What Can We Expect for 2014?

Welcome to our video blog! 2013 was a wonderful year in real estate and we expect 2014 to be even better. This December marks the 18th consecutive month of continued increasing sales price. What accounts for the increase?

Since last year we have seen a 45 percent reduction in bank owned and bank mediated properties which put a lot of pressure on the average home sale. It helped drive prices up.

As you may remember, in the beginning of 2013 we saw some of the lowest interest rates ever at 3.5 percent, but even at 4.5 percent rates are fantastic.

Our inventory levels have remained around 3.5 months all year. This makes it a competitive market for buyers. Sellers are more confident than ever, receiving multiple offers. Buyers need to come in with a strong bid.

As you can see we've had a fantastic year. We look forward to serving you and answering all your real estate questions in 2014.

Happy Holidays! Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Merry Christmas!

It’s hardly believable that we are at the cusp of yet another year – and it’s almost 2014! With a fantastic year behind us, we look ahead toward a great future in the coming months. I can’t tell you how much of a pleasure it has been serving our community members with the expert advice, one-on-one care and guidance with real estate endeavors in our communities.

Here’s a warm, resounding “Thank you!” to all our current and past clients. We believe you are more than just clients; you’re our friends and neighbors. We cherish that special relationship we have with each and every one of you.

Whether you have engaged in the purchase of a new home, sold a property or just needed advice and counsel on your real estate transactions – we have enjoyed being a part of the journey with you.

Once again, thank you for trusting us with one of the most important aspects of your life and we wish you a warm, wonderful holiday season – with many happy times to come in the New Year and beyond!

Our 3 Secret Home Marketing Tools

Welcome back to our video blog! Today I have with me Bar Larson; we have worked together for the past 15 years. We wanted to talk to you about how to effectively market your home and what our strategy is to get your home sold.

Did you know that 90 percent of buyers start their search and continue their search online? They have access to hundreds of homes all from behind their computer screen. How can your home compete? Well, there a number of things we focus on.

1. Staging - We spend 2-6 hours with a client staging their home. It's important to know that staging isn't decorating. It's presenting your home in way that showcases its best features: space, architectural features, etc. 
2. Professional Photographer - We hire a professional photographer for all of our listings. We want your home ready for its presence online as well as when buyers come to see it in person.
3. Exposure - It doesn't matter how your home looks if no one knows it's for sale. We pay for premier placement on websites to make sure your home shows to the most buyers.

If you are thinking about buying or selling. Give us a call. Let's figure out your next step. Thanks for watching!