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Annette on Real Estate
Annette Sievert is a top performing real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers in Corvallis, OR. Do you have a real estate question?
Self-Reliance is Often a Good Trait Sometimes Though... Not So Much
here are things you can totally do yourself or actually learn them with a YouTube video. Buying or selling a house is not the best example for DIY though. This might sound self-serving to you as I am a real estate broker, but I have compelling reasons and examples backing me up and there are a multitude of statistics out there that show that you get more for your house by using a broker. Everything can be just dandy in a real estate transaction – until it isn’t. What a good broker primarily does is solve problems. Big or small, that is what we do all day long. These problems are usually not a big deal to us as we have plenty of experience with what to do. A first time home buyer or a seller who's had his house for the last 35 years – not so much.
Here are a few recent examples:
• Today I got a client electricity even with CPI being closed on Fridays. Without this they could not have moved over the weekend. • A colleague of mine negotiated for her clients to hand over their house later than contractually agreed on because their moving company had let them down. • During an inspection today it turned out that there were active termites in the crawlspace. Tomorrow the pest company will take care of this along with a window company who gets there to make an estimate for a few failed windows, and the mold expert who will have an air sample done by 10am. Try to arrange that if you have no idea whom to call… • A seller I represent got 3 offers on the first day. One was significantly higher than the asking price. No brainer? Not so fast.
Ask Annette: 541-207-5551
Will this appraise? And if not, who will pick up the difference? Which of the 3 offers is really the best? •A buyer badly wants a property, but there are 7 offers already in place. How will his offer succeed? What is the best strategy? (and it is not only money.) There are plenty of these examples where a good and engaged broker can get you to your goal, help you out of a bad situation and simply save the day. Having a buffer between a seller and a buyer neutralizes negotiations and takes out or reduces the emotions involved. Having somebody at your side who tells you the truth, does not sugar coat your situation if things get dicey, and has your back at any time, is an invaluable tool to get you to the closing table and beyond.
We get it done! Annette
NEW LISTING
3007 NW Taylor Ave 3 bedrooms 3 baths 2405 sqft Sunny corner lot 1 car gaage
Gorgeous Remodel! In one of Covallis’ most beloved neighborhoods this high end remodel is a true find. The custom kitchen features a Blue Star 6 burner gas ange, tiled loors and ganite counters. Original hardwood loors gace
Contact Annette C. 541-207-5551 ASievet@valleybrokers.com
the living room (w/ gas fireplace) and main loor bedroom. Beautifully tiled baths and a laundy/ mudroom you have to see to believe with custom cabinety and tiled loors. The basement has a full bath, family/TV room and lots of finished stoage.
Annette Sievert BROKER
“Have Expectations”
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Willamette Living Magazine
August / September 2016