Home Buyers

We work closely with you during the home buying process - from the first glimpse to the final signature - to fully understand your needs and assist you in making one of the biggest decisions of your life. We focus on all the necessary details so that you can save time and energy for the transition ahead.

Pack First Properties is knowledgeable in all areas of Oregon home buying, such as market values, necessary documentation, and buyers’ rights.

Buying your home can be both thrilling and intimidating and is one of your greatest investments. Let Pack First Properties help you manage the home buying process and find your dream home.

Determining Your Investment

As a first time home buyer, the process of buying a home or investment generally starts with determining your buying power; that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. After providing basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, we can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you.

Finding & Choosing Properties

Once you know how much you can and want to invest, the next step is to find the properties that most fit your needs. We many resources as a Realtor® to assist you in finding all available properties.

When making the final selection of the right property for you, excitement and emotion can run high. We help by providing objective information. Through a variety of informational resources, we provide local community information on utilities, zoning and schools, resale value, etc. so you can make the most informed decision possible.

Negotiations When Buying

There are a myriad of negotiating factors, including price, financing, terms, date of possession, and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should also provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Pack First Properties can advise you in every aspect of these negotiations with our decades of knowledge and experience.

Home Sellers

The home selling process can be a daunting task, as your home is one of your greatest investments and we don’t take that for granted. For over 35 years, Pack First Properties has specialized in selling homes in and around the local area. We will see to it that you get the best price for your home while providing excellent customer service through our knowledge and experience.

Marketing Your Home

When a homeowner teams up with Pack First during the home selling process, you are positioning yourself for a successful sale due to our comprehensive marketing strategy.

  • Compelling online listing with plenty of pictures

  • Video walk-through

  • Professional connections and internal marketing

  • Promotion through social media

  • Beautiful staging for Open Houses

  • Prominent street-side signage

  • Street-view presentation improvements

  • Printed outreach to neighbors

Your home is special, with unique selling points. Pack First will identify them and target the market that seeks those features. This is what we strive to accomplish for a successful sale and close.

Additional Sales Tools

Pack 1st also offers a free Home Market Analysis. Complete our online analysis form or simply call for more information to simplify the home selling process.

To determine a reasonable asking price, Pack First will give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms, and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

Tips for Selling Your Home

  • Curb Appeal

    Many prospective buyers will drive by your home before setting an appointment for a walkthrough, and if they do not like the outside of the home, they will drive on to the next. Make your best effort to keep shrubbery and trees trimmed and the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be kept clear of toys, yard tools and projects that can be seen from the street. Clean away all debris. Park cars in the garage or away from the front of the home as possible. RVs should be moved as well. When the weather allows, plant flowers to add color.

  • Pricing to Sell

    Excitement is high when a home first comes on the market and this enthusiasm statistically continues for up to seven weeks. The longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will maximize upon its sale and the more stressful it can be — especially if you are purchasing a new home across the same tim period. The market is very competitive. Over-pricing by a few thousand dollars can put maximum profits at risk.

  • Staging Your Home

    Decluttering, cleaning carpets, and adding a fresh coat of paint where possible all help to create a home that is warm, bright and free of sensory distractions for a more positive viewing experience.

    • Keep the lights on, even when sunny
    • Have soft music playing at a low level
    • Burn a scented candle with a mild aroma
    • Keep all window coverings open

Get in touch.

For over 30 years, Pack First has been helping people buy and sell real estate in the local area. Whether you’re looking to buy a new home or investment property, sell your current home, or are in need of a property manager, we can help.