Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q ~ When the real estate market was hot, properties had disclosure
packages and pictures online. Now that the market has cooled,
many listings have few or no pictures and inspections.
What happened?

A ~ Counter-intuitive, isn’t it? One would think that if sellers and/or
their licensee engaged in the process of selling [...]

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Pat’s De Anza College class:
Managing Risk: 21 Things You Wish Your Real Estate Broker Had Told You
Guest Speaker: Real Estate Jonathan Bishop

Description: The number one mistake made when negotiating a residential real estate transaction is when participants lack understanding of the responsibilities of all of the parties [...]

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q: I’m a homeowner and have been thinking this is a good time to trade up. While visiting open houses to get a feel of home values and neighborhoods, I’m amazed that often the hosting agent are just plain mean. I’m well dressed, smile and say “hello,” [...]

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q: We are selling our house and the buyer’s home inspector is recommending further inspection of the sub-area by an appropriate professional. We don’t feel this is warranted, as our pre-sale inspection noted basically the same observations and comments. Should we grant an extension [...]

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q: We have sold our home to a young couple who keep requesting visits for everything under the sun: room measurements, vendors, showing friends and family, etc. Our listing agent told the buyer’s agent that since their inspections and contingencies have successfully passed, any more access to our [...]

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# 165 Kapowich on Real Estate featuring Erick Chapman produced by Pat Kapowich on WellcomeMat
Erick J Chapman
Capstone Inspection Services
(408) 923-2894
License Number: B513922, & C53-498103, & OPR-9148
Additional services offered :
Pools and Spas
Wood Destroying Organisms/Insects
New Construction Inspections

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q: Over a 10-day period we received three offers on the property we are selling. However, each time the buyers and their agent mysteriously disappeared after our counteroffer. This seems unprofessional. What part of “negotiating” don’t these people understand?

A: Oh, many parts that comprise a whole lot of [...]

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q: Over a 10-day period we received three offers on the property we are selling. However, each time the buyers and their agent mysteriously disappeared after our counteroffer. This seems unprofessional. What part of “negotiating” don’t these people understand?

A: Oh, many parts that comprise a whole lot of [...]

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Kapowich on Real Estate ~ Top Ten

In 1999, Pat and Ryan Kapowich began the consumer-protection cable series, “Kapowich on Real Estate,” which is seen in 25 cities from So. San Francisco to San Jose. On more than 160 programs Pat interviews a broad spectrum of experts who represent the many [...]

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