Puget Sound Real Estate Podcast with Celeste Zarling
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Century 21 Northwest - your professional Puget Sound Real Estate Agents.
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Your King County Real Estate Market Update
August 19, 2022 03:00 VideoWhat’s happening in our local King County real estate market? Lately, a lot of people are asking us about the state of our market, whether it’s a good time to sell in Kirkland 98033, and if the market is going to crash. The constant changes in the market can make it difficult to know what’s best for your family. If you find that relatable, I totally understand. I’ve been in the industry for over 10 years, and I’m here to help you navigate the market. I’ve closed hundreds of real estate tr...
How Are We Not in a Housing Bubble?
July 26, 2022 04:00 VideoIs the current housing market like the bubble we saw back in 2008? Based on the history of the housing market, it’s clear that our current market isn’t ready to burst. There has only been one instance where home prices fell significantly, and it was in 2008. That was caused by two major factors: loose lending standards and cash-out refinances. Back then, people could apply for loans they weren’t truly qualified for and then take cash out on their homes to finance a lifestyle change. Will...
7 Tips To Sell Faster and for Top Dollar
June 28, 2022 05:00 VideoSeven tips that will help you sell your home faster and for more money. Now that you’ve decided to sell your home, the stress is probably starting to settle in. Here are seven steps that can get your house sold faster and for more money: 1. Declutter. This can be a long process, but the sooner you start, the better. Take a good look at each room, and pack up anything you won’t need for the next few months, including any personal items like pictures. After you declutter, clean your home to...
Our Market Is Beginning To Normalize
June 13, 2022 05:00 VideoAn update on the changing factors driving our real estate market. Our market is currently undergoing a correction. A nationwide listing site reported that 15% of sellers dropped their asking prices in the last two weeks. This is likely due to rising interest rates. However, people will always need to buy and sell. This is just the market starting to normalize itself. The Kirkland market is also quite volatile. Just a few months ago, calls would come in the second we put a home on the mark...
Supporting Our Local Community
May 31, 2022 06:00 VideoHere’s how the Wine and Spirits Walk went in downtown Kirkland. Century 21 loves to support local businesses, so I couldn’t have been more excited to participate in our local Wine and Spirits Walk recently. Today I want to highlight a few of the businesses that participated and how I got to know my community a little better. First, I spoke with Leon Mclaughlin, the CEO of the Clean Water Foundation. They’re participating in the Wine Walk, and they couldn’t wait to enjoy local products a...
10 Tips for a Seamless Relocation
May 17, 2022 05:00 VideoHere are 10 tips you should follow for a seamless relocation. Moving is a huge undertaking, but relocating can add a new layer of stress and planning to the process. Today I want to share 10 tips to help make your relocation a success: 1. Visit your new city before moving. This way, you can get a feel for the layout and culture. It will also help you get an idea of the cost of living in the area. 2. Make a list of what you want in a new home. Once you have everything written out, give ...
Why It’s Still a Great Time To Sell
May 05, 2022 05:00 VideoWhy King County still has a seller’s market and what that means for you. What’s happening in our local real estate market? Are we seeing a housing bubble, and what should you do with your home? It can be hard to know what the best choice is for your family, especially with all the headlines. I totally understand. I’ve been an agent for over nine years, and I can help you navigate this market. Let’s look at the data to see what conditions mean for you. According to real estate experts, if ...
Who Knows What Your Home Is Worth?
April 19, 2022 06:00 VideoHere are the three things you’ll need to accurately value a home. What is your home really worth? You don’t know, Zillow doesn’t know, and nobody on the internet does. The real value of your property is determined by the market based on three main factors: Location Condition Your comparative market analysis If you want to find the true value of your home, you need to do a CMA. Your real estate agent should be more than happy to find your true value for you. If you have any ques...
Our Five-Star Plan Sets Us Apart
March 29, 2022 05:00 VideoHow our buyers and sellers get an advantage by working with us. The key thing that sets us apart from other Realtors is that we’re design-forward. We sell with style. We prepare our homes by professionally cleaning, staging, and marketing them with HD photography and a full 3D walk-through. We also provide all of our buyers with a one-year home warranty. We do all of this because we don’t want our sellers to have to worry about a thing. We cover all the costs involved with our five-star p...
If You’re This Kind of Buyer, Don’t Call Me
March 17, 2022 05:00 VideoIf you’re this type of buyer, please don’t pick up the phone. Don’t call me if you’re the type of buyer who wants me to show you a house before you’re pre-qualified. Why? If you want to win in this market, you need to be pre-qualified and fully underwritten. Sellers are looking for buyers who will close, so don’t waste your time or mine if you’re not. If you are fully underwritten, please call me. I’d love to help you find the perfect home.
Happy Holidays From Us
December 13, 2021 05:00 VideoFrom our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business. This may be a busy time of year, but we are always here to help you and answe...
How Do We Know the Housing Market Is Cooling Off?
October 11, 2021 08:21 VideoHere’s how we know that our real estate market is starting to cool. Despite increased inventory, home prices have gone up for the 113th consecutive month. At the same time, all anybody can talk about is the market cooling off. This creates one big question: “Is the housing market really cooling off?” About a month ago, I was selling a house and thought that it would be a week before I got offers on it. Then the sellers reached out and said that they needed to get it on the market ASAP bec...
The 3 P’s of Preparing Your Home to Sell
May 10, 2021 08:21 VideoIgnoring your curb appeal as a seller is a huge mistake. You’ve likely all heard that we’re in a hot seller’s market, but even though things tend to skew in favor of home sellers, you’re making a huge mistake if you’re not sprucing up your curb appeal before you list your home. Most buyers are first searching for homes online and then driving by them before they decide if they even want to go inside the home. I offer staging for every home I sell, which can do wonders for sellers, but if t...
My Top Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Sale
April 08, 2021 06:25 VideoHere are my best pieces of advice for today’s home sellers. If you’re getting ready to sell in this hot market, there are three things you absolutely need to do to increase your chances of selling quickly and for top dollar: 1. Cleaning is critical. You have to have a clean home. The most important rooms to have clean are the kitchen and bathrooms. The home needs to look clean, smell clean, and be attractive to buyers who walk through the home with a discerning eye. “I recommend painting...
Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring to List Your Home
March 03, 2021 00:00 VideoAs a seller, there are three reasons why you’re better off listing now during the winter instead of waiting until spring. First, buyers are more serious during the winter. Isn’t that what you really want: a serious offer? While the spring housing market may bring more buyers out of the woodwork, those buyers are more likely to hold off on making serious offers because there are more homes to choose from, and they can afford to be picky. Sellers who list during the spring are just creating...
Open House Tour: 2009 NW Boulder Way Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027
August 08, 2019 00:00 VideoI’m here today at my newest listing in the beautiful Tallus community at the Ascend townhome-style condominiums. Situated at the end of a private, dead-end street, this desirable home features a premium corner unit with 1,597 square feet of living space. It also features three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a half bath, and a rare two-car garage. With open ceilings and bamboo floors, this home offers both functionality and a peaceful ambiance. To get a better look at this gorgeous p...
This Ring Hill Listing Is One You Have to See in Person
July 18, 2019 00:00 VideoAs you can see in the video above, I have a wonderful new listing available that I’d love to tell you more about in person. “This area is great for building custom homes.” This lot is located in the desirable Ring Hill neighborhood in Woodinville, but it’s close to Duval and Redman. This property is also located in an RA-5 zone, meaning you can build one residential home per acre. If you have any pets, they’ll have plenty of room to roam, and there are numerous trails and equestrian parks...
Come Along for a Video Tour of This Fabulous, Elegant Property
July 08, 2019 00:00 VideoWelcome to 8405 NE 160th Lane, Kenmore, WA. With its fabulous open floor plan, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is as spacious as it is beautiful. The kitchen is fully upgraded with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space, and the living room is a perfect mixture of comfort and elegance. Truly, every room of this home has something amazing to offer. Of course, no description can do this home justice. If you’d like to see the property for yourself, you can get a sneak peek in...
Welcome to today's Open House Tour: Check out this Gorgeous Kent Home on Subdividable Land
June 20, 2019 00:00 VideoThe property located at 27035 52nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 has hit the market, and we believe this incredible estate house may be your perfect future home. With incredible 10-foot ceilings, three fireplaces, and large windows throughout, this 4-bedroom, 2.75-bathroom home is very spacious—making it the perfect place for relaxing with family or entertaining friends. And if the great outdoors is more your style, you’ll be thrilled to know that this property sits on three acres, giving you ple...
4 Ways You Can Get More Money For Your Listed Home
March 11, 2019 17:59 VideoIf you’re planning to put your home on the market this coming spring, be sure to pay attention to these four tips that will help you increase its value: 1. Maximize your curb appeal. To make sure your home will draw buyers’ eyes, be sure to touch up the landscaping and add a fresh coat of paint. This will increase your value and, of course, put more money in your pocket. 2. Focus on the kitchen. The kitchen is the hub of the home; it’s where everyone goes for meals, and it’s often a cente...
4 Reasons to Sell Your Home This September
September 19, 2018 20:40 VideoReal estate prices and values are always changing in our community. As a top broker here at Century 21, I look at properties and prices pretty much every day and I know what’s happening with your real estate’s value. It’s true that homes are taking longer to sell this year than they did last year. However, we still only have two months of inventory, well below the balanced market standard of six months. With such low inventory, it always surprises me when sellers tell me they want to wait ...
What You Need to Know About Our Current Kirkland Market
August 07, 2018 20:45 VideoWhat is the big deal in real estate now? Well, I am here to talk about it and give you a quick market update in the process. Right now, we are finding that the real estate market has more inventory but fewer homes are selling. In June and July, the market finally had more homes available for buyers. With increasing rates, buyers being tired of overpaying, and the new construction market yet to catch up, massive multiple offer situations aren’t happening like they were in the Spring. “As...
Get Top Dollar for Your Home by Following These 3 Steps
May 16, 2018 19:38 VideoToday I’d like to share three best ways to obtain top dollar for your listing in this hot market. Let’s start the countdown. 3. Build value. The best way to do this is by making simple, but effective, improvements that will bring you a high return on investment. Adding new siding, if it’s needed, is a prime example of the kind of project you’ll want to take on. Overall, it’s better to make necessary updates and repairs before ever putting your home on the market. This will avoid certain is...
Solutions to Our Low Inventory Problem
March 22, 2018 18:17 VideoWe have absolutely no inventory in the Pacific Northwest right now. I’m sure you’ve heard about it, but today I want to offer up some advice. The No. 1 reason we don’t have any inventory right now is simply because sellers aren’t selling. They aren’t selling because there are no homes to buy at a good price. It has become a huge problem. Right now, there are only 25,000 homes on the market for sale, compared to over 40,000 at the same time just a few years ago. “We’re here to assist you w...
Looking To Buy A Home Around Puget Sound?
March 02, 2018 00:00 VideoLooking to buy a home around Puget Sound? I’m a local real estate agent who can show you a home quickly - call me at 425-420-4887 or send me an email. You can search every home on the MLS just like I do by following the link to the right of the page. I’m fast, accessible and will help you negotiate a lower price. If you need to sell your Puget Sound home, I’ll let you know what price you’ll get today.