Category: Selling Your Own House

Is For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Right for You? Exploring the Pros and Cons of DIY Home Selling.

April 15, 2024

Thinking about selling your home by owner? Before you dive in, it’s important to consider whether this route is the right fit for you. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the pros and cons of DIY home selling, helping you make an informed decision about whether ‘For Sale By Owner’ is the best approach for … Continued

Sell First, Buy Later.

August 9, 2023

By Emily Cressey

“Sell First, Buy Later.” This is the solution many home owners are told when they ask how to transition into another property. We are hearing these questions more frequently now as the Seattle real estate market has become “unlocked” and homeowners are finally having an easier time finding a new home to purchase. I just … Continued

How are interest rates affecting the real estate market now and going forward?

August 3, 2023

By Emily Cressey

📈Interest rates got bumped up fast because we were having run-away inflation, and the Federal Reserve wanted to Sloooowww Dowwwwwn the economy. How’s it working? Economists believe we need to see at least 3 months of lower inflation numbers before interest rates will decrease significantly. Since interest rates on mortgages affect the affordability of homes, … Continued

Failed Earnest Money

July 11, 2023

By Emily Cressey

The thing about a changing market is that it can get a little bit choppy and things don’t always go your way. Sure, it’s easy to sell a house in a great neighborhood, in great condition, but what happens when you have a house that needs a little more TLC that’s priced at the top … Continued

The Downsides Of Selling Your House On Your Own: A Cautionary Tale

June 10, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Homeville, there lived a homeowner named Ola who had a beautiful house she wanted to sell. Full of confidence and a desire to save money, Ola decided to go against the advice of her friends and family and opted NOT to hire a real estate agent. … Continued

Why You Should Sell Your Shoreline, WA Home With A Real Estate Agent’s Help

January 3, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Why Selling Your Shoreline, WA Home With a Real Estate Professional Is Essential Selling your Shoreline, WA house is no simple task. And when you try to sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process (and … Continued

How to Sell Your House in Seattle For The Most Money (And In The Fastest Time)

June 18, 2020

By Emily Cressey

Here’s Exactly What To Do – And 5 Silly Mistakes To Avoid By Emily Cressey When you have a home to sell, you’re always caught between greed and fear. Obviously you want the most money for your home – everybody does. But you are also fearful no one will buy it, and you will have … Continued