Investor
Investors appreciate Anna Rawson as a trusted advisor to help them locate and purchase wise and lucrative investments. Educated in the art of negotiation since childhood she enjoys employing aggressive strategies on behalf of clients to save money. Thirdly, a dual licensed agent, Anna offers unrestricted service to both SW Washington, and Portland, Oregon Metro area. Anna is an excellent resource for local information, and remains proactive no matter how long it takes to find the right property. Lastly, Anna prides herself on providing consistent communication to keep her busy clients informed throughout their transaction.
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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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Design & Staging
Home staging and smart organization solutions can really sell a home! Décor and aesthetic design, just like curb appeal, can help buyers envision their own touches. A vacant or lived in home can cement buyer aversions to unpleasing characteristics of a home. Let me help you sell it quick and painlessly. Don’t hesitate to utilize my design and staging services to your advantage. When you sign a listing agreement, I offer a courtesy one hour home design and staging consultation ($150 value). This service is usually conducted at the time of the listing presentation. If you are busy and in need of further client service, my design and staging services…
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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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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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About
Service Area I am a Dual Licensed Real Estate Agent serving the Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington areas. Yes! There are no limitations here! Only dual licensed agents may conduct business in either state. I am happy to serve my clients wherever their dreams may take them. It would be my pleasure to earn your business. Recently, I migrated from California where I was born and raised, but felt at home returning to visit the land of my family and forefathers. My massive family is solidly grounded in the farmlands of the Pacific Northwest for three generations. Appreciating my connections, I organize, volunteer and give back to the communities where…
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10 Character Traits in a Buyer’s Real Estate Broker
Smart Home Buyer’s Planning Guide – Volume 1 Selecting the Right Broker I would like to go on the record here. I want to be clear. I do NOT believe it is in seller’s or buyer’s best interest to do business with brokers who “specialize” strictly in one side of the transaction or the other. Why? Please check back soon, I will address that in an upcoming post and place the link here. Interviewing Buyer’s Brokers Whether you have chosen a broker to work with, or you are just now beginning your interviews for a buyer’s broker, please continue reading. If you have worked with your broker in a prior…
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6 Pros to Consult Before Making Real Estate Decisions
If you are a buyer, seller, or novice investor reading this, it is obvious, you are a planner! You are a firm believer in research. Influence is NOT easy to achieve with you. Understandable! I am definitely NOT easy to convince either. For this reason, I drafted the “Smart Home Buyer’s Planning Guide” and the “Smart Home Seller’s Planning Guide” to help you develop a general awareness of common and noteworthy concerns and pitfalls as you aspire to maximize your return, or make a wise home investment. Both sides will find this information very useful no matter if it’s your first home, maybe you are upgrading to a larger home…