March 2025

Getting a Business of the Ground – the never-ending to-do list

This week, I was planning to dive into the Buyer Representation & Broker Compensation Agreement—specifically, my take on why this agreement is being marketed as a much bigger deal than it actually is. Headlines have shouted “GAME CHANGER” across the industry, but in reality, it’s not. Commercial real estate has used this form for years.

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Why Redfin vs Zillow’s AVMs Differ—And Why Working With An Agent Is The Way To Go.

This post is inspired by a client question I received recently: “Why does Redfin show one valuation for my house and Zillow’s Zestimate something else?” This client will be listing their house in Los Altos Hills, CA later this year and is starting to do their due diligence to better understand the market, ultimately a

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Things to do in Palo Alto and Beyond: A Short List for Visitors (and Locals!)

Things to do in Palo Alto and Beyond: A Short List for Visitors (and Locals!) My mom is landing at SFO in a few days, and as I found myself scouring the internet for fun things to do and places to eat, I realized I might as well document the shortlist I’m building. Whether you’re

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