How Sold By Jim Tinsley Was Built
Our real estate practice is not about houses and land, it is about human beings. Our entire business is built on the four pillars of People, Community, Team, and Fun. The reason Jim Tinsley became a real estate agent was so he could help people. give more back to his community, build his own team,…
Buying and Winning in a Crazy Market
We are in a strange time in the real estate market. As I’m writing this post the average national 30-year fixed interest rate sits at 6.92% according to the Federal Reserve. Interest rates have climbed 137.6% since September 2021, while average home sale prices in Snohomish have increased by 9.88% according to the data from…
Waiving a Home Inspection Might Have You Waiving Goodbye to Your Wallet
In todays crazy competitive real estate market many buyers are waiving the home inspection. This is a terrible idea that can end up costing you more than the winning bid. A few hours and a few hundred dollars can save years of head aches and tens of thousand of dollars. Last summer an agent I…
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The Home Buying Process
Buying a home is the largest investment most of us will ever make. Whether you are thinking of buying your first home or your seventh, the experience will always be new and different. So what is the process for buying a home usually like? For my clients it starts with getting pre-approval for a loan.…
The Home Sale Process
Selling a home is a huge decision and the reasons for selling can be wide-ranging. When someone contacts me regarding selling their home my first question is always, “Do you WANT to sell your home?”. I emphasize “want” because I’ve found some people are selling out a necessity that may not be a necessity. So…