Eagle Idaho is a desireable, upscale community nestled along the base of the Boise
foothills. Eagle offers high-end, quality-crafted homes, fine dining, boutique shopping
and a friendly community. The Boise river meanders through Eagle and you'll often
find folks walking the greenbelt or enjoying a peaceful picnic along the banks.
Eagle offers convenient access to the entire Treasure Valley and provides direct
routes to northern ski areas, foothills hiking, river rafting and other fun Idaho
outdoor activities. If you prefer newer construction homes in an upscale market
then Eagle is the place for you. Pictured above is Rembrandt’s Coffee House in Eagle’s
quaint downtown area.
September 27, 2024
Why?
There are two sides to every sale; the Seller; typically represented by an agent who has a sign in the yard, and the Buyer; who drives around looking for said signs, or cruises the internet, right? Also your favorite home improvement TV and the internet “z” and “t” sites make it look so easy!
Sellers, keep in mind that when you price your homes, you are comparing your costs to home sales and relative appraisals that typically include agent commissions. When you sell your home by yourself, you are likely going to have to dress it up for showings, attend all showings, defend and negotiate your sales price, figure out the NET in offers you may receive, proof your buyer’s financial ability to actually buy your home, navigate home inspections and achieve relative repairs, address title and contract issues, and coordinate title/escrow needs through signing, closing and funding your sale. And a whole bag of “other” stuff that comes along the way. And all this when you’re trying to move out, and find another home, right? WHEW!
Buyers, you may need an agent other than the one selling the house, because they’re busy SELLING the house! They have the Seller’s best interest in mind, not yours, so you’re going to benefit with an agent that has YOUR interest in mind. Level the playing field!
We, as realtors, are your allies, and bring a wealth of experience and perspective to benefit you in the sale and/or search of your home.
How, then, does one choose a real estate professional?
True, everyone knows a realtor, right? So many of us are either related to one or have a friend who’s a realtor. Alternatively, if you really don’t actually know one, you tend to recognize the names from signs about town, and just like the major fast food chains that sell the most burgers, they must be the best ones, right?
This ‘familiarity’ is the very reason you should look further.
You will benefit to align yourself first and foremost with someone who actually knows the neighborhood you’re selling or looking in. Unfortunately, this isn’t always your daughter’s friend, or your uncle or your best friend’s friend. Even better is to find a realtor who lives it—the schools, the area shopping and services, the character of the homes and of course their true market values. That realtor is your current and/or future neighbor, and they can help you smith out the challenges of selling and/or the benefits of buying there.
As a seller, look at MLS listing photos, remarks and descriptions, ask a realtor how they will market your property. Can they help you prepare your home for sale? How many hooks can they put out in the ocean for you, in order to gain you the very most, and the best exposure you can achieve for your home sale? Are they just going to post a sign in the yard and wait? Or are they going to schedule regular open houses, and advertise the home through various channels? Do they have experience with inspection related repairs that you may be clueless about, and relative timelines involved?
As a buyer, ask how responsive your realtor can be, how and when they will notify you of listings you may be interested in. Ask them how familiar they are with the particular neighborhood you’re looking at, because this matters!!!! Inquire as to how they might maneuver challenging negotiations or multiple offer situations—Are they skilled at investigating the home and its surrounds and potential challenges?
So, no matter who you choose to assist you in selling and/or buying homes, even if it’s your Aunt Marvelous, you should know that you can expect a real estate professional to serve you in these ways and more. Just make sure your Auntie knows the ground you’re walking on. . .
Debowden Bauer
dbauer@atova.com
208-573-4487
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