Archives: December, 2006

Bob Ravasio — December 30, 2006, 12:14 am

Owner User Opportunity in Larkspur or…Why Owning Rental Property is Such A Great Idea

I have a listing for a triplex in Larkspur, priced at $1,175,000. I think it’s a great listing for lots of reasons, not the least of which it is just steps from downtown Larkspur.
A recent change at the property makes it highly desirable from a buyer perspective now. The best and biggest unit, a […]

Bob Ravasio — December 28, 2006, 11:57 pm

Market Report: Marin County Market Continues To Firm Up

We’re almost at the end of 2006. As noted in previous posts, the market is showing some signs of firming up, partly because we are now measuring against numbers from a year ago that were declining.
Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
We consider it a Buyer’s Market when percent of homes in contract is below 25%, balanced […]

Bob Ravasio — December 22, 2006, 4:03 am

Is My House A Candidate For An Off Market Sale?

I’ve been writing about off market sales this week, since I have been involved in one and it’s an interesting experience.
These aren’t for everyone, by a long shot. But Marin County is a good area for this type of marketing, because the towns and types of housing are so different.
If you’re wondering if this […]

Bob Ravasio — December 20, 2006, 4:42 pm

Why Why Would Anyone In Their Right Mind Sell Their Home Off Market?

Why would anyone sell their house off market, in other words, no sign, no MLS listing, no publicity at all? After all, isn’t the number one rule in  selling a house getting maximum exposure?
Yes, it is, but there are certain situations where an owner wants to sell their home off-market, and I think it […]

Bob Ravasio — December 18, 2006, 4:42 pm

Buying A Home Off Market

I just got one of my clients into contract on house that never was advertised, never was on MLS, never even had a sign out in front of it. In other words, almost no one knew the house was for sale. How did I know about it?
I knew the agent who represented the seller, […]