On This Episode:
As long as the coronavirus is still impacting our region and the country, people will continue having questions about the state of the real estate market.
On this episode, we’ll get an update from Colleen on what she’s seeing within her company as we move into the summer. The trends seem to be pointing in a positive direction around Salem as the pending sales rise.
We’ll also look at the national data and share the analysts’ viewpoints on where we might be headed.
Listen to the full episode or click on the timestamps below to hear a specific segment.
[0:29] – An update on the agent side of the business.
[2:22] – The mental health side of this pandemic.
[3:36] – Real estate deemed essential in Oregon.
[4:16] – ‘An extended winter’
[5:03] – There could be a lot of competition if you wait to sell your home.
[6:17] – The latest data on home sales.
[7:40] – Homebuilders are seeing an increase in sales as people move.
[8:25] – Another takeaway on the latest data.
[10:15] – How can someone get the process started for selling their home?
Colleen Quotes:
“I’m just calling this time an extended winter. The people that need to sell and buy are out there doing it, and people that are thinking about it are just waiting for it to lift.” – 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.