Bellingham Homes & Real Estate

2017 has started with housing inventory at historic lows! If you have been on the fence about selling your home, get your game face on! Homes are selling in less than 24hrs, even in late December and early January. Check out this latest blog post and call me so we can get your home listed! Inadequate Inventory Driving Prices Up  Jack Otto eXp Realty #1 Agent in Social Media in Washington jack.otto@exprealty.com

As we say goodbye to 2016, it's time to look forward to 2017! Last year was a great year for home sellers. Sellers were getting asking price, if not more, and selling homes in sometimes a matter of hours. 2017 may be the last blockbuster year to sell your home. Sure values will continue to rise but buyer demand is going to taper off. Rates have already gone up, and the question is how much will they rise in 2017? If you've been on the fence, take a look at some of the reasons now is the time to list.  Start 2017 Off Right… List Your House for Sale   For a Free Home Value and Sellers Guide, email me at Jack.otto@exprealty.com Jack Otto eXp Realty #1 Agent in Social Media in Washington (mondinion.com)

You've decided to sell your home but don't want to do it over the holidays. That is what most homeowners are thinking this time of year. But why could that hurt you? Take a look at my latest blog post.  Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision

October has come and gone here in #Bellingham and the housing market is humming right along. Inventory is up slightly from 2.4 months in September to 3 months of inventory in October. Sales are still strong, although tapering off a bit. Where are we headed? 2017 is slated to be equally, if not as good for home sellers.  Questions about buying or selling a home? Get ready for 2017 now, don't wait until it's too late! Jack Otto eXp Realty 206-388-6102 #1 Agent in Social Media in WA.  As ranked by Mondinion.com

It may be the second week of November, but the housing market is humming right along. Are you looking for your next home? Check out the great new listings this week!  ow.ly/nicZ3065qCU If you have questions, want to get email alerts on the new properties, or have questions about the home buying process, please don't hesitate to call or email me ! Jack Otto Jack.otto@exprealty.com 206-388-6102 #1 REALTOR® in Social Media ranked by Mondinion.com

The Bellingham area housing market hasn’t seen a home shortage like this in over a decade, if ever. There is less that 2.5 months of inventory currently in October. A number we have never seen in my time as an agent. What does this mean for you? Well if you are looking to sell, even going into the holidays, you are going to be getting top dollar for your home. The down side is competition is fierce for buyers. Homes are getting multiple offers and spending as little as a day on the market. Yes, even in October! If you are in the market to buy or sell, give me a call and let’s get our game plan together!

We've been talking a lot about getting your home ready to sell. You want to make sure your home is inviting when buyers walk in the door. As you know first impressions make a lasting impression. Stats say you have 8 to 10 seconds to make your impression before buyers decided they don't like it. So check out some of these ideas to hook them when they walk in the door!       ht.ly/YOi64     If you want to sell your home this year, give me a call for a free home selling consultation.  

Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which Groundhog you witnessed today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season.   Check out some of the reasons to get started now!   http://ht.ly/XRv2M

This is the year you buy a home, or maybe you sell the one you are currently in and buy another. Either way make sure you are getting daily or weekly email alerts about homes that are new to the market. This way you'll be the first to know when a new home hits the market.   Newest Homes To the Market in Whatcom County      

Whether you are selling your home this Winter or waiting for Spring, this guide will get you started. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions!     http://issuu.com/jackottorealtor/docs/sellingyourhousewinter2015      

It's July tomorrow, if you are on the fence about selling your home let's talk. This may be the best time to get maximum dollar for your home.     Two Graphs That Scream List Your House Today @KCMCrew http://htl.li/P09Uu    

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