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Is It Worth It to Use a Realtor to Sell a House?
(Spoiler: Yes — especially if you like money, sleep, and buyers who don’t vanish like socks in the dryer) Selling your home is exciting!…until you realize it involves photography, staging, pricing strategy, buyer psychology, legal disclosures, negotiations, timelines, inspections, lender calls, appraisal prep, title coordination, tax considerations, and — oh yes — avoiding lawsuits. Suddenly “How hard could it be?” turns into: “Why has this buyer asked for 97 repairs and also

Ron Melvin
Nov 43 min read


How Do I Pick a Good Real Estate Agent?
A Concord, CA Realtor’s Guide for Both Home Sellers and Buyers Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home or buy your dream home , one thing matters most: choosing the right Realtor. The right agent isn’t just someone with a license — they’re a strategist, negotiator, market analyst, and trusted advisor rolled into one. The wrong choice can cost you time, money, and unnecessary stress. So how do you pick a good real estate agent — especially in a competitive market like

Ron Melvin
Oct 175 min read


Is 2025 a Good Year to Sell Your Home in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, or Martinez?
The Question on Every Homeowner’s Mind If you own a home in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, or Martinez , you may be wondering: Is 2025 a good year to sell my home? It’s a fair question. After all, the real estate market has shifted dramatically. Prices that once soared are now slipping, inventory has surged, and buyers suddenly have more negotiating power. As a local Realtor serving Contra Costa County , I want to break down the numbers, explain what they mean for home

Ron Melvin
Sep 164 min read


California Real Estate Predictions 2025: What Buyers and Sellers in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek & Martinez Need to Know
Why 2025 Is a Pivotal Year for Real Estate in Contra Costa County If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Concord, Pleasant...

Ron Melvin
Sep 164 min read
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