Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about how to make your offer on a home stand out from the crowd. He shares some insights and helpful tips on how to personalize your offer so there is a better chance the seller will look at your offer more favorably. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.   … [Read more...]

        Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about investigating the neighborhood where your new potential home is located. There are any number of things to check out and, if you do, you will feel better about making an educated decision. If you have any questions or comments please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]

    Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about the #1 thing a homebuyer should tackle first. This is true in any city, in any market and will help set you up for success. Click play and find out! If you have any other questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]

    Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about something that happens quite often in the real estate market. If he hadn't experienced it repeatedly, he wouldn't believe it happens, but it does! If you have any comments or questions, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]

  Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, discusses that a home purchase should be a fairly balanced financial AND emotional decision. Both of these considerations are equally important and should be respected when you are on the hunt for your next home. If you have any questions or comments please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]

  Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about some good items to put on your list for fall to properly prepare your home for the upcoming winter months. If you have any comments or questions please email Michael at michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com … [Read more...]

I was lucky enough to be asked to participate in Teri Conrad's Conversations That Matter. Teri owns an incredible company called Agent Quest which allows her to coach, teach and mentor newer agents in their real estate careers. As a part of her vision, she interviews people that she feels she can have an honest, deep and inspiring conversation with. Teri asked me to chat with her in late September about certain aspects of my real estate career and it was a wonderful exchange. I hope (if you watch it) you will find … [Read more...]

  Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about when a seller should consider adjusting the list price on their home when it is on the market. Michael shares some insightful tips that should help you with this decision. If you have any questions or comments please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]

    Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about an important discussion a seller should have with their agent prior to putting their home on the market. When should you review offers on your home. Michael offers his thoughts on the positives and negatives of waiting a period of time before reviewing offers. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]