Lane County Real Estate Podcast with Tyler Head Tyler Head

I’ve been in this industry for over 13 years and I can confidently say that when you’re selling a home, it’s more important than ever to have great professional pictures of your home when you list it on the market. People do so much research and leg work online before they even see a home in person. By the time they show up to physically look at a house, more often than not they are just there to confirm that everything they’ve seen online is accurate before moving ahead with the transaction. I can’t stress enough the importance of having professional photos. The photos you put online today in this age are probably doing about 85% to 90% of the selling of your home. “ Great home photos get more activity. ” Part of my listing package for clients is setting up a professional staging and photoshoot for every house I list. It gets activity on the home much quicker, equaling a faster and more profitable sale in the end. That’s what every seller wants. If you have any questions for me, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to hear from you!

Selling your Lane County Home? Get a free home value report Buying a Lane County Home? Search all homes for sale Lately, I’ve been working with a lot of investors. Often, I’m asked about how much our market improved in the past two years, and likewise, if foreclosures and short sales will decrease. That’s not the case! There are some awesome opportunities and deals to take advantage of out there. These properties, such as rentals, make great investments, and are available up to $50,000 below market value right now. Once tenants move in, you can make a nice profit without much effort. If you have any questions about investments or more, give me a call or send me an email today! I’d be happy to serve your real estate needs. Click here to learn more about short sales

Selling your Lane County Home? Get a free home value report Buying a Lane County Home? Search all homes for sale My biggest pet peeve is when homeowners renovate their home and they don't really know what they're doing. They don't know which renovations or repairs will get them the most bang for their buck. It's so important to consult your mortgage broker before making changes. Here's why. Don't exchange a dollar for a dollar. Don't invest $500 into your home to earn only $500 back! There are key items that convince buyers to make an offer or spend more on a property. These changes can be extremely pricey, such as a new roof, kitchen or bathroom. As expensive as these repairs are, they don't receive much money back. To receive the most out of an investment, paint or replace the carpet. It helps the home look fresh and clean. I cannot encourage you enough to have a consultation done before you start pouring money into your house. A consultation can save you time, energy, and money in the long run. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Selling your Lane County Home? Get a free home value report Buying a Lane County Home? Search all homes for sale Some people are under the misconception it’s not wise to sell during the holidays. However, there are plenty of benefits to listing your home during the winter. Here’s why. There is less competition. Around October, people begin feeling overwhelmed by preparing their homes for the holidays. They don’t want people walking through it when they’re decorating or spending quality time with family. However, there are serious buyers out there and that could be a huge advantage you don’t want to miss out on. When competition decreases, you have a better chance of selling quickly and for top dollar. This adds money to your pocket. There are dedicated buyers. They’re not window shopping like those prancing around in the summer. In fact, they may even be more motivated to move in before Christmas comes around! If you have any real estate needs, please reach out by phone or email. Happy holidays!

Selling your Lane County Home? Get a free home value report Buying a Lane County Home? Search all homes for sale Today, I'd like to talk about the importance of home inspections. Home inspections can be mutually beneficial to both buyers and sellers. From the seller's standpoint, a pre-listing inspection can be very valuable. That way, you know about the issues with the property and you can get a lot of them taken care of up front. A buyer might misinterpret some minor issues as major issues, and having that pre-listing inspection can save you a lot of money. From a buyer's standpoint, buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. Having an inspection done will let you know what issues you might run into, and you can have the seller make some of those repairs. If you want to make the repairs yourself, the home inspection can help you create a maintenance plan. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!

Selling your Lane County Home? Get a free home value report Buying a Lane County Home? Search all homes for sale Today we are talking about renting vs. buying, a fun topic that I enjoy talking about. Our rental market is getting incredibly hot right now. As a landlord renting my house out, I’ve seen prices going through the roof and I can’t believe how high they are getting. For example, a house that rented at $1200 a month last year is renting for $1500 a month this year. If you can buy a house, you should. You get many tax benefits, including your interest and mortgage insurance being tax deductible. In a rental situation, you will spend equal to or more than your mortgage payments, and you don’t get any of those tax benefits and aren’t able to do home improvements. The clear answer is if you have the capability, you definitely want to buy. It provides huge financial benefits and incentives, and it doesn’t make sense not to if you are able to. If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!