OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, 11/19/16!!! COME SEE THIS GEM!!

We are having an open house at 8 Martin Drive in Umatilla, Oregon, this Saturday, November 19th! Come see us from 11 to 1, and look over this beauty!

The price has been reduced to $145,000. Taxes say 3 bedrooms? We say 4 or maybe 5 in this recently remodeled home with views of both the Columbia and Umatilla Rivers. This neighborhood friendly home contains an extra living space and an office possibility. Dog run, garden space, pantry, laundry/mud room and newer carpeting. All vinyl windows throughout. Private entrance to your Master Suite and a fenced yard! Get it now before it's gone! Priced below tax RMV!

Call me at (541) 275-1963 or (541) 786-1613

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY!

Join me this Saturday for an Open House for 910 E. Tamarack here in Hermiston, Oregon from 1-4 PM! Priced at $199,900, this clean, move in ready home will not last long!Bring your pre qualification letters and lets get the process started for you and your new home! Questions? Call me! 541-786-1613!

So Let's Talk Commissions

Being a 5th year Real Estate Broker and a new business owner has forced me to take a good long, hard look at my industry. Breaking into Real Estate at the end of the market crash, I think its fair to say that things have changed. People don't trust their Broker's as much. Broker's come into the business thinking they'll make big money with little work and people are under the impression that selling Real Estate themselves is easy. Both of the last statements are not true. Unfortunately, just like any profession, there are good Brokers and bad Brokers, just like good and bad doctors. A good Broker will work hard for you and often pay for advertising and marketing your property out of pocket without the promise of return. The downside to selling yourself is that (dare I say it) you really don't know what you are doing. Regardless, more and more people are selling on their own and are getting the job done, right or wrong. This has forced me to revisit how I run my business and what I can do to ensure success for EVERYONE buying and selling a home. You have seen my paperwork services now lets talk about that other word. Commission. I've been thinking about how that works. The standard commission is 6% where by, if a different agent brings a buyer other than the listing agent, both agents split that commission. Traditionally, the seller pays that commission. So, on a $100,000 property, the seller pays a total of $6,000 in commission fees. The person selling a $300,000 home pays a $18,000 commission for what should be the same amount of work. Hmmmm......now I'm starting to get it. Personally, I promote my $100,000 properties just as hard as I promote my high end properties. So is this really fair? And you can do the math on $400,000 and up properties. I can tell you right now that this post will NOT be popular with my colleagues. But I do think times have changed and its time that Broker's rethink our businesses. So what is the answer? I'm not sure. But what I can say is that I am willing to have those conversations with my Seller's. My profession has an intense education criteria and licensing fees which are ongoing to make sure we are current on laws and new required paperwork, which is something that I don't think every seller realizes. Also, when you split a commission with a Broker, you want it to be appealing but it shouldn't be a deciding factor on whether or not a Broker shows your property. It should always come down to the customer and meeting their needs. I mean really, shouldn't it? I am willing to think outside the box and have those conversations with potential sellers and finding ways to bridge the gaps between buyers and sellers. If you are thinking about selling, lets talk. Also, I would like to hear from the consumer what your thoughts are. Sound off! I'm listening. But please, lets keep it positive. I am not the Broker who screwed over your uncle's wife's cousin. How can I help YOU from here in being a successful buyer or seller.

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Sellers Are Getting Their Price~What You Need to Know

Spring has sprung! Welcome sunshine and motivation! This the time of year that new listings are coming on the market rapidly. Here is what you need to know whether you are buying or selling. First of all....if you are buying. Work with a Broker or a Broker who offers a paperwork service if you are purchasing a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) such as Cacadia Mt. Realty, in order to protect yourself and make sure your bases are covered and your earnest money is safe. Also, your Broker is going to have access to a data base that has all the properties that meet your budget and criteria. Please, and I cannot stress this enough...get PRE QUALIFIED! In this market with low inventory and qualified buyers, if you do not have a pre qualification letter, you do not have buying power in this tight market. If you do not know where to begin, your Broker will be able to guide you. Do not think in this market you can come in at a substantially lower offer than the asking price. Your Broker will know how long the property has been listing and can guide you on what to offer if you are unsure. Be educated about your market and do not think that you can come in with a low ball offer and have it accepted. Right now, the market is too tight and sellers have so many options coming in. You have to be competitive if you want to move forward. And bad news if you are looking to have a lease option. Many people like this option if they are rebuilding credit, have substantial down payments and do not want to go through traditional financing. If a property is financable, a seller will not likely entertain a lease option in this market due the the ability to sell outright. Older manufactured homes are your best option to get this type of financing. They are out there but know they are few and far between. For the sellers! Again, make sure you are protected by using a Broker or a paperwork service that usually charges a small fee such as Cascadia Mt. Realty. Find out what sets your Broker apart from other Brokers and whether or not their commission is negotiable. We want your business and depending on the home, will usually work with you on commission. Make sure you Broker has a plan in place for marketing your property and won't just list it and have it sit there. If the property is occupied, please keep it clean along the schedule of your showing. Most occupied listings have a 24 hour notice to show giving the occupant time to clean to show ready status. Keep the yard mowed, watered and great touches are flower baskets that offer color and curb appeal. Remove clutter and stacks of paperwork inside the home. Stuff in a drawer if need be. Just remove as much clutter as you can. Again, your Broker should be able to advise you on this. Whenever possible, do NOT be present for showings unless your Broker recommend you be there. When a Broker is showing your home, the potential buyer may feel restricted with their comments and questions if you are there. They also will not feel as comfortable looking around and deciding on a major investment if you are standing around. Good luck out there! And know you have good people in your corner! I'm here if I can help!

Insist on Selling it Yourself? You Need to See This!

Welcome to Cascadia Mt. Realty Paperwork Services. Born of the concept of working with For Sale Buyer Owner sellers instead of working against them, came the desire to make sure those who are selling on their own are protected and accurate in their work. For a minimal fee of $499.00, you will receive the following services: Up to date paperwork for the Seller and the Buyer Submission to the appropriate Escrow Company Communication between Buyer and Seller in a neutral capacity Completion of additional addendums and paperwork up until date of closing 24-48 hour turn around once all information is received Complete confidentiality What you will NOT receive: Additional fees Promotion or advertisement of your property (must list for this) Legal counsel beyond the scope of my Real Estate License What I need from you: Your name, address, phone number, email address, fax number The same for the other party Purchase price Address of the property Earnest money amount Lending institution Preferred Escrow Company Your Pay Pal email address (I prefer this method but can take a credit card number). No cash or checks, please. Some additional information may be necessary depending on the transaction House buying and selling made simple for YOU! Lets get started today!