Home Sellers: Try This Stress Reduction Technique
Keeping your home show-ready is one of the biggest sources of stress….
AC: Still a Luxury in Portland Real Estate?
AC: No Longer An Isolated LuxuryAir conditioning wasn’t that popular 20 years ago and was largely considered something of a luxury even 10 years ago. Today, though, it’s not just more common, but more commonly required by buyers looking for their next home. In…
The Challenge of the 20 Year Roof
Maximizing Your Portland Home Sale with Proper Roof Maintenance Understanding Roof Lifespan in Portland, OregonMost roofs are rated for 30 years, but in Portland’s unique climate, they often need replacement after about 25 years. The 30-year estimate…
Who Pays to Stage Your Home to Sell?
You’re ready to sell your home and you want it staged. Who pays for that – you or your Realtor? There are generally four options available and you can work with your agent to decide on the one that’s best for your circumstances.In the Portland,…
Home Pricing Option 3: Auction-Style
Auction-style pricing doesn’t mean literally holding an auction.It refers to intentionally underpricing the home to grab the most attention possible, knowing the home will sell for more than the (falsely low) asking…
House Pricing Option 2: Market Value
The second of three options to price your home for sale is market value pricing.In this approach, you price it where you expect it can sell within 1% of asking…
Home Pricing Option 1: Aspirational
Option 1 of 3 is to start high…
Seller: Clear the Parking Spaces
Having a lot of parking is good – using it up is not.
Seller: Should Price Always be Number One?
Sometimes, price is important, but not the only important thing….
April Inventory Remains Low
In the Portland, Oregon metro area, the real estate market continues to show a dynamic performance.In April, we witnessed a significant 28.7% increase in new listings compared to March, and an impressive 17.6% rise from April of the previous year. Despite this surge in…