By Bobby Curtis, December 26, 2018
One of the questions I get asked most often as is “When should I sell my house?” Not surprisingly, there are many factors that can play into this. Market conditions like inventory and interest rates (for buyers) will often factor into the decision, time of year, and also personal motivation. Most clients wants to get the most for their house and they want to feel good about the transaction. But who can really tell when the right time is? Over the years I’ve come to learn there really is one right time to sell, and that’s when you’ve chosen to be ready.
I first met Camille and Dirk the summer of 2017 when they contacted me about selling their house on SE 55th and Harney. They owned two lots that totaled about half an acre, home to pretty forest-like views, a sizeable barn/shed, fruiting trees, the occasional nocturnal bird of prey and one sweet sprawling ranch. They wanted to know what they needed to do to their house in order to get it sold. They also had a few personal goals before selling it. In 2017, it turned out it just wasn’t time for them yet. After several months and one or two more false starts, Camille and Dirk reached out again this summer and were ready to go. They decided to sell both lots together, we worked together to get the house ready, and honed in on the right price. After a couple of weeks on the market and one or two counter offers, they got a price they were happy with and didn’t need to make any repairs before selling. Most people think of the physical preparation needed for selling there house. Know that doing the mental prep can be just as valuable. Selling your home and moving can be right up there with changing jobs or ending a relationship as one of life’s most stressful events.
Do your homework, plan your move, hire a great real estate agent who will get you the most money, best terms, and the accepted offer that is most likely to close. Your agent will guide you through the transaction with confidence and professionalism. When you’ve chosen to be ready to make a move is the right time to make a move.
Bobby Curtis
Principal Broker | OR
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Meet Bobby Curtis. Buying agent. Listing agent. Renovator.
A down-to-earth Midwesterner, Bobby graduated from the University of Michigan, and headed to Portland in 2004. He began a career in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on sales, marketing, and consulting. In those five years, he was even lucky enough to roam around Europe for short assignment in Switzerland. When he came back to Portland he took some time to discover what he was really interested in. Homes. More specifically, architecture, restoration, and entrepreneurship. After getting his real estate license in 2011, he purchased his first house in Portland to restore, redesign, then sell. Bobby rolled up his sleeves and started in on what would become his real career interest – transforming distressed houses into stand out homes by discovering the beauty of each unique property. Since that time Bobby has bought and restored several houses each year in Portland, both large and small, with great success. Armed with extensive first-hand knowledge of restoration, Bobby offers his clients an exceptional eye to pinpoint property potential and value. Whether you are searching for a complete fixer property, or a shining, buttoned-up stunner, he is skilled and enjoys guiding clients through the process of finding the perfect place. If you are selling your home or investment property, Bobby showcases his clients homes like he was selling his own. That kind of attention to detail will present all of the property’s best features. It's because he has bought and sold properties of his own each year, that he better understands what it’s like to be in his clients shoes, and to navigate through the current real estate market. As an experienced broker and professional, Bobby is able to negotiate the best price and terms for his clients. If you’re looking to get a sneak peak of Bobby in action, you can watch him on an episode of First Time Flippers on the DIY Network, where he helped his mom flip her first house. Or you can catch him on KATU’s Afternoon Live daytime talk show once a month, discussing Portland Real Estate and House Restoration. Check it out here Contact Bobby at: 503-502-3066 bobby@livingroomre.com Licensed Contractor #215071- T: 503-502-3066
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