Scott
Davison and The Neighborhood Group are not just multi-million dollar
agents, they also possess a wealth of specific real-estate knowledge
about the Portland and Vancouver areas. Every month The Neighborhood
Group sends out an ask expert tip. Here are a few of our recent insider
insights:
A local expert looks at facts, not opinions. A good agent views comparables that
are as close to your home and its location as possible, like size, age, location,
condition and amenities.
An agent that prices your property too low is trying to churn the commission,
while a high quote is often the voice of inexperience. Finding the right price
with the help of a local expert ensures you are getting the most money for your
investment.
Homes-for-sale ads in the paper aren’t intended to sell the advertised
home – they serve as bait to attract new buyers or showing the seller the
agent is marketing the property. A good agent knows the latest listings before
they happen.
A bridge loan can span the gap, allowing you to buy your new home without a contingency
for selling your existing home. We can recommend lenders that can make stepping
up to a new home happen fast.
When you know more about the property than the buyer or seller does, negotiating
from knowledge is a huge edge. Doing the homework before an offer is made will
enable you to expertly defend your position.
A good agent wants you to be an active participant in the selling process. They
won’t make decisions for you – they should give you all of the information
so you can make an educated decision.
Need more expert information? Just drop us an
email and we’ll be more than happy to pass along our insider views.
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