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Why You Need an Experienced Real Estate Agent for Probate

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Selecting a knowledgeable and experienced probate realtor, losing a loved one is a hard thing to experience, but dealing with the legal hassle that comes with estates and court process makes the grieving process even worse. Probate happens when there is a death and the deceased person’s properties are sold or dealt with according to the local law and code. This can mean many legal proceedings and can take some time, and some probate real estate sales require court confirmation. During the probate process, all the property, assets, debts, and claims of the estate are inventoried and tallied. Then, all valid claims are settled and the remainder of the estate distributed among the beneficiaries in accordance with the will. If that sounds complicated, it is – especially when it involves property that must be sold. For it often happens that the decedent's real estate has to be sold in order to cover debt claims against the estate or so that the proceeds of the sale can be distributed to beneficiaries. But selling probate property is a much different animal from a traditional real estate sale. That's why experience matters when choosing a Seattle real estate agent for your Seattle probate property.

Why Choose A Professional, Full-Time Real Estate Broker in Shoreline, WA Instead Of Using “Uncle Fred” The Realtor?

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You can throw a rock and hit a real estate broker in Shoreline, WA. (But please don't - I bruise easily. :))

Yes, I'm joking, but it seems like everyone knows a realtor or two. According to one article from a few years back, in King County alone there are there are over seventeen thousand real estate agents. It's easy for home buyers to think every real estate agent is basically the same - desperate, clingy, fake and too salesly. After all - we use the same MLS service, the same yard-sign services... what does one really do different than another?

Renting vs Buying: Pros and Cons in Shoreline, WA

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Can your home in Shoreline, WA be a good investment for you? Renting vs. Buying Pros and Cons – What’s the right choice for you? If you’re currently renting a home in Shoreline, Washington and you’re thinking of making the jump to buying property in the Shoreline, WA area, you may be wondering if it … Continued

Design Tips to Help You Sell Your House in Seattle

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Ready to sell your house in Seattle? Even in a seller’s market, you can’t just stick a for-sale in the front and then sit back and wait for the offers to start rolling in. Usually, in order to sell your house, you’ll have to make at least a few improvements. The trick lies in understanding … Continued
Shoreline WA Home Inspection For Sellers

Shoreline First-Time Sellers: What to Know About Inspections

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If you are thinking about selling your Shoreline, Washington home in today’s hot market, you may be wondering whether you need to get an inspection done on your home before it goes on the market. Or you may not – after all, aren’t BUYERS supposed to be the ones getting the inspections before they buy a house? Well, yes and no… the inspection is usually for the protection of the buyer BUT, getting an inspection may help you sell your home faster and fore more money… here’s why.
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How To Buy Your First Investment Property in Shoreline, WA

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Do you love the idea of investing in real estate and wondering how to buy your first investment property in Shoreline, WA? This is a great question. Due to tight (or negative) cashflow and high property costs, many people wonder if it even makes sense to invest here. Well, if you can afford to get in, the numbers can look pretty favorable. The benefit of buying your first investment property here in Shoreline, Washington is that this is a strongly appreciating market, at least it has been historically.