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west seattle: The Naked Truth About Short Sales And Pre-Foreclosures. - 11/17/08 01:20 PM
It looked so appealing on MLS, didn't it. The price is $90,000 below list/sale from two years ago, in a decent and workable area; your buyers are not only qualified but ready to go with their loan package, and the home? On market for 135 days. What could possibly be wrong? 
Everything.
From special As-Is bank addendums and prerequisites such as dictating what type of lender and loan the seller will accept, to winterized and locked down homes buyers are expected to restore during the inspection process, greatly extended escrow days and lots of last minute grenades going off before closing and recording, … (3 comments)

west seattle: Why Realtors Say No To Sellers - 06/28/08 12:44 PM
I do not enjoy turning down business this year. Sadly, this has been the case among my sellers. Working in one of the strongest real estate markets left standing (Seattle) just isn't enough to sell a home anymore.
Here's why I've had to say No regarding taking on some of your listings:
The comparable sales in your area from the last six months are all I'm going to analyze. What happened in 2006 and the first four months of 2007 no longer apply.
It is true that Seattle is a beautiful place to live and a U.S. economic standout for 2008. Still, buyers perceive all national news to be bad news … (12 comments)

west seattle: I'm Concerned About Sellers/Buyers Insanity In Seattle - 01/28/08 02:04 PM
2008 is starting with a whimper in Seattle. All agents/brokers are having to keep ears to the walls and it's the only way to hear anything right now. And yet, Seattle is one of the strongest markets in the U.S. . Our employment and quality of life picture is bright. What is really going on? Are we the last important market to begin feeling the pain? Or is the Seattle market creating it's own downturn, as factors here are so different from the rest of the country? Is this human nature at work and not the fundamentals?
 Based on my regional tour of homes for the … (3 comments)

 
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