By Matt Guy, March 3, 2023
As we enter the last month of the first quarter of the year, we are getting a clearer picture of the 2023 market. Thankfully, after an abrupt slowdown last fall due to increased interest rates, we are seeing signs of a fairly strong market. This is no spring of 2022, but I for one am thankful we are not returning to that unhealthy inferno. It gave us skyrocketing appreciation, which is an incredible bonus for sellers, but unless you are exiting home ownership and property investment altogether, it is a non-sustainable trend for all parties involved. Now with mortgage rates stabilizing, and still at moderate to low historically, we are seeing there are still many buyers in the market, and that stabilization is normalizing the rate of sales and turning this into a pretty great spring.
This is all to say that I had fears of a big real estate slowdown, and the market is proving that not to be true. But I am still seeing some homes taking longer to sell, and homes that are not marketed and staged well, going for much lower sales prices. Also, there have been a few cases of well priced and prepared home selling with multiple offers and above asking price!
So what can sellers do to set themselves apart? How can your home be the “Belle of the Ball?” This all comes down to preparing your house to sell with those final maintenance and touch up items, and the right staging and presentation to set your home apart in a more competitive market – and help you get the biggest return in the shortest amount of time.
And that is how we can help you from an initial walk through and recommendations, to hiring the right contractors and handypersons to make sure your property stands out. If you would like to find out more, give us a call.
Matt Guy
Principal Broker | OR
Professional Service:
Finding an agent you are comfortable with is similar to, and as important, as your connection with a good attorney, accountant or financial adviser. It is my goal to help you make the best, informed decision regarding your real estate needs. Whether it is with a Buyer or a Seller, I enjoy working to help people achieve their goals. Communication is a very important aspect throughout the home buying and selling process, and I hope you find that I treat my clients with respect and show them the hard work and ethical standards that I use in my everyday practice. I enjoy working through the complexities of the transaction and have the ability to solve problems when they arise, and thrive on my ability to handle the details of a real estate transaction with professionalism, integrity and care. Like selling or buying a home, first impressions are paramount to the success of obtaining a sale. I hope that you find my professional image shines through, and that my over 18 years of real estate experience, knowledge and energy will be helpful and refreshing, as have many of my clients who have rewarded me through their repeated use and referrals.Love of Portland:
I work throughout the Portland Metro Area, and have lived on both the East and West sides of Portland. I am very excited to live in a city with so many beautiful homes and neighborhoods. I also love Oregon and am proud to be a life long Oregonian. I have moved back to neighborhood that my Father spent his childhood and am proud to share in the history where I live. I live 8 blocks from the church where my Aunt and Uncle were married in 1956. I also love the many activities and restaurants around Portland and the nearby outdoors that it has to offer. Whether shopping at New Seasons or a farmers market, enjoying the many great parks, Portland has a great progressive and environmental spirit that helps to make it such a wonderful place to live.More to me than real estate:
I am a former competitive Ultimate Frisbee player, and over the past few years have competed in marathons, triathlons, and other running events like the Hood to Coast. I have raised over $3000 for the Windermere Foundation through pledges from my family, friends and clients while running two Eugene Marathons. Also in 2011, I ran the New York City Marathon. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, playing soccer, Ultimate, and basketball. Basically, I like being active. I guess I need to, to keep up with my two amazing children, Elliott & Nao.Qualifications:
- Real Estate Broker since 2004.
- Managing Principal Broker - Living Room Realty - 2018 to 2019
- Branch Manager of the Windermere West Linn office from 2011 to 2013.
- Assistant Manager of the Windermere Lloyd Tower office from 2008 to 2011
- Leadership coaching and training through Windermere.
- Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. Green Certified Broker.
- I have a background in construction, customer service and management, and bring this knowledge to my real estate career.
- I am a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in English and minor in Chemistry.
- T: 503-939-8097
- matt@livingroomre.com
