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The Importance of Trust in Real Estate Agency Relationships
Trust is a key element in any relationship, and that includes business. In real estate transactions buyers and sellers need to be able to trust their agent, as agents not only tell their clients what documents are required to complete transactions, but also negotiate on their clients’ behalf. The role of an agent is to…
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Annual Gains in U.S. Home Prices Lowest Since 2015
CoreLogic Case-Shiller, the leading source for home prices in the country, just released a report showing that home price gains in the U.S. are the lowest since 2015, after several years of high gains especially in places like southern California. The highest year over year gains in the 20 cities highlighted show that Las Vegas…
Read MoreHow To Sell Your Home in a Changing Market: Advice for Sellers
As you may know the real estate market is in the beginning of a change that will culminate in a buyer’s market. Prices have stopped rising in crazy spades as they did over the last few years, inventory is picking up slightly, and it is a great time to be a buyer and a seller…BUT…
Read MoreWill Increased Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market?
The reality of rising mortgage rates is of concern to home buyers and sellers. Normally interest rate increases alone would not be much of a concern but combined with continued low inventory and high prices many wonder if the housing market will be able to sustain itself; there are 3 – 4 expected rate increases…
Read MoreHome Seller Dilemma: Sell Now or Wait Until Spring?
A lot of homeowners have been wondering whether to sell now or wait until Spring. While Spring and early summer are typically the best times to sell, when a large majority of buyers are searching for homes, this year there is no reason to wait if you are a seller…and here is why: Low Inventory…
Read MoreHow Much Commission Will You Charge to List My Home?
Today I received an email from a home seller who found me online and wanted to know how much commission I would charge to sell his home, without meeting me or having me see his home. I have had this question before, and it got me thinking. Many sellers want an answer before an agent…
Read MoreShould I Buy/Sell Real Estate Now, or Wait Until Spring?
Winter is a busy time of year for people – the holidays are here and there are so many things to accomplish before the end of the year. You may wonder how people think about real estate at such a busy time, but believe me they do! Many wonder whether it is a “good”time to…
Read MoreHome Sellers: You Get What You Pay For
Have you ever thought about your experience buying clothing, and compared shopping at say Nordstrom, to shopping at a discount clothing store? Did you notice the service difference – sure, the Nordstrom employee works on commission, but that is actually a benefit to you if you need help finding the right outfits. He or she…
Read MoreDecember is a Busy Month for Real Estate
It never fails – every year I always think I will have a quiet holiday season and be able to catch up on personal errands and have extra family time. But every November things always start to heat up in my real estate business. Offers on listings tend to increase (often multiple offers), there tend…
Read MoreShould Sellers Have a Home Inspection Prior to Listing?
Today on Twitter a follower made a comment about the benefits of having a home pre-inspection prior to listing a property. There are some agents who recommend doing so and it can be a good idea. However there are also agents who would not recommend doing so because it could open up a can of…
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