Category Archives: Personal Opinions

What Documents to Keep After Buying a Home

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal

I found this great article that I wanted to share with you.   It was written by Dana Bull in Finding Your First Home It is quite common now to receive most of these document from your REALTOR® or from Escrow on a … Continue reading →

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Seller Who Want to Save The Sale – Good Advice – Spend a Little

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal
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The Homeownership Dream

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal

Why don’t more renters try to buy a home? Perception perhaps? Continue reading →

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WINTER IS COMING…………..

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Some helpful reminders to get ready for winter – no matter where you live.

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Should Listing Photos Be Removed After the Sale?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Interesting article from National Association of REALTORS® feed today.  It might gain some traction in the future and probably can be suppressed from the local MLS listings by agents after a sale, but getting ALL pictures removed for ALL websites … Continue reading →

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Cost of For Sale By Owner – You Will Be Surprised!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Courtesy NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®  July 16, 2018 You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse; but without your market expertise and sales skills to back them up, sellers who choose to sell their home on their own just may experience “seller’s regret” when … Continue reading →

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Homebuying Mistakes by Generation

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Make sure you check out these “Observations”.  They may help save you time and money!  Dawn

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GIVING YOUR HOUSE A ROUTINE PHYSICAL

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Published Date 5/8/2018 You get your teeth checked and cleaned and when you remember to do it, go to the doc for a physical. You regularly take your car in for maintenance checks and don’t give it a second thought. … Continue reading →

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Should Sellers Pay for Their Own Inspection?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

From personal experience I see both sides of the question as to whether or not a seller should get a home inspections prior to listing their home for sale.  My personal opinion is that it will help significantly reduce potential … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Art of Being Connected

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Dawn O’Neal Managing Broker – Sequim, Washington                                                                    … Continue reading →

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