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 70: Best Pieces of Real Estate Advice
We all turn to friends and family for advice when it comes to buying and selling a home. It’s one of the biggest life events we’ll experience so it’s important to get it right. Today we’ll find out what advice real estate veteran Colleen has given and received through the years that she would pass along to you.
Ep 69: How Sellers Should Prepare for Home Inspections
A home inspection can create a lot of anxiety and worry for the seller but there are steps you can take to make the process go much smoother. Today we’ll share some of the things we tell our clients to do before the inspection takes place.
Ep 68: The Importance of Social Media When Selling a Home
Today we open up the mailbag for a couple of listener questions, which got us into a great discussion on the value of social media when it comes to marketing your home. Find out where Colleen stands on this strategy.
Ep 67: Top Recent Real Estate Searches + Other Headlines
Specific real estate search terms have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Can you guess what they are? Find out on this episode along with the latest on foreclosure forecasts and the future of real estate photography.
Ep 66: Emerging Behaviors During Pandemic
How is the pandemic changing the way buyers and sellers are behaving? A recent study found seven different trends emerging due to COVID-19 and they could impact real estate over the long-term. Let’s find out whether Colleen agrees with each of these behaviors and how they’ll impact Oregon.