Buyer
Buyers appreciate Anna Rawson as a trusted advisor helping them to understand their position in this competitive market. Secondly, a dual licensed agent, Anna offers unrestricted service to both SW Washington, and Portland, Oregon Metro area. Patient and reassuring, Anna is an excellent resource for local information, and proactive no matter how long it takes. Clients enjoy her client centered, educational approach and expert negotiation strategies. Lastly, Anna will help you find the home of your dreams and ensure a smooth, worry-free transaction.
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Guide to Garage Sale Success!
Have you ever gone out and bought something you know you have, but couldn’t locate? I help clients declutter their homes and businesses in the Portland Metro Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. It excites me to know I helped someone profit over a weekend by unloading the unused clutter controlling their environment! I like to give my clients better control over their time and energy by eliminating time wasting chachkies and space monopolizers. Also, I’ve pulled in over $1800 in a one day garage sale! In some instances, the proceeds from client’s sales fully compensate me to organize their entire environment AND their life! That’s right, by selling…
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Home Search Tools
Can’t find “THE RIGHT PROPERTY?” Today, technology provides us with the power to research anything we would like to explore online. The other day, I was corrected by a client. In our conversation, I acknowledged she had the power to research any property she wanted to explore on the internet. Her reply, “if that’s true, why is it when I want to look at a home being advertised online, or retrieve additional information about a property, I have to provide my personal information to see it?” “Good point,” I replied. So, in my effort to thwart the control technology has over all of us, I thought I should offer the…
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Ovations
Your feedback is like receiving flowers! It’s a wonderful gift and much appreciated! Relocating from out of state, I had no idea how to find a good real estate agent. So, I checked local church bulletins online, and found Anna Rawson. She is clearly a ‘salt of the earth’ and ‘go the extra mile’ person, and we intend to use her for our future real estate needs. For example, as I was debating purchasing vs. renting, I expressed interest in two apartment complexes near my new job. She proceeded to send photos and compile a list of pros and cons for each place (nothing in it for her in doing…
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Relocation
Warm greetings, and welcome to those considering a relocation to the Portland, Oregon or Southwest Washington area. Known as the Portland Metro Area, a food lover’s mecca, you will love the picturesque views and the eclectic vibes. Furthermore, if you are planning to relocate or invest in Portland Metro Area, here is information to aid your research. Additionally, my name is Anna Rawson, a dual licensed real estate agent serving Portland Metro and Southwest Washington areas. I am happy to facilitate your move, find transitional housing, or help you purchase and settle into your dream home. Don’t hesitate to reach out! Here are some of the highlights: Portland is the…
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Real Estate Infrastructure? Should I Care?
Smart Home Buyer’s Planning Guide – Vol. 2 Infrastructure is not to be confused with amenities. Those home features will be addressed in another volume of the “Smart Home Buyer’s Planning Guide.” Don’t fret! You can find a separate link to each new volume which will be posted in the right hand column. Introduction Infrastructure considerations are often overlooked by most buyers, sellers, and missed entirely by most brokers! Why would a buyer expect to be informed of major concerns outside the parameters of the condition of the home. Well, brokers don’t have a stake in the purchase beyond their commission, and many brokers I have asked say that it…
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First Time Home Buyer
Rent or Buy? The Pros and Cons One of the best reasons to consider owning a home is that stock market changes have no affect on fixed mortgage payments. Rent can change when the lease term ends. Even worse, renters must contend with rules determined by the landlord which include noise restrictions, limits on decor, use, care and owning pets. It can seem like an occupant walks on eggshells between conforming to landlord’s rules and expectations, and in some cases, homeowner’s associations. Homeowners, on the other hand, are free to make any changes to the property without asking permission. You can have pets without paying pet rent, deposits or fees.…
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Resources
Here is a list of client resources and tools to simplify your real estate experience. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to shoot me an email from the form at the end of this page. I enjoy making life simple for all of my clients! Client Accessible – “Time is Money, Moving Checklist!” This detailed moving checklist is just one of MANY ways I go the extra mile to make my client’s transition a breeze! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cTUnbhQFLFx1uUELH7TXlD2IRAoKAN2kQhNyl5wn4iM/edit?usp=sharing Guide to Garage Sale Success If you or someone you know are planning a move, please feel free to use this helpful guide. Moving, organization and design costs can be very expensive.…
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Investor
Real estate investing offers a variety of tremendous opportunity to build wealth, but make no mistake, it is a business. It is a learn as you go endeavor. Educating yourself and finding smart real estate investment tools is VERY important. The right tools can provide an advantage over other real estate investors. To be a successful real estate investor, you must be willing to do your homework, and base decisions on numbers. For example, verifying a positive cash flow on a prospective investment is absolutely crucial, or your purchase may prove to be a loss. As with any real estate purchase, location is key, and finding good tenants can be…
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Buyers
Have you been hunting for a while to find and purchase the right home? It can be a very stressful time for you, as a Buyer. This should be a time for you to marinate on the victory of achieving your goals. You should enjoy the fun of shopping for a new home. You should learn about wise purchase and investment strategies in the process. If it sounds appealing to be informed of where you stand at each step in the process, so you can enjoy your journey, then you have come to the right professional to see you through! “Know what you own, and know why you own it.”…
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Meeting Preparation
Assemble a file folder and include the applicable items on the list below to bring to the meeting and prepare to initiate the home purchase process. You may shop on your own or you may choose from my selected partners who will help you shop around for the best rates based on your credit rating. Credit FICO Score is a three-digit number that helps lenders determine how likely you are to repay a loan. This, in turn, affects how much you can borrow, time you will have to repay the loan, and how much the loan will cost the (interest rate). If you shop on your own, DO NOT allow lenders…