What if there was a home seller playbook?
Selling your home shouldn't feel like navigating without a map. This Home Seller Playbook is yours for the asking. Just ask. :) Written by The Hume Group based on 3 decades of learning opportunities.
Tom Hume
What Buyers Really Think of Your House
Ouch! Get the unfiltered truth about why buyers dislike your house. Learn the 6 common objections you can fix: smell, being too dark or cramped, filth, substandard work, and overpricing. Essential home seller tips for a fast sale.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Find the perfect U-Cut Christmas Tree! We list 10 great family farms near Tacoma and the South Sound, including locations in Port Orchard, Puyallup, and the Key Peninsula. Grab your saw and find your Noble Fir!
Proctor District North Tacoma
Explore Tacoma's charming, walkable Proctor District. Learn about its Craftsman homes, the Metropolitan Market, the Blue Mouse Theater, and the trade-offs (higher price, older home maintenance). Perfect guide for North Tacoma living!
Power Move in Negotiations
What's the strongest negotiation position in real estate? Our story proves it: being genuinely willing to walk away. Learn this powerful power move to get what you want, like a new A/C and full inspection repairs!
Tacoma Real Estate Market Update - Hot or Not?
People are always asking Realtors: “How’s the market?” It always depends on where you mean. There are micro-markets. Sometimes the hotness moves around in Tacoma! Let's slice it up by zip code and play a little game of "Hot or Not". Not the same one
David Gala is Working With The Hume Group Again!
He's Back! After a sabbatical, David Gala has returned to The Hume Group! Learn about the history of the three partners working together in the Tacoma real estate market and why we're excited to put the band back together.
Warning About ChatGPT/Zillow Integration
ChatGPT and Zillow integration is here, but be warned: Are you a Person or a Lead? Learn how online platforms treat you and the smarter way to find a Realtor via referrals and research.
Leverage AI to Sell Your Home
How to Leverage AI to Sell Your Home Things are moving so fast with tech these days, it can be tempting to let it fly by while doing things the same way you always have. Terrible idea. Big structural changes are afoot so ignoring AI is not going to work
Is Dual Agency Okay in Tacoma?
Is Dual Agency a good idea in Tacoma real estate? While legal, we argue it is risky due to conflict of interest and limited advocacy. Learn the risks and why independent representation is key.
Is a Rate Buydown a Good Play?
Is a mortgage rate buydown worth it now? Learn about the 2/1 buydown strategy for buyers and sellers and why the opportunity to refinance as rates drop makes this a smart move.
Real Estate Contingencies Defined
What is a real estate contingency? We define the 6 most common clauses—Inspection, Financing, Appraisal, Septic, and the Home Sale Contingency—and the risks they pose to sellers.