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Uncategorized Why More Exposure Creates More Leverage in Real Estate Here’s the difference between agents who get results and agents who get listings. Most agents list your home. We launch it. And that difference is everything. The Saloon Door Moment Think about those old Western movies. The hero doesn’t sneak into the saloon through the back door. They kick those doors wide open, make some […]
Uncategorized The Reality of Real Estate: Last-Minute Issues and How We Handle Them Here’s some real talk about real estate that nobody wants to hear but everyone needs to know. Yesterday we did the final walkthrough. Brand new house. Brand new everything. Appliances still had the plastic wrap on them. Everything looked perfect. This morning? The stove doesn’t work. Brand. New. Stove. Welcome to real estate, where Murphy’s […]
Uncategorized Homes Don’t Sell Because They’re Listed – Here’s What Really Works Let me hit you with some real talk that’s going to save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. Homes don’t sell because they’re listed. Homes sell because they’re marketed correctly. I see it every single day. Sellers think slapping their property on the MLS is marketing. It’s not. The MLS is your […]
Uncategorized How Institutional Investors Changed Our Local Housing Market (And What’s Happening Now) If you’ve been trying to buy a home in Pierce or Kitsap County over the past few years, you’ve likely competed against buyers who weren’t families looking for a place to live. They were corporations with billions of dollars, buying entire neighborhoods with cash. This is some pretty interesting news, and if you’re a homebuyer, […]
Uncategorized Pierce County Home Prices Drop 3.2%—Should You Buy or Wait? If you’ve been following Washington’s housing market lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines: “Home Prices Drop in Pierce County,” “King County Sees Cooling Trend,” “Inventory Rising Across Puget Sound.” And if you’re a prospective home buyer, you might be thinking: “Should I wait for prices to drop even more?” It’s a fair question. But as […]
Uncategorized The Real Estate Strategy That Beats Highest Offers Every Time If you think winning a home in today’s competitive market is simply about throwing the most money at the seller, you’re missing the bigger picture. I’ve been helping buyers navigate Washington’s challenging real estate landscape for years, and I can tell you with absolute certainty: the highest offer doesn’t always win. Your Buyer’s Agent is […]
Uncategorized Your 2019 Home Buying Strategy Won’t Work in 2026 – Here’s What Will If you’re still trying to buy a home like it’s 2019, you’re operating with outdated information. The real estate market has fundamentally changed, and buyers who don’t adapt are consistently losing out on homes to those who understand the new landscape. Let me be direct: the strategies that worked five years ago simply don’t cut […]
Uncategorized Why Your Online Pre-Approval Might Get Rejected (And How to Fix It) Look, I’m going to save you from learning this the hard way. Last month, I watched a couple lose out on THREE homes because they thought their “instant online pre-approval” was golden. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. But here’s the thing – online pre-approval can absolutely work. You just need to know what you’re doing. The […]
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Uncategorized I Watch People Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure Every Week. Here’s What They Did Wrong   I’m going to tell you something uncomfortable. Every single week, I see homeowners in Pierce County and Kitsap County make the exact same mistakes when facing foreclosure. And those mistakes cost them their homes. Not because the bank was evil. Not because they didn’t have options. Not because foreclosure was inevitable. They lost their […]
Uncategorized Is Seattle Worth It? Real Estate Market Comparison Across Washington State Look, I’m going to be straight with you. Everyone thinks they know the Seattle real estate story. Tech money. $1.5 million homes. Bidding wars. Amazon employees with cash offers. And yeah—all of that is true. But here’s what drives me crazy: people act like “Washington real estate” and “Seattle real estate” are the same thing. […]
Uncategorized Multiple Cash Offers in 48 Hours: The Future of Residential Real Estate   Hey. Let me tell you something that’s happening right now in residential real estate that nobody’s really talking about yet—but they will be. The traditional home sale? It’s dying. And honestly? Good riddance. Look, I know that sounds dramatic. I know some of you are thinking, “Steve, what are you talking about? People still […]
Uncategorized What Is a Pre-Listing Home Inspection? Why Sellers Should Consider One Before Listing When most people think about home inspections, they picture buyers hiring an inspector after making an offer—finding problems, then asking the seller to fix them or reduce the price. But there’s a different approach: the pre-listing inspection. A pre-listing inspection flips the traditional script. Instead of waiting for buyers to discover issues during their inspection […]
Uncategorized Can You Buy a House in Pre-Foreclosure? What Buyers Need to Know The word “foreclosure” carries weight. For homeowners, it often represents financial hardship and the potential loss of their home. For buyers, it can signal opportunity—a chance to purchase property below market value while potentially helping a family in a difficult situation. But not all foreclosures are the same. Understanding the difference between pre-foreclosure and foreclosure […]
Uncategorized Who Offers the Best Mortgage Rates in Tacoma? A Complete Lender Guide If you’re buying a home in Tacoma, one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make is choosing where to get your mortgage. With median home prices in Pierce County hovering around $550,000-$650,000 (depending on the neighborhood and market conditions), even a small difference in your interest rate can translate to thousands of dollars over […]
Uncategorized What Is a Feasibility Study? Understanding the Critical Step Before Building on Your Lot   You’ve found it. The perfect piece of land where you’ll build your dream home. The location is ideal, the size is right, and you can already picture where the house will sit. You’re ready to make an offer. But before you get too excited, there’s a critical question you need to answer: Is it […]
Uncategorized Why Title Companies Don’t Send Documents to Unauthorized Family Members The closing was supposed to be routine. An elderly woman and her grandson arrived at the title office to sign the sale documents for her home. The house had been listed, an offer accepted, and everything seemed to be moving forward normally. Until the title officer noticed something was wrong. “Just Sign the Documents, Grandma” […]
Uncategorized Finding a Washington State Real Estate Agent: What You Need to Know Before You Hire Buying or selling property in Washington State is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re house hunting in Tacoma, selling a family home in Seattle, or investing in Pierce County real estate, the agent you choose can make or break your experience — and your bottom line. But here’s the challenge: […]
Uncategorized Can You Sign a Buyer Agreement for Just One House? Here’s What You Need to Know When you’re ready to start seriously looking at homes, your real estate agent may ask you to sign a buyer broker agreement (also called a buyer representation agreement or buyer agency agreement). For many first-time home buyers, this document can feel intimidating—especially if you’re not sure you’re ready to commit to working with one agent […]
Uncategorized Are Buyer Broker Agreements Negotiable? What Home Buyers Need to Know If you’re starting your home search in Washington state, you’ve probably heard about buyer broker service agreements—and maybe you have some questions or concerns about signing one. Here’s what many home buyers don’t realize: these agreements are far more flexible than most people think. What Is a Buyer Broker Service Agreement? A buyer broker service […]
Uncategorized What You Need to Know About Manufactured Home Foundations Before Buying Most people never get to see what happens beneath a manufactured home, but understanding the foundation setup is crucial whether you’re considering buying a manufactured home on private land or in a community setting. Let’s take a detailed look at how these foundations are properly installed. The Foundation Setup Process When a manufactured home arrives […]