To make a “Contingent” offer…or not I recently had the opportunity to share some thoughts on the use of a “Buyer’s Sale of Property” contingency for a home they like. They like the home, but are concerned that they have less price leverage with that contingency included. Here’s what I told them: It is true […]

                    I’m so thrilled/excited/jazzed to be representing the sale of one of the most unique – and the most decidedly “Northwest” – condominiums in Seattle. I am lucky in that I get to see a lot of really incredible real estate, and this one…still leaves me […]

Buyers: If you are going to worry about “showing your cards” be sure you at least don’t show jokers. I often hear Buyers worrying about showing too much interest at an open house. The rationale is generally that they don’t want to compromise their position in the event they make an offer. That is, they […]

I have been dealing recently with an unfortunate situation; a family fighting over inheritance. My simple plea: Don't do this. This article (paragraph 5 is a good start) helps explain the phenomenon. Perhaps better understanding will help more of us avoid this nasty trap. Fight over the remote control. Fight over who gets the larger bed, who […]