Here are the Facts If you are selling your home in Oregon, there are very specific smoke alarm requirements. You cannot sell a residential dwelling in Oregon without approved and properly placed smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. We advise our sellers to properly install all detectors before listing their home for sale so that […]

What is carbon monoxide and how can it affect your home and family. Learn a bit more about the adverse effects of this gas and the carbon monoxide detector laws in Oregon for residential dwellings. For the most comprehensive explanation of the requirements, visit Oregon.gov. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, […]

Welcome! So glad you stopped by. We’ve always believed that good real estate brokers help their clients navigate the trickiest of transactions, have a deep understanding of contracts, maintain a pulse on marketing that yields results, and recognize the nuances of the local market. Helping our clients through every step of the selling process is […]

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon Testing Protocol When a home is […]

Today we find ourselves still surrounded by much uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on local economies, jobs, unemployment rates, families, people’s health and peoples day to day life. As we move forward with a strong belief that this too shall pass we are, of course, unsure as to all that the future holds. […]

Golden Rule You can never get in trouble for over-disclosing! Yes, Sellers- you must disclose everything that you know about your property and home when completing the Sellers Property Disclosures in Oregon. The more you tell the buyer, the better. I promise! The Seller’s Property Disclosure is a document that all sellers in Oregon must […]

To all of our wonderful clients and friends, We hope you are all well and staying safe. In this ever-changing landscape that we are finding ourselves in the midst of, we wanted to be sure that we were communicating with all of you on how we are adjusting and continuing to work on your behalf.  […]

What is a home warranty? Home warranties are actually service contracts that can be purchased to protect homeowners against unexpected home appliance and system repairs. They are good for a certain period of time, normally one year. Home warranties are renewable after the initial contract period.  Although these service contracts are pretty common in today’s […]

So much goes into getting a home ready for sale and so many things need to be done throughout the sale cycle but if we could highlight just one thing, what would it be? The best advice is to keep a clean home when selling! Really, really clean! Keep it, clean! Really, really clean! When […]