Are you in search of your first home?
This Saturday, March 21st from 8am to 1pm there is a Free first time homebuyer seminar - you are invited. It will be at Capital Financial Mortgage 841 Central Ave N, Kent
You will learn:
About the new $8,000 tax credit available to first time home buyers
How to get a zero down loan with state bond downpayment assistance
The ins and outs of credit
The ins and outs of buying a home
And lots more.
Please come! You will need an RSVP. Please RSVP to Karen Jackson, John L. Scott, 206-714-1384 or kjackson@johnlscott.com
Search for homes at: Http://www.WashingtonRealEstate4U.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
How much is your home worth?
We have heard so much bad stuff on the news lately. Home prices are down, we are in a recession, the stock market is crashing. It is all doom and gloom. Just remember, the news has to sell itself and bad news sells. It is not always as accurate as they portray. There are many different ways of looking at statistics.
Are you curious what your home is worth in this market?
It is best to look at this by area rather than the whole county or Northwest wide. One way to do this is to go to www.WashingtonRealEstate 4U.com and click on your homes value. This tool will show you homes that have sold in your neighborhood recently.
A better way is to ask a local Real Estate Agent to do a market analysis of your property. The agent will actually compare your homes to homes that have sold and are active and pending within your area and with your same housing criteria.
I offer a free market analysis – I would be happy to help.
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott
206-714-1384
kjackson@johnlscott.com
Search for homes: www.WashingtonRealEstate4u.com
Are you curious what your home is worth in this market?
It is best to look at this by area rather than the whole county or Northwest wide. One way to do this is to go to www.WashingtonRealEstate 4U.com and click on your homes value. This tool will show you homes that have sold in your neighborhood recently.
A better way is to ask a local Real Estate Agent to do a market analysis of your property. The agent will actually compare your homes to homes that have sold and are active and pending within your area and with your same housing criteria.
I offer a free market analysis – I would be happy to help.
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott
206-714-1384
kjackson@johnlscott.com
Search for homes: www.WashingtonRealEstate4u.com
Monday, March 2, 2009
Top Reasons A Home Sells In A Buyers Market
The Top Reasons A Home Sells In This Market
Price
Price is the number one reason. If your home is priced too high or too low it most likely will not sell. In this market you are competing against properties that are short sales and bank owned who just want their home sold. They are lowering the prices just to get an offer. Your home needs to be priced for the time frame in which you want to sell.
Location
Location, location, location You cannot change the location of your home – it is where it is, but you need to price accordingly to your location. A home that is on a busy main road is going to sell for less than a home comparable in size and amenities on a lake.
The Real Estate Agent You Select
Selecting the right agent is very important. Do you trust him/her? Are they communicating regularly with you? What is his/her marketing plan to get your home sold? How much experience does he/she have? You are selling one of your largest investments – you want to be working with someone who has your best interest in mind and is working hard for you to get your home sold at the highest price possible.
Condition/Characteristics of Your Home
Are there items in need of repair or updating? Is your home newer or older compared to others in the neighborhood? Do you have a lot of upgrades? How is the street appeal? In today’s market, your home has to outshine the rest. Landscaping is very important and a clean appearance. How does your front door area look? This is the first point of contact and where the first impression is made.
Competition
How does your home compare to others listed in the neighborhood? How is it priced in relation to them? How many other homes with comparable criteria to yours are listed for sale? All of these questions are very important to answer. If there are just a couple listed for sale and your home is in great condition then your home is in a good position. If there are 20 other homes in your price range – you need to be sure your price accurately reflects your conditions and that yours outshines the rest.
If you would like more information on this subject, please call or email me.
Search for homes at: http://www.washingtonrealestate4u.com/
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott
206-714-1384
kjackson@johnslcott.com
Price
Price is the number one reason. If your home is priced too high or too low it most likely will not sell. In this market you are competing against properties that are short sales and bank owned who just want their home sold. They are lowering the prices just to get an offer. Your home needs to be priced for the time frame in which you want to sell.
Location
Location, location, location You cannot change the location of your home – it is where it is, but you need to price accordingly to your location. A home that is on a busy main road is going to sell for less than a home comparable in size and amenities on a lake.
The Real Estate Agent You Select
Selecting the right agent is very important. Do you trust him/her? Are they communicating regularly with you? What is his/her marketing plan to get your home sold? How much experience does he/she have? You are selling one of your largest investments – you want to be working with someone who has your best interest in mind and is working hard for you to get your home sold at the highest price possible.
Condition/Characteristics of Your Home
Are there items in need of repair or updating? Is your home newer or older compared to others in the neighborhood? Do you have a lot of upgrades? How is the street appeal? In today’s market, your home has to outshine the rest. Landscaping is very important and a clean appearance. How does your front door area look? This is the first point of contact and where the first impression is made.
Competition
How does your home compare to others listed in the neighborhood? How is it priced in relation to them? How many other homes with comparable criteria to yours are listed for sale? All of these questions are very important to answer. If there are just a couple listed for sale and your home is in great condition then your home is in a good position. If there are 20 other homes in your price range – you need to be sure your price accurately reflects your conditions and that yours outshines the rest.
If you would like more information on this subject, please call or email me.
Search for homes at: http://www.washingtonrealestate4u.com/
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott
206-714-1384
kjackson@johnslcott.com
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