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Adding value to your home – Before You List.
Sellers are always asking their agents how to add value to their homes. They want to know the quick fixes that bring more money. So, agents will walk through the home, room by room, pointing out the things that need to be improved, replaced or simply taken out of the home.
Stress Free Move – BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER MOVING
Over the years, I have observed hundreds of clients making the move to their next home. I’ve found that their stress level was greatly reduced by planning and starting to the process a month ahead of their move. Also, I found that the most frustrating thing for them was that they didn’t donate or toss the things they didn’t want or need while initially packing.
Buyer Broker Representation and Compensation.
Brokers are required to have a mutually agreed agency agreement with the buyer before delivering real estate services such as showing homes. The parties agree on the services to be delivered by the broker, the term of the agreement and the broker’s compensation.
Choosing the Right Buyer Broker:
Finding and buying your next home is not a DIY project. It can be very stressful without the help of an experienced broker. For that reason, selecting the right buyer broker is crucial for a smooth home-buying process.
May 2024 – Seattle’s Eastside Market Report
Tom Perry – Real Estate Solutions Realty Executives Brio – Data from NorthwestMLS and Freddie Mac Looking Back at May for Seattle’s Eastside: Bellevue, Redmond,
Are you stuck in the past?
Are you stuck in the past? I’m asked often, “When is a good time to put my home on the market?” and “When will the
All Buyers MUST enter a Buyer Broker Agreement “As Soon As Reasonably Practical”.
Carefully select the broker to assist with your property search. Brokers are expected to deliver services with reasonable skill. What is a reasonable skill? The state has a standard in RCW 18.86.120 for general broker duties but there isn’t a set outline of practical tasks or services required by the state. This means that buyers should interview brokers before signing the Service Agreement just as sellers have been doing for years.
2023 4th Quarter
2023 4th Quarter: The Real Estate Market and Mortgage Rates. What’s going on with the real estate market? Can prices keep going up? How will
Looking Back – The History of Mortgage Rates
There are three drivers to a booming real estate market that affects sellers just as much as it does buyers. First, is the overall economic
2023 November Market Update
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) is unique as it is owned and operated by the real estate brokerages it serves. The National Association of
How We Arrive at Your List Price
Creating your properties Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). Â A properly prepared CMA gives the seller a useful measure of the market and a prediction of what
Accepting Mortgage Rates
Accepting Mortgage Rates is a Big Ask. Oh my, Mortgage rates are insanely high. We were approved for an $800,000 loan when the rate was
July Real Estate Market Recap
July Real Estate Market Recap Tom Perry Summarizes the NWMLS June Press Release and adds data from NAR, NWMLS and FreddieMac. Published on:Â August 8, 2023
Looking back at May 2023
May 2023 Market Blog – The Area-Wide May Real Estate Market Brokers should be aware of these numbers and their relation to the national, state,
Market Update February 2023
When is the best time to get my home SOLD for the most money? We are now 2 months into the new year. It’s time
January 2023 MArket Update
This is a quick but comprehensive look at the real estate market on Seattle’s Eastside. Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah. Residential resale homes only. No
Is Renting the Best Answer?
For some, renting is the best answer. Home ownership is not for everyone. This bnlog takes a candid look at renter vs homeowner.
2022 Summary of the year
When analyzing the market trying to get a handle an where it’s headed, there are a number of data points that I find valuable. This effort is ongoing. When searching for a client selling or buying, I have to get more specific to their situation, the property, and expectations.
2022 Months of Inventory
Months of inventory: This number tells us how active the buyer market is. It is affected by the number of available homes priced and presented well, and the number of active buyers. For instance, we have 100 homes on the market and 40 have SOLD in the past 30 days. This means that we have 2.5 months of available inventory.
Seller’s “Net Top Dollar”.
Preparation is the KEY to a seller’s success. In any market the best homes, prepared and presented and priced well will always sell first and for more money! Watch this short video to see a little of what our seller do to generate Top Dollar!
