On This Episode:
[0:43] – Headline: The 10 upgrades homeowners say you “must” do before selling. Agree or disagree with the list?
[4:23] – Landscaping is definitely a recommended upgrade in a lot of situations. Colleen also has a great list of preferred vendors who can help with necessary home improvements.
[4:57] – Headline: The true cost of proximity. The premium you pay for a home with close proximity to amenities is really high. The national average is almost 25% higher pricing for homes with great proximity & walkability.
[5:48] – Colleen says the Pacific Northwest is even higher than the national average based on her experience.
[7:58] – Headline: Buyers are taking their time. Lots of buyers are taking more than 3 months to buy a home.
Colleen Quotes:
“On average, we show 7 to 10 homes before a buyer chooses one. After 20 you’ve really exhausted all the available homes in the inventory. So then we need to go back to your wants & must-haves list.” – Keeping It Real Estate Podcast
Ep 75: Renovations, Open Houses, Budgets & Other Mailbag Questions
Today we’ll do that by answering five questions that have come into the podcast. We’ll cover topics ranging from changing the layout of your home to whether you should use discount real estate companies. If you’re in the market for a home or thinking about selling, there’s probably a good nugget or two for you in this episode.
Ep 74: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 2
We pick up on our conversation from last episode and continuing sharing the questions you should be asking a real estate before you start that relationship. This part will focus on specialization, communication styles, and honesty.
Ep 73: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 1
You’ve made the decision to buy or sell a home and now it’s time to look for a real estate agent. How do you make that choice? Colleen will provide you with the important questions to ask and what answers you want to listen for in this first of a two-part series
Ep 72: 6 Clever Real Estate Tactics
Through the years we’ve learned many useful tips and ideas that we try to pass along to our clients during the buying or selling process. We’ve compiled six of them for you on this show and we’ll explain why this gives you an advantage in the real estate world.
Ep 71: Step-by-Step Process for Selling Your Home
If you’re thinking about selling your home but a little overwhelmed by the entire process, join us as we walk you through each step.