Rick Shulman

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Rick Shulman, in Spokane
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About Me
I have over 15 years of professional real estate experience in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. I enjoy working with buyers and sellers, helping make moving to a new home a pleasant and smooth transition. I am very technically capable, an excellent communicator and an experienced negotiator. If there is a change in your life that necessitates a move and you want the best possible real estate advice and counseling, please contact me. I am licensed in Washington and Idaho.
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"We want to thank you for helping us find our new home. We love it."
Lisa & Horace Wed Jul 25, 2007
"Thank you for your most generous and delicious Girl Scout Mint Treats! Also, we love our new Home and appreciate your professional assistance that helped to make our move possible!"
John & Merilee Wed Feb 15, 2006
"My wife and I appreciate the professional way you handked the sale of our home. Thank you."
Tim S. Mon Jun 5, 2006
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Cassellis, Buyer & Seller in Spokane

Hypothetical question about South Hill appreciation - neighborhood specific.

Asked Tue Sep 16 2008, 10:49 by Cassellis  -  Spokane  -  Home Selling  -  4 answers
Rick Shulman answered:
All of the neighborhoods you listed are great places to live. In general, there may have been about 5-6% appreciation last year and no appreciation this year. If you purchased a home 18 months ago and did minimal changes that would affect value, you would not have seen enough appreciation to offset the cost of selling. Traditionally in Spokane, a home needs to be held for 3-5 years in order to recoup costs to sell. The desirability of each neighborhood is very subjective and will vary from buyer to buyer. Also you will find every price range in each neighborhood. The price range that is experiencing the most activity today is under $200,000. Whether buy or selling real estate it is always advisable to work with an experieinced professional. - Tue Sep 16 2008, 11:34
Kaimik, Buyer & Seller in Ohio

Mead, Deer Park, Riverside?

Asked Sun Aug 24 2008, 11:41 by Kaimik  -  Spokane  -  Home Buying  -  9 answers
Rick Shulman answered:
The Mead School District has a very good reputation. However I also think that Spokane School District 81 and the other outlaying schools also do an admirable job of teaching our children. Picking schools is a lot like picking the color of your next car in that it is a very personal decision. If this is an important consideration for you, I would suggest visiting the schools and talking to their faculty. If you asked a parent how they liked, Lewis and Clark high School, located in the city, you are likely to get a very enthusiastic approval rating. A lot of other factors might affect your decision on where to buy, i.e. travel time to work, neighborhood amenities, public transportation availability, municipal services, etc. I would suggest that you use your experienced Realtor to explore all areas and concentrate on those areas that feel good to you. No man/woman eating giant deer have been spotted in recent times, but we do have the occasional lost moose. - Mon Aug 25 2008, 09:57
Samantha, Home Buyer in

What are the benefits to using a VA loan with the market as it is? Are there any drawbacks? I do know that

Asked Thu Jul 24 2008, 16:19 by Samantha  -  Spokane  -  Home Buying  -  9 answers
Rick Shulman answered:
Just a short time ago Buyer's had a choice of loan options that made it possible to buy a home with zero down. Now that lending practices have tighten up quite a bit, most of those zero down options have gone away. VA does allow a zero down, but has some costly fees that the buyer is expected to pay. If you have accumulated enough money for a 3% downpayment, I would look at an FHA loan. If you have enough for a 20% down, look at conventional financing. Depending on your local market, you may be able to negotiate with a Seller for some closing cost assistance. Get a "Good Faith Estimate" from your lender so you know exactly what it will cost to buy that home and work with an experienced Realtor. - Thu Jul 24 2008, 16:52
Cassellis, Buyer & Seller in Spokane

Roughly, as a seller, what percentage of your sales price goes towards selling costs? For example, if I sell

Asked Fri Jun 6 2008, 18:24 by Cassellis  -  Spokane  -  Home Selling  -  12 answers
Rick Shulman answered:
The final exact cost to sell a home will be computed by the closing agent in the form of a HUD closing statement. Estimated costs will include title insurance, closing agent fees, real esate commissions, state excise tax, recording fees, wire trasnsfer fees, tax registration and could include Buyer's costs if negoitated. Usually if you are selling a home in Spokane, WA you can expect costs to be between 8 and 9%. There are ways to significantly reduce some of those costs while still enjoying full professional services. Please contact me if you need more information at 509-993-3953. By the way costs vary from region to region so if you live outside of Spokane County, cost may be different. - Sat Jun 7 2008, 10:01
TobiasJones, Home Buyer in Spokane

I think I am going to rent for a year and see what happens to the sellers market in Spokane

Asked Sun May 18 2008, 12:31 by TobiasJones  -  Spokane  -  Market Conditions  -  21 answers
Rick Shulman answered:
Actually the market in Spokane does lean towards the buyers not the sellers. Spokane has not been as adversely effected by the down real estate market as other parts of the country. As a result values are pretty much just holding. When the market does recover, Spokane is poised to take off again. So you see prices are probably the best they will get. Couple that with low current interest rates, I am not sure why you would wait. Of course by renting you can take some time to get to know neighborhoods better. I am a landlord too, and the demand for good rentals is high. Best of luck to you! - Thu Jun 5 2008, 10:59
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Specialties
I am licensed in Washington and Idaho. I have extensive experieince hleping people downsize. I can assist with all phases of a relocation either into or out of the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area.
Certifications & Awards
I am an Associate Broker in Washington and Idaho. I have earned the Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI). I am a consistant top producer within my company earning the President's Award annually.
Interests
I enjoy my job, working with people from all walks of life and from many different geographic areas. I am an "old" technology buff and could still be classified as a "Geek". I enjoy talking walks, woodworking, home projects and traveling.
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