Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buying & selling questions
Buying
Start by creating a wish list and determining your budget. You can search for homes on the Mathew Wray website using any device. Register for Listing Alerts to receive email notifications as soon as new properties that fit your criteria hit the market, giving you an advantage to act quickly. You can also save favorite listings and schedule in-person tours directly through the site.
After your offer is accepted, your agent will help you navigate inspections, appraisals, and the closing process. The agent coordinates with lending, title, and other professionals to meet deadlines and protect your interests. With a dedicated buyer's agreement and expert support, the process is managed efficiently so you can focus on moving into your new home.
Pre-approval involves working with a lender who reviews your income, assets, debts, and credit to determine how much you can borrow. This letter shows sellers you are financially ready, which can make your offer stand out, especially in competitive markets like Portland, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark counties.
Mathew Wray | Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere offers property searches covering Portland, Clackamas County, Washington County, Eastern Multnomah County in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington. You can filter listings by these areas and find residential, vacant land, condos, townhomes, and manufactured homes.
Once you sign up for listing alerts, the system sends you emails the moment a new property that fits your saved search criteria is listed. This helps you stay ahead of other buyers and act quickly on desirable homes in the Portland metro and surrounding communities.
Selling
Mathew Wray uses up-to-date market data to price your home competitively by comparing it to active, pending, and recently sold properties. High-quality photography, virtual tours, and 3D walkthroughs create a compelling online presence. Marketing spans multiple channels including agent websites, popular portals, social media, and targeted offline methods like unique for sale signage with text keywords to attract local buyers.
Pricing is determined by analyzing 5 active, 5 pending, and 5 recently sold comparable properties alongside market statistics. This data-driven approach ensures your home is competitively priced to attract buyers and sell within your desired timeframe and price expectations.
Mathew Wray employs innovative internet marketing strategies that reach 92% of buyers who search online. Listings are promoted across agent websites, popular real estate portals, social media platforms, and search engines. Offline, unique for sale signs with text keywords engage neighborhood buyers and capture leads for immediate follow-up. This comprehensive strategy accelerates the sale process.
Brivity is a powerful real estate marketing and transaction management tool used by Mathew Wray to automate updates and maintain constant communication. Sellers receive timely information about showings, offers, and marketing efforts, ensuring transparency and peace of mind during the sale.
Mathew Wray offers a complimentary property marketing plan upon request. This plan outlines pricing strategy, marketing tactics, and timelines tailored to your home to maximize sale price and minimize time on market. Simply contact Mathew via phone or email to get started.
Financing
Step one is getting pre-approved by a lender to understand your borrowing capacity. Step two involves selecting the best loan program suited to your needs. Step three is completing the mortgage application and processing, including appraisal and underwriting. Step four is signing final documents and closing the transaction. Mathew Wray partners with trusted lenders to support you at every stage.
Getting pre-approved involves a lender reviewing your income, assets, debts, and credit to determine how much you can borrow. This letter shows sellers you are a serious buyer and improves your chances in competitive markets. It also helps you focus your home search within your financial means.
Mathew Wray's website offers mortgage calculators that factor in loan amount, interest rate, loan term, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and private mortgage insurance to provide an estimated monthly payment. This helps you budget accurately before making an offer.
Mathew Wray collaborates with trusted local lenders who offer various home loan programs. By consulting with these professionals, you can compare rates, down payment options, and terms to select the loan that best fits your financial situation and home buying goals.
Communities
The brokerage covers numerous communities such as Portland, Clackamas County, Washington County, Eastern Multnomah County in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington. The website provides extensive listings and resources for these areas, helping buyers and sellers connect with local markets.
You can search for homes in a variety of communities across Oregon and Washington using filters on the website. This includes cities like Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Vancouver, and many others, allowing you to focus your search on preferred locations.
About Mathew Wray | Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
Mathew Wray serves as the Principal and Designated Broker, overseeing operations and client services. He is known for his expertise, wide network, and personalized approach to real estate, ensuring smooth transactions and excellent client experiences.
Contact Mathew Wray directly via phone at +1 503-858-0587 or email mathew@kamahomes.com. He is available to discuss your real estate goals, provide marketing plans, or assist with property searches and sales in the Portland metro area.
Client reviews highlight Mathew's smooth process management, humor, deep market knowledge, and empathy. Testimonials mention his effective communication, ability to coordinate with legal and mortgage professionals, and dedication to making buying or selling a home a positive experience.
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