Burien Real Estate

What you do to make your home look like it belongs in a magazine or movie set could give you a quick sale. Use these tips!

#1 – The exterior view from the street is important. A drive by lookie loo may show an interest if the outside of your home looks good; thinking the inside must look just as nice. Lawn mowed, shrubs cut, kids toys in the garage..and..well, you get the picture. Also, a clean dormat and house numbers you can read, help.
#2 – Have a large enough sign in front that can not only be seen from the street, but able to read what it says.
#3 – Add a brochure box attached to the sign informing buyers about the basics of the home, plus your cell number.
#4 – Open the windows if it’s a nice day. Smells count. Bake some cookies in the oven an hour before any open house.
#5 – On dark days, turn on all the lights. Store furniture clutter in the garage to make the home look larger.
#6 – Make your dining room table festive.
#7 – Make sure your doorbell works.
#8 – Make sure door handles and knobs work
#9 – Don’t follow buyers around the house. Take a walk outside.
#10 -Women will check the kitchen and bathrooms. These two places need to be immaculate.
For more information about real estate staging and other tips, give me a call.

Are you looking to buy a home in the Seattle, Washington area? This city is a great place to live for you and your family. There is plenty of entertainment and recreation around every corner in Seattle. You will enjoy visiting the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Art Museum. If you enjoy being oceanfront, you are sure to love the beautiful coastline of Seattle. It is also the home of the famous Space Needle and the birth place of Starbucks. This is a smart move for students planning on moving to get an education, because there are several college campus’ in the area. There truly is something for everyone to discover in Seattle.

This is an ideal time to purchase a home in the Seattle area. Housing prices have dropped overall 6.7% over the last year. Prices are similar to what they were in 2004. This is good news for buyers. The median price for single family homes and condos in the Seattle area is currently $279,900. This number is down 12.5% since this time last year. So, housing is cheaper this year than it was last year. However, inventory is down as well. The inventory of homes for sale in the area have decreased by %17.7 since last year. This means you will want to contact a real estate agent soon, so we can help you find your dream home today. For more information about real estate in the Seattle, Washington area, give me a call. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.