Texting in Real Estate

Posted on September 26, 2014

Texting in real estate is hot! The youngs think I’m crazy when I call. Here’s why I do it anyway… When I was 13 I would sit for long hours in our rec room listening to Journey and talking to my friends on the (rotary) telephone. My kids don’t do that. They text. I read recently that many young people... Read More »

Winning the “Highest and Best” Game

Posted on July 30, 2014

After you’ve found the perfect house in a hot market A great Westgate Tacoma house hit the market for some clients. This was the right area, close to their kids and grandkids, the right size, and comfortably within budget. We met at the house. It was superior to any we had seen in the price range. They wanted to write... Read More »

The Best Listing Agent in Tacoma

Posted on June 30, 2014

Finding The Best Listing Agent in Tacoma We ask sellers what they are looking for in an agent and how they will choose. With alarming frequency the answer is “We will see where the price recommendations come in and decide from there.” Say what?! You are going to choose a real estate professional according to the size of the digits... Read More »

Make Your House the Hottest House in Tacoma

Posted on March 28, 2014

If you are going to list your house for sale, the ideal situation is to inspire a bidding war, right? Make your house the hottest house in Tacoma using these strategies. Curb appeal Spring has arrived right on time. We Realtors notice curb appeal and there is nothing quite like the vibrant colors of daffodils, tulips, rhodies and cherry blossoms... Read More »

5 Steps Before Selling Your North Tacoma Home

Posted on December 7, 2011

It really pays off to take 5 steps before selling your north Tacoma home! We have sold tons of homes in Tacoma’s north end–probably numbering in the thousands between us. Our job, day in and day out for nearly two decades has been positioning homes in the marketplace, creating effective marketing plans to reach likely Tacoma buyers, as well as... Read More »

Support Local Business

Posted on March 17, 2010

Sometimes you have to blog about things other than the real estate market in Tacoma, even as that market has finally started showing signs of life. I like to try to mention businesses in the area that I like. It is important to support local business.   A Great Cup of Joe First is Valhalla Coffee on 6th Avenue. I... Read More »