Today I share one simple tip on How to Save Money Buying a Sequim Home.  This is a very practical tip, and it is backed up by 30 years of real estate experience observing the seasons of the year and the real estate cycles that come and go.  I’ve written elsewhere on this real estate blog about where the best deals are, how to negotiate like an expert, and avoiding traps for the unwary.  I’ve published articles on this blog about Sequim and what properties appear to be good deals but are not and where you will find some of the best properties for the best prices.  But today I want to share what will seem like a simple rule, almost too simple to be a great rule.

Buy when others are not.

You might be thinking, “What kind of dumb rule is that?,” but hear me out.  By saying, “Buy when others are not,” I do not mean that one should always buy when no one else is.  I don not mean one should not be discerning.  I do not mean to buy indiscriminately, and I do not mean one should buy what no one else wants.

The best opportunities in real estate and in the stock market have always been to NOT follow the crowd.  Thinking like the rest of the crowd is almost always a way to either loose money or to be mediocre.  The best investments in terms of timing are made when others are not, hence “Buy when others are not.”

The practice of this rule requires being cautious, and it does require a certain amount of risk, but it is calculated risk taken after one has done their due diligence and obtained experienced counsel.  In terms of the market and timing, I believe that for the buyer who has already decided that Sequim is their retirement destination and they are going to buy a home here, the best time to do that is in the slow winter months like this month or January.  This is a time when most buyers are not taking action, they are preoccupied, or they have decided to wait until spring to buy a house.

Just like everyone else.  If you wait until spring to buy a house, you will be competing against all the other buyers who have decided that spring and summer is the time to buy.  Talk about setting yourself up to compete with the largest number of other bidders!  Why do that?  The difference could be $10,000 or $40,000.  That got your attention?

As a buyer, you have more negotiating power right now than you will in the spring when many other buyers just like you are also making their move.  Makes sense, doesn’t it?

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Sequim mountain views are hard to come by, at least a panoramic mountain view, but a beautiful 4.77 acre property with the view and fenced for horses at this price is rare.  This is a beautiful custom home in Sequim, and there aren’t many true comps for this one.  I expect this home will sell as buyers from California are cherry picking the best of the best.  This home is the best of the best.

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Search for Sequim homes and land in the MLS with this powerful online site, which is absolutely free. Watch this three minute audio slide show as it walks you through the MLS search to help you find your next home or lot. I believe this is the most powerful and easiest MLS search for the entire Sequim area. Click on this image below to watch the video.

Search for Sequim homes and land is brought to you by Chuck Marunde, J.D.

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Sequim homes and land for sale, and here are a few Sequim listings and Port Angeles listings:

Sequim homes and land for sale by Chuck Marunde, Broker and Realtor for Sequim and Port Angeles Real Estate, LLC.

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Sequim mountain view homes for sale exist, and depending on the mountain view you want, you should be able to find one that is quite nice.   Of course, there are some variables, such as the size of the lot you want.   Sequim has city sized lots to one acre to five acres to 10 acres and even 20 acres.   Prices range from $57,000 to several hundred thousands, based on the acreage, the location and the view.   It’s crazy, but we actually have some lots with both a mountain view and a water view.   You’ll pay a premium for these lots, as you might expect.

I’ve had several clients recently say they prefer a mountain view over a water view.   Sequim and Port Angeles are both uniquely situated between the gorgeous waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the towering mountains of the Olympics.   It creates some nice opportunities for owning a home with an incredible setting.

Whether you have been here to scope out the area, or have never yet seen the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, I recommend viewing some of the homes and land for sale in the Sequim and Port Angeles MLS.   And if I can answer any questions for you, email me or call me.   That’s my job, and it would be a pleasure to help.

Sequim mountain view homes for sale – even photos can’t do justice to the real views.

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Finding your next Sequim home is full of adventure, but not always the kind of adventure buyers think.   It’s hard work, there’s plenty of driving and discussions, and major transitions are always accompanied by a certain amount of stress.   All of this may be obvious to the mature, but what isn’t so obvious to many is that once you find your home and make an offer, the negotiating process is not typically a cake walk.   In fact, sometimes after several counters back and forth, buyers find themselves emotionally stretched and often a bit tense at the 11th hour of the negotiations.   Many buyers will express a feeling of frustration and anger directed toward the seller just before getting mutual acceptance on the last volley of counteroffers.   This is true not only for individual sellers, but for banks handling foreclosures and short sales.

Just before mutual acceptance on a price, many buyers often feel like their dream home is just out of their reach, but this is when victory is so close.   Sellers often play hard ball up to the last moment, but buyers who are discerning, have good judgment, are getting sage advise from a knowledgeable and professional Realtor, can reach their goals if they are patient and persevere.

This is not a game for beginners, and it certainly is not a game for a novice Realtor.   Negotiating is a serious game, and a lot of money is at stake–your money.   Be sure your Realtor as your adviser can   walk you through the mine field of legal and financial negotiating, as well as the emotional and psychological challenges you will face.   It’s important to have a professional you can talk to during this process.   Believe me, there are a lot of issues to discuss, and they are not the same for every buyer.

Your money, your future home, and your mental health are reasons you must gain the upper hand in negotiating.   Buying your next home in Sequim must be a victory for you.   It can be.   Email me with your questions anytime.   I’d love to help you gain the victory and your new home.

chuckmarunde@gmail.com

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