When you think of checking the houses for sale Leavenworth WA and buying a home, you know it will involve a lot of investment. While the word “house” can simply mean “a building made of wood, brick or mortar designed for a single-family dwelling”, we all know that a home is so much more. A home is a place to stay with your loved ones. Regardless of what the walls are made of, it’s the love, relationships, and experiences make it special and worth investing in. You may have even heard the saying, “Walls, doors, and windows do not make a house; it is the bonding that does.”
As a full-service Wenatchee Real Estate and Leavenworth Real Estate agent and broker, I believe selling and buying a house is not one of the most important financial decisions of your life, but something that can positively or negatively affect your family and loved ones for years to come. Therefore, you must be cautious, careful, and wise when making your final decisions. You need to know the right questions to ask, the potential value you’re investing in, and whether or not it will be the best choice for you and your family. That’s where I come in.
Living in the greater Wenatchee area for over 20 years and raising my kids here has given me a rich and extensive understanding of our local economy and environment. On top of that, partnering with my husband in his general construction company, BOA Construction (BCC), has helped me to grow in my knowledge of how homes are built, what value is beyond the color of paint and the curtains used for staging, and increase the connections. I have a variety of contractors in the area which could, in turn, help you in your goals.
Maybe your goals involve having a second home to vacation to, or one you can rent out for those looking for prime vacation spots. If so, you may be looking for homes for sale in Chelan WA or homes for sale in Leavenworth WA. Call me and I can show you some of the best options in the area! Or, if you’re just wanting to finally get out of that rental and buy your first home, I also have connections and listings available in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Rock Island, Cashmere, Dryden, and Peshastin real estate markets just waiting for you to look at.
Consider these bits of advice before deciding on your house for sale in Leavenworth WA
As I mentioned earlier, buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions. Therefore, here are a few tips that you must follow before you invest:
Take help of a trustworthy and experienced Realtor
You might be thinking I am advising you to choose a realtor for my own profit. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You don’t have to choose me, but it’s best if you choose SOMEONE who is an experienced realtor.
Think wisely, suppose you are new to Washington, or even just Eastern Washington (which is so different than the Seattle area). Assume you’ve decided to get away from the big city and look at houses for sale in Leavenworth WA or homes for sale in Entiat WA. I’m going to make a guess since you’re reading this online, that the first place you’ll go to look for listings is the internet. Am I right? What if you don’t know any realtors local to your destination that know the area by heart? Can you trust what you are seeing online?
Choosing homes for sale from the internet and investing too quickly can be very dangerous. The wrong person can give the right smile and handshake and tell you their house doesn’t have any problems and is priced under what it’s worth – but without a realtor to enforce the validity of their claims and protect you from bad deals, you could be making the worst decision of your life. There are some property owners that don’t even know that there is a historical lien on the house that might cause you serious problems when trying to get financing or, if it goes unnoticed through a quick deal, could put you out thousands of dollars. Or what if you don’t know the questions to ask before paying to get a home inspected, only to find out the home would never have passed inspection and an experienced realtor could have saved you hundreds of dollars (that you just flushed down the drain).
On the other hand, if you hire an experienced realtor that knows the area well, they can often SAVE YOU MONEY and help you avoid COSTLY MISTAKES! Their trained eye can spot causes for concern that most people might see and assume are “easy to fix”. A home that seems amazing when you first walk in, might not be a good fit for you when the realtor helps you crunch numbers for gas mileage, property taxes, distance to schools or other things that you told him or her were important to you.
Our job, as relators, is to learn what you want – what you really want – and then help you find it and avoid things that might seem good, but don’t line up with what you’ve told us. Of course, it’s always true that the more homes you look at, the more your tastes and desires change and refine. You may decide a two-car garage isn’t as important to you as having a single level house. Good conversations, with an expert in real estate who knows YOU and knows the market, are what will help you find that PERFECT fit for you and your family.
Maybe you are afraid of the fact, ‘hiring a real estate agent means cutting off the sales price of a home’. But not counting the potential disasters you can avoid, I, Pamela Cooke, pride myself in being very affordable and helping your dollar stretch toward either buying your dream home or being able to sell it for the best price possible. I do not believe in making a profit without proving my worth and providing the best possible outcome. If my clients are happy, I am happy.
Buy the house that suits your budget
The next most important thing is that never exceed your budget thinking that you will pay your debt relying on your month’s savings. What if you fail to earn well during a given month or year, or you lose your job? Ultimately, your investment will be your responsibility and financial stress can make your dream home become a nightmare. Therefore, before you make the decision to buy a house, consider your long-term strategy.
Consult about it with your realtor. They will help you find a solution that is wise as well as comfortable. As a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I love working with my clients and helping them overcome their fears. No question is too small or too big. If I don’t know the answer, I probably know someone who does (or can find out!) I’ll also add that I have my E-PRO Designation and have my Managing Brokers License too.
Get your hands on everything
It’s important to make sure you get a home inspected before you make an offer. Check everything before coming to a decision. As an experienced agent, I can spot some things that others wouldn’t see, but I’ll never be a replacement for a professional inspector. You must check and verify every door, every window pane, every nook and cranny, and an inch of the foundation. If you need a referral to some good home inspectors, just ask. But never, never, never buy a home without first paying for an inspection. A few hundred dollars could save you THOUSANDS.
As a Leavenworth real estate advisor, I offer homes for sale in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, WA, homes for sale in Cashmere, WA, homes for sale in Entiat WA, and homes for sale in Leavenworth WA along with many other services to help you find that place to call “home”. My clients not only trust me because of my experience, but they respect my commitment to providing the best possible service and outcomes for each and every client.
So where do you want to call “Home” next? If you’re looking to buy or sell property in Wenatchee or property in Leavenworth, or anywhere in between, I’m your gal.
Call me at the number above or contact me here