In a hot real estate market it can be easy to assume that every house will sell above the asking price. This is not always the case, especially in the Walla Walla Valley luxury home market.

Regardless of whether you call them a Realtor, agent, or broker — find a licensed professional who meets your needs. Ask them about their negotiating skills, track record, communication style, and above all, work with someone you like and trust.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has published a list of proposed commission rule changes based on their settlement with the Department of Justice. Jeff shares his perspective.

With interest rates suddenly north of 5%, many buyers are feeling a pinch, while sellers start to question whether they missed a window to sell…

The housing market is changing in Walla Walla but real estate strategy is not keeping up with those changes.

What is an escalation and how do savvy Walla Walla Valley buyers utilize it when making an offer? Should Walla Walla sellers accept offers with escalations? Read more…

An agent who understands your desires as a buyer and what it will take to win can help you put into numbers what you might otherwise express to the seller with words.  Learn more about “love letters” to the seller.

When it comes to leaving the appliances with the home during a sale, buyers and sellers have different expectations. As a Realtor, my job is to help.

One of the surprising parts of the real estate industry is how often we as real estate agents play the role of therapist.

While it can be tempting for a home seller to sell their home to the first buyer to come along, sellers who want to maximize their return are wise to take a more strategic approach.