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Seven Steps to Yard Sale Success

SOURCE: Windermere As you prepare to sell your house and move to a new one, you may be taking a fresh look at your belongings. You might be wondering how they’ll work in the new home or if you’ll need to upgrade to new ones. If you’re staging your current home and need to declutter, […]
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What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) in Real Estate?

SOURCE: Windermere You know your home is a valuable asset, but what is it actually worth? One of the most important figures to understand as you get ready to sell your home is Fair Market Value (FMV); it is key to a successful home sale. We’ll break down what Fair Market Value is and why […]
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Understanding Contingent Offers: A Seller’s Guide

Whether you’ve listed multiple homes or you’re a first-time home seller, you’ve likely come across the word “contingent” before. Contingent home sales, though very common, aren’t as simple as a real estate transaction without them. With contingencies, there are additional factors at play and added criteria that need to be met for the deal to go […]
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How to Improve Your Curb Appeal

When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your curb appeal will go a long way towards selling your […]

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Selling Seven Steps to Yard Sale Success SOURCE: Windermere As you prepare to sell your house and move to a new one, you may be taking a fresh look at your belongings. You might be wondering how they’ll work in the new home or if you’ll need to upgrade to new ones. If you’re staging your current home and need to declutter, […]

Selling What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) in Real Estate? SOURCE: Windermere You know your home is a valuable asset, but what is it actually worth? One of the most important figures to understand as you get ready to sell your home is Fair Market Value (FMV); it is key to a successful home sale. We’ll break down what Fair Market Value is and why […]

Selling Understanding Contingent Offers: A Seller’s Guide Whether you’ve listed multiple homes or you’re a first-time home seller, you’ve likely come across the word “contingent” before. Contingent home sales, though very common, aren’t as simple as a real estate transaction without them. With contingencies, there are additional factors at play and added criteria that need to be met for the deal to go […]

Selling How to Improve Your Curb Appeal When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your curb appeal will go a long way towards selling your […]

Selling Deciding to Sell Your Home Deciding when to sell your home can depend on a variety of factors. Perhaps your local market conditions are favorable to sellers, or you’ve recently changed jobs, or your family is growing and you need to upsize. Whatever the case may be, making the decision to sell your home is the first step in your selling journey. Deciding […]

Buying Real Estate Terminology: Contingent, Pending, Under Contract, and More Different real estate transactions have different conditions based on the status of the listing. The following information is meant to clarify some common real estate terms that describe a home for sale and its position in the closing process. For sellers, understanding this terminology will inform your conversations with your agent when it comes time to […]

Selling Understanding the Value of Your Home: Market Value vs. Assessed Value and More The math of a home sale is relatively straightforward. Sellers list their home at a certain price, a buyer makes an offer, and eventually the two parties reach a final, agreed-upon price. However, between these two points in the selling process, there are several other figures that go into to setting a home’s value that […]

Buyer W Report – July 2022 Local market update. Increased inventory and slower price appreciation across King County offer hope to buyers that we are returning to a more balanced market. Contingencies are once again the norm, creating more sustainable buying patterns. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY Local wages see huge gains According to a recent […]

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Selling Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Complete Checklist Getting your home ready to sell can feel like a circus act. Without the right organization, juggling the countless moving parts involved in this stage of the selling process can take its toll. This is the perfect opportunity to create a checklist to keep yourself on track and within your budget. The following information will illuminate […]

Selling What Happens When a Buyer Backs Out of a Real Estate Transaction? Yes, the dream scenario for selling a home is that the entire process goes off without a hitch. But the reality is that sometimes there will be bumps in the road, and the best thing you can do is work closely with your agent to be prepared for them. One such obstacle is when a buyer decides […]

Selling How to Prepare for an Open House To successfully sell your home, you need to attract buyers. This is why open houses are an integral part of the selling process: they allow buyers to experience the property for themselves and envision what life will look like in their new home. To prepare for an open house, you’ll need to work closely with your […]

Buyer W Report – March 2022 Local market update. Soaring prices and low inventory mean competition among King County buyers is fierce. Multiple offers are the norm, with most homes closing well over asking.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Condo sales reflect market intensity While single-family home prices have been skyrocketing across the region, condos have […]

Buyer W Report – February 2022 Local market update. The King County market is heating up again, with a majority of homes selling quickly and well over asking price. This spring looks to be busier than ever.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE New Africatown development brings affordable housing to Central District Africatown Plaza […]

Buyer What are Closing Costs? The closing process in a real estate transaction finalizes the terms of an agreement between the buyer and seller, leading to the transfer of the property’s title. This step of the buying/selling process comes with its own set of costs. Before a buyer can hold the keys to their new home, and before a seller […]

Buyer W Report – January 2022 Local market update. Low temperatures and record-low inventory combined last month to create the typical winter slowdown in home sales. But with demand unlikely to dip anytime soon, competition for available units remains fierce. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS How homebuyers can find success in 2022 The W Report reached […]

Buyer W Report – December 2021 [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Regional Housing Market News The region’s supply of homes remains low, even with a seasonal market slowdown. Prices have begun to level off in Seattle, while the Eastside continues to see strong appreciation. READ MORE Windermere Insights: Local Real Estate Trends for 2022 The W Report reached out to some […]

Buying Make Your Move Moving is stressful, whether it is across town or cross-country. Once you have closed on your house, the reality of packing, moving, and setting up a new home can become overwhelming. While no list can make a move “stress-free,” planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother. Here is our […]