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What’s Next After You List: Understanding the Selling Timeline
Join Rachel Sheller, host of the Octavian Group Podcast with the Octavian Realty Group. Licensed in Oregon and Southwest Washington, Rachel breaks down the selling timeline so you know exactly what to expect after you list your home. In this episode, she walks you through the steps from listing to showings, receiving offers, negotiations, and closing. Understanding the process can help reduce stress, speed up your sale, and get you the best results. If you’re preparing to sel
4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades That Increase Your Home’s Value
Join Rachel Sheller, host of the Octavian Group Podcast with the Octavian Realty Group. Licensed in Oregon and Southwest Washington, Rachel shares practical, high-impact tips to help you make smart real estate decisions. In this episode, she highlights 4 budget-friendly upgrades that can increase your home’s value and impress buyers. From boosting curb appeal to adding simple smart home features, these tips help you sell your home faster and for more without breaking the bank
6 Decluttering Secrets That Make Staging Easier
Join Rachel Sheller, host of the Octavian Group Podcast, as she shares 6 decluttering secrets that make staging your home easier and more effective. As a certified staging agent , Rachel helps her clients with complimentary guidance on what to declutter and how to prepare their home to shine for buyers. From simple systems to seasonal rotation, Rachel gives practical tips to clear out the old and make your home stand out in the market. If you’re preparing to sell or want pr
10 Smart Moves to Jumpstart Your Real Estate Goals in 2026
Join Rachel Sheller, host of the Octavian Group Podcast with the Octavian Realty Group. Licensed in Oregon and Southwest Washington, She is here to help you navigate the real estate market with confidence. In this episode, she shares 10 practical and actionable steps to jumpstart your 2026 real estate goals—whether you’re buying, selling, or investing. From defining your goals and checking your finances to prepping your home and taking action, these tips will set you up for s
From Vancouver to Gresham: Where Opportunity Still Lives
The Portland-Vancouver metro is changing fast — but opportunity hasn’t disappeared. From Ridgefield to Oregon City, we’ll explore the markets still primed for growth, smart investing, and lifestyle balance in 2025. The top “affordable-but-rising” ZIP codes Comparing Oregon vs. Washington tax benefits My personal tips for choosing your next move wisely #RachelSheller #OctavianGroup #OctavianRealtyGroup #PortlandMetroHomes #SWWashingtonRealEstate #HomeWealth #SmartInvesting
Listener Q&A: Ask Me Anything About Buying or Selling
In this special Q&A episode, Rachel Sheller answers your top real estate questions! Whether you're buying or selling, Rachel gives you...
Home Warranties Uncovered: What They Do & When They’re Totally Worth It
Wondering if a home warranty is worth the investment? In this episode, Rachel Sheller breaks down how home warranties work, when...
Your Home as a Retirement Tool — How Downsizing Builds Wealth
Is your home quietly holding the key to a more comfortable retirement? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller...
School District Spotlight: Why Buyers Care & What Sellers Should Know
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to talk about how local schools impact real estate. In this episode of The Octavian Group...
The True Cost of ‘Waiting for Rates to Drop’
Thinking of putting your home search on hold until rates fall? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller breaks down...
What to Do if Your Home Isn’t Getting Offers
Feeling stuck with a listing that isn’t moving? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast, Rachel Sheller explains the three biggest...
Where’s the best place to put $50K — into a remodel or into a bigger home?
Metro Realtor Rachel Sheller with Octavian Group unpacks the real return on investment for popular upgrades vs. the costs and benefits of...
Is Late Summer a Good Time to Buy or Sell?
Not sure if you missed your chance to buy or sell this year? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller explains why...
Smart Money Moves: What Savvy Buyers Are Doing Right Now
Buyers are still buying—but the smart ones are using strategy, not emotion. In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Realtor and...
Is This the Bottom? Timing the Market Without a Crystal Ball
Is the market about to turn—or already at the bottom? In this episode, Rachel Sheller, Principal Broker at The Octavian Group, breaks...
Is July the best time to buy or sell—or is it just a mid-summer lull?
Is July the best time to buy or sell—or is it just a mid-summer lull? In this quick episode, Realtor Rachel Sheller breaks down what’s...
You’re Under Contract—Now What? A Walkthrough of the Next Steps
In this episode, Rachel Sheller takes you through the next steps after you’re under contract for a home. From earnest money and...
Vacation Home vs. Investment Property: What Makes More Sense in 2025?
Join Rachel Sheller as she breaks down the key differences between buying a vacation home and an investment property in 2025. Whether...
Summer Selling Secrets: How to Make Your Home Stand Out in the Hot Market!
Want to sell your home in the summer and make it stand out in a hot market ? In this episode, Rachel Sheller shares all the insider tips...
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