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How House Color Affects Your Selling Price

October 24, 2024 By Roy Widing

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When paint time arrives, did you know some homesellers risk leaving ‘money on the table’ later by not taking advantage of ‘market-friendly’ house paint colors to more effectively attract homebuyers?

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The Power of Oregon Seller Financing

September 16, 2024 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate
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While most Oregon homebuyers use traditional lenders like banks, mortgage brokers or credit unions, there are solid reasons (and a very helpful alternative) to purchase a home without them. Buyers avoid traditional lenders for a variety of factors and when they do, one mechanism they frequently turn to is known in our area as seller financing.

What Is Seller Financing? Also called owner financing, seller terms, owner carry, seller carryback, or seller carry, seller financing allows a homebuyer to purchase a property by making an initial down payment, then making direct payments to the seller. While Oregon law has rules in place especially to regulate large-scale property sellers who handle a significant amount of seller-financed transactions (notably commercial firms, such as finance companies), the process still remains relatively simple for Oregon home buyers and sellers who enter into a home sale without using a traditional lender.

The Basics-A key factor that helps to make seller financing an option is if a homeseller has either no loan, or a very small loan remaining on the property to be sold. Having little or no loan on the home being sold means that more of the buyer’s down payment will go to the seller, and not diverted to the lender of a seller’s existing home loan. Most home loans now have what’s called a ‘due on sale’ clause, which means a seller’s home loan must first be paid off upon the sale of a property. The single factor of having no or little loan balance on a property is often the single most limiting condition in determining if seller financing is an option. If the property has either no loan, or only a small loan remaining, this can really open the door to seller financing.

Basic Tools-Several tools can be used to establish seller financing. In Oregon, these include either a trust deed and note, or a land sales contract. Here is a recent legal article outlining some differences between these two instruments for Oregon seller financing . Most common is the trust deed and note, which can be prepared by Oregon title companies/escrow firms. Less common is the land sales contract, which can usually be considerably more labor intensive and expensive, since in Oregon land sales contracts can only be drawn up by an attorney.

What Makes Seller Financing so Powerful-Seller financing can be very powerful. How else to describe a form of financing that can:
1. Make an otherwise ‘unsellable’ property sellable,
2. Render an otherwise ‘unqualified’ buyer qualified, whilst escaping considerable loan fees, underwriting and requirements, like an appraisal.
3. Provide income to a home seller, with interest, all secured with the protection of a legal instrument in case of default
4. Allow a homebuyer the ability to purchase a home while selling a less liquid (hard to sell) asset, or re-building credit
5. Give both buyer and seller the flexibility to negotiate what works for them, rather than a bank’s pre-determined, ‘cookie-cutter’ loan term, interest rate, or myriad of other conditions.

Here are a few scenarios illustrating some of real life advantages of seller financing-Scenario #1 involves a house located in a large Oregon town with no foundation and a faulty roof. The property is otherwise attractive, yet routine lender guidelines require a foundation for residential properties. The seller begins to think his house is a ‘lemon.’ That is, until he learns that since he owns the property ‘free and clear’ with no loan, that he can sell the property directly to a buyer. A buyer who happens to be a contractor discovers the house and realizes he can put a roof on the house for the cost of materials, then hire foundation work far more cheaply than someone unlike him who is not in the building trades. An agreement is made. As a result, buyer and seller see the transaction as a ‘win-win.’

Scenario #2-involves a nice home located in a tiny Oregon town between the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. Given the somewhat remote location, there isn’t a lot of demand for the property in Scenario #2. In an effort to ‘open up the buyer pool’ and ‘jumpstart’ buyer activity, the seller’s Realtor advises his seller client to consider seller financing. The seller agrees and before long, an out of state buyer who just retired discovers the property, located near an elderly relative. The buyer wants to first sell his large ranch in California, but because he will be listing his out-of-state property for 4 million dollars, it may take more than a few months to sell it. The California seller doesn’t want to sell his out-of-state property at a discount and wants to purchase a home meanwhile near his relative. So the Californian strikes a deal with the tiny Oregon town homeseller. Because the seller is open to seller financing and therefore providing the buyer with a helpful benefit, the buyer agrees to pay full price for the seller’s property and places $75,000, or 25% down of the $300,000 purchase price using seller financing. Confident his California property will sell within 3 years, buyer and seller agree to mutually agreeable monthly payments, with a balloon payment of the remaining loan balance within 36 months. The buyer gets full price, a quicker home sale, interest (on top of his full selling price) and the security of a legal instrument as protection in the unlikely event of buyer default. The buyer is provided sufficient time to sell his out-of-state asset, plus can move quickly to live near his Oregon relative. As a result, buyer and seller see the transaction as a ‘win-win.’

Scenario #3 involves a homebuyer who recently experienced a ‘short sale’ on an investment rental he owned. Because traditional lenders are unlikely to loan to borrowers with a recent ‘short sale,’ this homebuyer can either wait until lenders are satisfied that this experience is well behind him, or look at other options. Knowing his buyer’s situation, the Realtor for this ‘short sale’ purchaser searches specifically for, then locates a property suitable for his buyer which is being offered with seller financing. The buyer’s Realtor writes up a clean, solid offer with 20% down at a competitive interest rate and 5 year balloon. The seller accepts the ‘short sale’ buyer’s offer. There is a successful closing of the transaction, years before a traditional lender would have said ‘yes’ to providing the ‘short sale’ buyer with a home loan. As a result, buyer and seller see the transaction as a ‘win-win.’

Covering the Bases-As with any business agreement, things can and sometimes do go wrong. One of the more important factors for sellers to consider prior to entering into any seller financing agreement is a possible default by a buyer, who simply cannot continue making payments as agreed. In this case, placing the situation before an Oregon real estate attorney is frequently a good move. If the buyer is dealing in good faith, sometimes a temporary restructuring of payments can be agreed upon, or mutually agreeable exit strategy to provide the buyer a pathway to meet the agreement, or sell the property. If the buyer becomes difficult, an attorney’s letter can be persuasive.

Happy Bankers-Studies show that traditional lenders start relaxing requirements when a buyer can make a 20% downpayment, known as 80% ‘loan to value.’ This is a good general rule for seller financing, too. A minimum 20% downpayment typically means a buyer will be a better risk. The graph below shows how such an 80% ‘loan to value’ situation has historically reduced the delinquency rate for loan transactions.

Insurance-One other condition for sellers to be aware of relates to insurance. This can include fire and liability insurance. Especially helpful is if the seller is named as a ‘loss payee.’ This means that if there is a loss, such as a fire, the seller has a priority to insurance compensation.

New Rules-Federal and state mortgage laws often change and this is certainly true of Oregon seller financing. The good news is that for many routine transactions, Oregon homebuyers and homesellers can participate in the benefits of seller financing. The latest batch of regulations are largely designed to hold commercial lenders more accountable. If a major creditor or commercial lender is not a seller, the process of buying and selling with seller financing in Oregon can still be relatively simple. These new rules create a situation where it’s best to be clear if you’ll be dealing with a ‘vanilla’ type ‘mom and pop’ seller financing transaction, or a more complicated ‘corporate’ one that requires additional time, money and outside assistance. The following information is not legal advice, but a ‘thumbnail’ overview of two simpler scenarios for Oregon seller financing. For real estate advice, consult a Realtor. For legal advice, consult an attorney.

The ‘Vanilla’ Scenario-Let’s have dessert first. One of the easier scenarios for seller financing is if you’re buying a home from a seller who has lived in the house as a primary residence. This simple factor is a decent sized ‘green light’ and avoids much additional paperwork, like the need to hire a mortgage loan originator, or MLO, to handle the seller financed transaction. Under the new rules, another ‘vanilla’ scenario that simplifies the process are transactions between family members.

The ‘Small Potatoes’ Scenario-Even if the seller has never lived in the home you’re buying, if the seller is deemed ‘small potatoes’ and not a major creditor or commercial lender, the seller can still provide seller financing. In this case, a ‘green light’ to simplicity is found among sellers who have provided seller financing in a home sale for three or fewer transactions within a 1 year period. This exemption is helpful, since few residential homeowners sell even one home each year.

The Meat of the Matter-Regardless of the kind of seller financing you consider, consider working with a professional experienced in this unique area of real estate practice. Seller financing offers many potential advantages, but it’s important to understand the process and your limitations.

Collection Escrow Account-One very convenient service often used by buyers and sellers who use seller financing is called a collection escrow account. Collection escrow accounts are usually set up during the escrow process, once an offer has been accepted. In our region, collection escrow companies receive payments from the buyer on behalf of the seller, while tracking them, then forward the payment to the seller, often by direct deposit or via a mailed check. Why is this convenient? Because both parties then have a state-licensed firm keeping track of payments. This also makes it easier around tax time for buyer and seller. Sellers can more easily show income and buyers can better account for their mortgage interest deduction.

Thinking about using seller financing? Contact Certified Realty for more information at 800-637-1950, or via email at Info@CertifiedRealty.com

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The Power of Oregon Seller Financing

September 10, 2024 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

While most Oregon homebuyers use traditional loan providers like banks, mortgage brokers or credit unions, there are solid reasons (and a very helpful alternative) for purchasing a home without them. Buyers avoid traditional lenders for a variety of factors and when they do, one mechanism they frequently turn to is known in our area as […]

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Lessons My Prisoner Clients Taught Me

April 25, 2024 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate
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Perhaps you’ve seen TV shows and movies about life behind bars, or read prison-related books. But regardless of how stories about prison are shown in the media, the simple fact is that most people have never been incarcerated. As a result, one common question about prison life is if it’s very much like how it’s portrayed…or is it significantly different than that?

There are also other questions you may never have considered. Like what happens if you’re selling your home…from prison? In other words, is it possible to sell your house…from the big house? In today’s program, we go behind the walls of freedom to see what it’s like to work with multiple convicted homesellers. We’ll also learn some life lessons from each individual behind bars. Find out more…in this insightful feature article and podcast!

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Win Using These 5 Real Estate Negotiation Secrets

June 15, 2023 By Roy Widing

So Why Negotiate? Buying or selling a home is a rare opportunity to significantly improve your situation quickly. Since homes are ‘big ticket’ items, negotiating your next transaction more effectively could significantly save you time, money and stress. Examples might include ‘trading up’ to a home that’s newer, bigger, or having a better location. Financially […]

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Oregon Real Estate Update

October 10, 2022 By Roy Widing

Here’s your Oregon real estate update in just 40 seconds! Just click below.

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Interest Rates Up? Consider Owner Financing!

October 7, 2022 By Roy Widing

The factor of having no or little loan balance on a property is often the one limiting condition in determining if seller financing is an option.

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Oregon’s Land Use Tug Of War

September 21, 2022 By Roy Widing

Since the 1970’s, an ongoing ‘tug of war’ has been at the center of Oregon politics. On one side is a coalition of environmentalists, some ardently anti-growth. On the other side is an equally diverse cross-section of private property rights advocates. So how does 1970’s Oregon relate to today?  Ever since then, Oregon’s ‘urban-rural divide’ has […]

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Oregon’s Real Estate Sky Isn’t Falling Yet

September 8, 2022 By Roy Widing

News outlets benefit from sensationalism, so sometimes it’s difficult to accurately assess headlines.  No one can predict the future of Oregon real estate with 100% accuracy, yet there are basic facts for context about what some might presume is ‘clickbait’ news. The Long Game Depending on where in Oregon you live, our market has seen […]

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Have Oregon Homesellers Missed The Mark(et)?

August 2, 2022 By Roy Widing

Given a recent rise in interest rates, some Oregon homeowners who planned on selling this year are now wondering about holding off. One reason given is that interest rates have dampened buyer activity. While it’s true higher interest rates make home loans more expensive, a key ingredient to selling any home is property inventory. The […]

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Now Oregon Homesellers REALLY Need A Realtor

April 13, 2022 By Roy Widing

It may seem counterintuitive, but the ‘hotter’ the real estate market, the more sellers are likely to need a Realtor. Never has this been more true for Oregon homesellers. Here are a few reasons why, plus a secret some homebuyers don’t want you to know. The ‘I’ll Save On The Commission’ Fairy Tale Sellers sometimes […]

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The New ‘Curb Appeal:’ Curbing Your Real Estate Ego

January 22, 2021 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Podcast, Real Estate

One reason buying or selling a home is different than other transactions is because with real estate, egos are sometimes involved. We often hear about the importance of ‘curb appeal,’ or making a home look good from the street. Yet the ‘curb appeal’ that could be a deal-maker or deal-breaker in your next real estate […]

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The New ‘Curb Appeal’ Is Curbing Your Real Estate Ego

January 22, 2021 By Roy Widing

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One reason buying or selling a home is different than other transactions is because with real estate, egos are sometimes involved. We often hear about the importance of ‘curb appeal,’ or making a home look good from the street. Yet the ‘curb appeal’ that could be a deal-maker or deal-breaker in your next real estate transaction might be as simple as ‘curbing your own ego.’ Curious? Find out more…in this insightful real estate podcast.

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Homebuying In A Pandemic

July 10, 2020 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Real Estate, Pandemic, Homebuying, Covid-19

Pandemics can provide unique home buying opportunities. That’s because market disruptions often propel motivated home sellers to action. Yet outbreaks like the Covid-19 virus don’t automatically favor home buyers. So what’s the real scoop on buying a home during the Covid-19 pandemic? Do home buyers have more, or less of an influence in today’s real […]

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Homebuying In A Pandemic

July 10, 2020 By Roy Widing

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Despite the significant disruption of Coronavirus in our daily lives, homes throughout Oregon continue to be bought and sold. Inventory currently remains low, meaning buyers compete more for fewer available homes for sale. If you plan to buy a home now, you need a game plan to score your home purchase touchdown. Here are five helpful home purchasing ‘plays’ to help you get over the goal line and reach ‘paydirt’ into your next home.

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2020 Homeselling: What to Expect

May 29, 2020 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Real Estate, Homes

Some effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on Oregon real estate include inconvenient home showing protocols, elevated lender caution, higher unemployment (meaning fewer buyers), plus a reduction in the number of homes for sale. Through it all though, many homebuyers and homesellers continue to work together in closing transactions. Hear this podcast by clicking here or […]

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2020 Home Selling: What to Expect

May 29, 2020 By Roy Widing

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While real estate forecasting carries with it a degree of uncertainty, as the saying goes, “To be forewarned is to be forearmed.” With this in mind, here are six key considerations homesellers can expect this year.

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3 Scenarios to Coronavirus Recovery

April 30, 2020 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Real Estate, Podcast, Coronavirus, Covid, Covid-19, Pandemic, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Podcasting, Podcaster
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As we move through Spring, 2020 in the current Covid-19 environment, many are wondering how Oregon real estate is being affected by the Coronavirus and what to expect ahead.

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3 Scenarios to Coronavirus Recovery

April 14, 2020 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

As we move through Spring, 2020 in the current Covid-19 environment, many are wondering how Oregon real estate is being affected by the Coronavirus and what to expect ahead. Press the ‘play’ button to hear this podcast episode. https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/3-Scenarios-to-Coronavirus-Recovery.mp3 Some good news is that properties continue to sell in Oregon. This has been assisted by […]

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Pandemics And Oregon Real Estate

March 31, 2020 By Roy Widing

Corona Virus, Oregon, Real Estate, Pandemic, Wuhan, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Realty Oregon, Pandemic Oregon, Homeselling Pandemic
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Given present concerns about the COVID-19 or Corona virus, many Oregon home buyers and home sellers are concerned about how it may affect their next real estate transaction. Related questions include “Will I be able to get a loan?” to “Are buyers still interested in buying?” and “Is the market going to improve, worsen, or stay the same?” Added concerns surround what many formerly took for granted, like the simple act of touring a home, where buyers and sellers now hope to avoid spreading or contracting the virus. Learn more in this helpful podcast episode.

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Corona Virus And Real Estate in Oregon

March 17, 2020 By Roy Widing

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Given concerns about the COVID-19 or Corona virus, many Oregon home buyers and home sellers are concerned about how it may affect their next real estate transaction. Related questions include “Will I be able to get a loan?” to “Are buyers still interested in buying?” and “Is the market going to improve, worsen, or stay […]

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Helping Friends And Family Downsize

February 28, 2020 By Roy Widing

Those fortunate to live near parents, friends or family members are often faced with a dilemma. That question is ‘At what point should I help Mom, Dad or Uncle Joe move into housing that’s more appropriate?’ The process of this often-tricky situation can look quite different from person to person, depending on those involved. Do […]

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Helping Friends And Family Downsize

February 28, 2020 By Roy Widing

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At what point should the conversation about downsizing begin and how might this affect one’s lifestyle? Learn more in this helpful podcast episode!

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How Your Home Price & Market Time Are Related

January 31, 2020 By Roy Widing

How Home Price Market Time Are Related, Oregon Real Estate

With rare exception, most home sellers hope to sell their property for the most money possible, a perfectly reasonable approach. Yet if you overprice your property in an attempt to maximize your return, you’re likely to sabotage your home selling efforts, have your property on the market longer and receive less at the closing table.  […]

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How Your Home Price And Market Time Are Related

January 31, 2020 By Roy Widing

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With rare exception, most home sellers hope to sell their property for the most money possible. That’s a perfectly reasonable approach. Yet if you overprice your property in an attempt to maximize your return, you’re likely to sabotage your home selling efforts, have your property on the market longer and even receive less at the […]

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Real Estate Soft Landing or Crash?

December 2, 2019 By Roy Widing

Real estate isn’t always predictable. Given changing conditions, language used to describe housing is rife with lingo from other industries that experience constantly shifting events—some catastrophic—like aviation. While housing is axiomatically ‘grounded’ compared to the aircraft industry, from time to time Oregon real estate market activity is described as akin to a ‘bumpy recovery,’ ‘hard […]

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Real Estate Soft Landing – Or Crash?

November 25, 2019 By Roy Widing

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Real estate isn’t always predictable. Given changing conditions, language used to describe housing is rife with lingo from other industries that experience constantly shifting events—some catastrophic—like aviation. While housing is axiomatically ‘grounded’ compared to the aircraft industry, from time to time Oregon real estate market activity is described as akin to a ‘bumpy recovery,’ ‘hard ride,’ ‘crash,’ or ‘soft landing.’ This raises the question among those buying or selling a home of how real estate crashes are avoided and what does a ‘soft landing’ mean?  Find out more in this insightful real estate podcast!

Tagged With: Housing Inventory, Market Meltdown, Oregon, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Housing, Oregon Housing Inventory, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Podcast, Real Estate Crash, Real Estate Soft Landing

Is My House Haunted?

October 29, 2019 By Roy Widing

Haunted House, Spooky, Poltergeist, Stigmatized, Property, Properties, Halloween

This popular true podcast episode illustrates the far-reaching impact of what Realtors call ‘stigmatized property,’ sometimes known as a ‘haunted house:’ While at work one day, I received a phone call, then quickly recognized the caller as a client I assisted with a home purchase months earlier. I soon detected serious concern in his voice […]

Filed Under: Buying a Haunted House, Haunted, Haunted Home, Is my house haunted, Poltergeist, Selling a Haunted House, Spooky, Stigmatized Homes, Stigmatized Houses, Stigmatized Properties, Stigmatized Property, Stigmatized Real Estate Tagged With: Halloween, Haunted, Haunted Home, Haunted Homes, Haunted House, Haunted Houses, Haunted Properties, Haunted Real Estate, Homes, Oregon, Paranormal, Podcast, Poltergeist, Property, Spooky, Stigmatized, Stigmatized Properties, Stigmatized Property

Haunted Real Estate?

October 29, 2019 By Roy Widing

Haunted House, Spooky, Poltergeist, Stigmatized, Property, Properties, Halloween
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Every experienced Realtor has them: Stories rarely shared with clients that involve particularly unnerving moments in an agent’s real estate career. In this case, we aren’t talking about simple cases of a flea-infested house, or one with no water or electricity. The topic? Stigmatized properties.

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How Winning Homesellers Make Homebuyers Compete

September 30, 2019 By Roy Widing

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When multiple buyers express interest in a property by each writing an offer, the balance of power has shifted substantially in favor of the seller. As a result of this decided shift, buyers typically become more competitive. Why? Because fear of loss can be a powerful motivator. What can home sellers do to maximize their leverage in getting the best possible offer? Find out more in this informative real estate podcast!

Tagged With: Home Selling Strategy, Homeseller, Homeselling, Homeselling Strategies, How To Sell Your Oregon Home, Make Home Buyers Compete, Making Homebuyers Compete, Oregon Home Sales, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Sell My Oregon Home, Working With Homebuyers

Power Homeselling: 4 Steps to Winning with Multiple Offers

August 31, 2019 By Roy Widing

Many homesellers are intent on either the hope of selling fast, or at the highest price. Yet there’s a way to help you accomplish both of these goals. How is this possible? The secret is getting homebuyers to compete for your property. Curious? Find out more…in this helpful real estate podcast! https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/Power-Homeselling-4-Steps-to-Winning-with-Multiple-Offers-.mp3 Click here or […]

Filed Under: Homeseller, Homeseller Podcast, Homeselling, Homeselling Preparation, Oregon Home Sale, Oregon Home Supply, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Homeselling Tactics, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Agent, Oregon Real Estate Market, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Oregon Realtor, Preparing House for Selling, Real Estate, Selling My Home, Selling My House, Selling Oregon Real Estate, Selling Your Oregon Home, Strategic Homeselling, The Art of War for Homesellers Tagged With: Home Sellers, Home Selling, Homeseller, Homeselling, Housing Inventory, Oregon, Oregon Real Estate, Seller's Market

Power Homeselling: 4 Steps to Winning with Multiple Offers

August 31, 2019 By Roy Widing

Certified Realty
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One simple way for homesellers to improve their results is by taking advantage of the current housing market. While homeselling is typically easiest in what’s known as a ‘seller’s market’ when housing supply is low, homesellers can make this technique work in most market conditions. This is akin to the art of judo, where you use your opponent’s weight against him or her. To do this requires having your Realtor perform some research and likely to be especially worthwhile.

Tagged With: Bidding War, Home Selling Strategies, Home Selling Tactics, Homeseller, Homeselling, Homeselling Strategies, Homeselling Tactics, Multiple Offers, Oregon, Oregon Real Estate, Podcast, Power Home Selling, Power Homeselling, Real Estate

How Weather Affects Homebuyers & Homesellers

July 12, 2019 By Roy Widing

Did you know weather can impact a home purchase or sale in ways you may not have considered? The type of weather conditions possibly affecting your next real estate transaction is wide-ranging, perhaps even surprising. What kinds of weather events should you look out for in your next real estate transaction? Find out more…in this […]

Filed Under: Autumn Homeselling, Escrow Holdback, Fall Homeselling, Holiday Homeselling, Homeseller, Homeseller Podcast, Homeselling, Homeselling in Winter, Homeselling Preparation, Homeselling Weather, How Weather Can Affect Your Home Sale, Real Estate, Spring Homeselling, Summer Homeselling, Weather, Winter Homeselling Tagged With: Autumn, Escrow Holdback, Fall, Homeselling Weather, How Weather Can Affect Your Homesale, Oregon, Selling Weather, Spring, Summer, Weather Homeseller, Winter

How Weather Affects Homebuyers & Homesellers

July 12, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate Podcast
https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/How-Weather-Affects-Homebuyers-And-Homesellers.mp3

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Did you know weather can impact a home purchase or sale? The type of weather conditions possibly affecting your next real estate transaction is wide-ranging, perhaps even surprising. What kinds of weather events should you look out for in your next real estate transaction? Find out more…in this informative real estate podcast!

Tagged With: Escrow Holdback, How Weather Affects Homebuying & Homeselling, Oregon, Oregon Homebuying, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Real Estate, Weather & Escrow Holdbacks, Weather & Real Estate, Weather and Real Estate

What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew

June 11, 2019 By Roy Widing

Would you like to know information that real estate agents believe you’d find helpful? Stay tuned for this brief but informative video!

Filed Under: Oregon Homebuyer, Oregon Homebuying, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew Tagged With: Homes, Homeseller, Homeselling, Oregon, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Real Estate

How to Sell Your Home with Minimum Hassle

June 6, 2019 By Roy Widing

  Most of us are interested in avoiding hassles. Selling your house is no exception. But what about selling a home that could use some work, before you put it on the market? Concerned about the grind of preparing your property for sale? You’re not alone. Don’t fret about the work ahead! You have options. […]

Filed Under: Oregon, Oregon Home Sale, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Homeselling Tactics, Oregon Properties, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Agent, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Oregon Realtor, Preparing House for Selling, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Questions, Sell My Home, Selling My Home, Selling My House, Selling Oregon Real Estate, Selling Your Oregon Home, The Art of War for Homesellers Tagged With: How To Sell Your Oregon Home, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Selling Oregon Home

How To Sell Your Home With Minimum Hassle

June 5, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon, Homeselling, Oregon
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Who wants to spend days, weeks or even months preparing a home to sell? For many, that task is on a par with dental visits and working on taxes. So when getting ready to place your home on the market, what’s a homeseller to do? The good news is that as a homeseller, you have options.

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The Perfect Home Sale: Fact or Fairytale?

May 1, 2019 By Roy Widing

Most residential real estate transactions are ultimately successful, meaning they actually ‘close.’ Such a ‘happily ever after’ scenario has sellers receiving their money and buyers, their new house. However, given the many steps along the way, many real estate transactions have a few ‘bumps in the road.’ Sometimes it’s a home inspection defect. At other […]

Filed Under: Oregon Home Sale, Oregon Homebuyer, Oregon Homebuyer Secrets, Oregon Homebuyer Tactics, Oregon Homebuying, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Housebuyer, Oregon Housing, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Agent, Oregon Realtor, Perfect Home Purchase, Perfect Home Sale, Real Estate Tagged With: Oregon Homebuyer, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Perfect Home Sale, Perfect Real Estate Transaction, Perfect Transaction

The Perfect Home Sale: Fact or Fairy Tale?

May 1, 2019 By Roy Widing

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Most residential real estate transactions are ultimately successful, meaning they actually ‘close.’ Such a ‘happily ever after’ scenario has sellers receiving their money and buyers, their new house. However, given the many steps along the way, many real estate transactions have a few ‘bumps in the road.’ Sometimes it’s a home inspection defect. At other times it’s a lendability issue, like an appraisal. Or maybe a legal or title issue, such as an unexpected lien or easement, like a highway or railroad right of way, or perhaps a faulty legal description. Successfully helping home buyers and sellers navigate through these kinds of transaction challenges is a Realtor’s job. Many people are wondering…is the thought of a perfect real estate transaction fact…or fairy tale? Find out more, in this helpful Oregon real estate podcast episode.

Tagged With: Buying a Home, Certified Realty, Oregon Home Buying, Oregon Homebuyer, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeseller, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Realtor, Perfect Home Purchase, Perfect Home Sale, Perfect Real Estate Transaction, Selling My Home

When’s Too Soon to List My House for Sale?

March 8, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

  ‘When’s too soon to list my house for sale?’ is a common homeseller question Realtors are asked. To be sure, there are a host of factors that influence the optimum time of year to sell. When considering the best time to sell your home, several factors stand out. One is the amount of homeseller […]

Filed Under: Homeseller, Homeseller Podcast, Homeselling, House Selling, Oregon, Oregon Home Inventory, Oregon Home Supply, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Market, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Oregon Realtor, Property Seller, Real Estate, Sell My Home, Selling My Home, Selling My House, Timing My Home Sale, Timing My House Sale, Timing Your Home Sale Tagged With: Beat the homeselling rush, Early Homeselling, Home Inventory, Homeseller, Homeseller Competition, Homeseller Timing, Homeselling, Homeselling in Spring, Homeselling Strategies, Oregon Homeseller Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Podcast, Spring Homeseller, Spring Homeseller Rush, Timing Your Home Sale, When's Too Soon to List My House for Sale?

When’s Too Soon to List My House for Sale?

March 8, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate
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‘When’s too soon to list my house?’ is a common homeseller question Realtors are asked. To be sure, there are a host of factors that influence the optimum time of year to sell. When considering the best time to sell your home, several factors stand out. One is the amount of homeseller competition based on […]

Tagged With: Home Inventory for Homesellers, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Podcast, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate, Real Estate Podcast, Seasonality When Homeselling, Timing Your Home Sale

Can You Handle An Honest Real Estate Agent?

January 30, 2019 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

A famous, oft-quoted movie line is ‘You can’t handle the truth.’ Yet have you ever considered how that statement might relate to hiring a Realtor? In other words, since agents provide information that can help your bottom line, are you interested in being informed with the truth, or might you prefer not to know?  It’s […]

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Can You Handle An Honest Real Estate Agent?

January 30, 2019 By Roy Widing

Can You Handle An Honest Real Estate Agent?
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A famous, oft-quoted movie line is ‘You can’t handle the truth.’ Yet have you ever considered how that statement might relate to hiring a Realtor? In other words, since agents provide information to help your bottom line, are you truly interested in being informed with the truth, or might you prefer not to know?  It’s no surprise that some sellers and home buyers aren’t always willing to deal with certain issues. Instead, they may choose willful ignorance, denial, or other avoidance techniques that are frequently only temporary. And the list of those possible challenges is endless.

A myriad of issues can throw real estate transactions into seeming chaos. But by hiring a Realtor, you’ve got a real state problem solver on your team. A good real estate agent is like a Swiss army knife – very handy to have around in a variety of circumstances. 

But in seeking an honest real estate agent, be prepared for certain situations where the truth may hurt, at least in the short term. If you really are in the market for an honest Realtor, what should you look for and how do you locate such an agent? Find out today, in this insightful Oregon real estate podcast!

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Holiday Househunt Hysteria: Hot or Hoax?

December 1, 2018 By Roy Widing

Common wisdom suggests Oregon home sales should decline during the holidays. At first glance, this makes sense, given Oregon’s less favorable weather, less daylight and a general aversion to adding yet one more task to an already overloaded holiday schedule. However, there’s a compelling case that the time surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s is among […]

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Holiday Househunt Hysteria: Hot or Hoax?

December 1, 2018 By Roy Widing

https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/Holiday-Househunt-Hysteria-Hot-or-Hoax.mp3

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Common wisdom suggests Oregon home sales activity should decline during the holidays. At first glance, this makes sense, given Oregon’s less favorable weather then, along with less daylight and a general aversion to adding yet one more task to what is for some, an already overloaded holiday schedule. However, there’s a compelling case that the time surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s is one of the most active seasons of all…and for a variety of reasons you might not have considered. Holiday Househunt Hysteria: Hot or Hoax? Find out more…in this helpful Oregon real estate Podcast!  

Tagged With: 10 Reasons Why Winter Homeselling is Hot, Christmas Real Estate, Holiday Homebuying, Holiday Homeselling, Homebuying in Winter, Homeselling in Winter, Oregon, Oregon Real Estate, Oregon Real Estate Podcast

Lessons My Prisoner Clients Taught Me

October 18, 2018 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

Is it possible to sell your house…from the big house? In today’s program, we go behind the walls of freedom to see what it’s like to work with multiple convicted homesellers. We’ll also learn some life lessons from each convicted homeseller. Find out more…in this interesting feature article and podcast episode!  

Filed Under: Counseling Convicts, Lessons My Prisoner Clients Taught Me, Oregon Prison Project, Prisoner Clients, Real Estate, When Your Client is In Jail Tagged With: Convict Clients, Counseling Convicts, Oregon, Oregon Prison Project, Oregon Prisons, Oregon Real Estate, Outlaw Real Estate

The Many Faces of Oregon

September 26, 2018 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

In Oregon, what some might call a lifestyle, others may consider a mindset or demographic. Each of these terms is an attempt to describe characteristics of those who live here and to put a ‘face’ to them.  But why does this matter? It matters because a better understanding of Oregonians provides a sense of what […]

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The Many Faces of Oregon

September 26, 2018 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate
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The diversity of Oregon residents is hardly surprising, given the fact that a majority of Oregonians are not native to our state. It turns out that fewer than half of Oregonians were born here, with more than half hailing from somewhere else—most often California & Washington. In fact, roughly one in five Oregon residents were born in California! So what are the faces of Oregon…and how might this affect you if you’re buying or selling a home in our state? Find out more in this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast.

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How Multiple Buyers Change Everything

August 14, 2018 By Roy Widing

Oregon Real Estate

What can buyers do to lower the volume, lessen their own anxiety and reduce the frenzy without getting caught up in the process, all while making sure they don’t miss out on the house of their dreams? Plus, what can sellers do to maximize their leverage in getting the best possible offer? And for both buyers and sellers, are there specific tips you can use to ensure you’re ‘in it to win it’ for your next home purchase or sale? Find out more in this helpful article and podcast, ‘How Multiple Buyers Change Everything.’

Filed Under: Bidding War, Multiple Bidders, Multiple Buyers, Multiple Offers, Real Estate, Real Estate Feeding Frenzy Tagged With: Bidding War, Buying an Oregon Home, Escalator Clause, Multiple Offers, Oregon Homebuying, Oregon Homes, Oregon Homeselling, Oregon Real Estate, Selling Your Oregon Home

How Multiple Homebuyers Change Everything

August 14, 2018 By Roy Widing

How Multiple Buyer Change Everything
https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/How-Multiple-Buyers-Change-Everything.mp3

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When multiple buyers express interest in a property by each writing an offer, the balance of power has shifted substantially in favor of the seller. As a result of this decided shift, buyers typically become more competitive. Why? Because fear of loss can be a powerful motivator.

And while it’s possible for three, four, or even more buyers to compete for the same house, the principle is essentially the same, regardless of how many multiple buyers write an offer. Adding more buyers to the mix, however, does have a tendency to ‘quicken’ the pace. 

What can buyers do to lower the volume, lessen their own anxiety and reduce the frenzy without getting caught up in a multiple buyer scenario, all while making sure they don’t miss out on the house of your dreams? Plus, what can sellers do to maximize their leverage in getting the best possible offer? And for both buyers and sellers, are there specific tips you can use to ensure you’re ‘in it to win it’ for your next home purchase or sale? Find out more…in this helpful Oregon real estate podcast!

Tagged With: Bidding War, Competing Against Multiple Bidders, Feeding Frenzy, Multiple Buyers, Multiple Homebuyers, Oregon, Oregon Real Estate, Seller's Market

Inside The Insurance Industry’s Secret Report On You

July 17, 2018 By Roy Widing

A common saying states ‘Knowledge is power.’ Have you ever wondered what kinds of information others may have about you and would you be interested to find out what they know? Find out more in this helpful feature article & podcast by clicking this link, titled Inside the Insurance Industry’s Secret CLUE Report on You. […]

Filed Under: Claims Adjuster, Claims Examiner, CLUE, Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Insurance Fraud, Insurance Underwriting, Oregon Insurance, Oregon Insurance Underwriting, Real Estate Insurance Tagged With: Claims, Claims Examiner, CLUE, CLUE Report, Comprehensive Loss Underwriting, Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Underwriting

Inside The Insurance Industry’s Secret CLUE Report On You

July 16, 2018 By Roy Widing

https://episodes.castos.com/Helpful-Interesting-Information-on-Oregon-Real-Estate/Inside-The-Insurance-Industrys-Secret-Clue-Report-On-You.mp3

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A common saying states ‘Knowledge is power.’ Have you ever wondered what kinds of information others may have about you?

You may not have considered how much insurers know about you, your home, or car, but the insurance industry holds quite a bit of information that can significantly affect your insurance costs, especially if it’s either incorrect or incomplete. The bottom line is that while insurance companies may have ‘secret’ records on you, just because you haven’t known about it, doesn’t mean it has to remain ‘secret.’ And believe it or not, you can not only get a copy, but it’s also free! Curious? Find out more in this helpful Oregon real estate podcast.

Tagged With: CLUE, Comprehensive Loss Underwriting, Home Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Insurance Underwriting, Oregon Homes, Oregon Insurance, Oregon Real Estate, Property Insurance

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