A Picture is Worth ….
A Picture can be worth Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars!! That’s Right! A Picture just might be worth Hundreds of Thousands of Dollar when it comes to selling your property! You only have one chance to make a good first impression! .. with this in mind… more and more Realtors are using professional photographers to take pictures of the homes they list. Almost all home buyers peruse listings on the internet today and view images of homes to start narrowing down which homes they want to go look at. It’s the first step in shopping for a home to purchase. Quality photos...
Read MoreRadon is for REAL!
You may have heard about RADON.. and maybe wondered if it’s something from a Star Trek episode… Well.. Radon is for Real ! Radon is a colorless gas that occurs naturally on earth, being generated from radioactive elements in the soil. As such, the gas itself is slightly radioactive. It can percolate up through the soil and become trapped under structures such as houses. It is slightly heavier than ordinary air, and therefore will ‘sink’ to the lowest level below other air in the same room. It is often found in higher concentrations levels in basements of houses into...
Read MoreNegotiating an offer can be frustrating!
Negotiating an offer on a property that will have multiple offers on it can be so frustrating… I get so amazed at the multiple offer game. We are often, in this market, faced with property that has more than one buyer. As a buyer’s agent, we are bound usually to a buyer who can purchase up to a given amount. That’s it. They are looking in this price range because it is what is affordable. All buyers want the best deal possible and to have the price drive up on the house they love is hard on the best of them. Losing property can break buyers down. Most listing agents don’t...
Read MoreOrenco Station might be just right for you!
You’ve mostly likely heard someone mention ” Orenco Station ” in Hillsboro.. but have you seen it? It is an award winning planned community.. and might be just right for you if planning a move into the Portland Area. Residents of these homes have a wide variety of shopping , transportation and services that are right in their own neighborhood. The Town Center has shops, cafes and restaurants and are within walking distance. The Orenco Station Farmers market has so much to offer and attracts people from all around Hillsboro area – there is great food, fresh produce,...
Read MoreI Love to Help First Time Buyers!
I love my first time homebuyers! It is always fun to educate about the process of home buying. There are so many areas that need to be covered and I try to make myself as available as possible to answer those random questions that always come up. The best part is the end when I meet them at their new home and give them the keys. So rewarding being a realtor! If you are considering buying your first home.. and have ANY questions regarding the whole process – finding locations, evaluating schools, property taxes, financing, home inspections, home improvements – Please feel free to...
Read MoreProfessional Photos!
I recently had a great experience with a new listing that I posted Friday (4/11/14). I was asked by my clients if I have used a professional photographer. I said I always felt like my pictures were adequate and my clients have been happy in the past. I went away pondering the possibility of expanding to a more “professional” touch. I recently hired Mark LaHaie to create my website. I am very happy with what he’s done with karolynwold.com. He seems to take what I want and like magic, turn the ideas into reality. I am so pleased. He mentioned along the way that he does...
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