There is still a lot of bad news out there, but...
My phone has been ringing off the hook lately in regards to Seattle real estate. For the last few weekends I have juggled multiple clients - both buyers and sellers, but mostly buyers looking to take advantage of low rates and some great tax breaks. Buyers are out there looking strong and now might be a great time to spruce up the house a bit so that they are well received! The houses that are really making an impression are the ones that are cleaned up and well presented, but even if you don't have much to work with pricing is going to be key. Price it right or don't bother to put it on the market is the general consensus and the buyers out there are letting sellers know!
Another tip? Don't price it at your bottom number!
Buyers: Get pre-approved! It will make all the difference in the world on what is next. You can also search online to get a good idea of prices and areas.
I just set up a new landing page on my Seattle house search website for searching houses that are in the MLS - I like the new format and love the "HOT LIST" of some of the more recent brand new listings. Please check it out if you get a chance:
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services, Seattle Realtor courtney@cooperjacobs.com
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Courtney Cooper
Seattle Realtor, Owner/Designated Broker/EcoBroker
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate
206-850-8841
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About Me:
Seattle real estate has been a big part of my life for well over a decade since I began my career in real estate,but also before that time when I was in the process of purchasing my own first home. Buying your first home can be quite overwhelming,but I have managed to help many first time home buyers along the way.
Move up Seattle buyers and other types of specialized purchasing is a great passion of mine! I love Seattle houseboats and you can find me down on the docks of Lake Union and Portage Bay several times a week. Other aspects of Seattle real estate that I adore include Queen Anne Real Estate,Wallingford Real Estate, Ballard Real Estate, Green Lake Real Estate, Laurelhurst Real Estate, Magnolia Real Estate,andSeattle Waterfront Real Estate.
In addition to being a Seattle residential broker and founder of Cooper Jacobs & Seattle Afloat, I am also a member of CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) and head of the Cooper Jacobs Commercial Division in an effort to provide excellent commercial real estate services to the Seattle commercial real estate industry. With a background in accounting and management, it is my great pleasure to coordinate our Seattle commercial brokers.
About Cooper Jacobs Real Estate's Seattle Branch:
My office at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC is located centrally near all my favorite Puget Sound neighborhoods just a few blocks up from Lake Union in Seattle’s Wallingford. Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is a wonderful place filled with talented Seattle real estate brokers and I count myself extremely lucky that I get to spend so much time with these wonderful people. We specialize in different Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs in both residential and commercial real estate and are all very passionate and excited about each of our favorite Seattle neighborhoods and industries!
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The sales market is picking up for sure! I live in Phinney/Greenwood and there is a house across the street that went on the market for $649k. It's new construction, but it is very townhouse-like.... very narrow, zero (as in ZERO) yard, shares an easement with the rental house next door and super modern amongst a street of traditional Seattle homes. All that being said, it's also really well done in terms of finishwork and features. I thought it would sit and eventually sell closer to $600k or less. Imagine my surprise when it sold within 7 days! I'm super stoked for the agent and glad for the neighborhood.
Buyers are out there and gathering steam this month. Good luck to you and the other sales agents. Get out there and make it work!