When it’s time to select a real estate agent, do you know exactly how to do that? I’ve heard many reasons that explain why people select a real estate agent the way they do. Here are some of the most common reasons: “I hired the first agent I talked to. Yea, I called a phone number off […]
Winter in Sequim
Winter in Sequim is sometimes overcast, sometimes rainy, rarely is there snow, but one thing we can say about winter in Sequim that is a blessing is that we don’t get these horrendous blizzards on the east coast, or the floods or the tornadoes or hurricanes. We are lucky. Yesterday as I looked out my […]
Why Some Sequim Homes Sell Fast
Some Sequim homes sell fast and others do not. What’s the difference between them? I’m a guy who doesn’t jump to conclusions, but after seeing the same pattern over a long period of time, like years, I say to myself, “Hey Chuck, there’s a pattern here.” And so homes that sell quickly and homes that […]
What is the Range of Experience of Real Estate Agents?
The experience of real estate agents varies dramatically, and yet it is amazing how many buyers and sellers seem unaware of the importance of having an agent with valuable experience. Can you imagine hiring an agent who has never closed a transaction? Many do without asking about experience. Believe it or not, many buyers hire the […]
Finding Your Sequim Home is Not Easy
Finding your ideal Sequim home is not necessarily going to be easy. You could get lucky, like a couple who hired me to be their buyer’s agent. They bought the first home I showed them in Sequim. That’s unusual, but it was exactly what they had been hoping to find, and the price was really […]
Winter is a Good Time to Buy a Home
The winter months are a very good time to buy a home in Sequim or Port Angeles. Here’s the reason I say this. First, many sellers are motivated to sell their home in the winter months. They probably had their home on the market earlier during the summer or fall months, and now winter has […]
Sequim Homes in Waiting
There is such a thing as Sequim homes in waiting. What are they waiting for? They are waiting for just the right buyer. I’m not kidding. Some homes only sell to that one unique buyer who falls in love with it because it is perfect for them. Sequim Homes Waiting I recently showed Sequim homes […]
Sequim Log Homes
Sequim log homes are not real common, but there are more than you might think. This is a Sequim log home I recently sold, and it is absolutely gorgeous. The log work is exceptional, and the floor plan and all the natural light make this one of the most extraordinary log homes I’ve ever seen. […]
Sequim Real Estate
Sequim real estate has always been a target for retirees, at least for the last 25 years, but this year retirees are looking and buying aggressively. Retirees from around the country have been watching Sequim for years, and as they have approached their official retirement date, their search for their ideal home picked up its […]
Sequim Real Estate: Resources for Buyers
Buyers need good reliable Sequim real estate resources online. For example, buyers want a powerful MLS (multiple listing service) that is easy to use. Buyers want to be able to filter the available listings and create a short list they can view when they come to Sequim and Port Angeles to look at homes. Sequim […]