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Creating ambiance with a child room when selling your home

Adrian Willanger: Real Estate Agent in Seattle, WA

Creating ambiance with a child room when selling your home

If your home is situated in a family-friendly neighborhood in Seattle and you intend to sell your home, it is a good idea to create a room suitable for children even though no child is currently residing in the house. You will find that it is easier and quicker to sell the home since it will attract family buyers that need rooms for their children.

Before your potential buyers get around to viewing the house, you should make sure that there is not too much furniture in the child’s room. You can keep it simple with minimal furnishing such as a bed, a chest of drawers, light fixtures and perhaps a small chair in the corner. This will create a spacious appearance of the room, which is what your viewers will want to see. To add to the appeal, you can also hang a few wall paintings, set vibrant colored bed sheets on the bed and even place a few small toys neatly on the bed or dresser.

Do not underestimate the importance of having a room for children even if you do not have any kids of your own. When you reside in a family neighborhood in Seattle you are looking at potential buyers with children. You need to show them that there is a wonderful space for their children inside this home.

If a potential buyer with a family and children views a home that does not have bedrooms for children, they may think that the home you are selling is not ideally suited for them. They will be thinking of spaces in the house where their kids can play and wonder if there are any rooms that are suitable for children sleep at night. Most of the time, families find it hard to picture the home after they have moved in and cannot imagine what it would really look like.

By appealing to your target buyers and giving them what they desire in a home, you can sell your home in Seattle quicker and more efficiently. Make a bedroom for a child and have fun creating it.

This Seattle real estate market update is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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Tips on how to become a Seattle real estate investor

Adrian Willanger: Real Estate Agent in Seattle, WA

Tips on how to become a Seattle real estate investor

A Seattle real estate investor, like any other businessman, has only one goal in mind and that is to become successful. Success can be elusive and has a lot to do with your belief system. No one has ever achieved something without a firm belief in themselves and in what they are doing.

When it comes to Seattle real estate, you can only be successful if you become a good marketer. To become a good marketer, you must sell value to others and get them to believe in what you are selling.

One false belief that is common in business today is the thought that you can do everything by yourself. This has been taught by the so-called gurus as the key to success. Real life experience has taught us otherwise and nothing can be further from the truth.

There are 2 main things that you must consider if you want to succeed in Seattle real estate and in business.

1. Teamwork

Contrary to what these gurus teach, it is impossible for one person to be able to do everything. You must find a team of people who are skilled in different things and form a team that works together efficiently. A good team of qualified professionals brings about balance. Every team member brings their strengths to the table and in this way, success is inevitable.

2. Coaching

The best way to learn is to watch those who are already successful. Find real estate investors that have been successful in real estate and learn from them. This is one of the best ways to study because it is practical and real.

This Seattle real estate market update is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth& Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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Tips for Selling Your Seattle House when You Have a Dog

Adrian Willanger: Real Estate Agent in Seattle, WA

Tips for Selling Your Seattle House when You Have a Dog

asper, Harry or Teddy, no matter what his or her name is, your dog is a member of the family. That’s why it may be confusing to hear that your dog is hurting your chances of selling a Seattle home. As hard as it is to believe, the presence of a pet may be hindering your real estate agent’s efforts to sell your home.

The primary reason is access. With a dog in the house, your agent will only be able to show the home by appointment. Additionally, some people are allergic to, or have a fear of, dogs and will not agree to a tour if they realize you have one. Both of these issues can hinder the process of selling a Seattle house. If you are serious about selling your home quickly and getting the maximum amount for it, then put these tips into action.Let a friend or family member take care of your pet while your house is on the market. If this is not possible, then consider a dog kennel. Relocating your pet will make your home more accessible to potential buyers and reduce the stress your dog may feel at having strangers in the house.

  • For those who don’t want to give their dog a new home, find a way to minimize their impact on the home. Make sure the yard remains free of doggy gifts, put dog potty pads out of sight, and hire professionals to clean pet stains. The house should smell nice and welcoming.
  • If you leave the home while the agent is giving a tour, take your dog with you. Don’t assume he or she will be well behaved when you are not around. Your dog won’t understand that you are selling a Seattle house and may react poorly to the presence of strangers.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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Finding The Best Seattle Home For Your Dog

Adrian Willanger: Real Estate Agent in Seattle, WA

Finding The Best Seattle Home For Your Dog

Here are some things you should be on the outlook for when you are home shopping and want to keep your dog’s best interests in mind as well.

Dog parks

Take a look around the area and see if there are any dog parks around. You can also ask your real estate agent where the local dog parks are. Some Seattle parks allow free running dogs while others require leashes. If you are used to taking your talk to a park it would be nice to find a home that is close to one so that your dog can continue to go on his outings after the move.

Stairs

If you have a very small dog that has a hard time with stairs or an elderly dog that is losing its energy to climb them, you may want to look at bungalows. Otherwise, be prepared to carry the dog upstairs and down or confine it to the main floor only.

Fences

Look for homes in Seattle that already have a fence. It is a lot easier to purchase a home that already has a fenced yard than to add one later. You’ll have to tie up your dog in the backyard until you can get around to installing a fence – and who really knows how long that will take, considering that it will take some time to get settled in your new home.

Large yards

You should be looking for a big yard especially if you have a large dog. In some cases this won’t be practical, especially if you are looking inside Seattle where the yards are small, but keep this in mind anyway. Every home you view will have a different sized lot and the larger the better when it comes to keeping your dog happy.

Neighbors

Watch out for any dog-hating neighbors. Even if you fall in love with the perfect house, if there are people beside you that will complain about your dog every time it barks, you’ll have to think twice about that house. Finding the best home for your dog includes looking for pet friendly neighbors.

These are just a few of the considerations to keep in mind when you are looking for the best home for your dog and the rest of your family.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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Tips to help reduce stress when moving to Seattle

Adrian Willanger: Real Estate Agent in Seattle, WA

3 Tips For A Fast Move In Seattle

There are few feelings as exhilarating as signing all the paperwork to officially purchase your new home. There are few experiences more terrifying than realizing that you’ll have to pack up all of your belongings and find some way to get them to your new home. Moving can be stressful, but we’ve got 3 tips for a fast move in Seattle to help make it easier on you.

Tip 1: Plan Ahead

With all of the traffic, and other potential distractions, you’re not going to achieve a fast move in Seattle if you’re not ready to go first thing in the morning on moving day. That means packing up any clothes you’re not using, kitchen items you’re not using, and other non-essentials in the weeks before the move. The less actual packing you have to do on moving day, the faster things will go.

Tip 2: Bug Your Friends

The more sets of hands you have, the quicker your stuff will get loaded up, moved, and unloaded. Offer your friends beer, dinner, a massage, or whatever it takes to get them to help – after all, whatever it is, it’s a small price to pay for a fast move in Seattle

Tip 3: Hire Movers

It doesn’t matter how many times you measured, when you’re trying to get that sectional through the door of your new home, it’s going to get stuck no less than six times. Instead of wasting all of your time struggling to get that couch through that smaller-than-it-looks door, hire professional movers to do it for you. They move furniture for a living – they’ve seen every situation you can imagine, and they know how to get your furniture where it’s going with a minimal amount of trouble. A fast move in Seattle absolutely requires movers.

By planning ahead, getting your friends involved, and hiring movers, you’ll achieve a fast move in Seattle without a lot of stress.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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