Every now and then we run across a home buyer that is interested in one of our listings, is not currently working with a specific Realtor and states that they will only write offers through the listing agent.  Most of these buyers are under the impression that if they write the offer through the listing agent  (more…)

Not sure if this is the real deal or a “bot” out looking for Zillow comments on blogs (probably the latter), but just thought I would post it here. I posted a blog entry on Zillow and it’s accuracy and use in our industry a few days ago and it was quickly commented on supposedly by Zillow’s COO Spencer Rascoff adding validity from the horses mouth as it were to my post:

Spencer Rascoff, COO of Zillow here. Thanks for the post.

There’s no doubt that Realtors are in a better position than a computer algorithm to value a client’s home. Our valuations are good — the best on the Internet, we believe — but it’s no substitute for a good Realtor, nor is is meant to be.

I recently listed a great home at 2100 SE 156th Ave. Square footage is 1590 but the home feels much larger and infact we had to remeasure to be certain it wasn’t more.  There are 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths which makes this home perfect for foster care or a large family!!~ 

COMPLETELY remodeled with an abundance of (more…)

As Realtors we would be unprepared to arrive at a listing appointment with out checking out the home’s “zestimate”!  Why? Because in most cases the home owner is absolutely confident that their home is worth what Zillow says it’s worth - After all it’s Zillow!

Well, not so much… (more…)

Agent Commission comes up frequently and so I’ve decided to discuss it briefly here. I’d like to prelude this by saying that if you are a buyer purchasing a home, there are no costs to you for working with an agent.

Every agent has a commission they (more…)

Here’s a great real estate opportunity in Sandy that we’re currently in the process of selling. Contact us if you’re interested in this Sandy home.

You will love this home on the hill sporting granite counters in absolutely amazing and huge peninsula style kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom divine paint through out, huge master suite with large walk-in closet, large bath, and private deck view look over the neighborhood to forest from large picturesque windows, slate fireplace, formal dining and a fenced yard.