99 seller disclosure questions: as a real estate broker I'm not permitted to advise a seller on how to answer any of them. But I can explain Form 17 by example. For example, how to deal with the Asterisk versus the "Don't Know" - The Asterisk statement says that if you check "YES" on any question marked with an asterisk (*) you'd better explain. Read the rest of this entry »

"Have you sold a home lately?" It is a question I'm asked frequently. "Not a single one," I answer. It all depends on your definition of selling. As I see it, I sell nothing. There is only one seller in the real estate transaction; it's the home owner. Whether I list a home for sale or help a buyer with the purchase of a home, the only party that sells anything is the home owner. Read the rest of this entry »

Seattle area real estate: buyers need to be patient and sellers need compelling reasons to sell. Small quality inventory for qualified buyers. Short sales are rare in desirable neighborhoods. Read the rest of this entry »

Kirkland condo fails to sell twice when two pre-approved buyers can't perform last minute. This hurt the reputation of the property and is testing the seller's resolve. Read the rest of this entry »