Puyallup Home Pros

Fall maintenance time is here! As more leaves blow, moss gathers and water pools around your home, when can you DIY and when do you need a professional? In this episode I interview Jeremiah with Champion Power Washing. He really breaks down the issues you may find while you are working on your home and when to call a pro. He also explains a lot of their process. You may have a lot of success with...

What are your options if your offer is accepted and you discover you cannot buy this house? Listen in and find out why and how getting out of this contract during the inspection phase is probably the best bet. It does happen. It happens quite a bit for many reasons and some of them have nothing to do with the inspection! If you discover during the inspection period that this home is actually NOT t...

There are 6 reasons why Home A sells faster than Home B even if they're in the same neighborhood! Even casual zillow-browsers can spot many of these reasons, but somehow when it's our own home we are too close to it. This sometimes happens for agents too! We know more variables than our clients and we know not to make promises about time on market! Listen in as I share the top 6 reasons why homes...

When talking to sellers, this question comes up a lot: Is it better to sell after we move out? Selling a vacant (unoccupied home) has several pros and some cons. Whether or not it's right for YOU is a chat we should do in person! To get your mind thinking through some of the reasons why it might be a good idea, listen to this episode! To get started or book your seller consultation, contact me bel...

In this episode I share my perspective on why FALL 2024 is going to be a unique time for buyers and adding to their already good buying power. We usually see an increase in inventory in fall anyway, many sellers cannot choose what time of year to sell and 50% of buyers CAN choose when to buy! Is it time for you? With interest rates on a downward trend and inventory higher than the last 2.5 years (...

How do people get started with real estate investing? They often start with their first flip! In this episode Kristi shares the tips and tricks she learned from her first flip earlier this year. She shares a lot of great info about hard money, managing the budget, having great partners and more. ⁠ If you've ever seen a house in disrepair and thought "I wish I had the money to fix that up&...

Have you ever thought real estate investing might be your path forward? You're not alone! Most people want to explore this idea but also don't want to be landlords. Here's someone you should meet: Kirsten Stewart at Suburban Realty. She's local, she knows a ton, she is here to help you be a successful investor! Listen in as we chat about how to get started if you've never had a...

DATED INFO - AUG 2024 In the world of real estate we have had certain system for decades. In this system the home sellers paid one large chunk for commission and it was split between the firm reprepsenting the seller and the firm representing the buyer. The system has been shaken up: #1 - this commission percentage has always been negotiable, but many firms and agents didn't reveal that. #2 -...

DATED INFO - AUG 2024 In this episode I share the NEW information on how your agent gets paid and how the agent representing the buyer gets paid. As the seller, you now have 3 choices, where you used to have only 1 choice. Traditionally we shared with you the different marketing plans and how much each one would cost, assuming we were splitting the total commission with the buyer's agent. Now...

I had a FASCINATING conversation with Ryan Hughes, co-owner of West Seattle Electric & Solar. We chat about old homes, knob & tube, when to call an electrician and so much more. If you have wondered about scorch marks, solar, rewire and if this problem really warrants a professional - listen now! https://westseattlenaturalenergy.com/ Office: 206-573-4205 RYAN: 206-423-5064 ryan@westseattle...

When you need a home inspector and you don't have very much time, listen to this episode to get to know Top Notch Home Inspections! They cover a lot of territory, have high standards of service and really, really love what they do. Find out why right here! Want to see the popular reel we chat about? https://tinyurl.com/2y6dbtkp To book a Top Notch Inspector: www.topnotch-home.com info@topnotch...

If you've heard agents throw this term around and you just nod along, here's your chance to know what they're talking about and why it gets a lot of air time. As we adjust to the shifting market through the year, there are many times when a motivated seller may offer something to the buyer without adjusting the listing price. This offer is something the seller is conceding, or giving,...

In this episode, Jay with Attic Doctor explains his unique problem solving method to our frequent attic and crawl space problems: rodents, mold, and insulation. Most home owners never get into their attic or crawl space until there's a problem and when there IS a problem, who do you call? When I met Jay I saw quickly that his business is structured differently, based more on client needs than...

This question came up during a recent first time home buyer class, where we had time to look at a hypothetical purchase and talk about each line and why it was there. The short version is this: everyone has to get paid, especially the people who are making sure the seller is the legal owner and the land is able to be legally sold. In this episode I use a hypothetical purchase in my local county an...

This week's guest is Keith Armstrong from Strong International Law Group sharing about estate planning, protecting what we love and how to avoid our real estate going to probate. What happens to our home, our most expensive asset (often) when we pass away? How can we protect our entire estate (book, pokemon, lego, car collections)? How can we make sure money goes to the right places? Listen in...

In this fun episode, I gathered a few other real estate agents to talk about some non-fiction books that have made a huge impact on on our lives. It isn't just business, it's our daily habits, how we approach goal setting and even how we listen to our families. Dive in! Links to the books discussed below: The 6 Types of Working Genius by Pat Lencioni Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The 12 Wee...

When figuring out how to buy your first house or first investment property,saving for that downpayment is going to be the #1 thing on your mind! To get ahead on that, my friends Steve and Michelle Shaw have at tool to help! Watch how their tool can be leveraged to stack debts into the same existing payment and still get ahead by YEARS. To find out more about debt stacking, you can reach Michelle a...

Every question you wanted to ask about solar panels but didn't want to spend time with the sales person at your door! I had serious doubts that these were as good as the door to door sales people said they were. I had also heard terrible stories in other states that they weren't transferable in the sale of a home. Then I met Mike Dalton of Mad Energy NW. We address common misconceptions li...

When the market shifts... Why? Dive with me into not only the basics of supply and demand but the nuances between price points and local needs. Each neighborhood has something a little different going on. It WILL effect your buying and selling experience. If you want to chat about what's going on in your neck of the woods I'd love to work that out with you! For more info: nickie@theoryre.c...

When you have water in the wrong places, huge rocks, a driveway that's a disaster or a steep slope that needs a retaining wall, this might be the right company to call! When I met Kevin, I quickly realized he could solve some of MY home owning woes! Could he be the right partner for your next project? Listen to hear more from someone who truly loves his job! To reach Manning Excavation for you...

While most lenders CAN do a VA Loan, I want you to get to know Will Smith, a VA Loan SPECIALIST! He and I chat a little about his transition from active duty to mortgages, his passion for serving people and why a specialist is sometimes the best route. He's a lot of fun to work with and a great client advocate too! He's a guy you definitely want on your side! How to find Will? He's mad...

Hear directly from my clients in their own words how a change in their home opened up EVERY dream they had been yearning for. Nic and Audrey share how their home in the city continued to raise concerns and security issues for their family. When their mind was made up that it was time to move it went incredibly fast! Even though it wasn't the smoothest ride, they weathered the issues, got creat...

What is the best return on investment for your home? Sometimes our updates get beyond our neighborhood and we have the nicest, most updated home on the block! That's great for living in but it does have some pros and cons when it comes time to sell. Colby and I chat about the investments we have seen ADD to a home's value and those that decrease a home's value at the time of sale. This...

How do buyers become strong buyers? Why does that make a difference? Is there a great loan for an investment property? YES! Josh and I discuss this and so much more on the podcast. I hope you feel right at home with us. Working with Josh is always a pleasure. If you hear something that piques your curiosity please reach out to myself or Josh, we are happy to help any time! Contact Josh for any rea...

This episode features local home inspector Lisa Lotus who owns Taurus Home Inspections. Sit back and enjoy getting to know Lisa, how she got into home inspecting, her specialties, the neutral stance she takes, her passion for educating and what type of home repairs to do in the spring. Thinking of hiring Lisa? All her contact info is below: Lisa Lotus Taurus Home Inspections WA State Home Inspecto...