On This Episode:
Real estate has been fortunate to remain strong and steady through the uncertainty of 2020 and one look at online search trends will show you that.
On this episode, we’ll discuss an article that lists the top three search terms during the pandemic along with a few others that have risen over the past few months. We also have a couple other industry headlines that Colleen will address: foreclosures on the rise and real estate photography.
Find out what Colleen thinks about each of these headlines and get an update on what we’re seeing around the Salem, Oregon, market.
And don’t forget, you can text LISTING to 77222 to find out the potential value of your home.
Listen to the full episode or click on the timestamps below to hear a specific segment.
[1:00] – A new baby in the office.
[2:24] – What’s the latest in the local market?
[6:32] – The top recent real estate search terms
[11:27] – An article suggested foreclosures won’t be a significant problem.
[14:27] – Is it the end of real estate photography as we know it?
Colleen Quotes:
“We will see future foreclosures, which might open some opportunities for investor buyers out there and flippers, but I don’t think we’re going to see a major foreclosure downturn, downtick in the market.”
– 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.