It may be the worst thing that can happen to a home seller: a listing going stagnant. It happens more often than it should. Sometimes listings just sit there with little buyer interest for months on end. And when that happens buyers become suspicious. They wonder why other buyers haven't made an offer and begin to assume something is wrong with the property. If you want showings and then a sale, you absolutely don't want your listing to stagnate. So here are some effective ways to stop a listing from going stagnant in Seattle.
An article appeared in the Wall Street Journal this week noting tech workers leading Silicon Valley, California in droves. This begs the question of whether Seattle’s tech industry will be vacated next. Seattle Tech & Software Engineers Shift To At-Home Work Seattle, WA has long-enjoyed a strong employment base: first with Microsoft In Redmond, WA … Continued
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new property in the greater Seattle area, there is a lot of preparation to do before being ready to make an offer on the home of your dreams. I’ve put together this new home buyers tips series so you can get a feel for the steps of the … Continued
The open house I posted today in Everett, WA was packed! We had people waiting at the door to get in, but everybody got through and we had an offer submitted this evening! It was great to be out with all the people and the rain even cleared to show some of the fantastic view … Continued
We just had friends from our homeschool co-op buy real estate from out of state when they left their home in Seattle and headed to Boise, ID. I remember hearing about how time-consuming and stressful it was for them to leave (for several weekends over a period of months) town and travel out to Idaho … Continued
Financing property: Few people enjoy getting into the lending side of a new home purchase, and yes, it can be a drag. BUT this should really be the first step of preparing to buy a home. (Click here to see all the steps in our Beginner’s Home Buying Guide.) Whether you’re a real estate investor … Continued
Hot off the presses: Here you have it – A beginner’s guide to home buying in Seattle. Many first time home buyers are intimidated by the high costs associated with entering the Seattle housing market. They don’t want to wait too long to buy either for fear that ongoing price appreciation will continue to keep … Continued
Thinking of buying a home in the Pacific Northwest? Unless you’re already living in an expensive area, get ready for sticker shock – homes in Seattle aren’t cheap. Depending on where you’re working and what kind of lifestyle you want to live, we will work to find you the best home to meet your needs. … Continued
The House Hack Seattle: A New Investor’s Guide For House Hacking Opportunities in Seattle, WA Love BiggerPockets? Have you been reading about house hacking and wondering if a house hack in Seattle was even possible? It’s a smart strategy and although it might not be as clean and cashflow-positive as we would like here in … Continued
There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of good agents. How to find a top real estate agent in Seattle – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But if you know the … Continued
