Experienced buyers and sellers know that an appraisal has the power to make or break a real estate transaction. In this short video, mortgage lending expert Carese Busby shares why high-quality appraisers are critical to successful outcomes and how that should influence your lender selection.
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CENTRAL OREGON! This month, we’re exploring some deep roots in Bend, Oregon where Ellie and Caleb Anderson are The Bend Property Pros Team at Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty. Their favorite part about living in Bend? The natural beauty and unlimited opportunities.
Guest Blog: When to Include an Interior Designer
This month, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Stacy Becker — Owner and Principal Designer at White Label Interiors. At the age of 5, Stacy was sketching floor plans in her grade school notebook — a hobby that would eventually turn her passion into a career. Continue reading…
Changes to Selling Office Commissions Rules
We want to let you know about some changes directed by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) regarding how those selling office commissions are determined. The intention is that sellers will have a greater degree of choice on what commission, if any, they offer to the brokerage representing the buyer. These changes will have implications for sellers and buyers in real estate transactions as well as Appraisers and Lenders.
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JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING! Jill Sassi has been selling real estate in Jackson Hole since 1999. Moving to the mountains was always a dream for the east coast transplant.
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HAWAII! Andrea Healey is an Associate Broker at Oceanfront SIR, serving Greater Kauai. Caring, meticulous, goal-oriented, and outgoing, Andrea has made the most of island life and developed strong relationships across the community.
Q&A with Barb Fox—Senior Account Manager at Rainier Title & Escrow
This month, we had the pleasure to sit down with Barb Fox—Senior Account Manager at Rainier Title & Escrow. Barb has been providing exceptional service for more than 17 years in the title and escrow industry. As our go-to professional, Barb is a wealth of knowledge and it was incredibly valuable to sit down with her to get some must-know information about title insurance and escrow as part of the home buying process.
Read the Q&A below!
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SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX! Brad Kimmelman is an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon SIR, serving the Phoenix Metro Area. Brimming with endless warmth and charm, Brad is a talented partner well-equipped to make good on your real estate goals.
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Los Angeles! Ari Wintraub is a top-tier broker and referral partner serving the highly-competitive L.A. market. Based in Brentwood, he serves many of the most prestigious communities in the area such as Beverly Hills, B.H. Post Office, Santa Monica, Venice, and more.