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...]
Check out the Hood!
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...]
The First Thing a Homebuyer Should Do!
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...]
Real Estate Believe it or Not!
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...]
Not All Agents Are Created Equal.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about interviewing several agents/brokers for the position of assisting you whether you are buying or selling a home. There are many choices of agents and it is prudent to do your due diligence so you are sure you choose the agent that is just the right fit for you. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Your Home Purchase: Financial or Emotional?
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...]
Fall Preparation for Your Home from Michael Ackerman
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...]
Raising The Bar with Michael Ackerman, CTM Episode #11
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...]
When is it the right time for a price adjustment? Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
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...]
Should Sellers Wait to Consider Offers? Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
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...]
Choosing the Right Loan Officer. Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about why buyers should strategically choose their loan officer with as much care as they do to choose their lending institution. All loan officers are not the same and Michael gives you some good questions to ask when doing your investigative work. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Declutter Your Home! Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about the best and cheapest way to prepare your home for the real estate market. De-clutter!!! In this blog, Michael gives some great tips on how to de-clutter effectively. Please send comments or questions to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
What does Pending Mean? Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, dispels the mystery of the status of homes that are advertised online. If you have been searching any of the major websites, it may not be clear what active, contingent, pending inspection, pending or sold means. Watch and find out! Please send any questions or comments to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Interview Several Agents. Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about why it is important to interview several agents/brokers before choosing one as your buyer's agent. There are a variety of reasons why this is a wise course to take and Michael discusses them with you! If you have any comments or questions, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Should sellers allow buyers to pre-inspect their home? Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about a discussion sellers should have with their brokers when planning to list their homes. If a seller is waiting a designated period of time before reviewing offers on their home and a potential buyer wants to pre-inspect the home, should the seller allow it? There are two schools of thought on this and Michael discusses the pros and cons of each. If you have any questions or comments, please send your email to … [Read more...]
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