My mission is to ensure you’re fully informed throughout the entire process of buying or selling your home. No surprises, just a smooth and transparent journey. We move at your pace, taking into account all your needs, wants, and options.
With my extensive background in residential real estate, the mortgage industry, sales, and human resource management, you can count on me as a knowledgeable and caring agent to guide you through every aspect of your real estate transactions.
I bring over 27 years of proven local market experience to the table, complemented by a team approach that combines over 50 years of expertise and knowledge. My dedication to excellence has been recognized 11 times by Seattle Magazine’s FIVE STAR Professional Real Estate Agent Award, a distinction voted on by satisfied customers.
Whether you’re looking for Home Buyer Agent Services, First-Time Home Buyer Services, Luxury Property Buying and Sales, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investing, or Home Seller Agent Services, I’ve got the experience and commitment to help you achieve your real estate goals. Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality!
The goal is to make your home as appealing as possible to the most potential buyers before photos of your home are taken. Staging your home can include anything from redecorating to rearranging furniture, cleaning, or other aesthetic strategies to present the home in the best possible light. You can do it yourself, have your real estate agent guide you, or hire a staging company.
In most cases, the buyer pays for the home inspection.
If someone is selling a home that needs repairs but chooses not to fix them, they may list a property as-is. Disclosures and inspections are typical steps in the process. In an as-is sale, a buyer willingly purchases the home in its current state with full knowledge of its condition.
When selling a property, it is incumbent upon the seller to disclose any details about the home that might negatively affect its value.
Factors such as the time of year and market conditions play a big role in how quickly a property sells. How you price, market, and stage your home are also very important variables that will affect how long a home remains on the market.
Any fixture that is ‘attached’ or built into the house typically remains. For example, if your house has built-in bookshelves, they typically stay with the house. The same is true of kitchen or bathroom fixtures and fireplaces. Exceptions and details can be discussed during the negotiation process.
Many factors alter the housing market, but understanding what to expect and being prepared beforehand can make buying and selling a property possible at the same time.
I’m here to help and answer any question you might have. Fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
Gretchen Allen REALTOR
Managing Broker - RE/MAX Northwest
License #24008442
