Selling Your Home

Buying a Home Are Home Prices Falling in Southwest Washington? If you follow real estate news, you may wonder what is happening to home prices. One headline says prices are falling. Another says they are still rising. So, which one is right? It depends on where you live. National news does not always match what is happening here in Southwest Washington. Even in Clark County, […]
Selling Your Home AI Can Help Sell Your Home—But It Can’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, including how real estate professionals market and sell homes. AI can write listing descriptions, analyze information, create marketing ideas, and help organize data. It can save time and make many parts of the real estate process more efficient. However, there is an important distinction: AI can provide […]
Selling Your Home Should You Service Your HVAC, Test for Radon, or Get a Sewer Scope Before Selling Your Home? Getting your home ready to sell often means cleaning, painting, and making small repairs. However, you may also wonder if you should take a closer look at some of your home’s major systems before putting it on the market. Should you service the HVAC or air conditioning? Should you test for radon? Should you have […]
Selling Your Home Lender-Required Repairs: What Sellers Need to Know Selling your home can involve many steps. You may have a home inspection. The buyer may ask for repairs. Then, another issue may come up during the loan process. That can leave sellers wondering: “The buyer already had an inspection. Why is the lender asking for something else?” The answer is simple. A home inspection […]
Selling Your Home Why Would a Seller Offer Buyer Agent Compensation? If you are thinking about selling your home, you may have questions about buyer agent compensation. You may even wonder, “Why would I offer to pay compensation to a buyer’s agent?” It is a fair question. The answer is simple: buyer agent compensation can be one part of a seller’s overall marketing and negotiation strategy. […]
Selling Your Home What Reviews Don’t Tell You About Choosing a Listing Agent When it’s time to sell your home, many homeowners start in the same place: Online reviews. Reviews can be helpful. They offer insight into other clients’ experiences and can help narrow down your options. However, reviews only tell part of the story. Selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will […]
Buying a Home How Do You Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time? One of the questions I hear most often is: “Do we need to sell our current home before we buy the next one?” For many homeowners, the answer is yes. The equity in their current home often becomes the down payment for the next purchase. At the same time, nobody wants to feel rushed or […]
Selling Your Home Why Your Neighbor’s House Sold Faster Than Yours One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “Why did my neighbor’s house sell so quickly while mine is still on the market?” At first glance, the homes may look very similar. They may have the same floor plan, similar square footage, and even be on the same street. However, no two homes sell […]
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Selling Your Home Why Your Zestimate May Not Match What Your Home Is Actually Worth One of the first things homeowners do when they think about selling is check their Zestimate. It’s quick. It’s free. And it gives you an estimate of your home’s value. However, many homeowners are surprised when they learn that their home’s actual market value may be different. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Zestimate is wrong. […]
Selling Your Home Can You Stay in Your Home After You Sell It? Yes—Here’s How a Rent-Back Works One of the biggest concerns I hear from homeowners is: “I’d love to sell my home, but where do I go if I haven’t found my next one?” Fortunately, there may be a solution. It’s called a rent-back agreement, and it can make moving much less stressful. For many sellers, it provides the extra time […]
Selling Your Home Why Every Home Should Have Its Own Email Address Most homeowners spend years improving their homes. They replace roofs, install new HVAC systems, remodel kitchens, and update bathrooms. Over time, these projects can add up to thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, many homeowners lose track of the paperwork. That’s why I recommend one simple step after buying a home: Create a dedicated email address just […]
Selling Your Home Why Homes Over $1 Million Are Taking Longer to Sell in Clark County If you’re planning to sell a home priced above $1 million in Clark County, you may have noticed that many luxury and higher-end homes are spending more time on the market than they did just a few years ago. That doesn’t mean buyers have disappeared. However, today’s market is different, and understanding those changes can […]