The Multiple Listing Service – Then and Now

In 1975 (just like today), real estate brokers in the Ukiah Valley belonged to a local association called the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to share…

Choosing the Right Neighborhood in 2014

People often spend a lot of time thinking about the house they want to live in, but not as much time considering the neighborhood. Here…

What is this “MLS” everyone’s talking about?

I’ve referred to the MLS in previous blogs, but I don’t know that I’ve explained what it is and why it’s so valuable, so here…

The Ethics of Realtors

I’ve talked in the past about all the ways real estate agents can help you, but I thought it is time to revisit this, and…

How to Hire a REALTOR: 4 Simple Questions

A few months back, I wrote about why you should consider hiring a realtor if you plan to buy or sell a home. What I…

What to Expect from a Real Estate Agent

For those of you who may not have noticed, the real estate market has changed recently. Prices are up, inventory is down, and buyers outnumber…