What Are Your Five-Star Businesses?
I’m a resource for a lot of people who are new to our area, and I want to build up my list of five-star businesses to recommend to them. Here’s how you can help. Looking to buy a home? Search…
Understanding the Probate Process
Understanding the Probate Process Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult enough without the added stress of Inland Empire probate. However, the family of the recently departed is often accountable for guaranteeing that the decedent’s assets…
Dealing with an Uncooperative or Dishonest Executor or Trustee
Dealing with an Uncooperative or Dishonest Executor or Trustee Many times when a person is creating a will or a trust, s/he will nominate a child or other family member to act as executor or trustee. In theory, there is…
5 Quick Tips on How to Interview a Real Estate Agent
First, pick three real estate agents to meet in person. Do a bit of research by viewing each of the real estate agent’s websites. Ask them to email references; contact some of the references and ask about their experience working…
Selling an Inland Empire Probate House or an Inland Empire House in a Trust?
3 Costly Mistakes to Avoid 1. The number one mistake that Inland Empire Executors, Administrators or Trustees (the Personal Representative or PR) make is setting the asking price of the probate or trust property too high. The result is homebuyers…
What You Should Know About Real Estate Appraisals
Before a lender will loan funds for the purchase of a property, the lender requires professional valuation of the property by a licensed appraiser. The appraisal is necessary to support the value of the property for the dollar amount of…
5 Steps to Prepare for a Real Estate Inspection
A typical real estate inspection lasts 2-4 hours. The inspector, real estate buyers’ agent and buyer will most likely be present. It is best if the listing agent attends the last 30 minutes or so of the property inspection. Experience…
5 Steps to Prepare for a Real Estate Appraisal
Most buyers of real estate purchase with the help of a lender. There are conditions that need to be met in order to qualify for a loan. One of those conditions is a real estate appraisal by a licensed appraiser.…
Qualities to Expect in a Great Real Estate Team to Avoid Probate & Trust Mayhem
We all know that one of the most valuable assets is a skilled, knowledgeable, experienced team. This is especially true in a probate or trust property sale. The right real estate probate team can provide a pinpoint pricing analysis, a…
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Many people interview potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that a successful real estate agent…
