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Seattle Real Estate Market Forecast

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The new year is here, what does it hold for the real estate market? PRICES:  Throughout King County, Washington the median home sales price rose 13.5% in 2021, to $749,000.  Outlying towns and suburban/rural suburbs with lower price points saw higher appreciation rates.  Snohomish County saw a 23% increase, and Pierce County rose 20% last year.

5 Tips To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible From Your Shoreline, WA Agent

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Selling a house can be stressful, especially if you’re putting it on the market in the fall. Finding the right real estate agent to partner with to market your home is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. But, the selling process shouldn’t be placed entirely in your agent’s lap. Every home seller wants, naturally, to get the best price possible without investing a ton of time and money. A large part of it has to do with making your home stand out from the competition. But you also need to understand the local market and just what is driving sales in the area. Real estate is rapidly evolving, but many elements remain the same – something to keep in mind when trying to maximize profit. Read on for 5 tips from your Shoreline, WA agent to sell your house for the highest price possible.

How to Simplify Showing Your Home in Shoreline, WA.

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When you show your home, you're trying to present it in the best possible light so buyers will be able to imagine themselves living there and be eager to buy it. Since buying a home can be a decision based more on feeling than on logic, try to make your home appealing to potential buyers by engaging all five senses. Why are showings such an important part of the selling process? Showings give potential buyers an opportunity to see and fully experience your home in person. And that's why you have to make sure you’ve presented it in the best light possible: to allow buyers to envision your house as their home and imagine living there. The problem, though, is that it’s too easy to go overboard and unnecessarily complicate matters. So let’s see how to simplify showing your home in Shoreline, WA while still making it an effective selling tool.

What You Need to Know About Contingencies When Buying or Selling a House in Shoreline, WA.

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A contingency is the part of a purchase/sales agreement that spells out specific actions or conditions that must be met in order for the contract to become legal and binding and so take actual effect. There will most likely be a number of contingencies to consider. These are written into the purchase agreement or contract. This important document will most likely define a certain amount of time between the signing of the contract, and the closing of the deal. This time period will allow both you and the seller to satisfy all of the contingencies built into the agreement for the home.

5 Things You Should Know About Buying New Construction in Shoreline, WA.

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Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions of one’s life and it can be intimidating for anyone. It’s important for buyers to educate themselves to protect their equity. Thinking about buying new construction in Shoreline? There’s nothing quite like that new car smell, and there’s really nothing like moving into a brand-new, never-lived-in-before home. If it’s within your budget, buying new construction seems to have no cons at all. But there can be drawbacks – sometimes hugely costly ones. So it’s critical for buyers to understand what to look out for. To help you out, here are 5 things you should know about buying new construction in Shoreline.

Photo Hacks to Help Your House Sell Faster in Shoreline, WA.

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A house hunter’s first view of your property is often online, and if the photos accompanying your home’s listing don’t impress, you probably won’t get a second chance to lure in that potential buyer — meaning your real estate photos are valuable assets when it comes to selling your home. These are what make them want to come and finally view your home in person. So you must get the best listing photos you possibly can, especially if you want to sell fast and at a better price. With that in mind, we offer these photo hacks to help you sell faster in Shoreline.
Real Estate agent Emily Cressey Shoreline Washington

Pros and Cons of Living In Edmonds Washington

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If you’ve been wondering about the Pros and Cons of Living in Edmonds, WA, we are here to set you straight. Edmonds, WA is a wonderful waterfront community north of Seattle, WA and on the Puget Sound (West Coast, open to sea water).  There are many beautiful places to live near the city of Seattle, … Continued

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Home in Seattle, WA.

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Whether you want to move out of your parents’ home for the first time, own a home after renting for years or buy a place with a spouse or partner, purchasing your first property is a big step. It takes a lot of preparation when you’re in this stage of your life, and a little luck never hurts. It’s not difficult to get bogged down in all of the details and turn your first home shopping experience into more of a stressful nightmare. In order to make finding the right home for you as simple as possible, here are 5 things you should know before buying your first home in Seattle:

Negotiation Tips For Getting The Best Price For Your Seattle House

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When you buy a home, the seller you’re buying from will probably expect you to negotiate the asking price. In fact, most sellers price their home a bit higher than market value to compensate for negotiations. Negotiating can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect can make the process a little less scary. Selling your home is a huge financial transaction, one that may impact your life for years to come. So, naturally, you want to sell for the highest price possible. With the current strong seller's market, buyers are being cautioned to make conservative offers. Consider this from Credit.com: "Before you jump in with an offer . . . above the asking price, it's good to take a moment to consider if the house is also a wise investment." Although it's a seller's market, you'll still have to negotiate. Here, then, are some negotiation tips for getting the best price for your Seattle house.