While experts may debate the value of holding an open house, your home may be a good candidate for this marketing tool. If your agent offers to show off your home on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, apply some elbow grease and take advantage of the opportunity!

Obviously, get things tidy inside and out. Give all of your countertops a spacious feel by hiding your toiletries under the sink in the bathroom, and by stashing your kitchen appliances in the cabinets. Clean and clear make a great impression.

[%readmore%]Also, remove photographs, appointment cards, school artwork, etc. from the refrigerator and other areas of the house. Yes, it’s your home, but you want buyers to picture it as their home, so don’t intrude on the fantasy!

You can encourage buyers to linger by simply putting out refreshments, like fresh baked cookies (the aroma can be a powerful intoxicant!), and a pitcher of iced tea or mini bottled water- anything to make them pause and take a closer look around.

The one thing that shouldn’t be in the home during an open house is ….you. No offense meant, but buyers are there to see the home, not the owner, and they may feel uncomfortable asking probing questions if you are within earshot. Make your visitors feel at ease, and trust your agent to take care of the rest.

9669 Crest Dr. Blaine WA | MLS 651008 | $ 319,900

Completely redone with high end finishes in desirable neighborhood. Over 3200′ finished with a 194′ workshop in the basement. Open floor plan with granite counters, two fireplaces, designer bathroom fixtures, walk-in shower as well as jetted tub in the master, all new windows and doors. Over 17,000′ newly landscaped lot with views of the Blaine Harbor. Decks have been redone with Trex Decking.

Likewise, how much debt do you still carry on your mortgage? Unless you are listing under “short sale” terms, you don’t want to accept an offer that’s less than what you owe, so pay close attention to how depreciation and closing costs affect your bottom line before making the decision to accept or counter an offer.

Another important factor to consider is whether or not the buyer is preapproved for financing. If so, you can expect a quicker closing with no surprises, and confidently begin the pursuit of purchasing your next home. Even a lower offer from a pre-approved buyer may be better than a higher offer from one whose financing falls at the last minute.

Remember, offers are about negotiation and compromise. Be flexible and reasonable when considering any and all offers that come your way.

1630 Westview Cir. | MLS 1630 Westview Cir | MLS 645856 | $419,900

Fresh, clean lines and modern! Custom designed home offers something unique. Fir accents throughout home. Expansive floor to ceiling windows open to show off mountain and sunset views. Sleek modern kitchen with quartz counters, high end appliances with white glass finish. Master suite on main floor with tile shower and walk in closet. Home has a covered patio and a peaceful backyard. Enormous 3+ garage and great location at the edge of town. Come and experience something different!

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Buyers,
sellers, the time for hesitation is over or both of you. Home sales are rising, inventories are shrinking,
and even though home values fell dramatically in the last few years, the good
news is that houses are now more affordable than they have been at any time
during the last twenty years.

If you are
buying, now is the time to make your move, literally. As the market recovers, the scales are still
tipped in your favor. There are still
many “distressed properties” (foreclosures and short sales) on the market, and
other homeowners are entering the selling field as improving conditions
increase their confidence.

You can
still expect competition for lower end, entry-level homes, but demand is softer
in the middle to upper end property market, so you could be in a stronger bargaining
position in those two tiers.

If you’re a
seller, don’t be alarmed by the good news for buyers. Buyer confidence and strength makes it more
likely that you’ll enjoy a sale. Don’t
try to compete against short sales and foreclosures when you’re pricing, tough,
because that’s a tough game to win.

Just
complete any needed repairs, get your home into great showing condition and
emphasize your home’s strengths and feature’s.
We’re in an interesting transitional phase where both buyers and sellers
can be winners with the right attitude and representation.

Want to increase your chances of a quicker sale at a higher
price? When it comes to real estate
transactions, you need representation! A
recent survey of 1,000 homeowners reports that of 83% who use a real estate
agent to sell their home, 60% were successful.

Compare that to the 17% who were unrepresented and only
successful 39% of the time. Even more
telling is the revelation that 83% of those who bought a home worked through a
brokerage. Simply put, For Sale By Owner
properties are less likely to attract buyers who work with agents.

Obviously, agents work with other agents, who already have a
long list of suitable properties to match the needs of particular buyers. If you are trying to compete on your own
against that kind of inventory, you’ll soon understand why you yourself would
want representation.

Your level of satisfaction is greater, too, when you have a
professional on your side. Of those
homeowners who enjoyed a sale through the efforts of a real estate agent,
nearly 90% said they would use a professional’s services again.

And those who tried to sell their homes “By Owner”? A quarter of them ended up contacting an
agent for help in the end. Don’t’ waste
time and money when you can make your first step the right step-use a
professional!

Condo has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Two car attached garage. Located in a great neighborhood that is close to schools and parks. Washer and dryer are included. Waster, sewer and garbage paid by landlord. Call (360) 410-1297 For more information or to schedule a viewing.