WENATCHEE REAL ESTATE BLOG

As real estate professionals, we handle pricing, marketing, and negotiating. Once the purchase and sale agreements have been signed, there are several steps to take to get the transaction closed:Step 1 - Removing contingencies: The most common contingencies are financing and the sale of the buyer...

Buyers want the most house their money can buy. A large house with a choppy floor plan and small rooms can feel less spacious than a smaller home with an open floor plan.Here are some things to do to visually create more space:* Position mirrors in the right places to make a room appear larger. M...

According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, almost 80% of homebuyers surf the Web to begin their home search. That means home buyers are well aware of what properties are available on the market and the prices they are selling for. Therefore, now more than ever, pricin...

When you are ready to sell, you'll want to maximize the emotional appeal of your home. People who are enchanted with your home upon walking in the door are more likely to buy, and at a fair price.Here are some tips to enhance the emotional appeal of your home:* Turn on the lights to create a warm...

Buyers want the most house their money can buy. A large house with a choppy floor plan and small rooms can feel less spacious than a smaller home with an open floor plan. A clean, well-maintained, and spacious home is not only more marketable, but can often command a higher price.Here are some th...

In 2006, consumers spent $103 billion on home improvements. Several studies have been done about which home improvements provide the best return:* Remodeling the kitchen and/or baths is one of the best ways to add value.* On average, homeowners recoup 88% of the cost of remodeling the kitchen and...

Custom Marketing Plan Each property and owners requires a marketing plan tailored to its individual needs and advantages. The Davidson Team will:Research property prices in the area and provide a current Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) to determine the best price to help your property sell as q...

In part 3 of Why Is Wenatchee's Market So Hot?, I'll share two articles that give insight into why a handful of multi-billion dollar technology companies have selected Wenatchee and North Central Washington as the next hot areas for growth. Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, Intuit, Sabey Corp ring a bell...

In part 2 of Why Is Wenatchee's Market So Hot?, we'll look at North Central Washington's recreation and tourism. Quality of lifestyle is obviously a major contributing factor in where one wants to live. In the Wenatchee Valley's case, there's an abundance...which certainly playing a pivotal role ...

If you're a North Central Washington resident you no doubt know about the considerable increase in home prices over the last few years. You've also likely heard about how Wenatchee was #5 nationwide for 2006 (http://www.wenworld.com/sub/story.php?id=1165087223-886-270) and how the 2007 market for...