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 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.
Ep 80: How to Increase Your Home’s Value
Before you sell your home, does it make financial sense to make a few upgrades? Let’s explore some of easier projects that you can take on and find out if they will provide a re-turn on your investment or...
Ep 79: The Value of a Realtor
When it comes time to buy or sell a home, you’ll probably ask yourself whether it’s worth working with a real estate agent or try to do the work on your own. Let’s talk about much value a great...
Ep 78: Real Estate Realities of 2021
Real estate enjoyed a strong year in 2020 and many are asking us if these trends will continue this year. Today we’ll look at the one national opinion on the realities of 2021 and tell you whether we think...
Ep 77: Smart Home Technology Upgrades + Other Mailbag Questions
Technology continues to move fast in the home improvement sector and many people are considering upgrades to their home. Is it worth the time and money to add smart home technology? We’ll answer that question and discuss long market...