Seattle Real Estate with Mark Chavez: Recent Episodes
Mark Chavez
In this podcast I’ll give quick updates on the moving residential real estate market in Seattle WA. Along with answering common questions buyers and sellers have and tips on how to use real estate to build wealth.
In this episode I chat with a local Seattle lender about when to get pre-qualified for a home purchase if you're thinking about buying a home in today's market.
In this episode I talk with Rebekah Baze a Seattle based HOA Consultant who will share some insight on the importance of understanding a home's HOA CC&R, finances and how that will impact you as an owner/resident.
Questions 1. What is your background and how did you get into being an HOA Consultant? 2. What is an HOA Consultant? 3. Why is it important to understand the Resale Certificate & HOA Docs when buying into a community with an HOA? 4. What are some of the questions buyers buying into an HOA should be asking or be concerned about? 5. What are the trends/insights you see about communities with HOAs? 6. What are some red flags? 7. What are some of your consumer tips?
Guest: Rebekah Baze, HOA Consultant
www.cicconsultinggroup.com, rebekah@cicconsultinggroup.com, 425-681-3381
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com, markchavez@windermere.com
Show Notes In this episode I talk with Dylan Chalk, a local Seattle Metro home inspector who's written a book for the rest of us. A home inspector's tips for finding your perfect home by understanding home's construction and required maintenance.
Questions 1. How long have you been a home inspector? 2. Why did you write this book? 3. Explain how you breakdown the main home components? 4. Core 1. Entrenched 2. Disposable 5. Explain your red flags 6. Cheat Sheet Chapter 17: Common Problems & House Trends
Guest: Dylan Chalk, Orca Inspection Services
https://orcainspect.com/, dylan@orcainspect.com, (206) 842-3739
Reference Material
The Confident House Hunter, by Dylan Chalk
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com, markchavez@windermere.com
There is hope for buyers in finding their next home this summer.
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com, markchavez@windermere.com
In this episode I talk to Dr. Josh Montgomery about how your pets may be impacted during the process of selling your home, moving and how you can prepare to help them cope with all the changes.
Questions 1. How can disrupting a pets environment cause anxiety? 2. How can anxiety manifest itself? 3. What can pet owners do to prepare and handle their pets anxiety when they're showing their home or moving? 4. What are your tips for listeners who are relocating and will need to drive long distance or fly with their pets?
Guest: Josh Montgomery, DVM, Montgomery Mobile
https://mobilevetseattle.com/, montgomery@mobilevetseattle.com, (206) 858-1263
Product Recommendations to talk to your vet about
Feliway, Adaptil; Rescue Remedy; Zylkene; Thundershirt
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com, markchavez@windermere.com
Looking to relocate to Seattle area? Listen to past clients as they explain the process of relocating to Western Washington from Colorado and buying their new home.
Questions 1. Why did you decide to move to Seattle? 2. How did you start your process of relocating? 3. What did you find stressful about the relocating process? 4. What eased your stress about relocating? 5. What did you learn about this process? 6. What advice would you share with others looking to relocate to Seattle or into other states? 7. Tips to relocating
- Thoughts on today's market for seller's and buys
- Client success stories
- Tips for sellers/buyer
Podcast Comments Real estate market video by Shaun Johnson
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Dinosaur Discovery & Color Life Happy art exhibit by PaTan Robinson
Guest: Cynthia Gamel, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
(206) 396-2105, http://cynthiagamel.withwre.com/
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker 425-405-5890
Learn how to read a reserve study from the HOA Association
Resources for HOA Document Review
Association Reserves, https://www.reservestudy.com/
BBF Resources, http://bbfresources.com, 425-681-3381
Marshal Johnson, PCAM, http://cwdgroup.com, 206-706-8000
Hosts: Mark Chavez, Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275, http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker 425-405-5890
In today's podcast I'm joined by a special guest Jan Mitchell, a past client who's sharing her experience about selling her sister's home in Seattle while living out of state.
Jan lives in the Chicago area and has recently joined the real estate world by launching her own staging business.
Guest: Jan Mitchell
Web: https://jansstaginganddesigns.com/
773-575-1142
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com
http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
Listen as we take you through the process of buying a home in this highly competitive market.
Join Joanna & I as we walk through the process of selling your home.
1. Find a Realtor
- Discuss plans
- Initial walk through for a more accurate property valuation
- Review market stats & comps
- Discuss marketing strategy
2. Get your financing and pre-approval started
- Real Estate Buying Process podcast
3. Prep home for listing
- Decluttering
- Moving out
- Touch ups/updates
- Discuss any punch list items that need to be taken care of
4. Value of a minor investment (if needed)
- $12,0000 investment
- New carpet
- New paint
- Landscape
5. Review offers
- Strongest offer with best terms
- Most qualified buyer
6. Negotiate
- Inspection repairs
- Low appraisal
- Contract date modifications
7. Closing
- Project manager all key players for a smooth and timely close
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
In this episode I interview a Seattle local home inspector and get his insight on the value of home inspections.
- Why hire a home inspector?
- Should clients shadow you during the inspection?
- What are some things you have found that were not easily visible by the layperson.
- What is the average cost for a home inspection?
- Understanding the ROI of a home inspection.
- Why should a client attend the inspection?
- Should home owners periodically do home inspections of their house?
- What are things you commonly see home buyers get nervous about that are not that serious?
Guest: Greg Curran
Web: http://.foxdeninspection.com
(206) 409-2036
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com
http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
In this podcast, I give a quick overview of the types of home in the Seattle Market. Including: Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse and Co-op.
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com
http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
Episode Notes:
In this episode I'm joined by a dear friend of mine and financial coach, Jared Lyman as we discuss the value of hiring a full time realtor for all your real estate transactions.
My process to starting your home buying process
- Meeting with a Realtor within the early stages of your home search is key. Realtors are super important members of your home buying team
- I provide updated information about the market
- Send you properties & information about your micro market for the area and type of homes you're looking for.
- Enjoy being a resource for your real estate questions.
- Before our initial meeting I have my buyers complete their Home Buyer Questionnaire. This gives me an insight into what my buyers they're looking for so I can prepare and properly advise them from our initial meeting.
Finances
- Confirm your buying power by getting your pre-approval from a reputable lender. If you don’t already have a lender you want to work with, I can recommend a few lenders to choose from that I feel will be a fit to your particular situation.
- Setting up your financing to buy a home starts with understanding your Debt to Income Ratio: Your debt-to-income ratio is all your monthly debt payments divided by your gross monthly income.
Exploring Down Payment Options
Down payment money is out there we'll help you find it. Here is a link to help you explore some options on your own. Down Payment Resource Center
Resources:
The Confident House Hunter by Dylan Chalk
Guest: Jared Lyman
Podcast: Money, It's Math & Mental
Web:https://www.financiallyabundantlife.com/
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
Benefits to buying homes off season You get to see how the home handles the harsh weather Mortgage rates are low so many buyers are ready to buy The seller may be moving out of necessity and may be willing to make a deal Don't let the pressure of buying get to you Don't sacrifice your budget or home criteria just to win a house Market update More title reports were ordered this January compared to last year, which means more homes are being prepped to hit the market this spring. Make a mortgage budget & stick to it What is the monthly mortgage you are comfortable with and stick with that Make a back-up stretch budget in case you need to escalate on the price to submit a competitive offer Know your home criteria What are your must haves for your future home What are your nice to haves What are your deal breakers
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com
http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker
Launching our first podcast with a little bit about ourselves and informing people about the fast moving Seattle Real Estate market.
Hosts:
Mark Chavez Residential Realtor - Windermere RE Mount Baker
C: 206-960-6275 * markchavez@windermere.com
http://markchavezrealty.com
Joanna Chavez, Assistant to Mark Chavez - Windermere RE Mount Baker