Repair Requests Are Negotiations: How to Respond After the Inspection

Do California sellers have to make every repair a buyer asks for? No. In a typical California home sale, the property is sold in its current condition. A buyer can still ask for repairs after their inspection, but that request is a negotiation. You can agree to the repairs, offer a credit, reduce th

When a Seller Credit Makes Sense (and When You Should Just Cut the Price)

Should you offer a seller credit or reduce your price? Here’s the simple answer: If buyers are coming to see your home but not making offers, a seller credit may help. If buyers aren’t coming to see your home at all, you probably need a price adjustment. Those two strategies may cost you the same am

How to Evaluate Offers on Your Home: Why Buyer Financing Matters

When you get an offer on your home, it’s easy to look at one thing first: The price. But the highest price doesn’t always mean the best offer. The buyer’s financing matters too. It can affect the appraisal, repairs, closing timeline, seller credits, and ultimately how much money you walk away with.

What Makes an Offer Strong in the Inland Empire and High Desert

What makes a home offer strong in the Inland Empire and High Desert? A strong offer is the one most likely to actually close. In Riverside and San Bernardino County, that means a fully underwritten loan approval, a serious earnest money deposit, realistic contingency timelines, and terms that match