Is the market still accomodating to the 1st Time Home Buyer?Do they even have a chance in this market?Yes. Of course they have a chance!The more money down, the stronger the offer looks.The better the offer price, the stronger the offer looks.When people are ready to buy, they have a lot of questions. I'm constantly telling people, the only dumb question is the one they don't ask.

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Here is Amit's contact information:

Amit Baruch

New American Funding

Sales Manager / Loan Consultant

NMLS# 505319

Cell: 206-786-9999

Fax: 425-465-8000

Email: [email protected]

12220 113th Ave NE #120

Kirkland, WA 98034

Choosing The Asking Price

An overpriced listing will just sit there.

It doesn't matter how fantastic your property is if nobody shows up to see it. You don't want just one or two people looking at your property.

You want to price it right, so that there's a line of Buyers around the block to tour the house.

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing the Asking Price.

- Location

- The View

- Size of the Property

- Square Feet of the House

- When It Was Built- Recent Upgrades

- Overall Condition

An experienced agent will help guide you through the comparable sales and current market trends. This will help you choose a fair Asking Price that will encourage Buyers to both tour the property and then write an offer on your house.

5 Signs That It's Time To Downsize

Yep... Its all in the title...

Hot Seller Tip....

5 Signs that it's time to downsize your home with Bill Sauneuf.

#1 - Your house has multiple rooms that go unused like extra bedrooms, a big yard, or a full basement.

#2 - Home maintenance feels overwhelming, and you're just flat out over it.

#3 - You want more room in your monthly budget for travel, family, or possibly retirement.

#4 - Your children are happy to host family events like birthdays, holidays, and family get togethers.

#5 - You're ready for a change.

- New Scenery

- New People

- New Neighborhood

- New Things To Do

The good news is that downsizing doesn't mean downgrading! I'd love to show you some options! Call me at 360-708-2929 and let's talk about what you're looking for!

Should you apply for a New Credit Card while you're trying to buy a house?Absolutely not! Applying for new credit after you're pre-approved could have a negative impact on your credit score. The best thing you can do is continue to do your job, continue to get paid, and continue to make your scheduled payments on-time. Don't quit your job. I actually had a customer that did this about 10 years ago and "no", he didn't get the house. Don't check your credit. Don't co-sign for somebody else on their debts. Don't buy a new car, or else you may end up living in that car... and Don't change your banks while you're in the pre-approval process. Just don't do anything financially unless your lender recommends or requests it. If your credit score is keeping you from buying a house, a good lender can help you make some good choices to help improve your credit score and get you ready. Call or text me if you'd like a referral to a good lender. My number is 360-708-2929.

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Amit Baruch and I have been friends in and out the real estate industry for over 20 years. He is a first rate lender and a great person! His mortgage lending office recently set up an in-house podcast studio with all of the bells and whistles and Amit invited me up to Kirkland to do a podcast! This was a combined "Yay!" and "Oh Shit!" experience for me as I've never done anything like this before. Fortunately for me, I had my friend Amit there to walk me through it. Just like he does with home loans, he helped make a very complicated thing into a simple thing. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please let us know what you think of it in the comment section below. ,br>

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Here is Amit's contact information:

Amit Baruch

New American Funding Sales Manager / Loan Consultant

NMLS# 505319

Cell: 206-786-9999

Fax: 425-465-8000

Email: [email protected]

12220 113th Ave NE #120

Kirkland, WA 98034

You only get one chance to make a first impression! That statement has truly stood the test of time.

Quality photography and video of your home is that first impression.

It starts at the curb.

The first picture in the MLS will either be of the front of the house, or a picture of the view from the house.

• Removing trash cans,

• Trimming the hedges,

• Cleaning the concrete

All of these things can help make that first impression a great one! Having the house clean and tidy makes for better pictures.

A good whole house cleaning is one of the best things a Seller can do to help sell their house!

Inside the house, reducing clutter, especially on the kitchen and bathroom counters can really help too. Home buyers will see how comfortable the house is to really live in.

Removing family photos and other personal items also helps Home the Buyers see this as their house some day.

Setting the stage properly helps sell houses!

I'm real estate agent Bill Sauneuf and I host “Real Estate Yelm”, a podcast that talks about Yelm, Washington and the greater Nisqually Valley including JBLM (Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base). I will provide insight into our local market, but I will also discuss regional and national stories that affect Buyers and Sellers in our local market. Sometimes it will just be me talking about something I know, and sometimes I will be joined by a guest to bring their knowledge and insight into the conversation. So, please click on that “Follow” button to stay informed about current events and the local real estate market!