Author: todzak

Sometimes life throws a curveball. A family member gets sick. There’s an accident. Suddenly you need to sell the home, and the house is in rough shape. It happens quite often actually and I get it. Here’s what doesn’t work: Hiring an inexperienced agent and pretending the home condition doesn’t matter or pricing it like … Continued

Losing a parent and then having to sell their home is a lot to carry at once. I see families stuck here for months, sometimes years, because nobody wants to be the one who “sells Mom’s house.” It’s important to remember, that your parent would want you to make the decision that’s right for your … Continued

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Are you thinking it’s time to move your aging parent out of your family home? I work with adult children all the time who are facing this decision, and it’s both emotional and practical at the same time. There can also be multiple safety concerns. Here’s what I tell them: moving your aging parent out … Continued

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are about to enter the Summer               Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and … Continued

Here’s a strategy to make the home you love even more affordable! It’s one that most buyers don’t even know they can use. Instead of only negotiating on price, smart buyers are negotiating on terms as well. That’s where the real leverage is right now. Things like seller credits or rate buy-downs can lower your … Continued

One of the smartest moves buyers are making right now? Asking for seller credits, but your timing matters. What is a seller credit? A seller credit is when the seller helps cover some of your costs—like closing costs or rate buy-downs. It’s a strategy that’s winning right now, especially when you know how to ask … Continued

Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are in the full Spring Market, so  Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in … Continued

Do you HAVE to fix things before selling your home? Yes and No. Here’s what’s actually mandatory. A lot of sellers think they need to fully renovate before listing. That’s not true. What matters comes down to two things: safety and loan approval. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I help people sell … Continued

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are in the full Spring Market, so  Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay … Continued