Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buying & selling questions
Buying
Whether you're buying your first home, your dream home, or an investment property, Pro Realty Group NW provides personalized support. Their agents have deep market knowledge and access to experts in lending and relocation. You can search for homes on their website from any device, receive listing alerts for new properties matching your criteria, save favorites, and schedule tours. They assist with making offers, negotiating the best price, and guide you through inspections, appraisals, and closing to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Start by making a wish list and setting a budget. Pro Realty Group NW can help you choose a lender to get pre-approved for a loan. Once ready, you can search for homes on their website from any device. Saving a search will enable you to receive instant alerts when new homes matching your criteria hit the market. You can favorite properties and contact your agent to schedule in-person tours.
When you find a home you love, your agent will help you submit a competitive offer and negotiate to get the best price and value. After an offer is accepted, they guide you through inspections, appraisals, and closing procedures. Their agents maintain transparency and act in your best interest throughout, helping to reduce stress and keep you informed until you receive your keys.
Selling
They understand that pricing, presentation, and marketing are key to selling your home. Using up-to-date MLS data, they price your home competitively based on comparable active, pending, and sold properties. They create high-impact listings with professional photos, virtual tours, 3D walkthroughs, and videos to attract buyers. Their marketing strategy targets buyers online and offline, including social media, search engines, and unique text-to-listing features. Throughout the process, they provide real-time updates and transparent communication so you always know what’s happening.
Their pricing strategy relies on analyzing 5 active, 5 pending, and 5 sold comparable properties from the MLS combined with local market statistics. This data-driven approach ensures your home is priced competitively to sell within your desired timeframe and for the best possible price. They provide you with detailed comparable data during your consultation so you understand the pricing rationale.
They create stunning listings featuring high-quality photos, virtual tours, 3D walkthroughs, and videos to make a strong first impression. Their marketing targets the 92% of buyers searching online through portals, social media, search engines, and their own website. Additionally, they use real-world marketing like for sale signs with unique keywords that buyers can text to receive instant listing info, allowing immediate follow-up. This comprehensive approach maximizes exposure and attracts qualified buyers quickly.
They use Brivity, an online marketing and transaction management tool, to give you access to real-time updates on your listing’s performance and buyer activity. Their agents maintain instant communication via phone, email, and text, ensuring you never feel left in the dark. This transparency helps you relax and trust that every detail is managed effectively until your home is sold.
Financing
Their agents help demystify home loans by explaining each step and introducing you to reputable mortgage specialists, including Jim Willis from Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. They encourage buyers to get pre-approved early by providing necessary financial documents. Once you find a property, your lender assists with the full loan application, processing, underwriting, and closing. Pro Realty Group NW stays involved to ensure smooth communication and help you prepare for closing requirements like homeowners insurance.
Before house hunting, Pro Realty Group NW recommends meeting with a loan officer to get pre-approved. This process includes providing income verification (W-2s, pay stubs), tax returns, bank statements, and authorizing a credit check. The lender reviews this information to estimate how much you can afford and identifies suitable loan programs. Pre-approval strengthens your offer and helps set a realistic budget for your home search.
Once your loan application is live, the lender reviews documents and orders appraisals and title examinations. The underwriter then assesses the loan for compliance and approval. You may be asked for additional documentation during this time. After approval, you’ll set up homeowners insurance and attend the closing to sign documents and finalize the purchase. Pro Realty Group NW’s agents help coordinate these steps to keep the process on track.
Agents & Contact
The team includes Broker/Owner Kara Matson and Broker/Owner Jessica LeBlanc, along with other licensed brokers and managing brokers. Kara Matson can be reached at (360) 828-0538 or kara@prorealtygroupnw.com. The agents bring extensive local knowledge and prioritize client needs to ensure a smooth buying or selling experience. You can contact them through the website or by phone for consultations and support.
Reach out to Broker/Owner Kara Matson at (360) 828-0538 or kara@prorealtygroupnw.com to set up a consultation. Whether you’re buying or selling, the team will discuss your needs, explain the process, and provide tailored advice. You can also request a call or schedule a consultation directly through the website’s contact forms.
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