Author name: Arvy Lee

Thinking of selling your home by going the traditional route… through a real estate agent?   Well, you wouldn’t be alone.  Millions of people around the nation work with real estate agents every year to make real estate transactions easier and more seamless.  But here’s a question that you might not have the answer to… What […]

Want to sell your home faster?   As it is, the average time to sell on the MLS is right around 90 days, according to Zillow.  And while many people, for various reasons, need to sell faster than that — maybe they need to move because of work or family changes, for instance — doing so

Suspicious that tenants are smoking in your property?  Obviously, that can be a big problem. Consistent smoke inside your property will cause damage to the walls, carpet, furniture, and even some of the appliances. It’ll fog glass, leave residue on walls, and create a stubborn smell that’s difficult to get rid of.  We know… because

Are the neighbors having a little too much fun on your block? Back in the day, YOU may have been the life of the party! “Aint’ slowin’ down ‘til the sun comes up” and all that. Fun times! But, things have changed a bit and life moves on. Now you’ve got responsibilities, a job, a

Are you trying to sell your home at a bad time of year? You might not know this, but real estate markets fluctuate significantly from season to season, month to month, and even year to year.  And we’re not just talking about the nationwide market, but even just our market here in Spokane fluctuates dramatically.

Struggling to sell your home? Well, curb appeal might be the ingredient you’re missing. Curb appeal is just what it sounds like… it’s the perspective that prospective buyers get when driving by your house or viewing it from the curb.  And just like first impressions, curb appeal is critical for garnering buyer attention and selling

Dealing with an abandoned home in your neighborhood?  It can be frustrating.  Not only do abandoned homes become an eye-sore in the community, but they also can attract squatters or unsavory characters to spend time in the neighborhood.  But you’re just a member of the community — you’re not the owner of the home.  Can

Dealing with mice in a home that you’re trying to sell?   Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional way — with a real estate agent through the MLS — if you have a rodent problem.  But that’s not the only problem. Mice, rats, and other rodents also cause property damage when they

Have you been scammed on the sale of a home before?  Maybe you worked with a real estate agent who listed your home for a low price and you later found out that you could have sold for quite a bit more. Maybe you worked with an agent who didn’t actually work all that hard…

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling? Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property.  To