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Should I Use A Bend Oregon Realtor When Buying Or Selling A Home?

Learn More About Why Hiring A Bend Oregon Realtor Is Important!

Bend, Ore. – One of the top questions that many people have had when thinking about buying or selling a home over the years is if they should choose a Bend Oregon Realtor® to help them with their real estate transaction and the answer to this question is always yes.

Hiring a Bend Oregon realtor is important because, not only will your Realtor® have the experience that you need help you with your real estate transaction in Bend, or the surrounding area, your agent will have the experience that you need in other important areas including:

Negotiation

Regardless if you’re buying or selling a home, your Bend Oregon Realtor® will have negotiation experience so that you’re best interests are represented during the entire real estate transaction.

Negotiation is one the most important things that happens during the real estate process, and every buyer or seller at some point can expect that they will have to negotiate in order to get the best price when either buying or selling a home in bend. This is why hiring a Real Estate agent makes sense because it guarantees that you not pay more money for a home than it’s worth or sell your home for less than its current market value.

Choosing the Best Offer

Another important area that your Bend Oregon Realtor® can help you in is choosing the best offer because, if you’re buying a home, you want your offer to stand out from other buyers in the real estate market, and if you are selling a home, you want to choose the best offer on your house so that you can so your home for the most money possible.

Making Sure the Transaction Goes Smoothly

Last of all, but most important, another reason to cheese in Bend Oregon Realtor® is to make sure that the entire real estate transaction goes smoothly from start to finish. Your agent will build help you with a wide variety of tasks that come with buying or selling a home in Bend which include understanding paperwork, filling out the real estate contract, having a home inspected and so much more.

Hire a Bend Oregon Realtor Today

To get started with hiring a Bend Oregon Realtor® contact the Deb Tebbs Group today by calling us at (541) 323-4823 or click here to connect with us online.

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5 Step Process for Buying a Home in Bend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buying a home in Bend is an exciting part of life since it means you will finally be moving from being a renter to a home owner.

Although the local Real Estate market is competitive right now you can give yourself the edge in the home buying process by following these simple tips.

    Tip 1 – Get Pre-Approved For a Mortgage Loan

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is important since it will tell you the exact mortgage loan amount you qualify for and the funds you have to work with when buying a home.

Tip 2 – Determine Your Preferences

Think about where you want to live in Bend and determine what you are searching for in a home including your “must have’s” and “should have’s” in a home.

You should also determine the amenities you are searching for in a home or community as well.

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Tip 3 – Choose a Real Estate Agent

Interview at least 5 Bend Oregon Realtor’s so you find the right Realtor ® who you feel comfortable working with.

Tip 4 – Preview Homes for Sale

Your agent may start with an area tour then show you specific homes in Bend which match what you are searching for.

During the home search it’s important to keep an open mind, especially since you may come across homes which have great potential, and after a little renovation could have everything you could want in a home.

Tip 5 – Make an Offer on a Home

Once you find a home in Bend you are interested in buying you will then make an offer on that home.

Before submitting an offer though your Realtor will provide you with a comparable analysis of homes for sale in Bend so you can submit a competitive offer on the home.

Don’t be deterred if you are going up against multiple bidders, take the time to write a letter to the homeowner which talks about your family and how much you love the home.

Adding that personalized touch may help the homeowner to choose your offer versus a competitors offer.


 

For more tips on buying a home in Bend, or to view the latest Bend Oregon Homes for Sale, contact the Deb Tebbs Group today by calling us at (541) 323-4823 or click here to contact us through our website.

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4 Simple Ways to Increase Your Property Value

The median value of an Oregon home was $239,300 in December, according to Zillow data. That’s up 5.6 percent from a year earlier. Bend homes have done even better over in that time period. Median values were $295,000, up 7.5 percent from December 2013.

There isn’t much you can personally do to control market volatility that ultimately dictates the value of your home. But there are several renovations, additions and maintenance items that can be performed to add instant value to your property. Here are four ideas to consider:

New Windows

A 2009 report by the Earth Advantage Institute found that Portland homes certified as “sustainable” by third-party agencies sold 18 days faster than non-certified homes. Certified homes also sold for 4.2 percent more than comparable non-certified units.

There are several steps that must be taken for a home to gain sustainable certification, including air sealing and new insulation. But the first, and typically most expensive step is replacing outdated windows. Basically you need windows with double or triple-pane glass, along with ENERGY STAR certification. Windows that have passed rigorous National Fenestration Rating Council standards are even better.

Tessa Smith, of custom home building firm Artisan Group, told the blog Triple Pundit that returns on energy efficiency investments can be less than five years in the Pacific Northwest. Exercise due diligence and get multiple quotes to ensure the best price on new installations.

     Landscaping

The National Gardening Association says creative, well-designed landscaping can increase property values by up to 19 percent. Most people think of trees, bushes and flower beds when they hear the term landscaping. Though the aforementioned will certainly boost property values, there are other ways to make your yard stand out.

Walkways and stone paths are two unique and relatively inexpensive ideas. The Landscaping Network recommends lighting along the walkway for both safety and aesthetic reasons. Patios and decks are always great additions as well. The imagination and budget are the only things that will limit the possibilities.

     Wood Floors

The consensus among Realtors is that hardwood floors add value to a home because buyers highly covet them. Further, a survey by the National Wood Floor Association found that 90 percent of real estate agents said wood flooring means a higher sale price versus comparable carpeted properties.

Wood flooring simply looks good, is easier to care for than carpet. It’s also durable, which is why it’s installed in so many gymnasiums. Installing wood floors yourself is relatively easy and can save you upwards of $1,000 in labor costs depending on the square footage. Again, make certain to get multiple bids to ensure the best price and service.

     Upgrade Storage

Older homes are notorious for having limited closet and storage space. Instead of busting down walls to increase space, simply re-think what you already have.

Use a service like ClosetMaid to virtually redesign your closets. You can then head to the local hardware store and buy the materials necessary to make the design reality. This Old House also provides several low-cost tips to create more space in your existing closets without complete renovation.

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