April 2024

April showers may bring May flowers but this weather isn't even for the birds! On my drive to Eugene this week I literally saw birds going backwards instead of forwards while trying to fly. Whoever saw that groundhog a few weeks ago, they need to get their eyes checked.

March was a blast for me!! I took self-care to the next level and took TWO small vacations in the same month. One was with my awesome husband to Vegas. Look below for an amazing photograph my husband took of the racetrack near our hotel. We didn't even know Nitro races were happening until we went outside of our room and could hear a crowd. This photo is taken from the parking garage top at the Elara that overlooks the racetrack. We had so much fun just hanging out looking down on the race and enjoying a beverage in our own little private showing area.

NAR Settlement Info

Enough sharing about what I have been up to. I want to briefly talk about changes in real estate policy and what it really means for you as a seller or a buyer. I will not go into a long-winded (we have lawyers for that lol) explanation. I just want to educate you and encourage anyone who wants to talk more about it to call me directly.

I know many of you may have seen or heard talk about the NAR Settlement, though if you haven't, that is ok too, as really it is mostly the media who is talking about it. I wanted to take a moment and share some context that is based on the point of the Settlement. This next part is copied from the NAR site directly. My goal for sharing this is the same goal I always have with all of you as your agent, and that is to have transparency in what I do for you and to educate others on how to do it with the highest level of skill they can.

NAR: Following recent inaccuracies in media coverage, including the false representation or suggestion that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires a standard 6% commission, NAR has issued the following statement (found at https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/correcting-the-record-nar-does-not-set-commissions):

"CHICAGO (March 19, 2024) – The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) does not set commissions – they are negotiable. The rule that has been the subject of litigation requires only that listing brokers communicate an offer of compensation. That offer can be any amount, including zero. And other rules throughout the MLS Handbook and NAR policy expressly prohibit MLSs, associations, and brokers from setting or suggesting any such amount that should be included in that field. Again, the current rule that has been the subject of litigation does not set commissions. (Emphasis mine.) As reflected in our release about the proposed settlement agreement, NAR has agreed to put in place a new MLS rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on the MLS. Commissions remain negotiable, as they have been." (Emphasis mine.)

Below is a picture from one of my listings that shows the commission amount they are saying we will likely not be able to show on the MLS anymore (starting mid-year). 

The settlement is not court-approved yet and we do not have all the rules yet, so stay tuned.

-Angela
April 2024

Homeowner Classes & Tips!

My Monthly "How to buy a home class" continues on April 3. If you haven't been before, no worries! Each month I talk over the basics of the home buying process. The class is about an hour long unless we get to talking too much and that never happens.

April 3, our class will be at 10 am - 12 pm at Dark Bloom Coffee (237 S Main St. Lebanon, OR)

You are welcome and even encouraged to bring friends and family if you have already bought a home. I hope to see some of you come with your friends so I can take care of them and catch up with you too. Locations will change up each month to be all over the Willamette Valley. Check my Facebook Page or website for class RSVP!

Celebrating March Sales!

April Listing Highlight

New listing now active!
8752 Boulder Ridge Ct SE
4 bed/ 2 full bath, 1 half bath
2915 sq.ft
1.64 acres!
$1,099,000

Custom home and shop sits on 1.64 beautifully landscaped on a private street. Walking into the home you are greeted by high ceilings, a spacious living room with gas fireplace, an abundance of windows and natural light. This 4-bedroom home boasts an office, an open loft area with built-in Murphy bed, laundry room w/pantry, and family room. The large primary bedroom suite is downstairs and has a walk-in shower and closet has built-ins. Shop has room for an RV and a finished upstairs!

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