Sarah Noelle, Realtor, The Real Estate Concierge

06/19/2026

Gahhhh!! This one. These very patience buyers were at a very competitive price point when we were out shopping…At the time, it was painful for all of us to get beat out in multiple offers prior….but in the end it was meant to be! Not only because THIS was meant to be their home but because one of the buyers decided it was her time to ‘step into the ring’ in real estate 🤩 Now as she is finishing up the licensing processes she is starting her real estate sales/investment journey will great experience under her belt! Now on to closing!

06/18/2026

This one was a WHIRLWIND for sure!
Buyer calls me on a Friday night letting me know she has 10 DAYS left in her current home before she loses possession.

*pulls hair back and opens laptop*

And boy, did we hit the ground RUNNING!

We saw EVERYTHING that was in the areas she wanted to be in, price she could afford and number of bedrooms she needed....
Wrote an offer on Sunday, got it accepted on Monday....CLOSED THAT FRIDAY!

And had 3 days to spare for her to move out of her old home.

Some day I’ll talk more about what this week meant to me and her...but for now I’ll frankly chalk this up to the ‘best and definitely the most memorable’ transaction of 2026....
Yes, sometimes is Best can be a $39K manufactured home in the park...where other agents couldn’t help her and we were told by the manufactured home parks she ‘couldn’t be approved’....trigger the happy dance and me in that manager’s office with the buyer in my arms and me screaming “THATS RIGHT BABY GIRL!! You’re APPROVED!!!”
...this is one for the history books, for SO many reasons.

06/12/2026

This one….The Sellers are the real Heroes here.
Forget this Godzilla energy in the back yard, it was the seller’s who showed up BIG TIME!
As I’ve been telling you…in this Buyer’s Market,
Sellers must be willing to meet the market where it’s at.

And these sellers did what they needed to do 💪

The home originally went under contract 12 HOURS after we were live on the market….but it went under contract with the WRONG buyers that is….the neighbors are gonna thanks us BIG TIME they didn’t buy it!

Sellers made changes where needed (Hello, new roof! Slide in the DMs, Staging The Textured Home | Staging ) and here we are just days away from closing, with a sigh of relief and the BIGGEST SQUEEZE!
I now get to help one of my favorite people start searching for their next chapter.
Let’s go spoil them with this buyer’s market now!!

06/11/2026

This is a rare one for every reason…
Yes, by the end of the month, I will have sold this property twice this year… No fault of the Home.
Finding a thoughtfully and perfectly remodeled manufactured home in a park under $40,000 is a total gem!
Had the pleasure of representing the previous sellers earlier this year. They put the home in the hands of some amazing buyers… Who sadly had to relocate immediately.

What a compliment, those buyers called me to sell it again!

So here we are, under contract in just a few days. Scheduled to close in just a few weeks!

06/09/2026

And no, there isn’t a “perfect” closing date—we’ll create a plan that works best for YOU. 💯

👇 Here’s what many people don’t realize:

✨ Read to the bottom if you want the seller to potentially pay your closing costs so you can get the best of both worlds!

1️⃣ YOUR FIRST PAYMENT ISN’T DUE UNTIL AFTER YOU’VE LIVED IN THE HOME FOR A FULL MONTH

📅 Closing on August 2nd = First payment due October 1st (because September is your first full month)

📅 Closing on July 30th = First payment due September 1st (because August is your first full month)

2️⃣ THE AMOUNT OF CLOSING COSTS YOU PAY IS AFFECTED BY YOUR CLOSING DATE

💰 Closing EARLIER in the month usually means you'll prepay more interest upfront, which can increase the amount of cash you bring to closing. But have your first payment be farther out.

💵 Closing LATER in the month often means less cash due at closing, and your first mortgage payment comes due earlier.

✅ Your loan doesn’t change.
✅ Your interest rate doesn’t change.
✅ The timing of when your money leaves your pocket is what changes.

For some buyers, keeping more cash on hand after closing is important. Others would rather bring more to closing and have a little extra time before that first payment.

🎉 WHAT IF I NEGOTIATE FOR THE SELLER TO PAY YOUR CLOSING COSTS?

I make no promises, but sometimes we can get the seller to contribute toward your closing costs (hello, buyer's market! 🙌).

If that happens, you may get the best of both worlds! We can choose a closing date near the beginning of the month, and it can feel like you're living in the home for almost two months before making a mortgage payment. 🏠✨

That can also give you extra time to move out of your rental, clean it properly, and hopefully get your security deposit back. 💵

There’s no right or wrong approach—it all depends on your goals and financial situation.

That’s why I always encourage my buyers to talk through the numbers with their lender before choosing a closing date. A little planning can make a big difference in how comfortable you feel during the move. 🤝

FYI! This will not apply to every loan or every property type, so let's chat first! For example, this will not apply if you are buying a Manufactured Home in a Park.

Thinking about buying a home in Oregon? 🌲

Follow and comment BUYER below. I’ll send you information about scheduling a Buyer Consultation so you can start with a plan, not just a pre-approval. 🏡

Send a message to learn more

06/05/2026

Save this list for later because these little things can make a big difference in how buyers feel when they walk through your home.

Imagine your home is an AirBnB, this is what we want buyers to FEEL when they walk in…

Most people think buyers are focused on square footage, bedroom count, or upgrades.

They’re not.

What they’re really asking themselves is:

“Does this home feel well cared for?”
“Can I see myself living here?”
“Would moving into this home feel easy?”

And believe it or not, the small stuff helps answer those questions.

① Toothbrushes and toothpaste on the bathroom counter (if you walked into an AirBnB and saw a bunch of dirty toothbrushes in the holder in the bathroom, what would you think??

….That’s the subconscious feeling buyers have when they see them. A reminder it’s not their home…we want them to feel at home)

② Dish soap, sponges, and scrub brushes around the kitchen sink

③ Pet bowls, litter boxes, and lingering pet odors
(This!! Boo, you have the cutest dog and I LOVE that for you….we have to HIDE any sign of it for showings lol.
I show hundreds of homes to buyers every year and here’s what I see
every. single. time.
People who don’t have animals notice the smell right away, and even if your home doesn’t immediately smell like a pet, as soon as the buyers see the dog bed they look at each other like, ‘oh! That’s what I’m smelling…’
Hide all the proof of your pup and most buyers won’t know.
And if it smells, I’m gonna tell you.
And I’ll tell you how to fix it.
If you want TOP DOLLAR for your home, I want that for you and I’ll help you get it!)

④ Refrigerator magnets, calendars, and kids’ artwork (clear surfaces make more light reflect, making every space feel larger)

⑤ Chargers and random cords everywhere

⑥ Shoes stacked by the front door

⑦ Closets packed so full they won’t close or look packed to the brim (I promise you…they open every closet. Make sure it can breathe! Extra points for all matching hangers, makes it look clean and organized)

⑧ Shampoo bottles lining every shower shelf

⑨ Laundry baskets left out

⑩ Counter clutter like keys, mail, receipts, and paperwork (if you can part with it yet, hide it in a cute basket or organizer with a lid

⑪ Half-burned candles throughout the house

⑫ Worn-out or mismatched floor mats ($30 at TJ Maxx and you’re ahead of the game! Make sure the front door has a fresh mat too!)

⑬ Small appliances taking over every inch of kitchen counter space

⑭ Sticky notes, reminders, family photos and personal messages around the house (we need them to imagine living there, all personal pics must go!)

⑮ Anything dusty, chipped, frayed, or on the “I’ll fix it later” list (a paint pen will cost you less than $20 and make everything look so polished)

Here’s the funny thing…

Buyers don’t leave saying, “I didn’t like the toothbrush on the counter.”

They leave saying:

“I don’t know… something just didn’t feel right.” “It’s not the one…”

And sometimes that turns into:

“Let’s look at a few more houses.”

Homes don’t just sell based on features anymore.

They sell based on how they make people feel.

Before your next showing, take 15 extra minutes and walk through your home with fresh eyes. It could be the difference between a buyer falling in love and moving on.

Text me: “Buyer Walk-Thru”
For a free analysis of your space before you go Live on the market and get it wrong, costing you $1000’s

— Sarah Noelle, Your Realtor and Real Estate Concierge
503-510-8485

05/31/2026

Keep your fridge and your family safe! Label your containers with a dry erase marker and throw away at the end of day 3 ✅

05/30/2026

The tech was on site today and told me how to get it ALL when making a Home Warranty Claim. PLUS! The scoop on the only Warranty Company worth the money. He said, “….all the other Companies are Dog Sh!t…” 😜🤣 improvement

01/03/2026

Guess what? New year, new price! 💥
This one just got even better—now more affordable for the right buyer. 🏡
Imagine summer BBQs on your new deck 🍔🔥, cozy nights in the finished basement 🛋️, and movie marathons in your own home theater 🎬🍿.
It’s all here, waiting for someone to move in and enjoy it.