When it comes to new technology for Real Estate, I am a big nerd.  I love it all – every shiny penny that crosses my path.  Here are a few of my current obsessions: 1) Drones Every agent can do a standard virtual tour, but what about Aerial Videography?  For homes that are surrounded by […]

Hot off the press – the winter edition of my Quarterly:

If you had $10,000 to spend on touching up your outdated home before selling it, what would you prioritize?  Here are a few projects that might run you about that much in a small house, depending on who you call: 1) 10 new interior paneled doors with new door hardware, interior paint, new carpet. 2) […]

Yesterday was an amazing day, despite the fact that absolutely everything went wrong – a buyer was outbid, one of my appointments didn’t show up, and in general nothing productive happened.  I floated through the day with a smile on my face because of the good news I had gotten the night before. A little […]

As the ancient proverb states, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” and from a real estate investment perspective, it can save you money when you least expect it.  After all, the need to sell a residence or an investment property can come upon us unexpectedly. Keep your home in near-perfect condition by staying on top of […]

    Have wood paneling that has to go?  Consider a beachy hue as an alternative to white.  As seen in Elle Decor:

“Now why didn’t I think of that?” Do you know how many people tell me they never thought of buying new construction?  Realtors included!  We get stuck looking through listings on the MLS and completely forget about the new home developments that are springing up everywhere.  Why?  Because many of them never appear on the […]

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been asked to be a guest host on KDOW’s Real Estate 360 show, hosted by Joe Cucchiara.  I’ll be answering questions about relocation to and from the Bay Area.  The show is being broadcast today, however there will be a podcast that I will attach to this post after […]

Did you know that there is a facebook page called Bad MLS Photos?  That is one, very important reason right there.  How horrible would it be to have someone tell you they saw your listing on that site?  Granted, those are typically extreme cases… but do you really want to chance it? If you’re working […]