Listing your Tacoma Home
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.
Listing your Tacoma Home
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!
Listing your Tacoma Home
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
Listing your Tacoma 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
Info for Buyers
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
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 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.
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