Maria Patterson

A: You can reject, accept or counter any offer that is presented to you. Most offers include contingencies, which protect...

Be patient, know your home’s worth, adopt a positive attitude and do not let emotions—anger, pride, greed or prejudice—get in...

The following examples often qualify as "material facts" that must be revealed by sellers about their homes: Damage from wood-boring...

Disclosure could protect you from a lawsuit. Today, home sellers in most states must now fill out a form disclosing...

Yes. A comparative market analysis and an appraisal are the two most common and reliable ways to determine a home’s...

The short answer: A home is ultimately worth what is paid for it. Everything else is really an estimate of...

Yes! Most home sellers hire real estate agents to list and sell their homes. The real estate transaction is a...

Experts say unhappiness is not a legal reason to terminate a valid home sale-listing contract. Generally, to cancel a listing, you must...

Interview at least three local agents who sell homes in your community. Ask them about the following: The worth of...

When looking for the perfect agent to help you through the real estate process, the first thing you'll want to...