As a real estate broker have you ever heard it, “We love the house… but I’m not sure the dog will like it.” It sounds funny until you realize pets quietly influence a surprising number of buying decisions. For many clients, pets aren’t an afterthought — they’re...
As a real estate broker in Washington State you’re likely familiar with the many moving parts of a transaction. But do you know who can legally handle your closings—and the key differences between them? Whether you’re representing buyers or sellers, understand...
A flood plain is an area of land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences flooding during periods of high discharge. Watch this video and it’ll make sense. If you live in a flood plain lenders will require that you have flood insurance before lending any...
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but essentially, home warranties offer you protection for a specific period of time, such as one year, against potentially costly problems like unexpected repairs on appliances or home systems...
Like the video shows, “earnest money” is money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 1-5% of the purchase price though the amount can vary with local...
As we show you in this video, an inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction and mechanical systems of the house and will make you aware of only repairs that are needed. The Inspector does not...
