Buyers
Relocation Buyers
Though the prospect of moving your family cross-country into strange, new surroundings can be frightening, it can also be an exciting adventure. Keep an open mind, be proactive in your search, use every internet resource available and choose your professionals well.
We have a very successful track record with many of the major relocation companies and can help you make the transition with a splash of fun.
Local Buyers
Inventory is abundant, prices are declining, foreclosures are increasing and sellers are finally beginning to price their homes competitively for sale. These conditions create an extraordinary opportunity for you, the buyer, to get a much better deal than previously possible.
Sure, you can wait it out and try to time the bottom, but realistically we won't really know the bottom until it has already passed. In the meantime, there are some great deals out there now that will likely turn out to be prudent long term decisions when it comes to finding your family a home.
Investor Buyers
Higher real estate values in other states coupled with migration trends has made Washington one of the fastest growing states.
Though these trends have slacked off some during the current housing slowdown, we still have new businesses moving to town. Long term, this is a great place to invest.
We're local. We know the good from the bad from the ugly. Let us help you connect with competent investment specialists in our region.
Financing Info
Most people need financing to purchase a home. Lending standards have definitely tightened up these past few months, so now more than ever, it's important to speak to a lender you know and trust prior to making an appointment to go out and see homes.
If you need a recommendation, we are more than happy to provide you with names we know and trust. And don't assume you're locked out of the market as there are many good programs still out there. You may be surprised at how much you can comfortably afford to purchase.
Questions?
We're here to help. You'll find incredible amounts of data online. But when you're at the point where you need professional assistance sifting through this ever-changing morass, please contact us. We take a consultative approach with absolutely no pressure whatsoever.
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Sellers
Time To Get Real
Sellers, the frenzy of the past few years is long gone. It's time to get real. Median prices have declined. Sales activity is down. We have more homes on the market now than we've seen in a long time.
If you're serious about selling, you need to put aside pride and emotion. To sell your home, you need to be the absolute best value, period. And not just in your own small neighborhood ... we're talking in all of Olympia and Thurston County.
Your property's number of showings is the indicator of market acceptance on price. No showings means your price is too high. A few showings means your price is reasonable enough for buyers to look. Regular showings and no offers means your price is still too high. Lots of showings and one or more offers means you're right on the money. It's that simple.
A serious seller is prepared to lower the price as needed, over time, to achieve the desired result, a sale. Non-serious sellers sit indefinitely on their properties waiting for mythical buyers with loads of cash who almost never materialize.
If you're not serious about selling, please, do the market a favor and don't bother listing. Less than 10% of homes on our market actually sell, which means that our local seller failure rate exceeds 90%. Your odds of selling are less than one in ten. Think about that before making your decision.
We deal with buyers all day long, most from out-of-town. They have absolutely no preconceived notions about our neighborhoods. They look at all the great neighborhoods in our region.
They'll compare the price of your 50 year-old, downtown charmer with a larger, newer resale in West Olympia. Often they go newer, because moving a family cross-country is a major event. They don't have the time or energy to spruce up your place.
To sell in this market, you need to offer the perfect house at a great deal price.
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