2025

An overpriced home can steer many buyers away. When it comes to selling your home, setting the right price is crucial. . Many sellers believe that starting with a high price leaves room for negotiation, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Overpricing your home can lead to months on the market, fewer showings, and even lowball offers. Here's a real-life case study to illustrate the risks...

Pricing your home correctly is one of the most crucial steps in the home-selling process. A well-priced home attracts serious buyers, generates competitive offers, and can help you sell quickly. On the flip side, an overpriced home can sit on the market for too long, deterring buyers and reducing its perceived value. Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand how to price your home effectively while...

2434 Ferndale Place NE, Renton, WA 98056 Listed by Compass Martha Belmont This charming home in Kennydale sold on December 20, 2024, for $925,000, exceeding its list price of $918,000 by 100.76% in just 6 days on the market. Its layout and upgrades attracted multiple competitive offers. Interior Highlights: Chef’s Kitchen: Granite...

4321 S 263rd St, Kent, WA 98032 This beautifully maintained residence in the West Hill neighborhood sold on December 5, 2024, after just 6 days on the market (CDOM)—an impressive feat in today’s real estate market! Listed and sold at $619,990, this property achieved 100% of its asking price, reflecting a highly competitive demand for homes in this area. Home listed...

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Home staging is one of the most effective ways to make your property more appealing to buyers and help it sell faster. By focusing on each room and outdoor spaces, you can create a welcoming, functional, and beautiful home that buyers can easily envision as their own. We will use one of our listing to talk about. Let’s dive into the details...

If you're thinking about selling your home without an agent, there are a few things you’ll need to prepare for. First, you'll need to handle all the necessary documents—there's a lot of paperwork involved in selling a home, and you’ll need to make sure every detail is correct. Then, you’ll have to market the property in a way that attracts the right buyers. Pricing the home properly is also on...

Housing Supply Slightly Ticking Up The number of homes for sale is slightly moving up from the last week, about 11%, current at 1,014 homes. Huge Jump in Homes Going Under Contract Pending homes increased by 63% in just one week, maybe signaling an earlier spring market for 2025. Year to Date Stats Pending Homes Our year-to-date data shows how the real estate market this...

The Spring Market Doesn't Always Happen in the Spring TimeWhy Spring and Summer Are Ideal for SellingThe Advantage of Better WeatherMore Homes and Easier Access to VendorsA Slowdown in WinterIncreased Demand and Competitive BiddingBest Time to List Your Home in the Seattle AreaTrends in Pending Homes: A Look BackWhen is the Market Most Active?Home Market Trends: When Do Homes Stay on the Market the...

Understanding the Costs to Sell a House Selling your home in Washington State involves several costs that are important to understand upfront. Common expenses include title and escrow fees, the listing agent commission, the buyer’s agent commission, excise tax, and recording fees. Some of these, like escrow and title fees, are fixed costs, while others, such as excise tax, are based on a percentage...

The Seattle housing market continues to show that home buying demand is returning, even as interest rates are only moving down slowly. We will look at some of the best data in the Pacific Northwest from NWMLS.com. If you're a home buyer, you will know how to prepare to win that home in the coming year. And if you're a homeowner, you'll gain insights on how to time the market to sell your home...