Your home’s value depends on comparable recent sales, market conditions, location, and updates. At Northwest Properties, we prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help determine your home’s fair market range and best pricing strategy.

A Property Review is a general market update—ideal for homeowners staying informed. A CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) is a detailed report used when you’re preparing to list your home, showing exact price positioning against recent sales.

Spring, Summer, and Fall are the typical busy seasons in the Columbia Gorge.

Declutter and clean. I will work with you to recommend repairs to help maximize your listings potential and boost curb appeal. Professional photos and staging can dramatically improve first impressions online and in person.

In balanced markets, homes often sell within 30–60 days, depending on price, condition, and demand. We monitor trends to help set realistic expectations.

Typical costs include agent commissions, title and escrow fees, property taxes, and potential repairs. We provide an itemized seller net sheet so you know exactly what to expect.

Not always. Many sellers use a rent-back agreement to stay in the home for a short time after closing while transitioning to their next property.

After an offer is accepted, the buyer’s inspector evaluates the property. The buyer may request repairs or credits. Your agent will guide you through negotiations and options.

If the appraisal is low, options include price renegotiation, buyer covering the gap, or disputing the appraisal with additional market data.

It’s best to step out during showings. Buyers feel more comfortable exploring and envisioning themselves in the home when the seller isn’t present.

We’ll present all offers, explain their strengths and contingencies, and negotiate on your behalf for the best combination of price, terms, and timing.

A contingency is a condition that must be met for the sale to proceed—like financing, inspection, or appraisal. We help you manage timelines and minimize risks.

Yes! With the right strategy—such as a bridge loan, contingent offer, or rent-back—you can coordinate both transactions smoothly.

Your agent manages inspections, paperwork, deadlines, and communication with all parties to ensure a smooth closing process from start to finish.