When you’ve inherited real estate in Thurston County, it doesn’t necessarily mean congratulations are in order. Instead, it’s the beginning of a long road of decisions and details to handle at an emotionally difficult time. However, as the clock keeps ticking, holding costs will begin to add up, and you’ll need to take quick action … Continued
While the first option to sell your home that comes to mind may be to call a real estate agent and list, very often, homeowners have second thoughts about doing so for various reasons. Listing the property on their own as an FSBO may be the next thought; however, many of the same factors that … Continued
When a listing lingers on the market, sellers experience a long road of hopeful anticipation followed by disappointment as the days, weeks, and months pass. As a result, plans for the future must hold, and stress levels have likely risen as costs for holding onto the property continue to roll in like the tides. Furthermore, … Continued
When you take on the role of selling your home, the questions you ask your buyer can guide you to the most positive and profitable experience. You can narrow down the best offers and focus on the best candidate with these five questions to ask a home buyer when making an offer for your house … Continued
When you have a lien on your home from tax debt, your increasing penalties and interest are likely adding pressure to your situation. Because tax debts continue to climb as time passes, taking quick action will save whatever equity remains and remove the dark cloud that lingers over your head. Whatever you do, don’t try … Continued
Liens, judgments, title issues, or encumbrances can cause a cloudy or defective title because it makes it difficult to discern the proper owner. In addition, a cloudy or defective title creates issues if you need to sell your home because most buyers use traditional lenders to attain a mortgage. When buyers qualify for a loan, … Continued
Hybrid agent investors offer a new way of helping homeowners sell. Life doesn’t always work out the way you plan, and sometimes homeowners simply change plans and decide to sell. Hybrid agent investors believe the method you use to sell your home should be the best suited to you and have solutions no matter what … Continued
Sound Transition Team and our team of professional hybrid agent investors have created a powerhouse of real estate services here in Olympia to serve you as a one-agent-fits-all business model to provide convenient new options to home sellers. Top-performing agents and professional investors have been working together behind the scenes of Olympia real estate, and … Continued
Often, homeowners will their house to beloved family or friends with the best intentions. But, while it may seem like a windfall when you find out that someone has inherited property, the realities are not always so wonderful. It can be beneficial to understand the problems that could arise on the path before you, so … Continued
How can you make the best out of a tough situation? When inheriting any type of real estate, such as land, after losing a friend or family member, it can be overwhelming, especially when you add the complications of probate or shared inheritance among multiple beneficiaries. If you’ve inherited land and have no need for … Continued
Looking for probate properties in Washington? Inheriting a property might sound fantastic, but the reality for most is far from enjoyable. Often, none of the heirs are interested in living on the property, and few enjoy paying the bills for the property as the probate process drags on. At this point, beneficiaries have two options: … Continued
You are legally obligated to follow federal, state, and local disclosure laws for real estate transactions, reporting any information about defects with the structure or other pertinent facts you are aware of that could ultimately affect the property’s value. In addition, you should discuss with an experienced professional even the most minor of issues that … Continued
Inheriting a property after losing a family member or beloved friend can be an overwhelming experience. With or without a will, estates must go through the process of probate. Naturally, if there is a will, the process is much smoother. The home would be in perfect condition in an ideal world, with the mortgage paid … Continued
Real estate is a world unto its own, and two major players have joined forces providing homeowners with a new way to sell their homes. Professional investors and licensed real estate agents are now combined into one profession, creating what is known as the hybrid agent investor. This alliance has made hybrid brokerages an extremely … Continued
Should the process of a title search reveal existing liens, it can certainly clog up the gears on the sale of your home. A lien is a legal notice of an unpaid debt. For example, suppose you feel the claim details are incorrect or that the creditor filed the lien on your property in error. … Continued
