Friday, January 29, 2016
8 Tips for First Time Home Buyers: Tip #2
If you missed the first tip, go to
http://www.lewiscountyhomes.com/2015/04/23/8-tips-for-first-time-home-buyers-tip-1/
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Stop and Smell the Roses of Chehalis, WA
Stop and Smell the Roses of Chehalis, WA
Nicknamed, The Rose City, there’s so much to see and do in
Chehalis, WA!
Location & History
Smack dab between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR along I-5 are
the Twin Cities of Chehalis and Centralia! Although Centralia is more populous,
Chehalis is the county seat. Being 1.5 hours from two different major cities,
the Pacific Oceans and Cascade Mountains truly makes Chehalis a central hub for
just about any activity you’d ever want to do, while also maintaining that
small town charm. Chehalis had humble beginnings as a railroad town before
growing to a population around 7,000. Although certain parts of the area have
been hit by flooding, the city continues to grow and prosper! Why do they call
it the “Rose City”, I’m not exactly sure other than it was adopted by the
council in 2000. It was recently being discussed to change it to the “Friendly
City”.
Events
There’s so much activity throughout the year in Chehalis!
Check out the full calendar here! I will highlight a few below:
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Runs June 7th through
October 25th every Tuesday and takes up an entire city block!
Check out some helpful Farmer’s Market tips here!
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Enjoy local artists on a cool summer’s
eve in the park!
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Although the setting of the movie
series Twilight is in Forks 160 miles away, you can never be too safe. Get
your garlic fill here!
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Enjoy local artists from all over the
county or submit an original work of your own!
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As you can see, Chehalis is a great place to live, work, and
play! If you’re ever passing through, make sure you Stop and Smell the Roses of
Chehalis, WA!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Who is the Best Agent in Chehalis WA?
Who is the Best Agent in Chehalis WA?
If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Chehalis,
Centralia, or any other town in amazing Lewis County, you may be wondering who the best agent to work with is.
The answer to your question is Eren Millam Realtor, of course!
But, what makes a top real estate agent?
A top real estate agent is going to be different from one area to the next. For example, if you’re looking for a residential home with land and a shop, Lewis County is the place for you! You probably wouldn’t want a Seattle or Portland agent helping you because their expertise is going to be condos overlooking Puget Sound or the Columbia River. The point is, you want an agent from the area you are purchasing your home in because they have local real estate knowledge.
Local real estate knowledge is one determining factor for
the best agent in Chehalis and Centralia areas. There are many other factors to
consider that can be answered by asking questions either through research or a
personal interview of that agent.
- What services do you provide that set you apart
from other agents with regards to representing buyers and/or sellers?
- Will you make yourself available when I have
questions or concerns? How much communication can I expect from you during the
sale of my home?
- What is your average variation between initial
list price and sales price, and/or asking price and purchase price?
- What can I do in the middle of a contract if I
am not satisfied?
There are numerous articles dedicated to help you come up
with questions that are important to you and for you to ask of the agent who
hopes to represent you.
So, in summary, the best agent in Chehalis is both
subjective and objective. How you determine your top agent is who you feel can
provide you with the best service. There are so many different agents to choose
from, Why Settle for Less Than Extraordinary?
If you’re looking for the best agent in Chehalis to assist
you with purchasing or selling a home, make sure you schedule a consultation
with Eren Millam Realtor. Extraordinary Service. Extraordinary Results.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
3 Reasons Your Friend Should Not Be Your Agent
3 Reasons Your Friend Should Not Be Your Agent
Friends and family are your life! You share memories, hardships, successes and failures with each other. However, there is a “golden rule” that you should not mix business and family or business and friends, and there is some truth to that. I was prospecting an expired listing the other day, and the seller told me they were going to use their friend to list, if they decide to list. I didn’t press too hard because that’s not my style, but I felt very sad for this seller. Why didn’t they select their friend when they first decided to list? Why are they selecting their friend to list now, especially when this agent is not even in the top 50% of producing agents? Inevitably, this will lead to failure and another seller thinking that all Realtors are the same. I’m not here to convince you to list your home, I’m here to assist you getting it sold!Anyway, here’s the top 3 Reasons Your Friend Should Not Be Your Agent.
Your Friendship Will Change.
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This is not a question, but a fact. You are entrusting your friend to oversee one of the largest financial transactions in your life! Whether good or bad, things will be different. Is that a risk you’re willing to take?
You Will Be Disappointed.
Unless you are extremely specific in your expectations and hold your friend/agent accountable, you will not be satisfied. Sometimes it is hard to bring up any issues for fear that you might be undervaluing your friend’s expertise. Other times, they may be frustrated with you and not say anything for the same reasons. If you don’t say anything, you lose. If you do say something, you might lose too, unless expectations are specific on both sides.
You Will Lose a Friend.
Doing business with a friend is a risk. Are you willing to risk your friendship over the sale of your home? This is a question you must weigh. On one hand, you have someone whom you know you can trust, but what if that trust is damaged?So there you have it. 3 Reasons Your Friend Should Not Be Your Agent.
However, there is one caveat.
If you are hiring a friend or family member to assist you in the largest financial transaction of your life primarily because they’re a top producing agent, with a proven track record, and they just happen to be your friend as well – then you should absolutely hire them! Your trust should be in their services that they can deliver, like professional photography, video tours, single property websites, etc., rather than them as a person. Once you find a Realtor who’s services you can trust, you’ll want to make sure they provide you with consistent, relevant updates to hold them accountable. This is the trust you should be looking for when selling your home.If you need an agent who you can trust provides Extraordinary Service and Extraordinary Results, well, I just happen know a guy!
Should I use My Friend or Family Member as My Realtor
5 Reasons Not to Use a Friend as Your Real Estate Agent
Can You Really Be Friends With Your Realtor?
Should I Hire a Friend As My Real Estate Agent?
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