Mike Hilgert
Bellingham Whatcom County Homes and Real Estate
Call 360-305-7392 For Dedicated Real Estate Services
Mike Hilgert


Your Plan


1. Find the right representative
The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.

2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home
Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are.

At the same time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.

3. Prepare your house for showing
Underprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home’s best foot forward is essential. Don’t “open for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible.

4. Find out what your local market looks like
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. There is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge.

5. List away!
Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with an agent who uses Point2 Agent software is a great step in the right direction. Now just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers! 

 


Your Comparative Market Analysis


I can give you an educated idea of what your home’s value is based on experience, local knowledge, and comparable actual sales in your area! I am happy to be able to provide this service free of charge.

   
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Your Assurance


I can work hard to help you have a smooth successful sale. I am dedicated, experienced with local market conditions, and I have helped move many houses in Bellingham.

Take a look at a few of the houses I’ve sold!

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My first sale



Your Industry News


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Navigating Foreign Property Markets2/7/2012 1:14 PM
Here's the first and most important thing to understand about most real estate markets beyond North American borders: They don't come with multiple listing services.
Real estate notes: Workout venture latest Velocity tenant2/8/2012 12:06 AM
Also: Colliers takes over One Nashville Place leasing
Residential Real Estate Market Sees Gradual Recovery2/7/2012 5:04 PM
The St. Petersburg residential real estate market is on the road to recovery after the crisis, but the annual launch of residential buildings is still yet to meet levels from 2008.
Thai Asean News Network2/7/2012 9:55 PM
The real estate business conceded that in the last year, sales dropped dramatically, owing to the severe flooding last year.
Key Biscayne Real Estate Useful Guidelines in Home Buying2/7/2012 11:52 PM
Key Biscayne is one of the highlights of Miami real estate. It is located off the shore that offers suitable living environment for families and tourists.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2011, Financial and Operating ...2/7/2012 3:05 PM
PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE - News) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.RESULTSFunds ...
Real estate market rebounding2/7/2012 6:05 PM
The Park City Board of REALTORS shut the book on the 2011 real estate market, releasing their annual report on last year's number of sales, sales
Real Estate's Hail Mary Sales Pitch2/7/2012 8:40 AM
What Century 21's star-studded Super Bowl ad says about the housing market.
Mortgage Compliance and Real Estate Loss Mitigation Company, American Loan Compliance, Featured in National Business ...2/7/2012 10:00 PM
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  American Loan Compliance, America's leading loss mitigation and commercial mortgage loan audit report experts, were recently featured in the press showcasing the ...
Salem County real estate transactions2/8/2012 12:42 AM
• William A. Nelson and Debra K. Nelson to Kelly J. Morris, Lot 32, Block 63, Telegraph Road, $146,500. • Franklin L. Pompper Jr. to Floyd L. Primavera and Jessica A. Wade, Lot 31, Block 2.04, Harmersville-Pecks Corner Road, $155,000.

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