Corliss Realty

read moreThere is no way around it: housing affects your family, your finances, your present and your future. At Corliss Realty, we devote our business to residential purchases, sales, and management of investment properties. This is our full-time job and we do what it takes to get the job done. Whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced investor, on this site you will find useful information about how to choose the "right" property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving and everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in today's market.

read moreWe are both Orange County natives and know the area well. Danielle received her BA degree in Communications from USC and Jim received a BS degree in Finance at SDSU. There is no way around it: housing affects your family, your finances, your present and your future. Orange Coast Magazine 5-Star Real Estate Agent Award Recipient -2016-2010 (Top 3% of Real Estate Agents in Orange County based on Client Satisfaction) Featured Agent Magazine -Featured 2-page spread. This is a one-stop real estate website for all your home buying and selling needs in Orange County.

read moreIn most states, it is the seller, but obligations to disclose information about a property vary. Under the strictest laws, you and your agent, if you have one, are required to disclose all facts materially affecting the value or desirability of the property which are known or accessible only to you. This might include: homeowners association dues; whether or not work done on the house meets local building codes and permits requirements; the presence of any neighborhood nuisances or noises which a prospective buyer might not notice, such as a dog that barks every night or poor TV reception; any death within three years on the property; and any restrictions on the use of the property, such as zoning ordinances or association rules.

read moreIs there a secret to good negotiating? There are several cardinal rules to negotiating effectively. One is do your homework, and learn as much about the seller or the buyer as you can. Another is to play your cards close to your vest and not reveal too much information to the other party or their agent. Don't let yourself get rushed into any decision, no matter how tempting it may be. Finally, if you have doubts about your negotiating skill, hire someone to help. What contingencies should be put in an offer?