Does staging entice buyers? I used to be skeptical. I thought if a property had beautiful craftsmanship, quality materials plus a great view, the property will sell itself. We have been staging our listings because the added color and decor make photos stand out on Continue Reading
Unethical Practice of Dual Agency
National Association of Realtors recently published an interesting article about the realities of Dual Agency in a real estate transaction. The practice is now illegal in eight states. How is it possible to serve the best interests of the Buyer and Seller at the same Continue Reading
Tahoe Winter Home Terminology
Tahoe's exceptional snowfall this winter provided a photo opportunity I could not pass up. Here are some common terms with pictures for snow and ice on homes. An ice dam is a result of melting and refreezing along a roof edge. Water could accumulate Continue Reading
What Zillow Can’t Tell You – Truckee Home Summer and Winter
Same home, different look. Awareness of the microclimates within the Tahoe Truckee area can be important to the enjoyment of a home. Peter Morris' experience can help buyers make informed decisions. Continue Reading
What Zillow Can’t Tell You – Location makes a Difference
Where a house is located can make a big difference... Peter Morris' 30+ years of experience in the Truckee Tahoe area can help buyers make informed decisions. (All photos were taken on 2/27/19.) Continue Reading
What Zillow Can’t Tell You – Tahoe Basin IPES System and Scores
The idea and formula for the Individual Parcel Evaluation System commonly known as IPES was developed around 1987 by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as a means to determine which parcels of vacant land in the Tahoe Basin were suitable for development. IPES assigned Continue Reading
Northstar California Cross Country Center
Around 11AM over the Christmas Holiday, I set out from Northstar Cross Country, Telemark, and Snow Shoe Center to the Tahoe Lake view 6.5 K away with fresh corduroy the entire way. Yes that is my photo taken from my phone - midday on a holiday! I took the gentle trails Continue Reading
Truckee Featured in Vogue
Vogue tells why many from the Bay Area are coming to Truckee. See Article. Continue Reading
Tahoe Mountain Home Winterization
Preparing for winter's 300+ inches of annual snowfall and freezing temperatures helps protect your home from damage and heat loss plus makes life easier. Best to take these steps before the first snow... Detach all hoses from hose bibs and connect the hose ends Continue Reading
Common Pricing Mistakes
There are four common pricing mistakes sellers make... Priced too high at listing Homes priced correctly when they first come on the market sell closer to the asking price than homes that start too high, then adjust lower. $1,563,724 ?!? Odd listing Continue Reading
Helping clients find the right property has been the goal for my entire professional career. Real estate is an important investment and finding the right property is a great way to enjoy Tahoe. ...