The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

Your Alaskan Home Value— Explained

As you think about selling your home in Alaska, one of the first questions to cross your mind is likely, "How much is my home worth?" Your home value will play a major role in the success of your sale, but there are many aspects of finding this number that Alaskan homeowners simply do not understand.

We've included a few key ideas to consider as you research your home value and prepare to sell your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and the surrounding areas this year:

Listen to your real estate agent
Determining your home value is a task best left to the experts, so do not be afraid to consult your real estate agent. Your agent can run what's called a "comparative...

How to Secure Your Alaska Home Before a Showing or Open House

Fall is a great time to sell your home in Alaska— in fact, the market has been heating up for months! Motivated buyers are everpresent in today's real estate market, home prices are rising, and more importantly, properties are moving quicker than they have in the past. Listing your home now is an excellent idea as buyers may not have found "the one" on their search this summer and yours could be it!

So what comes next? Soon after listing your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or the surrounding areas, you may find buyers scheduling showings to take a tour or have an open house planned and it's important to be prepared.

Follow these tips for securing your home for a showing or open house in Alaska:

Take your remotes
You may not think...