Tag: Covid-19

Shopping with Sally

Posted on by Alyssa Starelli

It was the middle of Covid 19, Year 2021 — both our faces covered by masks — I had only her smiling eyes to tell me if she really liked a place. A referral from a past-client/friend, Sally lamented not being able to have the ‘real’ Realtor experience (where you hop in a single car together and shop until you’re slap happy and speaking in code that both wholly understand) like her friend Corrinna had. But we made the absolute best of it.

Our first meeting we sat outside at the farthest ends of the longest picnic table, and over a beer I jabbered on about how the process would likely go with the current and ever changing constraints. We would drive separately “convoy style”, mask up, sani-up, and sometimes wait outside in the driving wind to get our turn at an open house. We’d be sure to cover our shoes and carry wet wipes to touch any surface — my germ phobia stronger than ever.

Vaccinated Sally holds her breath for a photo opp in the swankiest 1970’s time-capsule bar.

Via this method, we plodded along for  months and saw heart-breakingly fabulous houses, moderately boring houses, definitely-too-hideous houses, and even a house that saw a good amount of adult-partying in the 1970’s and stayed that way! Despite the Covid modifications, we did shop to exhaustion and definitely found that special coded language that told me in a few words, maybe just a sigh, all I needed to know…

We wrote on a few houses and were painfully out-bid despite our best effort. It was a marathon-like challenge, but then there was one: a 1960’s Tri-Level nestled in the tall swaying pine trees, not far from Sally’s all-time favorite Grocery Outlet location, and a hop and skip commute from work.  It had more rooms than she’d even dreamt of. It was really cute and it felt right. We wrote a healthy offer and it stuck!  Weeks later Sally was picking up her keys and getting a 3 hr tour from the previous owners. That felt right too.

My promise to Sally is that when one day she decides to change homes, we’ll hop in that car and shop until we literally drop.

Congrats to you on your new purchase, Sally, and thank you so much for choosing me to be your Realtor.  Moreover, thank you to Corrinna for referring me to her long time best friend, who will now be my friend. I’m lucky to know gals like you!

Sincerely,

Alyssa

 

Update to Portland Real Estate Market Since Covid

Posted on by Bobby Curtis

I gave the latest update on the Portland real estate market on Friday on Afternoon Live.  Check out some of the highlights of this this year right now compared to last year. Things are looking different, and even different from just a few months ago. If you’re interested in the deeper dive, check out the 6 minute interview here.

And here is the link to the update for just a couple of months ago. Take a look to see how things have changed.

 

Real estate in the time of COVID-19: Part I

Posted on by Natalie Tracy

The most common question I get from clients of late – buyers and sellers alike – is “what’s it like to buy/sell a house right now?” The short answer is: not much different than buying/selling a house at any other time. The long answer: well, it is different in some key ways.

First and foremost, those of us conducting real estate right now want to keep people safe. We want to do the very best for our clients, as always. But that means doing our best to keep them safe while also getting them the house of their dreams and/or selling their house with an optimal outcome. To this end, the first big change to the home buying and selling process in the time of COVID-19 has been the huge shift to virtual options.

We’ve had the options of 3D virtual tours, video tours, virtual showings, and virtual open houses for a long time now. But when we could be face-to-face with most folks most of the time, virtual was more seen as a nice-to-have versus a must-have. During a pandemic, when we need to limit in-person contacts for everyone, virtual has taken center stage and become an absolute must.

All of my listings now have 3D virtual tours and video tours. I offer virtual showings to all of my buyers, and make them available on all of my listings. I am starting to offer virtual open houses on all of my listings. This takes what used to be a much less accessible and much more time consuming process for buyers and potential buyers, and makes it accessible to everyone and much less time consuming.

For instance, if buyers are interested in ten homes, but they can narrow that down to two homes by viewing 3D tours and/or having virtual showings – guess how much time they save, let alone how much less driving has to happen? It’s a win-win for people and the planet. And it allows me to more efficiently and effectively serve my clients, hooray! Additionally, those folks just beginning the process, who may not yet have an agent helping them, have full access to homes virtually. It helps them dream and plan, and it can also help them find THE one!

So a much bigger push to virtual is the first key change to buying and selling homes in the time of COVID-19. And with the need to rethink how we do business longer-term for the sake of our planet, this is a change I believe will stick around. Even when we can conduct business more readily in person again.

Stay tuned for more soon!

World Travelers Make Portland Home

Posted on by Living Room Realty

When Kristin & I first met with Erica and Nuno we knew they were our kind of people. Both of them, as we found out at our meeting, had a rich international background and appreciated different cultures.


Erica grew up in SE Portland and moved to Germany where she met Nuno.  Their family speaks three languages and have a plethora of experiences already, but they wanted to be near family as they continued to raise their kiddos and Portland was a good fit for both of them.

So, we began their home search by drawing a tight parameters of the areas in SE Portland that were ideal to them both. They were willing to wait for the right one that landed in those parameters, plus the home had to be a good blend of both of their styles so we were all on the same page that this might be a longer than usual home journey to find the right home and they were ok with that.

Nuno’s architectural background gave him a love of details and the entrance into a home was very important and how it flowed with the rest of the home. Erica had a lot of grace when it came to the quirkiness of Portland homes from growing up here and was able to see potential in fixers if they landed in the right location. But both of them were on the same page in regards to the home that they bought needed to be manageable. Neither were wanting a major project.

The home search began and then was put on pause for a time as they were weighing their options.  Then the pandemic hit and the inventory dried up even more. Choices were slim, and initially it was seeming like the right house was still a ways out the stars aligned for us after a few weeks after starting up their home search again, of looking when a new viable listing popped up within their search. 

When we toured it was love at first sight and I could feel the connection between the home and Erica and Nuno. Not only did this beautifully maintained  1908 craftsman bungalow exuded with the architectural style and features they had been looking for in a home, it was also in an amazing location of the Brooklyn neighborhood in SE Portland.  It was like we stuck gold, and we weren’t the only ones who had the same thought. 

We quickly got together that evening on a Zoom call to strategically crafted an offer with great terms and price based off of comparable sales. All the while, getting to know each others world pretty well with our kiddos bouncing around in the background. 

The offer was submitted and now was the waiting game. We were competitive and we made sure to have  great communication with the other side which got us into contract in a multiple offer situation. We were over the hill with excitement. 

Now began the inspection process. Inspections are usually something that tends to be a bit of challenge in every home buying process. During this pandemic it is extremely important that the over communication be exercised.  We worked together to get bids for Nuno and Erica’s lists of high priority request and negotiated a credit for their repairs. This was a major win for Nuno and Erica as well for the sellers which made it party all around. This is exactly the feeling we like to see is that our clients are happy first and foremost but that we continue moving forward joyously all around. 

Signing was scheduled with a mobile notary and with masks and all they signed their closing documents. An experience that is truly memorable.

Nuno and Erica  have had to make several sacrifices to make this dream a reality and we couldn’t be more proud to be part of the adventure. There couldn’t be a more fitting home and we excited to see their family further enhance and  grow into their home sweet home.

After long last your home sweet home is yours!

Portland Real Estate Market Since Covid

Posted on by Bobby Curtis

I stopped by Afternoon Live with Tra’ on Friday to give her the latest on the Portland real estate market. Things are looking a little different. Review some of the highlights below, then check out the 6 minute interview here.That’s where I’ll share what that actually means.

 

Portland Real Estate Market since Covid. Latest stats
Portland Real Estate Market Since Covid
Portland Real Estate Market since Covid. Protection.
Portland Real Estate Market since Covid

 

 

Click here for updated stats as of July 2020.

Selling and Buying During A Pandemic

Posted on by Living Room Realty

After working with Tylor and Nicole previous during the purchase of their condo, Kristin and I knew how kind, level headed and truly made of the finer things they were. However, we would soon be blown away with their strength and determination as we headed into life together once again.  We saw how they handled one obstacle after another and how they came out on top in the end. So, we’ll start from the beginning of their story.

Without a pandemic within the forecast, Tylor and Nicole had goals of selling their condo from over 1 year ago.  The plan was simple: 1. Sell their condo at a compelling price 2. Negotiate a free rent back which would give them ample time to find a suitable new home 3. Negotiate a great price on their new purchase, all without having to move twice.

It seemed like one year went by in a blink of an eye. Tylor, Nicole and their two beautiful toddlers spent countless hours cleaning, painting and staging their condo just in time for photos. Their condo listed on the market for 2 days before it went pending. The planning and strategizing we all exhausted had paid off and now it was time to start the hunt. This was like after a plane takes off for flight and we could now take our seatbelts off for the first time, except we were about to hit our first bit of turbulence.

 

We celebrated the victory of getting into contract so quickly on their listing, and now the hardship of getting into contract on a contingent sale was about to commence.  We toured multiple homes and competed against multiple offers time but because we were a contingent offer this created a challenge for getting into contract. It would have been easy for many to give up at this point, but Tylor and Nicole are made of the toughest stuff and they kept their heads held high. This was right as the COVID-19 epidemic became a pandemic.

Soon we found a home that checked so many of their boxes and we were in contract. During the venture of purchasing their thought to be dream home, we learned of some big ticket repairs that were going to cost over $30,000 in repairs. They weren’t going to move forward unless the sellers gave these concessions. As COVID-19 was rapidly spreading, buyer and seller confidence in Oregon was beginning to wane. It became even more difficult to find contractors to help provide estimates on these necessary repairs as all involved wanted to keep their distance. We did not let this affect our mindset as we dug our heals in the sand and got the bids we needed to negotiate the sale. The sellers only wanted to drop the price of the home by $30,000 which didn’t give Tylor and Nicole the funds they needed to make necessary repairs. It felt like a punch to the gut for us. They decided that the wisest decision for their family was to terminate the sale at this point.

Sometimes you have to take 30 shots in order to make 1!

We were back out in the field touring homes and by this point we had developed new precautionary policies to keep ourselves and others safe. We wore masks, gloves and brought our own booties to every listing. By now listings on the market had precautionary signs asking visitors to stay safe, use hand sanitizer and and keep things wiped down.  Only two people were allowed into homes at once. The fear behind COVID-19 had escalated within a matter of two weeks from the general public as we were all trying to grapple with what was causing the virus to spread so quickly. Plus, there wasn’t much inventory in the price range they were in. Then we discovered this gem:

It was on a dead-end street closer in located in the Mt Tabor neighborhood. The turbulence had started up again when we found out that we would be competing against another offer.  As a team Tylor, Nicole, Kristin and I craft a competitive offer and after some tense negotiating we got into contract! It was a good reminder that sometimes you have to take 30 shots in order to make 1! We celebrated this victory together.

Navigating this process in the height of the pandemic here in Portland was very new to everyone involved. All parties had to do a delicate dance in order to perform inspections and negotiate repairs. Tylor and Nicole were adaptable and persistent which really paid off. We were able to bridge a delicate gap which resulted in the best possible outcome to keep the sale moving forward their family.

They came, they saw, they conquered.

By this time Tylor and Nicole’s free rent back on their condo was coming to an end and their plans of not moving twice needed to change. They were able to find an accommodating Air BnB to put them up until they could take possession of their new home. We all felt a tremendous amount of turbulence throughout their venture which wasn’t expected; however, we came together to come up with solutions and really had to dialogue a lot about the possible outcomes which was painful at times but in the end like the saying goes: They came, they saw they conquered.

We have never seen so many obstacles been thrown at one family during a sale and purchase situation and are so amazed you all handled each hurdle along the way. Kristin and I are honored to have worked with you all through it all. We are thrilled for you all Tylor, Nicole, Quorra and Quentin! We are excited to see your special touch on your new home sweet home.

 

 

Want to get pre-qualified during the times of Covid-19..?

Posted on by Living Room Realty

There are a few tips  I would like to leave current Portland, Oregon residents  who are ready to buy or sell their homes, during the times of Covid-19.

 

Best 7 Questions to ask your Lender :

  1. Are you a direct lender ?

      2. Are you a correspondent lender or broker?

     *Please note, in my opinion, direct lender is usually best.

      3. Are you a local lender?

      4. Is the loan going to be fully underwritten?

      5. What are the current interest rates and can I lock in my rate?

     6. If my parter is affected by COVID-19, could I still qualify?

     7. Be honest, disclose your current working / employment situation with lender. Ask if it is better for you to pre-qualify for the loan individually?

     **The lenders are the experts who will give you the most realistic feedback regarding your ability to pre-qualify.

This video is created by Steph Noble, an amazing local lender here in Portland.

There are some mind- shift changes occurring within the current Real Estate Market during the time of Covid-19.

See link below for the full Video from Steph Noble, Local Portland Lender, Guild Mortgage.

 

 

Stability of interest rates, April 2020

The Feds interest right now is to solely  stabilize the mortgage baked securities for interest rates.

The Feds will increase and decrease their buying based off what is needed to keep the interest rates stable.

Their commitment is to keep rates stable.

The buying of mortgage backed securities is so powerful right now , it is out impacting any other economic factors.

Typically, when we have good or bad economic news, there is an impact to interest rates, the Feds buying mortgage backed securities is out-weighting any of those other economic factories regarding interest rates.

–You may have heard that the Feds are pulling back on what they are buying ?

Even with them pulling back as needed, to keep rates stable,  currently, the feds are buying back double what is being produced.

 

If you have any more questions or comments please reach out to me or Steph Noble directly!

https://www.livingroomre.com/agents/meline-khachatourian/

 

 

Buyer Protocol for House Showings During Pandemic

Posted on by Erika George & Kari McGee

House hunting during a pandemic? We get that the timing of your house purchase may not always be convenient.  Here’s our protocol for buyers to keep everyone safe and do our part to help #FlattenTheCurve.

Steps to buying a house in a World Pandemic

  1. Complete a “fully underwritten” pre-approval process with a lender (Call us if you need some recommendations!) or obtain proof of liquid cash funds.
    • Most sellers/listing agents are requiring a pre-approval letter or proof of liquid cash funds prior to scheduling an in-person showing of a home.
  2. View all virtual listing tools such as:
    • 3-D virtual tour.
    • Video.
    • Live stream virtual open house.
    • Photo slideshow.
    • Floor plan sketch.
    • Map.
  3. Do a drive-by of the property, and tour the neighborhood and nearby community amenities.
  4. Now call us to schedule an in-person showing. We will bring:
    • Gloves, hand sanitizer, and booties for you. We are asking that buyer clients please wear masks for in-person showings. We will be wearing masks too. Many people have sewn their own masks, or make an easy mask out of a cotton t-shirt and a paper towel. (See our HouseLovePDX Instagram account for a photo of Kari sporting that snazzy option!)
    • We are following the national mandates of no more than two people in the home at one time, and maintaining the social distance requirements of no less than six feet apart.
  5. Be prepared to write an offer “subject to interior inspection.”
    • That means you write an offer first, then go see the house in person when/if your offer is accepted. This practice has become more common for owner-occupied homes especially with at-risk or medically fragile owners.
  6. Offer accepted? Hurray! Here’s what to expect:
    • Expect your home inspection “wrap-up” to be done via technology. Most home inspectors will only inspect homes alone. They will generally FaceTime with you to discuss the findings of the inspection. We can make arrangements to get you in the home after the inspection so you can do a walk-through of the home with the findings in mind.
    • Expect there to be hurdles and delays. Lending guidelines are changing rapidly, which may mean some bobbing and weaving. Humor, flexibility and empathy all are important in this market to make it to closing!
    • Expect a LOT of Zoom calls with Erika and/or Kari! It really helps to see people’s faces – even on a screen.
  7. Closing!! Watch this video to see how we’re getting keys to buyers these days:

Covid-19 and New Mortgage Financing

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Covid-19 and New Mortgage Financing • Aaron Nawrocki • Capital M Lending •  Portland, Oregon

Covid-19 is having widespread and unpredictable effects across multiple business sectors. Bars and restaurants are among the hardest hit industries and suppliers such as craft breweries and food purveyors are starting to suffer too. Many industries that are not shut down completely are working shortened hours or laying off a portion of their staff. The mortgage industry is feeling the effect as well. Some of these folks had real estate purchases in process and their layoff stopped them from buying a home. Mortgage lenders are also worried that some new homebuyers will lose their jobs over the coming months and that they may be unable to pay their new mortgages. There’s an additional concern that some of these mortgages may go straight into forbearance. It’s beginning to have an effect on how mortgage loans are approved and closed.

Mortgage lenders make revenue by closing mortgage loans and selling them. They are creating a product for sale, much as Honda makes cars. If they can’t sell the finished product, they don’t want to make it, as holding inventory would put them out of business. To help ensure they don’t get stuck with loans they can’t sell, banks are changing lending criteria and not making certain types of loans. In essence, banks are only building silver Honda Accords – no purple or brown ones – they’re only making the types of loans that are most readily saleable. I like the above analogy because most folks want a silver Honda Accord anyways – so the changes below will only affect a small percentage of potential homebuyers. Nonetheless, it’s important to be aware of how the mortgage world is moving.

Here are some of the changes:

  • Higher risk Government loans (FHA and VA loans) are subject to additional scrutiny. Traditionally, Government loans have had higher rates of default as they are designed to lend to more “at-risk” borrowers. Banks that service these loans are required to pay the investors that hold them, even if the borrowers are not paying. This has led to some banks requiring minimum 680 credit scores and/or lower debt to income ratios.
  • “Jumbo” loans are very difficult to find or much more expensive. In the Portland market, these are loans larger than $510,400 (the “Conforming” limit). Because these loans are sold in the open market or held by the bank that opens them, there are no guaranteed buyers. Additionally, these larger loans tend to create more losses in a downturn as higher cost properties typically suffer disproportionately when home values fall. 
  • Because the mortgage market is so volatile right now, some lenders are not allowing interest rate lock extensions or making them extremely expensive. If you’re buying a home in this environment, it’s important to have extra time on your interest rate lock as all aspects of the home buying process are taking longer.
  • More “overlays” in general – mortgage loan underwriting rules are written to address “most” situations. We are in a unique time and lenders are adding additional approval criteria. This could include:
    • Using two years of tax returns for self-employed income calculation instead of the most recent year
    • Requiring additional funds in reserve – three to six months’ mortgage payments left over after bringing in the money to close
    • Looking at the type of industries the borrowers work in (hospitality, entertainment, etc) to see if they are at higher risk of closing.
    • Reverifying employment multiple times throughout the loan process, including the day of closing and asking very specific questions about how Covid-19 is affecting the employee’s number of hours worked and overall pay.

These changes are having some effect on new mortgage applications. We’re seeing a general slowdown in preapprovals. First time homebuyer applications are still strong, but buyers with a home to sell or who might be purchasing homes at the higher end of the spectrum are applying in smaller numbers. For those who elect to proceed, good financing is still available at low interest rates. The above changes will not affect most homebuyers. The Fed has been stepping in and buying mortgage loans under $510,400 (“Conforming” mortgages underwritten to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines). These types of loans make up the majority of mortgages issued and having a back-up buyer makes banks more willing to fund these types of loans. For buyers looking to borrow more than $510,400, lenders are using a Conforming first mortgage and a second mortgage in conjunction, in lieu of one “Jumbo” loan. The mortgage business is adapting and evolving in this environment, just like other industries. More changes are likely to come as the economy gyrates and it’s never been more important to have an experienced REALTOR® and loan originator to help get you to closing smoothly. 

Contact Aaron Nawrocki HERE if you have any questions, or mortgage needs.

 

About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Fun Things You Can Do From Home!

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We certainly miss meeting our clients for coffee, touring homes with, teaching classes, and hosting open houses. And we do look forward to when we can get back out there with you.

IN THE MEANTIME…If you’re looking for ways to be productive or connect with others while social distancing (or just pass the time), we’ve got some great ideas.
Click on the links below to learn about some fun activities and online events. Maybe you’ve found some other cool resources. Let us know what we’re missing and we’ll add them to our growing list of things to do, read, watch and play.
About Us:
Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Real Estate and Working During a Pandemic

Posted on by Julia Robertson

Real Estate & working during a Pandemic.

Real Estate must go on. Needless to say, it is critical to be cautious and considerate during a time like this. I have clients in contract that are buying homes and clients planning to sell in the coming weeks. Whereas business is not as usual, contract deadlines and negotiation are still critical.

My how quickly things have changed…

Two weeks ago I was meeting contractors, scheduling inspections, driving clients around for buyer tours, and running around town. Knowing that the first confirmed case in Oregon was announced, I was already using antibacterial spray after each handshake. I supplied my car with nitrile gloves, lysol wipes, and was introducing myself to contractors and unfamiliar agents with a “virtual” handshake. Call me a germaphobe, but besides this “virus”, I was really avoiding the nasty cold going around.

One week ago while attending an inspection, I had conversations about the virus with inspectors and clients. The common theme was “whats the big deal, it’s just a flu”. Most people were brushing it off. I’m not here to convince anyone otherwise, but I gave my two cents about being careful.

Here we are, and this week I’m reaching out to my clients stressing the pre-cautions we are now taking 1) as a company at Living Room Realty, 2) my own actions, and 3) what does this mean for you, my Dear Clients in your purchase or sale of real estate?

If you are searching for a real estate investment, or have a commercial real estate property for sale I recommend to visit https://www.williampitt.com/search/real-estate-sales/greenwich-ct/, they are experts to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and maximize returns. I’ve talked with new clients that plan to buy and sell real estate in the coming weeks.  I’ve talked some clients off a ledge, considering cancelling their pending sales contract because of the volatile stock market. I met with an appraiser, and gave him my elevator speech about how serious it is to be cautious. I had my nitrile gloves on, advised him to allow me to open doors, switch lights on/off, and that I would be sanitizing any surface he touched. When he realized how serious I was, he appeared both shocked and thankful.

How to do Real Estate in a time like this?

As a company, we at Living Room Realty are having conversations in real time, as the epidemic unfolds daily. We are pleading Brokers to step back for these next few weeks and practice social distancing. Only essential one on one meetings, virtual tours for new listings, and video tours for our buyer clients. Open Houses and Broker tours are… let’s face it, too risky. 

Buying a house?

I highly recommend to people looking to purchase a home, to consider the risks of attending open houses. Overall you may see these activities disappear in the coming weeks. Hire a Real Estate Broker to do the work for you! Lean in to technology and ask your agent to provide virtual tours.

Selling a house?

If you’re selling a home, hire a Real Estate Broker that embraces the advantages of technology- Matterport, virtual tours, “Live Open Houses”, killer professional photography, and digital marketing marketing marketing.

You’ll see in the coming months which Real Estate agents will provide these services and which will not provide at all(Ahem, discount Brokers). I, along with my colleagues at Living Room Realty can provide these advanced services. In fact, we already provided the ‘advanced services’. It’s an investment and we take quality marketing to heart. Everyone will continue house shopping and selling, but in an advanced and pre-cautionary way. Certainly cautious until the Pandemic is no longer a threat.

If you’re curious about buying or selling and want to take advantage of historically low mortgage interest rates, or need a real estate agent that ‘gets it’- contact me! We’ll get through this together and I’m here for you.

Virtual Hugs, Julia

Julia Robertson | Living Room Realty

Broker licensed in Oregon & Washington

541-505-1111 | julia@rebyjulia.com

We Are Here For You

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

Dear Friends, 

Among the greatest joys of being real estate brokers is the close connections we form with the people we work with everyday. While a lot of our communications are online or over the phone, we are fortunate to spend much of our time interacting with folks in real life. 

While the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a part of our daily lives we want to let you know that we are adjusting our real estate practice to keep everyone we interact with safe while continuing to provide the very best service. 

We are following “social distancing” guidelines by making changes to how we show property to our buyers and list homes for sellers. We are available to talk with you about your real estate needs. 

Whether you are buying, selling, building an ADU, remodeling your kitchen, refinancing your property or just want more information about the market today, we are here for you. 

As we navigate the “new normal” over the next few weeks, you’ll be hearing from us.  Check our Instagram and Facebook pages, watch your email, and be sure to visit our website and blog. We certainly miss seeing you in person but we know we will be together again soon. In the meantime, please reach out and let us know how we can be of service. 

Much love, 

Aryne + Dulcinea

Tips For Safely Selling Your Property in a Pandemic

Posted on by Erika George & Kari McGee

It’s March 15th, 2020 and we are at the beginning of a Covid-19 outbreak in the greater Portland area. That might be scary for a lot of reasons but particularly for property owners who need or want to sell their homes this spring, while they are still living in their properties.

Well, stay calm because we have some great tools that will allow us to effectively and safely market your property to a large buyer audience while minimizing the risk of bringing Covid-19 to your personal residence.

Watch our latest video to see how we’re using technology to help buyers decide that they are serious about purchasing your property before they even walk through your front door! And check out an example of our 3-D tour.