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4 Common Questions From First Time Home Sellers in Lake Forest Park, WA

January 11, 2023

Selling a home can be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for first-time home sellers in Lake Forest Park, WA. The process is complex with several steps that have to happen in the right place and at the right time, and it can also be a lengthy process. As a result, first-time buyers usually have a lot … Continued

How to Know If It’s Time for You to Sell a Home in Lake Forest Park, WA

January 7, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Is it time to sell a home in Lake Forest Park, WA? Deciding whether to sell, move, and buy something new is a tough decision at best. Unlike buying and selling other assets like stocks or crypto, there’s a lot of emotional baggage attached to selling a home. Really, selling your house is often not … Continued

How To Sell A House “As-Is” By Owner In Seattle, WA

January 4, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Are you considering selling your home “as-is” without the help of a real estate professional? This is known as “For Sale By Owner” or FSBO. Many homeowners consider this route, especially if their home needs repair. However, it’s not for everyone, so in this article, you’ll learn how to sell a house as-is by owner … Continued

How Emily Cressey Can Help You Sell Your House With Tenants in Seattle, WA

January 4, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Is selling a house with tenants even a possibility in Seattle, WA? The good news is: Yes! Houses and apartments with tenants in them sell all the time. But it’s not as straightforward as selling an unoccupied house or owner occupied house. If you have a lease in place with your tenants (whether implied or … Continued

What Are You Doing To Fight Inflation?

November 15, 2022

By Emily Cressey

What are you doing to fight inflation? As we all know, inflation has been crazy-high this past year and will continue to be overheated for a while.

Setting Seller Expectations

November 15, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Thinking about selling your house? Put on your seatbelt, it’s time for some truth. The market this fall is NOT where the market was last spring. The housing market has cooled so fast and so far, that Seattle actually leads the nation in the softening of our market, according to a recent Seattle Times article.

Is It Worth It To Upgrade My Home Before Selling?

November 1, 2022

By Emily Cressey

One of the most common questions people ask when they are thinking about selling their house is whether certain repairs will pay off. What I try to remind people is that if they have upgraded something in their home in the last couple of years, it will definitely improve the value. But it may not … Continued

Uh-Oh! I Can’t Sell My Downtown Seattle, WA Condo For What I Paid For It. What Should I Do?

September 29, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Are you “upside down” in your condo? I have had 3 clients (or potential clients) talk to me about the idea of selling their home in downtown Seattle this year. I did the homework, and it is a rough time to sell. Condos are not selling for as much as they were at this time last year.

Selling Your House in Seattle? What You Should and Should Not Fix At Your Buyer’s Request

September 26, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Buying a home can be a precarious business. When money and emotions are involved, things can get dicey (and ugly). So when issues pop up during a home inspection or initial walk-through, it’s important to request some repairs — especially if they’re related to safety concerns or would cost a mint to fix once the property is yours.

Unexpected Expenses to Prepare for When Selling Your House in Seattle

September 19, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Talk to anyone who’s just sold a home, and you’ll probably see some eye-rolling as they recount how the supposed profits were undercut by one expense after another. But the results won’t seem quite so shocking if you know what to expect. Are you preparing to sell your house? Well, hold on a second before … Continued