Category: Get Educated
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Connie Lindsay is Our FAVORITE Lender & Here’s Exactly Why
Oftentimes when people are buying a home, they’re so focused on the home search aspect of it all, that they forget the most crucial part: getting their financing in order. You can’t buy a home if you don’t have the right financing. Finding a lender who truly knows what they’re doing means the difference between…
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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Seattle?
Well of course… the answer is yes, no, and maybe. It’s probably better to first explain that season is only one factor when it comes to home pricing and competition. More to the point: It is better to understand how appreciation works in the Seattle market. The PROS of Buying During the Winter During the winter, home…
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Here’s Exactly What Happens When You Sell a Home With Matt
That’s why it’s VERY important for me to make sure you know exactly what’s going on each step of the way! It’s important for all parties to stay informed and up-to-speed so you can have a successful, stress-free experience! From getting your home ready to put on the market all the way to moving out…
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How Does Matt Sell Your Home For More Money?
There will ALWAYS be: Professional photos taken of your home. A video tour. Professional staging. An individual website for the property. The marketing will be consistent in all of its points. We will discover the reason for buyers to believe in this house, and we will make sure it carries through each piece of marketing.…
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What’s Escrow & How Does It Work?
Escrow is a neutral third party who divides up the funds between the buyer, seller, lender, real estate companies, other lien holders, and records the deed with the county. They are the folks that makes sure EVERYTHING is taken care of for ALL parties. When I’m helping clients go through this process, I like to…
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How to Make An Offer On Your Happy Home in Seattle (+ Matt’s Winning Strategy)
What’s next? What can we do to ensure you have a happy experience? If you’re happy home is a… Regular House: We will need to analyze the house for condition, utility, and appeal. We combine that information with what the market conditions currently are, and I will estimate what an acceptable range in price is…
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A Brief Explanation of Title Review
99.9% of the time, there is no concern or issues with the title report, and it’s the title insurance’s job to protect you from recorded issues. But sometimes, there may be an issue that we need to address. The following items are notables for your review: CCNRs for condos and co-ops, any joint maintenance agreements…
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What Can A Resale Certificate Reveal About A Building?
Don’t worry—I’m here to do it with you! With condos, it’s important to make sure that the association is managed well and proactive. We also want to make sure that the building has enough money to operate long term. The following is a preview of what’s in the HOA/Resale Certificate: Any unpaid dues Amount…
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Congrats—Your Offer Was Accepted! Now What?
What happens next really depends on what we’ve already done. These days, many homes in Seattle are highly competitive, and most of the contingencies have been satisfied during our offering process. Below, I’ve included a list of typical contingencies. You can also click on each item to learn more about it! Inspections Title review HOA…
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A Simple Step-by-Step Guide To The Home Inspection Process
Here’s a step-by-step outline of what you need to do (but don’t worry—I’ll be there guiding the entire process!): The Buyer’s (That’s You!) Responsibilities Prior to the inspection, you should interview three inspectors and choose the one that you feel most comfortable working with. Of course, I will provide you with suggestions, but at the end…