The idea of homeownership is to build equity in your home that becomes an asset over time. In fact, a home is often the largest asset many people will ever have with the exception of perhaps a retirement plan. There are ways for you to maximize the value of the asset before you sell. Improvements can happen … Continued
Waterfront property can pretty alluring because you’re buying both land and the waterfront all in one swift stroke. After all, if you live there, it will be much like being on a perpetual vacation. But that same attractiveness has led many buyers to experience not a little remorse later down the road. Buying any property … Continued
We all know that negotiating is an integral part of any real estate transaction. And doing it well is, in large part, what can get you the deal you want, whether you’re buying or selling. It pays then to know some of the best negotiation strategies and tactics that will give you the upper hand. … Continued
Planning on selling your home during the hot summer real estate market? Don’t wait until you are about to list to determine what needs to be done. Plan ahead to keep your sanity and maximize your listing price options. Here are key items on what to do now to sell your property this summer in … Continued
If you’re fortunate enough to be looking to buy luxury real estate, you probably already know that the home-buying process will be a bit different. The problem, though, is that many buyers don’t realize how different the process can be. There’s a lot more to it than the fact that luxury real estate has a … Continued
Maybe you’re a home seller who needs to make major repairs/renovations before listing, or perhaps you’re a buyer who wants to add on to or remodel that new home. Either way, you’ve likely discovered that you need some professional construction help. But choosing the right contractor (usually a general contractor) involves a lot more than … Continued
If you are thinking about buying a condo, townhouse, or even a regular house in Seattle, WA utilizing an FHA loan, you may have been told by your lender that you have to “watch out” to make sure the house you choose to buy will qualify for a loan through the FHA 203(b) government-backed home … Continued
Using social media to sell your home in the greater Seattle area involves a lot more than sharing your website and Zillow links with family and friends. You need to use all the social media platforms, especially YouTube and Facebook. Did you know that studies show 69% of all real estate agents use these two … Continued
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.
The Gift of A Home Here’s a quick story to let you know how I can help you—or anyone you feel comfortable introducing to me. The value of homes in our area is increasing at levels we have never seen before. In fact, most homes coming on the market are selling in days (or hours!) … Continued
