Lots of home buyers think that spring is the best time to buy a home. Yes, it’s definitely a busy time of year for real estate, however, there’s no need to worry if you missed an opportunity this spring or just starting your home search. In fact, some home sellers actually wait to put their houses on the NWMLS until summer due to many factors, such as more time to improve curb appeal, nicer weather for open houses, etc. There are plenty of reasons to buy this Summer and I’ve compiled a shortlist to help you navigate the Greater Seattle real estate market.
Whenever you’re ready to purchase a new home, you should make sure your credit report is up-to-date and free of anything that might make a negative impression. Many people believe they can afford more than they can, so make sure that your credit score is in the right range and if it’s not, then work toward building it up to the required score.
Many of you may be interested after reading recent articles in the news regarding the shift in the Seattle area real estate market. Local expert Todd Britsch of Metrostudy.com recently gave us a state-of-the-market report with predictions for Spring 2019.
First impressions are everything, and in the real estate world, there are no exceptions. The Seattle region’s housing market is very competitive, which means that, when selling your home, making sure it stands out is extremely important.
In the last few months, we had a few issues with people who were thinking of listing their home and did a remodeling project without permits. DON’T MAKE THIS MISTAKE!
If you are doing your own remodeling, please be sure to get permits and have licensed contractors do the electrical, plumbing and HVAC work. If you are doing structural work, get an architect and any necessary engineering done in advance.
When you decide to sell your home, you may wonder if you need a real estate agent. If you decide to use a real estate agent, you will need to know where you can find an agent. Once you find an agent, it’s important to ask the right questions when you interview the agent. You want to work with someone that you connect easily with. If you’re not happy with your current agent, it may be necessary to switch agents. Also, you might want to think twice before working with friends or family. Read More
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