If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve just become responsible for something you never expected to handle: selling a home that belonged to someone you love. Maybe you’re a trustee. Maybe you’re an executor. Maybe you’re simply the adult child who got the phone call and now everyone is looking to you for… Read More
If you own a home in Altadena, this year has asked a lot of you. Whether your house came through the Eaton Fire untouched, sits near the edge of the burn area, or is one of the properties still working through rebuilding, you are probably wondering what selling actually looks like right now. The honest… Read More
If you have just been named trustee of a home in Pasadena or Altadena, you are probably feeling two things at once. Relief that a loved one trusted you with this. And a quiet worry that you have no idea what you are actually supposed to do next. I understand that feeling completely. Families come… Read More
Selling a home is rarely just a transaction. But when that home belonged to someone you’ve lost, it becomes something else entirely. I’ve worked with many families in this situation. The calls usually start the same way: “We don’t know where to begin.” That’s not a failure. It’s completely normal. There are layers to this… Read More
Lately I’ve been getting some version of the same call. A homeowner in San Rafael who’s been in their house for 28 years wondering if they missed the window. A family in Hastings Ranch trying to coordinate a sale around a job relocation. Someone handling their mother’s estate in Madison Heights asking whether to list… Read More
Before the boxes. Before the couch gets delivered. Before life starts happening in the new space… There are 3 things I always recommend my buyers do first. 1️⃣ Handle the messy improvements. Paint. Flooring. Insulation. Anything that creates dust or disruption. It’s so much easier before your furniture is in place. 2️⃣ Deep clean everything.… Read More
Take a listen as I answer rapid fire questions like: What are the 3 most impactful things every seller should always do before listing their home? What are the top attributes a seller should look for when hiring an agent? What are 3 important improvements that add the most value when selling a home? What… Read More
Here are the top 3 mistakes sellers make when hiring a realtor. Focusing on the realtor’s fee instead of your net proceeds. 2. Choosing based on the highest promised sales price. 3. Choosing out of loyalty. Your friend may not always be the right fit. Selling a home is a big moment and it requires… Read More
At Cynthia Cohn & Associates, our work goes far beyond real estate transactions. We partner with clients through some of the most meaningful and emotional transitions of their lives, guiding them forward with clarity, care, and confidence. Our mission is to deliver world-class protection, heartfelt care, and exceptional results to every individual and family we… Read More
Cynthia Cohn & Associates is a Pasadena-based residential real estate firm built on thoughtful guidance, meticulous attention to detail, and deeply personalized service. Together with a dedicated support team, we work closely with Pasadena homeowners who are navigating the emotional and practical complexities of changing home sizes – whether that means scaling up, scaling down, or… Read More