Category: Sellers

Should You Sell or Rent Your Townhouse in Snohomish?

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It’s definitely a dilemma and sometimes a tough one to resolve. Should you sell or rent your townhouse in Snohomish? There is, of course, no one best across-the-board answer for every townhouse owner and every situation. Everyone’s situation, requirements, and expectations are unique. So we offer below some questions you can ask yourself to determine … Continued
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7 Tax Tips for Home Sellers in Shoreline.

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“The key is to become a great record keeper — that can save you a big capital gains bill when you decide to sell,” said financial adviser Cameron McCarty, president of Vivid Tax Advisory in West Des Moines, Iowa. Selling your home is a big step that will affect your life in multiple ways for … Continued

4 Ideas for A Springtime Open House in Shoreline, WA.

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However, in special cases, an open house can bring the perfect buyer to the table, or drum up enough interest in your home to spark a bidding war. The trick is—you have to do the open house right so that your home sells faster and for more money, rather than being a total waste of time and energy. Is an open house really worth the effort, and will it really help you sell your home? Answers vary among real estate professionals, but they generally agree that it can't hurt. But in certain markets and under specific conditions, an open house can definitely help you get a better sale price. For example, in the highly competitive San Francisco market, those people who held an open house sold their homes (on average) for 6% more than those who didn't. So, since you might as well give it a try, here are 4 ideas for a springtime open house in Shoreline.
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Selling Your Home Is Easy… But Will You Be Able To Find A New Replacement Property To Buy?

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Thinking about selling, but worried you won’t be able to find a replacement property and you’ll be homeless?

Well, that’s a very understandable concern, clearly before you decide to sell one home, you have to have a plan for finding your next home!

I’ve got good news: There are many solutions to help you with selling your home and finding a replacement home even with limited inventory here in Seattle, Shoreline, Mill Creek and Bothell.  

Choosing Between Multiple House Offers: Should You Always Take The Highest Priced Offer When You’re Selling Your Home?

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If you're thinking about selling your first home in Seattle, WA or the surrounding area, you might have heard that our strong market often leads to multiple offers and you may find yourself choosing between multiple house offers. When you're fortunate enough to be in this situation, does it make sense to just take the highest offer? What other factors should be considered when handling a multiple-offer situation?
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Buying a Retirement Home Before You’re Ready To Retire

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Are these days of remote work and quarantining making you think about buying a retirement home? Maybe you long for the days when you could throw in the towel, kiss your boss good-bye and head for the lake, mountains or beach. Or maybe you’re just looking for a second home location to be closer to … Continued

Selling Your House in Seattle This Year? Here’s What You Can Do To Get Ready Now!

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Before you put your house on the market, ask your real estate agent for guidance on improving your home's presentation. Your agent can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home's price point. Getting your house ready to sell can seem enormously intimidating – there just seems to be so much to do in the beginning. But selling your house in Seattle doesn't have to be such a daunting undertaking. If you start early enough and do the things that matter the most first, it will be far more manageable. Also, keep in mind that if you have any equity in your house, it's a job for which you'll be handsomely paid at the end – the sale.
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How To Sell Your Home In Shoreline, WA.

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Now that you have decided to sell your home in Shoreline, WA; perhaps the overwhelm is setting in… you’re probably asking yourself “Where to start?” This is a common reaction when people face the potentially overwhelming prospect of a move. Take a look out our home seller tips and checklist so you can get ready to sell your house!
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6 Repairs to Make NOW to Sell Your Snohomish Home This Spring

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Are you looking to put your home on the market soon? If so, then there are several things on your to-do list already. One of those major “to-dos” should be making essential repairs to increase the profitability of your home. Otherwise, a home inspector will come in and expose the flaws of your home. No longer can you just throw your house up on the market and hope for the best. That used to work, but not so much anymore. Now the watchword is "fixing to sell," which means that you'll likely have to perform certain repairs and updates to meet buyers' expectations. And this applies especially during spring when inventory is higher and buyers can be pickier. So below are 6 repairs to make now to sell your Snohomish home this spring.