Many people, including some REALTORs, think winter is a terrible time to buy or sell a house (or any other property). Between the cold, wet…
Use Title Companies to Avoid Fraud
Recently, one of my REALTORs received a phone call from someone who lives in Spain but owns property in Ukiah. The caller wanted to sell…
Is the house you want to buy haunted?
With Halloween right around the corner, this seemed like a good time to discuss how to determine whether you’re about to buy a haunted house.…
Proposition 33 on Rent Control Isn’t the Answer
On the November ballot, you’ll see Proposition 33: Prohibit State Limitations on Local Rent Control Initiative (2024), a measure designed to undo the Costa-Hawkins Act…