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 85: Mailbag Questions About the Home Buying Process
It’s time to open up the mailbag and answer your questions about the home buying process. Today we’ll dive into pay-ing cash, selling while the market is high, using a discount brokerage, and sellers backing out.
Ep 84: Mailbag – What Happens When Appraisal Doesn’t Match Price?
With the current state of the real estate market in Oregon, we don’t always see appraisals line up with purchase prices. So what happens in those situations? We’ll tell you on this episode of the podcast and answer a...
Ep 83: Popular Home Upgrades & More National Trends
Today we look across the country to see what trends are popular for homeowners and buyers. From flooring to appliances to energy efficiency, we’ll get Colleen’s reaction to these trends. Plus, we’ll find out what day of the week...
Ep 82: Seller Inspections, Mortgage Rates, & Other Headlines
Time to take another look at the real estate headlines that caught our attention over the last couple of weeks. From sellers paying for inspections to increasing mortgage rates and much more, we’ll get Colleen’s reaction to the latest...
Ep 81: Reacting to Recent Real Estate Headlines
Today we get updated on some of the top national real estate headlines early in 2021 and get Colleen’s reaction to how each of these topics applies to Oregon and the West Coast.