What is a short sale?

What is a short sale? This article carefully explains the true mechanism of this sales method, which most people misunderstand, and the important points you should know Read the blog post here

As spring approaches, many sellers are beginning to seriously prepare for the sale of their properties We explained the key points to consider when selling your property through home staging, which allows you to fully showcase your property even while prioritizing cost savings Read the blog post here

I've updated my blog. Selling a house: Home staging is expensive. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using your own furniture and accessories?

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What is a cooperative (co-op)? How is it different from a condo?

This time, I'll be writing about co-ops, something I've been meaning to write about for a while. While co-ops aren't very common in Seattle, I've explained how they differ from condos. Knowing about co-ops might give those of you planning to buy a condo in Seattle more options. Please use this as a reference Read the blog post here

I've updated my blog. What is a cooperative (co-op)? How is it different from a condo?

Mayumi Shimizu's Real Estate Information Blog

timely real estate informationour blog. We cover a wide range of topics, from information that changes from time to time, such as market ups and downs, offer trends, and loan interest rates, to tips and tricks that are sure to be advantageous and convenient to know when buying or selling.

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Mayumi Shimizu's Real Estate Information Blog

Want to sell your house but don't have the funds for repairs or remodeling? Those worries are a thing of the past! With our new service, "CURBIO," you can have repair and remodeling costs deducted from the payment when your house sells

(Before) Kitchen before remodeling

(After) Kitchen after remodeling

◎Helping you improve your selling results
The first impression a prospective homeowner has when they see your property—whether they "like it" or "don't really like it"—greatly influences their subsequent interest in the house. We offer advice on improving the first impression of your home, such as repainting the exterior walls, pruning trees and shrubs, and adding color with flowers and accessories, to help you sell your property at a higher price.

→ The exterior brickwork was repainted in a modern style, and the plants were trimmed to give it a neater look

→ The exterior walls and entrance were repainted, and overgrown plants were pruned. The soil was covered with grass to give it a fresh look

For those considering selling or buying a home but unsure where to begin, we offer free webinars in Japanese. Please feel free to sign up. We welcome all kinds of questions, no matter how small or price range. Even those with experience in buying and selling can benefit from these webinars, especially those who want to learn about current market conditions and trends

We can also offer the same webinar in English, so it's perfectly fine if your spouse doesn't speak Japanese! Please let us know whether you prefer Japanese or English

◎ Details and registration for the free real estate webinar