March 2024 Market Update Report

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Here is the Market Update Report for the Portland Metro area for March 2024. Here you will find information about the number of closed sales, pending sales and new listings for March, the months of inventory, average and median prices for the month, and more!

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Getting Your House Ready For Listing

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Even in the hottest of markets, making a good first impression when listing your home is of utmost importance. I tell all clients that the two most important things to do before listing is to declutter as much as possible and get your home as clean as it has ever been. Here is a list that I share with clients that goes over specifically what to clean and some other tips on presenting the home well to potential buyers.

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A Breakdown of Home Inspections Recommended in the Portland Metro Area

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For buyers, getting the right home inspections is a critical step of the home buying process. I’m sharing the home inspections that I recommend to my buyers in the Portland metro area!

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Portland Home Energy Audit

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Starting January 1, 2018, any homeowners looking to sell their home in the city of Portland will have to first have a home energy audit and make their home energy score public. Although these audits have been available for awhile, they are just now becoming mandatory. Portland wants to increase the energy efficiency of residential properties and give buyers a more informed view of their future homes energy usage.

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A Guide to Home Styles

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Every one has their own favorite style of home, and figuring out a buyers ideal home style is a great way to get ready to start viewing properties. Here is a fantastic chart explaining the most popular home styles, their histories, and their defining characteristic. Which home style is your dream home?

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Rachel Bernhardt, Portland Realtor

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In order to help people get to know me better I am proud to release my first promotional video! I'm always trying to grow my business, so if you know anyone in the Portland area looking to buy or sell real estate, now or in the future, please share this with them and send them my way!

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