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Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow House Color Affects Your Selling PriceHow Color Affects Us-The affect of color on human emotion is well known. It's helpful to realize that buying a home can involve emotions, sometimes more than we might imagine. And because colors are all around us, sometimes we're not even aware of the impact. Yet did you know that different colors can even influence the taste of food we eat? Compounding the effect of color on Oregonians is our often gloomy Northwest weather, as the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is well documented, plus the effects of color and light are frequently inter-related. As a prospective home seller, it...
2024-10-2411 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow House Color Affects Your Selling PriceWhen 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?
2024-10-2400 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastThe Power of Oregon Seller FinancingWhile 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...
2024-09-1608 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastLessons My Prisoner Clients Taught MePerhaps 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...
2024-04-2518 min
The Ordinary, Extraordinary CemeteryEpisode 180 - Whispers From The Tomb: A Tale of True LoveSend us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of mystery and romance with Jennie and Dianne in the latest episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast featuring author Roy Widing and his captivating book "Whispers From The Tomb: A True Love Story Discovered In A Century Old Mausoleum." Join them as they unravel the secrets behind the magnificent Rae Room tomb in Portland, Oregon—an Ordinary Extraordinary resting place shrouded in history, romance, and intrigue. Delve into the li...
2024-04-1856 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastThe New ‘Curb Appeal’ Is Curbing Your Real Estate EgoOne 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.
2021-01-2312 min
True Stories Of TinseltownI speak to author Roy Widing about Bogies other Baby, Mayo Methot...she was so much more than Sluggy...I talk to Roy Widing about his book..Sluggy: Bogies Other Baby.. Mayo Methot-Star Of Stage, Screen And Wife Of Humphrey Bogart.
I loved Roy's book because I am a fan of Mayo's. A lot of people have not seen her work but if you can catch Virtue, it was on YouTube or the movie where she and Bogie fell in love Marked Women, 1937 you will see her talent and vulnerability shine through. Mayo was Bogarts third wife, the wife he left for Lauren Bacall. She gets a bad wrap because she drank a lot, as did...
2020-11-0756 minOregon Real Estate PodcastHomebuying In A PandemicDespite 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.
2020-07-1007 minOregon Real Estate Podcast2020 Home Selling: What to ExpectWhile 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.
2020-05-2907 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast3 Scenarios to Coronavirus RecoveryAs 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.
2020-04-3008 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastPandemics And Oregon Real EstateGiven 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.
2020-03-3105 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHelping Friends And Family DownsizeAt what point should the conversation about downsizing begin and how might this affect one's lifestyle? Learn more in this helpful podcast episode!
2020-02-2806 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow Your Home Price And Market Time Are RelatedWith 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 […]
2020-01-3108 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastReal Estate Soft Landing – Or Crash?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!
2019-11-2506 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHaunted Real Estate?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.
2019-10-2911 minOregon Real Estate PodcastHow Winning Homesellers Make Homebuyers CompeteWhen 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!
2019-10-0125 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastPower Homeselling: 4 Steps to Winning with Multiple OffersOne 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.
2019-08-3112 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow Weather Affects Homebuyers & HomesellersDid 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!
2019-07-1309 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow To Sell Your Home With Minimum HassleWho 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.
2019-06-0611 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastThe Perfect Home Sale: Fact or Fairy Tale?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...
2019-05-0210 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastWhen’s Too Soon to List My House for Sale?‘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 […]
2019-03-0909 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastCan You Handle An Honest Real Estate Agent?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 i...
2019-01-3012 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHoliday Househunt Hysteria: Hot or Hoax?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!
2018-12-0213 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastThe Many Faces of OregonThe 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.
2018-09-2614 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow Multiple Homebuyers Change EverythingWhen 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 th...
2018-08-1425 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastInside The Insurance Industry’s Secret CLUE Report On YouA 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...
2018-07-1708 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow to Take Advantage of Your RealtorIn most relationships, business or otherwise, there's some usual 'give and take.' In the end of such encounters, both sides typically benefit, making the situation a 'win-win' outcome for those involved. And that's why 'taking advantage' of your Realtor as a helpful resource needn't be adversarial. Instead, providing counsel and information is what expert real estate agents do best. And leveraging that professional assistance to your maximum advantage is typically a wise move.
2018-06-2111 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastRealtor Stress-Busting Tips for Homebuyers & HomesellersDid you know the profession of real estate agent consistently ranks as one of the most stressful occupations? Yet, some Realtors seemingly deal with stress as if their work is a breeze. Ever wonder what's their secret? And is there something homebuyers and homesellers can learn about defusing stress using tips from real estate professionals who work daily 'in the trenches' while handling potentially stress-riddled transactions? Find out how professionals handle stress AND perform at a high level...in this helpful Oregon real estate podcast!
2018-05-0311 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastWhat to Know When Moving to OregonYou might have heard about Oregon's livability. You could also be enthralled by the Beaver State's reputed natural beauty, or perhaps you enjoy outdoor activities, since fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, surfing and bicycling are all popular here. But what else is to be found in Oregon? And what's it like to actually live here? Is there anything helpful to know before showing up upon arriving in Oregon with a filled U-Haul truck? Plus, why do most people move to Oregon and might you 'fit in' here? Find out more, in this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast.
2018-04-0108 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastShould You Buy A Celebrity Home?President Herbert Hoover. Grammy Award nominee Gino Vannelli. Double Nobel laureate Linus Pauling. Renowned chef James Beard. Composer Ernest Bloch. Authors Beverly Cleary and Walt Morey. Actors Sally Struthers, Frank Cady and Ginger Rogers. What do the people on this diverse list have in common? Celebrities all, they have each called Oregon 'home.'
2018-02-2809 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastDifferences When Selling Country vs. City HomesGiven the many potential lifestyle differences among Oregonians, how about differences when selling a home? Oregonians have plenty of housing options. For many homebuyers, one main decision is whether to live in the country, or the city.
If you're selling country property, it's important to realize that not everyone is a prime prospect for your home. That's because buyer considerations between country and city properties include trade-offs. Some of these trade-offs include commute time, convenience and affordability. It's true that home prices in general tend to become more affordable with added distance from the economic hub of cities. Yet even giv...
2018-01-2411 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastStop Waiting For Your House To SellIt's understandable how homesellers might wonder "Why isn't our house selling?" Some homesellers wait longingly, certain that if the sale of their property is 'meant to be,' a buyer will appear. But now, given a plethora of ways to gauge the popularity and market-friendliness of any listed home for sale, you can stop waiting for your house to sell. The good news is that there are indeed options homesellers have at their disposal to ensure their home sells…usually a whole lot faster, and frequently for top dollar. So, what are these options to ‘jumpstart’ an otherwise lackluster homeselling situat...
2017-11-2914 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastI Have An Offer On My House – Now What?You just received an offer on your home-Congratulations! Now here are some helpful insights from an experienced Realtor to help move the process forward to a successful closing.
2017-10-0813 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastSecrets Your Realtor KnowsOn many Realtor property listings, there are sections reserved for 'private remarks' intended for real estate agents. What are these 'private' remarks and do they include information potentially helpful to buyers...and why are these remarks private? Find out in this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast!
2017-09-0214 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastDeputized: How 2 Realtors Become Policemen For A DayWorking as a real estate agent can present some unusual situations. Here's one story you probably haven't heard before. It includes two mild mannered Realtors being deputized, or 'sworn in' on the spot, since the local, short-handed police force is about to commence a house eviction that turns out to be a bit more than routine.
We'd been asked by our seller client to assist with the removal of squatters on her property and also make suggestions prior to our selling her home. As a result, we were told to meet police at the property to assist with access, so...
2017-07-1406 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastHow Much Will It Cost To Sell My Home?A common homeseller question is 'How much will it cost to sell my home?' As with the sale of anything, there are a few factors to consider. In real estate, these factors can include a Realtor commission, plus items like title insurance, escrow and recording fees. There are other costs, too, like the 'hassle factor' and moving expenses. Thinking about selling your home? Find out what you need to know in this informative podcast.
2017-06-1606 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastCan I Trust My Oregon Realtor?Before entering into a business relationship, it's helpful to know your real estate agent is nice, patient, available when needed...and honest. So while many of us assume we're 'safe' in the hands of our doctor, attorney or pastor, what about your Realtor?
2017-05-1212 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastFinding Your Real Estate SuperheroTo adults and kids alike, superheroes seem to have a time-tested appeal. Some think it’s because they look different. Indeed, some superheroes dress uniquely. Others believe superheroes represent the ‘good guy’ and these days, we can always use more ‘good guys.’ Yet others suggest that superheroes are in the rescue business and we all have an area in our lives where we could use help. Whatever the reason, it’s undeniable that superheroes hold a unique place in our imagination.
While not superhuman, some real estate agents stand far apart from others. And when hundreds of thousands of dollars are literall...
2017-04-1107 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastWhat James Bond Can Teach You About Oregon Real EstateCompared to the life of famed superspy James Bond, buying or selling Oregon real estate is dull and dreary, right? Au contraire. You might be surprised to see how such a comparison actually sizes up.
Not So Mundane, After All
How could Oregon real estate's seemingly routine tasks possibly compare to the life and adventures of ultra-suave Agent 007? Initially, it seems like a ridiculous question. Of course Bond's life is far more treacherous, risky and 'on the edge,' right? As we'll soon learn, not exactly. Buyers and sellers of Oregon real estate have a lot more in common with...
2017-03-0706 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastOregon Real Estate’s ‘Magic Number’Sometimes absorbing the sea of Oregon real estate information seems more like drinking from a fire hydrant. Yet, out of all the seemingly helpful real estate data bandied about, there is one especially helpful number, which when understood, can provide magical clarity to both homebuyers and homesellers. What is this 'magic' number and what does it represent? Find out in this informative podcast episode!
2017-02-1208 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast10 Reasons Why Oregon Homesellers Hire A RealtorThere are many good reasons why homesellers hire a Realtor, including the handful of sellers who first try the 'for sale by owner' or 'FSBO' route. Here are ten of the most common reasons why homesellers hire a Realtor to get the job done right.
2017-01-1313 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastWhy Does My Realtor Do That?Realtors must follow many rules and according to consumer satisfaction surveys, most agents do a good job. Realtors are trained to abide by applicable state and national real estate laws, follow accepted business practices and the Realtor code of ethics, which is considered a higher standard of duty. Yet as in other professions, sometimes agents fall short. Wrong is wrong, yet it's also important to separate willful wrongdoing from expectations which may be misinterpreted, or where motives are misunderstood. Today we'll address some common consumer complaints and Realtor behaviors.
2016-11-2109 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastDancing ‘The Two Transaction Tango’Simultaneous/Consecutive Home Transactions Selling one home and buying another are frequently linked activities. Click here or on the ‘play’ button below for the audio version of this presentation about how to minimize the bother and maximize your effectiveness when simultaneously home buying and home selling. https://certifiedrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Dancing-The-Two-Transaction-Tango.mp3 We’ll also examine options to help decide if simultaneous or […]
2016-10-2808 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast10 Reasons Why Winter Homeselling is HotWhile there is a case to be made for homeselling in each of the four seasons, Winter can be one of the most powerful times to sell your house...and for ten very good reasons. Find out more in this helpful program, '10 Reasons Why Winter Homeselling is Hot.'
2016-10-1111 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast5 Winning Homebuyer Tactics for Any MarketRegardless of the kind of market you find yourself in when buying your next home, there are 5 key tactics buyers can use to make the process both more successful and considerably less stressful. What are these 5 key homebuyer tactics and how can you best incorporate them into your personal homebuying process? Find out in this insightful feature presentation from Certified Realty.
2016-09-2419 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast7 Strategies to Sell Your House Sooner!Homeselling Strategies-Sellers can employ certain key strategies to more successfully complete the homeselling process. What are these strategies and as an Oregon homeseller, what is it that you might need to know? As an Oregon homebuyer, it can be helpful to learn strategic insights on the homeselling process from an 'insider's' view.
2016-09-0709 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastThe Art of War for HomesellersIt's helpful to realize that as a homeseller, you are in a 'war' of sorts. Is it an outright battle? Definitely not. And for anyone selling a home, it clearly helps to maintain a sense of politeness and grace when dealing with potential homebuyers. But we're about to look at the process of homeselling using the metaphor of homeselling as 'war.'
Why would the concept of 'war' be appropriate to homeselling? To start, homesellers and homebuyers do not have identical goals. In fact, similar to armed conflict, they frequently have goals at direct odds with one another. You can...
2016-08-2110 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastWhat’s Oregon Land Selling For Per Acre?One frequent Oregon real estate question is 'What's an acre worth?' When you think about it, this question is not so different than 'What's a car worth?' since there are variables in each situation. With a car, the mileage and condition are very important to arrive at an accurate value. Land, too has unique variables. What are these variables and as an Oregon property buyer or seller, what is it that you may need to know? Find out in this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast.
2016-08-0507 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast3 Questions Your Oregon Realtor Can’t AnswerWhen making the biggest financial decision of their lives, many homebuyers and homesellers understandably ask their Realtor to provide a professional opinion on a range of topics. Some common questions include if adding a bathroom will boost resale value, should wallpaper be removed, if re-painting will help, how long a home has been for sale, if sellers should leave when their home is being shown, or if a home shows better when 'staged.' These and many other questions are typically addressed with aplomb by an experienced Realtor. However, with other, less benign questions, agents are trained not only to...
2016-07-2709 minOregon Real Estate Podcast3 Steps To An Oregon Home SaleSelling an Oregon home can seem overwhelming and complicated, yet there is a logical series of steps to the process. Once grasped, a basic understanding of three vital home-selling factors can make a successful home sale much less daunting. Join veteran Oregon Realtor Roy Widing in this episode of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast, as he shows how selling your Oregon home can be as easy as '1-2-3.'
2016-06-2910 min
Oregon Real Estate PodcastKnockin’ On Heaven’s Door: Stigmatized PropertiesLaws vary significantly from state-to-state in how they address stigmatized properties. A stigmatized property is often a home where undesirable things may have occurred, such as a crime, or a perceived element is present, like a ghost. It's important to realize that there are various kinds of stigmatized properties and what may bother one person may not seem so bad to another. What should Oregon home buyers and home sellers know about stigmatized properties? Find out more in this interesting episode of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast.
2016-06-2212 min
Oregon Real Estate Podcast5 Little-Known Oregon Real Estate ‘Insider’ TipsOregon Real Estate Confidential: As with any occupation, there are 'insider tips' in real estate, too. Exactly what are these little-discussed 'pointers' and how can they benefit non-Realtors? Find out more in this edition of the Oregon Real Estate Podcast titled '5 Little-Known Oregon Real Estate 'Insider' Tips.
2016-06-1020 minOregon Real Estate PodcastIs Oregon A Buyer’s or Seller’s Real Estate Market?Two common real estate terms are ‘seller’s market’ and ‘buyer’s market.’ What exactly do these terms mean and how do they apply to our current Oregon real estate climate?
2016-05-2511 min