by Valesa Linnean | Jun 14, 2022 | Alaska homes, Homebuyer resources
Are you wondering if you should continue renting or if it’s time to make the leap into home ownership? Here are some pros and cons of renting. If you would like to explore home ownership, give me a call and I’m happy to discuss your... by Valesa Linnean | May 20, 2022 | Homebuyer resources, Real Estate News
Have you heard about escalation clauses? They are just one more trick agents use in a multiple offer situation. There are pros and cons to the escalation clause, and in this 6th video, I discuss those. Sometimes an escalation clause can help you save money, but in... by Valesa Linnean | May 18, 2022 | Homebuyer resources, Real Estate News
The fifth tip in creating a competitive offer is knowing the price is not always the main factor. As an agent, it’s my job to call the other agent to find out what is important to the sellers. Sometimes there are other factors like time frame that are greater... by Valesa Linnean | May 12, 2022 | Homebuyer resources, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Keeping with creating competitive offers, my 4th tip is using appraisal gaps. Appraisals are needed when receiving a mortgage and they tell the bank how much the home is worth based on recent sales. In an increasing market, appraisals sometimes come in low. Writing... by Valesa Linnean | May 6, 2022 | Homebuyer resources, Real Estate News
The third tip in creating a competitive offer in today’s market is having your pre-qualification letter ready. The first step in getting prequalified is to talk with a mortgage lender, preferably a local one! Having that letter is a necessity for submitting...