Northwest MLS is arguably the best MLS in the country.

The nearly $1.8 billion jury verdict in a home seller’s class action lawsuit in Missouri against the National Association of Realtors and large brokerage franchisors has consumers and brokers in Washington state asking questions about residential real estate brokerage. The jury found that the defendants conspired to artificially inflate commissions paid to real estate brokers based on a mandatory National Association of Realtors’ rule that requires the seller, via the listing broker, to offer compensation to the buyer’s broker.

I am quoting directly from a Press Release issued by NWMLS in this post. The press release spells out how we go to great lengths to serve our clients, both buyers and sellers.
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In a recent article, I wrote about the importance of pricing your home right before you put it on the market. Pricing your home right is crucial for a successful sale. This article will help you with two key aspects: 

• How to price your home right.
• How to promptly adjust that price if needed.

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There is no denying that the housing market has shifted across the country—more in some places than others. But it is still an excellent market for homebuyers and sellers. This article is about strategies for selling your home. It will focus on preperations and adjustments home sellers’ must make to sell their homes quickly. Most homebuyers are savvy. They scrutinize things closely. They want real value. Homes that are priced right, present well, and do not need extensive repairs are still selling quickly and for the top dollar that the current market will support.
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The housing market has been adjusting since the Fed increased the interest rate for the first time about a year ago. Homebuyers have, begrudgingly, become accustomed to the current rates, which remain historically low. The housing inventory also remains low. The housing market in the spring of 2023 is comprised primarily of serious buyers and sellers.

All real estate is local. This article focuses on the real estate market in Western Washington, more specifically, the Eastside. Several factors govern the direction in which the housing market might move. We will discuss two fundamental aspects.
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