Land investment offers several avenues to enhance your real estate portfolio. Raw land deals necessarily include becoming intimately familiar with Olympia zoning for residential, multifamily, commercial, or agricultural, or even for the land’s natural resources. Other aspects of land use are for the public, such as schools and parks, open spaces, and even the right … Continued
As with any profession, real estate agents can perform their duties in a less than perfect manner. While most real estate agents are top-notch professionals, it can be costly to be unaware of the signs of a bad agent. Therefore, it is helpful to know the following five ways that bad Olympia real estate agents … Continued
The competition is fierce when making an offer and buying a property in today’s Olympia real estate market. But, unfortunately, when a bidding war begins, emotions can get the best of the most experienced investor. So it is crucial to consider the genuine possibility of a bidding war, preparing yourself in advance to avoid costly … Continued
When you want to sell your home, it is essential to consider what could make a bad presentation in the eyes of your buyers and take steps to do whatever is possible to rectify the issue. Read on as we explore these five surprising things that can make it difficult to sell your house in … Continued
Selling your home is a big decision. Selecting the best method for your specific property and unique personal circumstances, either on your own or with a real estate agent, is one option. The other is selling directly to a professional investor. The best choice depends on many factors and can mean the difference of a … Continued
Should you sell outright or keep your current house and convert it into a rental property? Whatever the driving force may be behind your needing to move on to a new home and leave this one behind, you should make your decision about whether to sell or rent your home out, with an eye towards … Continued
FSBO property listings are one option for homeowners in Olympia. “Let’s sell it ourselves and save all of those real estate agent commission fees for ourselves!” Sounds great, right? When it comes to FSBO listings for sale by owner, going it alone isn’t always the right move. The process of selling a home is much … Continued
Distressed properties aren’t always bargains. There is, however, the potential to discover a great deal among them. Typically, a property becomes distressed because the owner faces financial devastation, and there is no other recourse than to sell. Of course, if a home has fallen into a state of serious disrepair, this too is a distressed … Continued
When you are already dealing with the emotional loss of a loved one, it is difficult even to consider selling a house, but circumstances often make selling the best option. Emotionally, it may be easier for you to heal if you no longer live in the home. We offer these five tips to help you … Continued
The inspection contingency in your sales contract is an inescapable reality with a traditional real estate transaction. Many Olympia home sellers fear the unknown of what lies behind their walls or under the floor. The best practice for home sellers is to have a pre-inspection before getting an offer. However, we will now explore what … Continued
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments of your lifetime. In addition to cashing in on your equity, did you know there were deductions available for the expenses you encounter when you’re selling your house? You can keep even more of your profits by utilizing these tax benefits to your advantage. You … Continued
It’s no secret that it is a hot market right now in the real estate world. Low housing inventory and high demand should mean that your home would sell quickly. Homeowners are often left to wonder why their house just is not selling or even getting any showings when the Olympia real estate market is … Continued
Which repairs are deal-breakers and which have acted as placeholders for a wise investor like you to come along? Buyers want homes ready to move into and often lack the time, patience, or imagination to consider less than perfect houses. Homes with less curb appeal typically tend to sit longer on the market. The best … Continued
With so many options available to sell your home, it can be confusing to know which sales method best suits your home and your unique circumstances. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a fair price for your home by selling your house to a direct buyer without going through all of the hassles of listing? … Continued
