Everything we bring to the garden, the patio, or the deck, says a little bit about who we are and how we like to present our homes. As a realtor, I am always emphasizing that first impressions are key to being the best home on the market. How your outdoor spaces look is something everyone can focus on before they list their home, or just to enjoy as a home owner or renter. Spring is a wonderful time...
Real Estate Ideas
The Seattle real estate market is still surprisingly hot, with inventory lagging typical standards. If you're out shopping for a home, my best advice is to shop in a lower range than what your maximum amount of purchase is because nearly all multiple offers lead to a sales price above the asking price, and if you're shopping at the top of your price range you'll be frustrated with the outcome. ...
I've been working on a couple of estates that will come on the market later this Spring, and I just thought I'd share some advice about how to market and sell these properties. Estate Sales are both easy and challenging, as there is often a fair amount of getting ready so that the home can turn over to new owners. Putting it on the market full of clutter and boxes is not what I recommend. I...
Thanks to super cooperation by a number of parties, especially my clients, I was able to snap this 'selfie' putting up a sold strip today on Sand Point Way N.E. The market is what it is, plenty of buyers and not much inventory, but this home in particular captured my buyer's heartstrings, and in large part because of the thoughtful way it was presented. The owners are gardeners and they've created a...
I was out showing homes today with a terrific client, and in looking at a half dozen homes we found that the cleaner and nicer a home was, the more comfortable and interested we were in the place. It wasn't which place was the 'most expensive' or which one was in the 'best' location, it came down to some homes felt neglected, dirty, not really ready for prime time, and others seemed very well...
Springtime is a great time to be selling your home in Seattle. The inventory generally hasn't caught up with the number of buyers out looking, as is the case this year, and things just seem positive as sunny days start to reappear. The best advice I can give sellers looking to sell in the Springtime is to clear out the debris in the garden from the winter and add some color and life to the outdoor...
On this cloudy Sunday, I'll be visiting with buyers, friends and neighbors at my Sunday Open House in the flats of Phinney Ridge, 338 NW 77th Street. Last night we listed this home for $595,000 and its one of the more comfortable, updated Frame Tudor I've been in for awhile. While Spring continues to flirt with us, a few crocus bulbs are popping up in the front garden and there are future sunny days...
The subliminal messages you get touring Seattle homes has a huge impact on how you select which one you want to buy. Have you noticed that some Seattle homes seem to say "sit down and stay awhile" while you're looking them over? Savvy sellers can create settings in their homes before they list them, featuring spots to sit and read, or to enjoy a conversation, or to reenergize, be it on a cushioned...
Clear blue skies and cold temps could bring snow to Ballard and Greenwood, but know that while it's chilly out, the real estate market is "red hot" right now. Those sunny days and possibly a Seahawks cloud 9 sensation have sellers raking in multiple offers and buyers bundling up for pre-inspections on Ballard and Greenwood / Phinney Ridge area homes. The hot Seattle residential real estate market...
First impressions are invaluable to sellers. Buyers pick up on them getting out of the car or just walking up to a home. This sweet bungalow, which I sold in Green Lake a while ago, is a perfect example of how some contrasting colors, created with a few potted tulips in bloom and a cozy chair on the front porch make an inviting first impression. This time of year our gardens are mostly asleep and...