In November 2021, Zillow upset the real estate world and Wall Street when they revealed their plans to terminate their iBuyer program, Zillow Offers, due to over $881 million in recorded losses. In addition, Zillow sadly eliminated 25% of its workforce (approx. 2,000 Seattle employees) because of the company’s exodus from the practice of purchasing …
Man vs Machine: the Zestimate, is it Good for Consumers? Read More »
“How’s the market?” is the question we are always asked. Regardless if it’s with family and friends, or at our open houses – people want to know. Being a transitory time in the market: now more than ever, the answer to this question is both crucial and detailed. Currently, our market is experiencing a shift …
Perspective on the Current Shift in the Real Estate Market Read More »
Waiting to get an offer from someone who wants to buy your house can be emotionally draining. Receiving an offer can make you feel ecstatic, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that things will go smoothly. There are several reasons why the deal might fall through and you might be forced to put your house back …
Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch – How A Home Sale Can Go Sideways Read More »
So, you have just received an offer on the sale of your home – Congrats! Now what should you do? Deciding between offers on your home, especially when you’ve received multiple, can be confusing and stressful. You may be tempted to immediately sign the first or highest offer received, but there’s more to consider than …
How do I Sell a Rental Property with Tenants? When it’s time to sell your rental property, but it is currently occupied, there are two main ways you can handle this as a landlord: Waiting for the lease to expire before selling without renewal, or listing while your tenants are still living in the …
2022 has had an unprecedentedly powerful start in Western Washington’s real estate market. In March, the average list-to-sale price ratio (the percentage a house sells for in comparison to the list price) was 113.6% in King County and in Snohomish County it was 112.5%. This is in tandem with year-over-year median price appreciation (the last …
Equity Is At An All-Time High – Align With Those Who Can Net You The Most Read More »
From my 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, I know that when you’ve decided to sell your home, it can be hard to take the next step and decide on exactly where to begin. Although the home listing process can vary case-to-case, I have found that these are the three most …
3 Most Important Things You Should Do Before Selling Read More »
