Sell a Home in Portland
Top 1% Seller's Agent
Planning on selling a home in the next year or so? You've come to the right place. Stephen FitzMaurice, Principal Broker is a top 1% sellers agent in Portland with over 2,000 local sales under his belt and writes extensively about the Portland real estate market.
The Right Way to Sell
Our team charges 4% commission max. and we pay more online to market our Portland and SW Washington homes so they sell faster and for more. (In Salem and Bend areas we charge 4.5% max.) We have a reasonable commission fee, while still providing more marketing and services than our competitors. We back it all up with a cancel anytime policy for no charge.
If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next twelve months, Stephen would love to tour your home. Call today to set an appointment.
Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor
4% Max. to Sell a Home
Cancel Anytime Policy
Licensed Since 2003
503-714-1111
Should Seller pay the Buyer’s Closing Costs? 2018 Update
Why is the buyer asking the seller to pay their closing costs? The buyer’s motivation is simple, they want to purchase a home! The buyer has to come up with the downpayment amount, money to order inspections, money to order the appraisal, and money for their buyer closing costs. This all can add up to […]
Portland Spring Lawn and Garden Care
Winters in Portland can be calamitous — winds blow in leaves, pine needles and debris while shaking down loose tree limbs. Heavy rains create sinkholes and unexpectedly cold temperatures may damage some plants. If you’re listing your home on the Portland real estate market this spring (but even if you’re not) your home could probably use […]
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) – a good idea? 2018 update
In 2017, 89% of homeowners in the real estate market nationwide sold their home using a real estate agent or broker, according to the National Association of Realtors. 8% of home sellers offered their home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) for the third year in a row. 3% used a different method such as a […]
Top 5 Modern Home Design Trends of 2018 – and where in Portland to find them
The new year is all about designing homes that are stately, functional, and as unique as their owners. Portland is a city that embraces modern life, but homeowners here tend to prefer tried-and-true styles over the season’s latest trend. What new home design trends will arise in 2018? Read on to find out more from […]
City of Portland Home Energy Score – 2018 Update
As you may have heard by now, the city of Portland home energy score requirement is in full effect. Well, how is it going? Energy Scores Are Coming In Low The way the city of Portland home energy score – scoring – is supposed to work is a “5” scored home is average, a “10” […]
6 Steps to Stage Your Portland Home Like a Pro
Professional home staging: the art of arranging furniture and decor to help buyers imagine what it would feel like to live in your home. Whether you are “staging” the home you already occupy, or are bringing furniture into a vacant property, professional home staging can make a big impact on your home sale. Complimentary Home […]
Grow your Portland Home Value with Trees
Portland may be the City of Roses, but its taller, leafier residents number in the millions and give Portland its characteristic green glow. Everyone loves trees because they offer shade as well as beauty, but did you know that trees can also improve your home value? Here’s your Portland Real Estate Guide to Trees, tree […]
For Sale By Owner in Portland, Oregon – A good idea?
According to the NAR (National Association of Realtors) 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report, For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers are at an all-time low. From 2015 to 2017 only 8% of home sellers choose to sell for sale by owner. In city metros only 6% of sellers tried FSBO home sales. […]
Five Reasons to Install Hardwood Floors in your Portland Home
It looks pretty. It sounds great. But is hardwood flooring really worth it if you’re going to sell your home anyway? In most cases, yes. While the overall temperature of the Portland real estate market will probably have the biggest impact on the final sales price of your home, as a real estate agent I […]
Top Real Estate Marketing Trends for 2018
We’ll admit it: The real estate industry is notorious for being slow to embrace change and new technology. In the midst of a digital revolution, are real estate agents keeping up with the times? Nine-five percent of home buyers will search for their next home using the internet, according to NAR 2017 report, Profile of […]
Six Steps to a Successful Home Remodel
Did you know that 80% of Portland homes were built before 1980? It’s true, and for most home buyers, it’s a plus. Many of our 70’s and 80’s ranch homes, midcentury marvels, and well-built turn of the century bungalows and foursquare homes have good bones — they just need an imaginative eye to renovate them. […]
How to Stop Neighbors from Lowering Your Portland Home Value
When it comes to neighborhood life in Portland, most people take a “live and let live” approach. Unfortunately, when it comes time to list your home for sale, what your neighbors are up to can put a dink in the real estate market value of your home. Sometimes, the value reduction is justified — truly […]
Home Energy Score Portland 2018 – Must Know Guide
The final rules have been adopted for the 2018 Portland mandatory Home Energy Score. If anyone (see the few exceptions below) wants to sell their home in the Portland real estate market in 2018 and beyond, they will have to pay for a home energy score before they advertise their home for sale, if their […]
Guide to New Kitchen Countertops in Portland
Laminate, wood, stone, marble, granite, epoxy, glass, and new hybrid materials — there seems to be no end to the kitchen countertops now on the market. If you’re remodeling your Portland kitchen, the implications of your countertop decision can be big, not just for your lifestyle but also for your home value. Old and worn countertops […]
Making the Most of Home Equity in Portland
Quick — what would you do if you had an extra $100,000? If your Portland home is in need of major repair, or if you have a life event that could use a cash infusion, you may be looking at taking out a home equity line of credit, refinancing your home, or selling. Which is […]
Ultimate Guide to Summer Home Staging in Portland
Summer is by far the most popular time to sell a home in Portland. How will you make your home stand out? Follow my real estate agent staging guide to have your home looking its best in no time. Clean Like You Mean It No matter how beautiful your home looks in the summertime, there’s […]
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