Straightforward answers to common questions San Diego County homeowners ask before, during, and after selling a home.
Topics cover the full selling process, including preparing the property, seller costs and net proceeds, listing agreements and MLS activity, showings, buyer offers, negotiations, contingencies, inspections, appraisal, escrow, disclosures, and closing.
Use the topic categories below to find answers by stage of the sale, from the earliest decision to sell through the final steps of closing.
In a typical California residential transaction using the C.A.R. Residential Purchase Agreement, contract formation generally depends on the parties agreeing to the same terms, completing the required signatures, and satisfying…
Generally, yes. California real estate practice includes a Seller Multiple Counteroffer process for situations in which a seller wants to continue negotiating with more than one buyer at the same…
Yes. A California home seller can generally reject a buyer’s offer without making a counteroffer. For homeowners asking can I reject an offer without making a counteroffer, receiving an offer…
No. A California home seller generally does not have to accept the highest-priced offer simply because it contains the largest number. For homeowners asking do I have to accept the…
No. A California home seller generally does not have to accept an offer simply because the buyer offers the full listing price. For homeowners asking do I have to accept…
There is no single response period that applies to every home offer. For California sellers asking how long do I have to respond to a home offer, the first place…
When a buyer submits an offer, a seller may feel pressure to accept it, reject it, or make a counteroffer immediately. For California homeowners asking do I have to respond…
If a comparable home sells for less while your property is already on the market, the sale can become important evidence about what buyers are currently willing to pay. For…
If another home in your neighborhood comes on the market for less than yours, it can affect how buyers perceive your listing almost immediately. For sellers asking what happens if…
Not necessarily. For sellers asking should I be concerned if my home gets no offers the first weekend, one quiet opening weekend is not enough by itself to conclude that…
