We’re grateful that in our 20+ years of real estate experience we haven’t had many run-ins with scammers. Many people aren’t that lucky.

Linda received a letter in the mail recently that gave her pause and when she brought it to our team meeting, we realized that we all had stories and scams that we know to watch out for. Here’s a few that we are wary of and that we advise our clients and friends to be savvy about too. As always, if you have a real estate question, give us a call. We’re here for you.

At this point, everyone with even a passing interest in real estate is well aware that getting a property under contract in this market takes a knockout offer, some serious negotiating, and all of the good luck you’ve got.

Why is it then that some properties are sitting on the market for weeks and months on end?

If you’ve read parts 1, 2, and 3, you know that we’ve covered what a housing bubble is, how our current market is different from the crash of 2008, and the factors that are creating our current market. Read on to learn what we expect to see next.

As a person with internet access in the year 2021, you’ve probably seen the barrage of news reports, Facebook posts, and YouTube videos declaring that another housing bubble is IMINENT.

As your friendly real estate experts, we wanted to take the time to break this down with you. What is a bubble? Are WE in a bubble? What does that mean for you?

One of the most common comments we get at the end of a deal: “was that just the easiest transaction you’ve ever done?”

And we want to let you in on a little secret — more times than not, the easier you think a transaction went, the more work your agent was doing.

A good transaction is like a duck — graceful, smooth, lithe AND churning water diligently under the surface to keep everything floating seamlessly.

You’ve probably seen articles and heard people talking about the crazy sales that are happening during COVID-19.

We’re here to tell you that it’s all true. The market is doing things it has never done before and as we’ve studied the market, we have found that there’s one crucial component you MUST do to make sure you take full advantage of it.

COVID-19 has had an effect on luxury home sales that we're still feeling in 2021, even with the introduction of a vaccine. But, believe it or not, NOW is the perfect time to sell your luxury home. If you're thinking of moving, you’re in need of more space, or you're ready to downsize, we can help you make now the best time to put your home on the real estate market.

It’s finally 2021 and after a long year like 2020, many of us are feeling the need to make some changes. What better way to change things up than to finally sell your house? If you’ve been considering selling your home, thinking of moving, looking for more space, or wanting to downsize, 2021 is the perfect year to do so!

That’s why we’ve put together this New Year’s resolution guide for home sellers, complete with our suggested timeline to follow through on your goals.

When Steve T. came to us at Abode, he was miserable. He had owned a rental home for 15 years and finally wanted to sell, but it was proving difficult. He just wanted to break even and be done with it, but even that was looking more and more challenging. That’s when Steve T. decided to hire Linda as his Listing Specialist. Here’s how Linda sold what Steve T. thought was an impossible-to-sell home in under 3 months to a cash buyer!

Most homeowners are a little anxious about pricing their home for sale, worrying they’ll price too low and leave money on the table. That’s why we’re laying out our Price It Right Listing Plan for you. You’ll learn why it’s important to set an accurate price immediately, how to compete in the market, and how to understand what your house is really worth.

While competition is fierce, luxury homes are selling. Why your home isn’t selling likely comes down to one insider secret: expert staging. Sell your multi-million dollar home with 73% less time on the market and for 1-5% more at closing with the top 5 staging secrets every luxury homeowner needs to know.