Listing your Tacoma Home
Do sellers have to disclose that? Learn what Washington State's Form 17 requires you to tell buyers about house defects (leaks, rot) and what you don't have to share (murder, ghosts). Plus, why lying is expensive!
Listing your Tacoma Home
Is your house not selling? Get the truth: Will a price drop help? Learn why a small adjustment (3-5%) can dramatically increase showings and offers by putting your listing in front of new buyers. Don't be desperate—be smart!
Listing your Tacoma Home
How long to sell a home in Tacoma? The average is 60 days! Learn what affects this timeline, including pricing, preparation, and market conditions. Get tips for a fast sale and discover the average days on market in Pierce County.
Listing your Tacoma Home
Is there tax on real estate sales in Tacoma? Yes! Learn about the graduated State REET and the 0.50% local Tacoma surcharge. Understand the true cost of excise tax and who is responsible for paying it (the seller).
Listing your Tacoma Home
Avoid These 6 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home What are typical mistakes sellers make that ultimately cost them money when listing their home for sale? Selling your home can be a profitable and smooth process if you do it thoughtfully, strategically and if you avoid the pitfalls that cause
Listing your Tacoma Home
Should sellers pay buyer brokers after the NAR settlement? Learn why offering a commission maximizes your sales price by eliminating buyer uncertainty, increasing showings, and ensuring your Tacoma home sells for the most money.
Info for Buyers
Get a clear, step-by-step guide on what happens next: Earnest Money, Home Inspection, Appraisal, Financing, Final Walkthrough, and getting the keys! Essential reading for every home buyer.
News and Resources
Big news! We made FeedSpot’s Top Ten Tacoma Real Estate Blogs list! Find out how this little corner of the internet keeps you informed with local stories, weird history, and a Market Update tailored to your Zip Code.
Listing your Tacoma Home
Is home staging worth the money? Learn how staging warms up vacant spaces, defines weird rooms, drives more showings, and often translates into faster offers and a higher sales price for your Tacoma home.
6th Ave District
Discover The Wedge in Tacoma, the unique, triangle-shaped neighborhood known for its historic charm (pre-1930s Victorians, Craftsmen) and urban convenience. Close to Wright Park & Frisko Freeze. Find your slice of life in this tight-knit community
Listing your Tacoma Home
Tacoma sellers, considering an offer where the buyer asks you to pay their closing costs? Discover the smart business strategy behind this common request. Learn how covering closing costs can open your home to more buyers and impact your net profit vs. appraisal drama.
Listing your Tacoma Home
Tacoma sellers, want to maximize your offer pool? Learn the smart strategy behind accepting an offer that includes buyer-paid closing costs. Discover how this move can attract more buyers and help you avoid appraisal drama while maintaining a strong net profit on your Tacoma home sale.