AGENT SPOTLIGHT:
Arjen Sundman Your Newport Real Estate Expert

Advantage Real Estate Agent Arjen Sundman
Deep Local Knowledge and Business Expertise

As a proud Newport resident and successful businessman, Arjen Sundman has been a licensed real estate broker since 2006, bringing nearly two decades of professional expertise to his clients. Beyond his career as a Real Estate Professional, Arjen has over 30 years of personal experience buying and selling real estate for both personal and business purposes. This combination of professional training and hands-on transaction experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of the market from multiple perspectives, allowing him to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and navigate complexities that might elude agents with more limited…

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Price Reduction! Listing By Advantage Real Estate agent: Shelly Heim

199 SE 130th Drive, South Beach, Oregon

Buyer Peace of Mind Starts Here

This well-cared-for 2-bedroom, 1-bath South Beach home has been thoughtfully maintained and recently updated to offer the turnkey experience every buyer hopes for. From essential systems to stylish finishes, this property reflects pride of ownership and provides a solid foundation for your coastal lifestyle.

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Recent Updates Throughout

Major improvements have been completed to ensure reliability and comfort. A brand-new electrical panel provides modern, safe power distribution throughout the home, while a new vapor barrier protects the foundation and crawl space. Fresh gutters channel rainwater…

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Transform Your House Into a Buyer's Dream: The Complete Guide to Home Staging Success

Learn professional staging strategies that help homes sell faster and for more money

Transforming your house into a buyer's dream is all about making it easy for someone else to picture their life unfolding there. Staging is more than just a finishing touch—it's a foundational step that can determine whether your property stands out or gets lost in a crowded market. After 34 years of experience selling homes, I can tell you that when properties fail to sell, the major culprit is skipping the basics: cleaning, decluttering, staging, and strategic pricing. When buyers walk into a space that feels open, neutral, and well cared for, they're more likely to make a…

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First-Time Homebuyer's Blueprint

Essential Steps Every Future Homeowner Should Take Before House Hunting

Last updated: June 9, 2026. Credit, lending, and program details change; confirm specifics with the sources at the end and a licensed professional.

Ready to make the leap into homeownership? The excitement of finding your dream home can be overwhelming, but successful home buying starts long before you walk through your first open house. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every crucial step you need to take before beginning your home search, ensuring you're fully prepared for this major life decision.

Step 1: Get Your Finances in Perfect Order

Master Your Credit Score

Why Your Credit Score Matters:

Your…

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Working with a Collaborative Real Estate Office (Part 4 of 4): Professional Excellence and Measurable Impact

Discover how continuous training and measurable outcomes demonstrate the power of collaboration over competition

Series Overview: This is the final article in our 4-part series exploring the collaborative real estate office model. Throughout this series, we've examined the problems with competitive brokerages, the collaborative difference, team advantages, and superior outcomes. Now, we'll look at how continuous professional development and measurable impact validate our approach.

Training and Professional Development: Raising Everyone's Game

In a competitive brokerage environment, professional development often happens in…

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Working with a Collaborative Real Estate Office (Part 3 of 4): Stronger Negotiations and Client Success

Learn how team-supported negotiations and collaborative strategies deliver superior outcomes for buyers and sellers

Series Overview: This is Part 3 of our 4-part series. In previous articles, we explored the problems with competitive brokerages, the collaborative difference, and how our team approach creates marketing and coverage advantages. Now, we'll examine how collaboration strengthens negotiations and delivers superior outcomes.

Better Negotiations Through Team Support

Negotiation is both an art and a science, requiring experience, market knowledge, and strategic thinking. When your agent is negotiating on your behalf in a…

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Working with a Collaborative Real Estate Office (Part 2 of 4): Marketing Power and Expert Coverage

Discover how pooled expertise, collaborative marketing, and seamless coverage deliver superior results

Series Overview: This is Part 2 of our 4-part series. In Part 1, we explored the problems with competitive brokerages and introduced the collaborative model. Now, we'll dive into how our team approach creates marketing advantages, leverages combined expertise, and ensures you're never left without support.

Collaborative Marketing and Creative Problem-Solving

Marketing real estate effectively requires creativity, current market knowledge, and fresh ideas. At many brokerages, agents develop their marketing strategies in isolation,…

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Working with a Collaborative Real Estate Office (Part 1 of 4): Why Teamwork Beats Competition

Discover how a collaborative real estate office puts your interests first and delivers better results than competing agents

Series Overview: This is Part 1 of our 4-part series exploring the advantages of working with a collaborative real estate office. In this article, we'll examine the problems with traditional competitive brokerages and introduce you to a better way of doing business.

The Car Dealership Problem

Picture this: You pull into a car dealership on a sunny Saturday afternoon, and before you've even turned off your engine, you notice movement. Three salespeople have spotted you through the showroom window. As you step out of your…

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Newport, Oregon | Real Estate Market Snapshot Report

November 3rd, 2025

Market Overview

Newport's real estate market currently features 85 total listings across site-built homes, manufactured homes, and condos/townhomes. The market shows continued inventory contraction with significant price adjustments across all property types.

Site-Built Homes for Sale

Average Price: $704,000

Price Range: $300,000 - $1,400,000

Total Listings: 58

Average Price/SQFT: $384

Site-built homes represent 68% of the Newport market inventory.

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Manufactured Homes for Sale

Average Price: $280,000

Price Range: $133,000 - $365,000

Total…

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AGENT SPOTLIGHT:
Scarlett Kier Your Lincoln County Real Estate Expert

Advantage Real Estate Agent Scarlett Kier
Dedication and Ethics on the Oregon Coast

With over 30 years of experience serving Lincoln County, Scarlett Kier has established herself as one of the most respected and accomplished real estate professionals on the Oregon Coast. Since obtaining her real estate license in 1991, Scarlett has been providing exceptional service to buyers and sellers throughout Newport and surrounding communities. Her impressive track record and commitment to excellence led her to acquire her associate broker's license in 1995, and she has continuously advanced her real estate education throughout her career.

The Mark of Professional Excellence: Multiple Designations

Scarlett holds multiple…

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