How do you stay safe while searching? by Deborah Rutter Let’s face it—some people need to purchase: new jobs, new kids, retirement, downsizing, or just plain ole’ moving. Interest rates are low, so for many buyers, the time to jump is now. While it may seem counterintuitive to make such a big move in uncertain…
Eight Tips for Navigating the New Normal by Deborah Rutter It’s likely that the coronavirus, in some form or fashion, will be with us for quite some time. But real estate sales march on! How do you keep your family safe when transmission is highly contagious, and different states have differing rules about what is…
by Deborah Rutter If you are in a position to purchase, you are likely thinking about the house looking process in a very different way these days. There are so many ways to see properties without actually BEING there—here’s an overview of the options and where they fit into your buying process! Still Pictures Ten years…
Your offer was just accepted for a property you have never seen! This is Part 4 of a a four-part series about having a successful purchasing experience…without being on site! Click to view Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Congrats! You did it. You took the careful, considered approach and wrote a sight-unseen offer because it was the…
Using Video Tools to Make a Possibility, Real! This is Part 3 of a four-part series about having a successful purchasing experience without being on site, which has become a viable option for many buyers in the current climate. Click to view the original Part 1 and Part 2. By Deborah Rutter Ah, the great internet. A life changer and…
This is the time of year when a lot of end-of-year and holidays lists are made—they’re fun! Recapping, thinking back, reflecting, rating, and ranking…who doesn’t love a good list? This blog post comes on my 10-year “Nestiversary,” so I thought I would give you the top 10 ways Nest differs from other agencies. I haven’t…
Who is a Good Candidate for Making a Sight-Unseen Purchase? Who Is Not? By Deborah Rutter This is Part 2 of a four-part series about having a successful purchasing experience…without being on site! Click to view Part 1. In Part 1 of our series, we looked at certain situations that might lend themselves to the idea of purchasing…
What is a Sight-Unseen Buyer? And Why In the World Would You Want to Do That? By Deborah Rutter “Wait, you bought a house without ever going inside?” It’s a common refrain some of my buyer clients have heard over the years. Most people wouldn’t buy an avocado online, much less a property, but it…
Information You’ll Want to Have Ready for Buyers By Deborah Rutter When buyers show interest in your property, it’s a great sign…it means that your property has beat out a myriad of others in your area vying for buyers’ attention. But buyers these days express a lot more concern now than ever before, and there are some…
The is part three in a 3-part series about selling your home when you’re not there—whether it’s a property you inherited, you moved for work, or an investment property you absentee-own. Part One talks about the property itself, Part Two focuses on the mechanics of being on the market, inspections, etc., and Part Three focuses on the actual…