Tax credits Boost King County Home Sales

Home sales went up 64% in King County from year ago thanks to the tax credit. Now that the tax credit is no longer available many argue that it gave the housing market a lasting impact. Even without the tax credit, buyers can take advantage of low interest rates and lower prices.

MySecretAgent sellers have personally seen more activity in successfully selling there homes. Not only did our sellers sell there homes they also saved money in the process by NOT paying a listing commission!

At MySecretAgent, we are dedicated to offer our professional services to effectively help you sell your home, but most importantly maximize your profit.

Sign Regulations

Please check the Regulations for your specific city for Residential Real Estate Signs. Once your home is off the market you must remove these signs. Some cities will strictly enforce these rules. Let buyers and neighbors instantly know your home is for sale The yard sign is the most important selling tool, we include it with our Full $495 Package and the Extended $295 Package, it is optional with the Basic $95 . Please see our Listing Tools. The yard sign we offer is a custom sign with YOUR PHONE NUMBER plus the MLS NUMBER, buyers and agents can contact you directly. All leads and inquiries about your listing from buyers and agents are forwarded exclusively to you Wherever possible we will include your contact information directly with your property information on every online ad, including on our site, check out our Featured Listings. However some websites will not permit seller's name and contact information to be displayed. You will receive an email or a phone call from us to contact the buyer or the buyer's agent directly.

First Time Homebuyer $8000 Tax Credit Extended Until April 30, 2010

• This $8000 tax credit will extend to First Time Home Buyers who purchase a home until April 30, 2010. To be able to qualify for this tax credit one must purchase a home by April 30, 2010. The purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior.
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FHA Loans

In the past many sellers didn't want to accept FHA loans because of the guidelines. Presently as a seller it would be a beneficial to accept this loan because many buyers are qualifying for an FHA loan and this would give you a better chance of selling your home.

FHA Loan Guidlines
Down Payment	Minimum 3.5%
Closing Costs	Low, regulated by HUD
Post-bankruptcy Qualifying?	Can qualify after 2 years
Post-foreclosure Qualifying?	Can qualify after 3 years
Private Mortgage Insurance	Low cost

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

What happens after I order?
See our Seller’s Checklist and our Terms and Conditions for more detailed information.

What is the NWMLS?
The NWMLS – Northwest Multiple Listing Service – is a broker owned fee based service to licensed members in the State of Washington to input listings for sellers and search listings for buyers. The NWMLS is the primary tool agents use to find a property when they have a buyer, it is used by all agents whether it is a traditional listing or a Flat Fee listing. The buyer's office commission amount offered is required by the NWMLS along with the detailed information about the home including pictures. Your advantage is the increased exposure to buyers. Our average flat fee customers save over $10,000. In recent years the NWMLS has made their data available to many local and national real estate internet sites. By listing your property on the NWMLS you will gain this increased exposure which is accessible to everyone who is in the market to buy a home.

What telephone number will people call for a showing?
You will be contacted directly by all buyers and agents with buyers who would be interested in seeing your home. The NWMLS requires to show our office information, but agents will be instructed to call you before they show your property. If agents or buyers contact us, they will be referred to you. According to NWMLS public websites are not permitted to show the owner’s name or phone number. This NWMLS rule applies to all companies that are members of the NWMLS.

Will my listing look the same as other listings?
YES. Your listing will be identical to the listings of competing real estate companies. It will show all photos and all listing information, including the commission offered to an agent who successfully sells the home, and instructions for showing the home.

Are there any additional fees?
NO. All of the fees we charge are listed on our web site. For the Listing Tools the shipping costs are included and there are no additional or hidden fees. We do not charge any other fees for the sale of your home. WA sales tax applies where applicable.

How do I get started with your Flat Fee Listing program?
Our services are simple, please fill out our online form, go to List My Home, it will take about 20-30 minutes. Select the additional Listing Tools, than submit your order with payment. If you have questions or need help filling out these forms, please call our office. Once the documents and your photographs are submitted to us, your property will be listed in the MLS the same day if received by 1:00 P.M. If we receive your documents and photographs after 1:00 P.M. or on the weekend, your property will be posted the next business day. All other websites, including REALTOR.com® will post your listing within 4-5 business days. Changes to an MLS listing are handled in the same fashion. Please refer to the Seller’s Checklist for more instructions. Once all the paperwork is signed and payment is received, we upload your property information into the NWMLS. You will receive a confirmation email once your property has been posted on the NWMLS.

For more answers to frequently asked questions visit MySecretAgent.com

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority!
If you have any other questions about our services, please contact us.

We are here to help! Contact us by phone 425-835-0387 or Email us at info@mysecretagent.com with your questions. We are dedicated to offer professional services to effectively help you sell your home, but most importantly maximize your equity.

Fresh Ideas on How To Sell Your Home

Sellers who have tried to sell a home lately, know that it can be tough right now. However, it is not impossible to sell your home. In fact, if you are willing to put in a little work you may be surprised at the outcome.

Open House- Many buyers plan on previewing an open house before they purchase a home. This is a great tool for getting potential buyers into your home, and most buyers use them as a way to see a home they are interested in without having to schedule an appointment. MySecretAgent has many useful ideas on holding an open house.

Use signs and flyers to advertise your open house. MySecretAgent allows sellers to purchase open house signs that direct buyers to your home. When listing with our full package you receive printed flyers that are also a great tool to advertise an open house

To help make your home look even more enticing and spacious, stage your home to look less cluttered and bigger. Staging your home can help add balance and appeal your home to buyers in ways that you likely never even considered. As a result, your home will stand out from the rest of the competition. MySecretAgent has many tips on how to stage your home.

Offer a home warranty- A home warranty can cover the cost to repair or replace many of your home’s systems and appliances. This is another small step that can help a potential buyer rest just a little easier at the thought of purchasing your home. It will also make your home stand out among the pack of other homes available for sale.

Consider letting a buyer stay in your home for a night- This is an "out there" idea but consider it if the potential buyers are worried about neighborhood noise levels. According to a recent article on bankrate.com, "some builders and sellers are offering prospective buyers a chance to stay in the home for a night. They’re even welcoming folks with bottles of wine and other goodies to make their stay comfortable."

Advertising your home

Free Online Advertising Options With our Full $495 Package you will have access to our list of FREE online advertising links – with step-by-step how to instructions – to Craigslist, Zillow and many more after you list your home.

Here are a few suggestions to advertise your home:

• MLS and the Internet- 85% of buyers start looking for properties on the internet and provide a list of properties to their agent to schedule showings or call directly the listing agents for more information. The MLS is the number one tool for selling a property in the shortest possible time. Most buyers use real estate agents when buying a home, and 100% of all licensed real estate agents use the MLS. The NWMLS provides a direct internet feed to the websites of all of their member companies and individual agents. All properties that are listed on the MLS will be displayed,changes and updates will be posted to the listings on all of these linked real estate websites. Please note that the NWMLS is one of the few MLSs nationwide who discontinued to provide a direct feed to REALTOR.com®. Individual agents and offices are responsible to upload the information if they wish to provide their clients with the widest possible exposure.
• Yard Sign- Included in in our $295 Extended Package and $495 Full Package. You can also choose to add this to our $95 Basic Package.
• Flyers and Brochures- 50 glossy professionally printed flyers and a PDF version is included in our $495 Full Package. You can order professionally printed glossy flyers or brochures with the Basic or the Extended Packages, these will make a lasting impression on buyers who preview your home. Please see our Listing Tools.
• Postcard Mailers
• Newspaper Ads
• Real Estate Magazines
• Open House