KNOWING THE MARKET= WORKING WITH BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS
Selling Your Home....
I am a..... SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
Buying a new home.....
If you want an experienced agent to take you through the process of selling your home, give me a call.
- 21 point marketing plan
- 3-D Walkthrough for each home
- Personalized web page for each home with professional photographs allowing for more marketing flexibility and visibility.
- Access to local craftsmen that can ensure your home will pass inspection once we are under contract.
Buying a new home.....
I am a..... SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
Buying a new home.....
There is nothing more exciting that discovering your perfect home.
We can customize a search strategy that works for you and let the treasure hunt begin.
If we find the right home and it needs some work, I can put you in touch with local, proven tradesmen that can help you complete your vision.
I am a..... SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
I am a..... SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
I am a..... SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
I have enjoyed working directly with seniors for over 20 years and am certified with the National Association of Realtors as a SRES realtor.
I have been giving classes at the local senior centers for many years in an effort to get people to "live lighter" through downsizing their possessions. My desire has been to equip people to make the
I have enjoyed working directly with seniors for over 20 years and am certified with the National Association of Realtors as a SRES realtor.
I have been giving classes at the local senior centers for many years in an effort to get people to "live lighter" through downsizing their possessions. My desire has been to equip people to make their later-life move an easier and smoother one.
Downsizing doesn't have to be about reducing your home so you can move. It can also mean reducing the amount of things in your home so you can rediscover new space. I can often help figure out ways to help you stay in your home longer and more safely. No charge, give me a call and we can talk about how I can help.
Do you want to explore some downsizing today? Scroll down for some free downloadable handouts.
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Housing Assesment
Home Valuation
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
Part of growing your wealth through real estate is understanding the current value of your assets. My MLS based valuation system can provide you with a high-level market analysis quickly. For fine-tuning we need to schedule a home walk-through where I can ensure that you are getting credit for any upgrades.
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
I have a great system that allows me to pull agents that have high sales volumes in the area you want to move to. I take those names and check both customer reviews and internal network reviews and then see which of these realtors are easiest to reach and communicate with before recommending them.
There is no use having a great realtor i
I have a great system that allows me to pull agents that have high sales volumes in the area you want to move to. I take those names and check both customer reviews and internal network reviews and then see which of these realtors are easiest to reach and communicate with before recommending them.
There is no use having a great realtor if you can't ever reach them or have somebody you think is a really nice person but can't write a good offer to lock down the house you really love. Let me help you find somebody that will do a great job for you.
Call me at 360-708-8673
Housing Assessment
Do you need help finding a great agent in another state?
Housing Assessment
Sometimes you just know your living situation feels wrong but you aren't aware of what your options are. Let's sit down and talk about your needs and explore all that the valley has to offer. Maybe it is a different sized home, a condo, senior community, cohousing, an area closer to family or may be as simple as making your home safer f
Sometimes you just know your living situation feels wrong but you aren't aware of what your options are. Let's sit down and talk about your needs and explore all that the valley has to offer. Maybe it is a different sized home, a condo, senior community, cohousing, an area closer to family or may be as simple as making your home safer for you with grab bars and getting rid of trip hazards.
Call me to set up a meeting. (360)708-8673
SELLING YOUR HOME
SELLING YOUR HOME: A PROVEN METHOD FOR SUCCESS
There are five things that sell a house; some of which we can control and some we can’t.
The Market- The market isn’t something we can change but we can understand what it is doing at the time you are looking to sell your house.
The Location- Again not much we can do about the location apart from making sure buyers are aware of any and all positive aspects of your neighborhood. Eg. Walking trails, strong neighborhood watch groups, good school district.
The Marketing- This is our first controllable item and fortunately Keller Williams provides an amazing advantage to its brokers when listing properties. We have our own listing service that pushes information out to over 80 different home search engines outside of the basic MLS. (I would love to tell you more about this…just ask) I hire a professional photographer to get high quality images of your home which I then use to attract buyers. 93% of buyers today see photos of your home online that either motivate them, or not, to schedule a viewing of your home. I also create a personalized website with a domain name to match the address so that potential buyers have access to additional information and photos not available on the MLS. Available on the personalized website I host a 3-D walk-through so that buyers can get a feel for the flow of the house. Depending on the location and convenience to you I also work in open houses, brokers open houses and mailings.
The Condition of the Home- First impressions count a lot. We want to do everything we can with the least amount of financial output to get your home looking its best. That’s where the 3 D’s come into play.
· Depersonalize
· Declutter- I host monthly downsizing classes at the local senior centers. Ask for the schedule, most people need to declutter more than they realize and it is never too early to start decluttering/downsizing. Your move will be a smoother one with less “stuff.”
· Deep clean- A clean home looks like a cared for home.
The Price- I can overcome any of the other issues if the home is priced right. The priority is to get the highest amount for your home and through a comprehensive market analysis we will find the right price that will attract buyers. Your initial offering price is key to getting the markets attention. Priced too high, it will sit for too long and people will start thinking there is something wrong with it. On the flip side, you can’t underprice real-estate. If one person sees that it is a good deal, so do many others. Pricing a little low is a strategy that often works well in both a buyer’s and seller’s market; you just need to make sure you set a date to review offers 4 -6 days out so that interested parties can bid the price up.
My strengths lie in making your home stand out from the competition and in ensuring the selling process is a smooth one for you. As a local realtor I can check in on your property when you are out of town to ensure it is in showable condition and make sure it is tidied up between and after multiple showings.
FINDING JUST THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
BUYING A NEW HOME: THIS IS THE EXCITING MAGICAL PART....
I often think the search for a new home is like an adult version of an Easter egg hunt. There are so many exciting hidden treasures out there and we are going to find the right one at the right price for you and your family.
I like to start with a preliminary conversation that helps me understand your needs, wants and dreams. If you are new to the area and have the time; it is a good idea to let me give you a tour of the valley so we can focus our home search on the areas you know you want to live.
During this initial meeting I make sure you are prequalified with a lender. If you aren't, I have a few lenders that come highly recommended I am happy to put you in contact with.
I have the ability to set you up with a service that will let you know about a new home that meets your search criteria within 10 minutes of it hitting the market. If you are in the position of needing to buy quickly, this will give us the advantage of getting our offer in first.
One of the fun parts of my job is looking at all of the the unique and creative homes on the market. I realize that many of my clients are unable to spend as much time looking as they might like to ; so I preview the homes they are interested in and let them know if I think it is really something I think they need to see.
If you see a house that you want to know more about....
Ask me to text you my own personal search app. (one of the many impressive things Keller Williams has come up with) You can take a photo of the home and my app will show you all of the listing data about that home. Then all you have to do it text me while in the app and I get your text with the information about the house you are looking at.
DOWNSIZING
Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor- it is the stuff that stands between you and the life you want to be living- Peter Walsh
The benefits of downsizing:
If I told you that doing just one thing could provide you with the following results and that there was absolutely no cost to you, would you do it?
- Reduce stress, depression, and anxiety
- Reduce or in some cases cure depression- fatigue, helplessness, physical aches and pains, increased susceptibility to disease, feelings of helplessness
- Improve your self-esteem- feelings of shame and worthlessness
- Improve your concentration – trouble focusing, making decisions, remembering things
- Increase your efficiency
- Give you more space to move (physical and emotional)
- Save your money
- Give you back hours, days and years worth of time
- Cut your cleaning time by 40 percent or more
- Gain the respect and confidence of others
Downsizing classes at Skagit Valley Senior Centers have been cancelled due to changes that were implemented during the pandemic. I am available to come provide customized presentations for your small groups upon request.
Downsizing thoughts .....
The quarantine is a great time to decide to either start downsizing or to finish up your downsizing goals. If you haven't yet been to any downsizing classes take a look at the below printable sheets to get you started. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call 360-708-8673.
Once the senior centers open up again I will get the downsizing classes going.
*If You are planning a move this year think about reducing your holiday fare when you take it down this year. You could even get ahead of the game by packing the things you will not be using next year and labeling them for donation. Put a reminder on your calendar to donate them in September as most donation locations accept holiday decorations only from Sept-October.
*If you are thinking about a move in the next few years, it is a good idea to create a master list of items that need to be fixed so there isn't a last-minute hurry to get ready to sell. Moving can be stressful in itself, being prepared helps mitigate some of the stress. Questions about what you should be looking at? Just give me a call so I can offer you some direction.