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.
Listing your Tacoma Home
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.
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
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.
Listing your Tacoma Home
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.
Info for Buyers
Can a Seller Back Out of the Deal?
Can a seller back out of a real estate deal? Generally no, but there are rare exceptions! Learn the 3 ways a seller can legally cancel the contract, including buyer breach and mutual agreement, and the serious consequences if you try to withdraw illegally.
Do I Have to Disclose That?
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!
Will a Price Change Help?
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!
How Long Will it Take to Sell My Home in Tacoma?
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?
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).