ARDELL's Seattle Area Real Estate Blog
Seattle Real Estate including The Eastside cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and The Seattle Neighborhoods of Green Lake, and most points on the north side of Lake Washington.
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ARDELL's Seattle Area Real Estate Blog Jun. 11, 2006 - Why Not Tell the Truth? Don't we all love that line "You Can't HANDLE the Truth!!" In my most recent article on RainCityGuide.com regarding Real Estate Commissions, I deal with some of the truths and misconceptions regarding the consumer's ...
03/28/2007
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1. Seller and Agent determine price and marketing strategy and ascertain where and how the seller will get to where they are going once the property is sold. 2. Seller and Agent prepare home, sign paperwork, take photos, make flyers, review showing instructions and put the property in the mls. 3...
03/28/2007
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1. Buyer and Agent refine what the buyer wants, to match what they can afford, after consulting with a lender regarding affordability, monthly payment expectations and total cash needed to close.2. Buyer finds property they want to make an offer on. Agent advises with regard to value of their ...
03/28/2007
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There is a lot of confusion these days about the Buyer Agent Fee. Is it paid by the seller and the listing agent "to procure you" for the benefit of the seller? Sounds antiquated, doesn't it? Yet that is what most insiders think is happening. Let's assume that you believe the Buyer Agent fee ...
03/28/2007
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Whether you are buying or selling real estate, or just trying to decide about your own roof replacement, there are a few things you should know about a roof. As I look out of my window, 95% of the neighbors have a composite shingle roof. So let's talk about those. When you are buying or selling ...
03/28/2007
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Our Market is still very strong, but people have to learn not to expect every house to get multiple offers on the first day. They also need to learn how to negotiate with the buyer when they do get one. Way too many people are not only hoping for multiple offers no matter how high they price the...
03/28/2007
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Warning! Zero Dow Loans ain't what they used to be. If you are purchasing with zero down, much has changed in the last few weeks. Credit scores needed to purchase zero down have been raised from 580 to 620 for the most past, and rates are often higher than they used to be. Make sure you know i...
03/27/2007
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I'm starting the countdown for my trip to the Rockabilly Conention and Classic Car Show in Vegas.They were so SOLD OUT, that they had to open a new venue. Since it seems to be a popular event, my first time ever, I was wondering if any other Rainers might be there?Drop me an email if you are pla...
03/26/2007
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98% of my real estate communications are done by email. The only time I use the phone is if I am conveying information that requires immediacy.Hundreds of emails are exchanged during a real estate transaction. None of my clients are left in the dark nor do they feel like "the agent doesn't do an...
03/21/2007
Seattle Real Estate is hard to say all in one breath. Homes For Sale in Bellevue, WA have nothing in common with Homes for Sale in Seattle, WAHomes For Sale in the Green Lake Neighborhood have little in common with Homes For Sale in Ballard for the most part.Seattle is full of Brick TudorsHaven'...
03/14/2007
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