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Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you’re able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it’ll be worth it in the long run. Let’s connect if you’re ready to talk through ways we can make it happen.
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.
It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That’s why it’s so important to work with an expert local agent that knows what they’re doing.
According to that same report from NAR, here are some of the most common methods real estate agents use to market homes, and how you benefit when your agent uses them effectively (see graph below):
Here’s what it comes down to. Most good agents will write a description of your house for the listing and pair it with high-quality photos. But a great agent will do so much more than that.
They’ll not only lean on their expertise, they’ll put in the time and effort to make sure your house makes an impression on buyers, and ultimately, sells.
As a seller, working with a creative local real estate agent is a smart way to ensure your house grabs the attention of the right buyers. If you’re ready to sell and want to talk about strategies we can use to get your house sold, let’s chat.
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen.
There are options that can help make buying a home possible today — even if your savings are limited or your credit isn’t perfect. Let’s explore two solutions that could help get you into your first home, regardless of the market.
If your down payment savings and credit score aren’t where you want them to be, an FHA loan could be your pathway to buying a home. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Bankrate, the big perks of an FHA home loan are:
The first step is to connect with a lender who can help you explore your options and determine if you qualify.
And if you need a more budget-friendly down payment, that’s not your only option. Did you know there are over 2,000 homeownership assistance programs available across the U.S. according to Down Payment Resource? And more than 75% of these programs are designed to help buyers with their down payment. Here’s a bit more information about why these could be such powerful tools for you:
Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource confirms a little-known fact:
“Some of these programs can be layered. And so, in other words, you may not be limited to just one program.”
If you want to learn more or see what you qualify for, be sure to lean on the pros. A trusted real estate agent and a lender can guide you through the process, explain the help that’s out there, and connect you with resources to make buying a home a reality.
If you’re ready to stop wondering if buying a home is possible and start exploring solutions, let’s connect.
Watch the latest episode of our Eastside, King & Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in the Eastside, King & Snohomish County Washington.
Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to help!
Watch the latest episode of our Bellevue Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Bellevue Washington.
Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to help!
Watch the latest episode of our Eastside, King & Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in the Eastside, King & Snohomish County Washington.
Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to help!
Watch the latest episode of our Eastside, King & Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in the Eastside, King & Snohomish County Washington.
Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to help!
If you demand honesty, enthusiasm, professionalism, market knowledge, positive personality, and a contagious smile, Tony Meier should be your broker. I have known Tony since 2001, when we meet at a business networking organization. I was instantly impressed with Tony’s positive personality and smile. I have referred several clients to Tony over the years, and they were all happy with the out-come of their purchase/sale.
Recently my wife and I decided to leave Bellevue for another state. Of course Tony Meier was the one to list/sell our house. He did his market research in a very through manner. He did a very nice analysis of our house. Was very straight-forward on the good points of the house, but more important, pulled no punches on the bad points (many of which could not be corrected). I believe Tony was reasonable on what he thought we should do to stage the house. As a result, the house sold immediately, and closed very quickly due to Tony’s constant attention to details, and problem solving.
I have know many brokers in my life, but Tony is the #1. Trust me on all this, because it is the truth.
Tom Argyle – Sold in Bellevue – 2013
Tony was recommended to us by our friends and he lived up to the expectation. He helped us sell our house as well as buy a new one. Through the entire process, he was very professional and patient. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the market. We looked at quite a few houses and throughout the process he stayed focused on our needs, gave us advice and gently nudged us along. Had he not been for him, we wouldn’t have bought our home which will absolutely love. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for the “BEST in the BUSINESS” to sell or buy their home! Tony, you truly have the customer’s best interest at heart from the moment you meet them until the job is done!
Thank you again for everything!
Priya Padmanabhan & Sundaram Narayanan – Sold in Issaquah & Purchased in Bellevue – 2011
Tony, Your service level was great. You always answered my questions with honest answers. I was especially impressed with the people and companies that you recommended for getting the house ready to sell. They were professional and did what they said they would do when they said that they would do it. Thanks again Tony.
Dick Anderson and Dorothy Anderson – Sold in Bellevue – 2011
I met Tony a few years ago when I first considered selling my Bellevue home. I had asked three realtors for their input. Tony continued to follow up with friendly and useful mailings describing the general sales climate.
When we were again ready to sell, I had already determined that Tony was the right choice for me. Tony helped me with solid competitive data to price the home, advice on staging, helped me determine where and how much to invest in getting the home ready for sale, and he has a “stable” of very good specialists who helped me through the flurry of preparatory tasks.
When the home was ready to show, Tony used a professional photographer (Tony Meier) to create a still and video “virtual tour” of our home. It made our home look really, really good.
We listed the home on a Friday and had six full-price offers by Monday. We enjoyed a small bidding war that boosted our sales price up above our expectations. Escrow closed in a month.
Tony is a solid numbers guy; he pays attention to the details with excellent service to his clients, and he’s a very likeable guy. He helped focus us on the tasks that gave us the most “bang for the buck”.
Moving is a daunting task in today’s real estate market. Tony made it a lot easier. Thanks!
Dick & Linda Dievendorff – Sold in Bellevue – 2011
If you are looking for an agent who has limited experience in the industry or who only does real estate on the side then look somewhere else. Tony is a Diamond level Real Estate Agent. There is no one better! Tony’s many years of experience in and knowledge of Real Estate come shining through during the entire home buying process. We are beyond thrilled with the way Tony facilitated the purchase and closing of our new home. My only regret during our interactions is that our sale was too quick and we won’t have the pleasure of his expertise any longer. After many years of looking and several other home transactions, we have finally found him, Tony is our real estate agent for life. We look forward to buying another home with him sometime in the future.
Kelsy and Grady – Purchased in Bellevue – 2009
Tony came over to our home and went over through the entire process of what we would have to do to sell our home. My wife and I can’t say enough good things about this man and the way he goes about his job. Tony took care of all the details even when little glitches came up during the process. If you are thinking of selling now or in the near future, please consider giving a call to Tony.
Frank and Margo Delbovo – Sold in Bellevue, Purchased in Federal Way – 2006
We’re back from vacation now, and wanted to express our satisfaction with the way you have handled the sale of our property. As you know, being a small builder, we’ve had a chance to work with several local real estate agents. We both feel that our association with you as our realtor went well, as we have no hesitation in recommending you as a first rate agent. During the lengthy negotiations of the several offers, you showed yourself to be an effective and competent professional. You were always attentive to detail, and provided advice when asked. We both feel that your diligence was a major factor in the successful closing of our transaction. We would expect to ask you to represent us again at a future listing
Bill and Kay Breslin BST LLc – Sold in Bellevue – 2006
We had so much fun at the housewarming party that you hosted for us. It was a HUGE success! My friends are still talking about the awesome food presentation. Mark and I not only enjoyed working with you, but we genuinely think of you as a friend. We’ll be in touch and please use us for references anytime.
Mark Engbaum and Renee Korsmo – Sold in Bellevue, Purchased in Seattle
Tony worked very hard in helping to make our home buying process as easy for us as possible. He was, without fail, very quick with every follow-through and request that presented itself. The first session with him was a great learning experience as he spent a great deal of time explaining what we would go through and how we should handle various situations. The Windermere written materials were a wonderful reference that we frequently referred to when questions arose. Thanks for all your assistance!
Robert Dalton – Purchased in Bellevue
Tony, we really enjoyed working with you. The transaction was handled very professionally and you were always there when we needed you. Thank you!
Bill & Barb Bovermann – Purchased in Bellevue
Tony is not only a skilled, creative and successful professional, he is consistently warm and upbeat!. Tony really cares about the people that he works with.
Alan Donaldson, PLLC
