Glossary: 41 Real Estate Terms

Entering the real estate world can be overwhelming, especially with all the industry jargon. Don’t let confusing terms hold you back or cause you to miss out on important information. Understanding these real estate terms will empower you to navigate the market with confidence and make informed decisions. Don’t let unfamiliar jargon hold you back … Continued

Ready to Make Your Dream Home a Reality?

Tired of watching your hard-earned money vanish into your landlord’s pocket? Longing for the day when you can make permanent design changes and truly call a place your own? It might be time for you to take the leap into homeownership. Buying a home is a significant decision, and only you can determine if you’re … Continued

Recently Sold in Seattle Broadview!

Our client had been receiving our newsletter for several years and reached out to us once they were ready to sell their home. Since they wanted to buy prior to purchasing we set out to find them a new home that met their needs, all one level and a large garage. After previewing several homes, … Continued

Cybersecurity: Preparing Yourself to Buy a Home

Preparing to buy a home in the Puget Sound area involves more than just touring homes. It also requires attention to the online aspect of your identity. Here are some tips to help you with that:  Anonymize your personal data — Your personal information is valuable and can be easily accessed by telemarketers and scammers. … Continued

Just Sold in Everett!

We greatly appreciate the positive feedback we receive from our clients regarding our services. Our connection with these clients began through a relative who had been receiving our Brier newsletter for some time. After considering several local brokers, they chose us to represent them in marketing their home. Their property was not only exceptionally well-maintained … Continued

Buying a Home: Making an Offer

Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect home and want to put in an offer. Before we can put an offer in on a home, we will need to know a few details: Full legal name:  The full legal name of anyone who will be on the contract as well as their email address.  The legal name will … Continued

Buying a Home: Time for Showings!

Congratulations, you’ve found properties on the MLS that you’re interested in seeing and we have set up a tour date for those homes. Before we head out here are a few important things to know: Generally the day before we are scheduled to look at a home we will email you the tour details. If … Continued

Buying a Home: Finding the Home of Your Dreams

The vast majority of homes for sale are going to be found on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Setting up a detailed search that matches your dream home is the first step in the search process. After our consultation with you, we will set you up with an MLS search and immediately start sending you … Continued

Buying a Home: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Once you’ve engaged a Real Estate Agent to guide you through the monumental task of purchasing a home, the next step is to get pre-approved by a trusted mortgage lender. It is essential for you to have a clear understanding of your financial capabilities when it comes to purchasing a home. At Brenner | Hill, … Continued