October 2022 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

Our local meteorologist, Abby Acone, had a great quote this morning when she reported this week’s temperatures are much colder than normal. She said, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices”, and that’s true with real estate, too. There’s no such thing as a good or a bad real estate market. …

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September 2022 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

The real estate market is continuing to keep us on our toes. Earlier this year, buyer demand for homes was extremely high and supply was extremely low. Now demand and supply are both down. Typically, when demand for homes goes down, home prices follow but that’s not happening because supply is still low. Home prices …

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Can a buyer back out of a real estate transaction before closing? | Buying a home in Olympia WA

Can a buyer terminate a real estate contract

Can a buyer back out of a real estate transaction before closing legally? The answer is yes under certain circumstances. Sometimes buyers have entered into a mutually accepted purchase and sale agreement but a situation arises where the buyer cannot go through with the purchase. Buyers may terminate a transaction due to a contingency. What …

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How to hire a real estate agent to sell your house in Olympia WA

How to interview an agent

If you are planning on selling your home, you might want to interview a few agents. Asking the right TYPE of questions is key.  Some of the questions I have received during an interview have been good – others not so good! Watch the video at the end to hear some of the funny questions …

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October 2020 Real Estate Market Update for Olympia, WA and how it affects Buyers and Sellers

October 2020 real estate market update olympia wa

Wondering how the current October 2020 real estate market update for Olympia, Washington affects you? Click here to see the video (and see my partially decorated Christmas tree!). Buyers and sellers right now have questions and I have some options and answers for you. Here are the common questions I’m getting from my buyers and …

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September 2020 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update and how to navigate the market successfully

Here is the September 2020 real estate market update for Olympia, Washington that not only gives you the latest numbers and statistics but is broken down into three categories – current homeowners, potential sellers and active buyers – and how uniquely this market affects you. My video below also breaks it out into the different …

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Selling Your Olympia WA Home – Your 3-Step Plan

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This overview for how to sell your home will cover: Giving You the Best Outcome How to Attract Buyers What I Do for You as Your Listing Broker My Background in Real Estate Giving You the Best Outcome There are a range of outcomes you can have when selling your home, and part of that …

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Selling Your Olympia WA Home – Preparing to Sell

Family room for 1332 Farina Loop SE Olympia WA

In order to have a smooth listing, selling, and sold experience, preparation is key. Here are the few steps for how to prepare your home for sale: Why Preparing is Important How to Prepare for the Buyer Inspections and Appraisal Needed Paperwork to Complete How to Prepare Yourself for Showings, Negotiations, Closing and Moving Why …

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Selling Your Olympia WA Home – How to Determine the Best List Price

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Determining the listing price of your home does not come from a computer algorithm. You decide your list price and I offer guidance. Here are the steps I take to determine the best list price: Analyzing Market Data When analyzing how your home fits into the local Olympia area market, I look at three factors …

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Home Buyer Guide – the Ultimate Playbook

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Buyers need to make big decisions in a very short amount of time.  Being prepared and understanding the process will save you money, time, and stress.  Review this Home Buyer Guide and become a rock star home buyer! Here is the Table of Contents of what will be covered: PREPARING FOR YOUR HOME PURCHASE Get …

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