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marketing

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:58:31 -0600

Just a few reasons why you need to choose Us to market your home and what benefits we will offer

We prequalify each and ever buyer to make sure people only view your home that are qualified. This way it doesn't waiste your time and gives you a sense of added security.

We extensively market your home to assure that as many people as possible see your home to assures you of maximum value. Your home will be listed on three national websites for maximum

When we begin marketing your home, we will immediately notify all the buyers that we are helping find their ideal home about your home and we will also notify all the real estate agents in this area that we work with. It is a powerful way to jump-start the sale of your home and get people interested!

home inspection

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:57:32 -0600

What Is A Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a thorough and systematic evaluation of the condition of a residential property. It is a complete physical exam of the general integrity, functionality, and overall safety of a home and its various components. The purpose of this process is to ensure that home buyers know exactly what is being purchased, prior to completing the transaction.

In the course of a home inspection, the inspector will evaluate the foundation, framing, roofing, site drainage, attic, plumbing, heating, electrical system, fireplaces, chimneys, pavement, fences, stairs, decks, patios, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, built-in appliances, and numerous other fixtures and components.

In all homes, even brand new ones, some building defects will inevitably be discovered during the inspection. All pertinent findings will be detailed in a written report for the buyer's reference and review, and the inspector will make a complete verbal presentation of these conditions for those who attend the inspection.

This information enables a home buyer to make educated decisions about a home purchase: whether to complete the transaction, whether to ask the seller to make repairs, or whether to buy the property as is. Buyers can also determine how much repair and renovation will be needed after taking possession, which problems are of major concern, which ones are minor, and what conditions compromise the safety of the premises.

A thorough inspection enables a home buyer to avoid costly surprises after the close of escrow. It is an indispensable component of a well-planned purchase.

How To Choose A Home Inspector
Home inspectors are not created equal. As with any profession, some practitioners inevitably outshine others. To aid in choosing a qualified home inspector, interview each prospect, using the following criteria:
1) Professional Affiliation: In most states, the only home inspector standards are those enacted by professional associations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and similar state organizations. Membership requires adherence to strict standards of practice and participation in ongoing education. When you choose a home inspector, specify membership in one of these recognized guilds. And beware of those who claim adherence to these standards without being members.

2) Inspection Experience: Home inspectors are often perceived as general contractors who happen to inspect homes. This view underlies an essential misunderstanding of the home inspection process. Although building knowledge is essential to a home inspector, construction itself has little or no relation to the skills of forensic investigation. A home inspector is primarily a property detective - someone who observes and ascertains defects. In as much as a traffic patrolman is not a crime detective, home inspectors should be viewed as distinct from other contracting professionals. The average apprenticeship for a home inspector is approximately 500-1000 inspections. For contractors who disagree, I propose the House Detective Challenge: Call the nearest professional home inspector with at least three years of full time field experience, and conduct separate inspections of the same building. Then compare findings. That's where the consumer protection difference becomes apparent.

3) Errors & Omissions Insurance: A critical aspect of professional accountability is insurance for a faulty inspection. Undiscovered defects can range from minor maintenance problems to structural failure; from leaking faucets to major fire hazards. Inspectors who take their business seriously carry insurance for these untimely mistakes. Note: There are two types of E&O insurance. The best of these is a 'per occurrence' policy, because coverage remains in effect, even after the inspector goes out of business. The other type is called 'claims made.' This can be effective on the date of inspection but invalid when it's time to file a claim.

4) Building Code Certification: The primary focus of a home inspection is not code compliance. Nevertheless, property defects often have their basis in code-related standards. To ensure inspector competence in this area of knowledge, seek someone with building code certification. This is required for municipal building inspectors in most areas of the North America.

5) Ask for a Sample Report: The proof is in the product: So request a copy of a previous report. The best format should be not only detailed and comprehensive, but easily interpreted, making a clear distinction between defective building conditions and 'boiler plate' verbiage. Some reports are so encumbered with maintenance recommendations and liability disclaimers, that pertinent information about the property is obscured. A quality report lets defect disclosure stand out distinctly, in contrast with less pertinent data.

6) Let the Choice Be Yours: When choosing a home inspector, don't rely on others. The final selection should be your own. New and inexperienced inspectors often obtain professional recommendations, regardless of competence or lack thereof. You want the most meticulous, detailed inspector available -- the one who will save you from costly surprises after the close of escrow. The best inspectors are often labeled as 'Deal Killers' or 'Deal Breakers.' Someone with this reputation is likely to provide comprehensive consumer protection.

7) Avoid Price Shopping: Inspection fees vary widely. The price of a quality inspection is typically between $250 and $300 for an average size home. Lower fees should be regarded with suspicion, as they often identify those who are new to the business or who spend insufficient time performing the inspection. A home is the most expensive commodity you are likely to purchase in a lifetime. One defect missed by your inspector could cost 100 times what you save with a bargain inspection. The best method of price shopping is to shop for quality.

What's The Big Deal About Home Inspection?
Why does my Real Estate Agent harp on getting a home inspection? Do you think this is a needless expense? Think again.

Since the late 1980's, disclosure of property defects has become the primary focus of most residential real estate transactions after first emerging as a service during the mid-1970's. Gaining gradual recognition over the past decades, home inspectors attained prominent acceptance as a distinct and essential profession providing the service of inspecting and disclosing property defects.

To those who approach real estate with the old 'as-is' mind-set, the advantages of home inspection are not immediately apparent. But make no mistake; a thorough inspection can shield you from costly discoveries after the close of escrow. It's one of the best consumer protection services available.

Every home, regardless of age or quality, harbors a small, medium, or large list of defective conditions. Some are obvious, while others are only apparent to those who know how and where to look. When you hire an experienced, qualified home inspector, there is no question as to whether unknown defects will be found; but rather what, where, and how serious, dangerous, or expensive the defects will turn out to be.
Most homebuyers spend fifteen minutes to an hour walking through a home prior to making an offer. At best, this provides a general impression of the overall physical condition. But what about foundations and structural framing, attic construction, insulation, ventilation, and roof conditions? These are just a few of the hundreds of considerations included in a home inspection.

Above all, let's not forget building safety. An inspector can alert you to red flag issues involving the electrical wiring and fixtures, fireplaces and chimneys, gas fixtures such as furnaces, water heaters, cook tops, and ovens, railings at staircases and decks, tempered safety glass in required locations, and automatic reverse of garage door openers.

Furthermore, an inspector can forewarn you of problems involving faulty ground drainage, defective plumbing, substandard construction, firewall compliance, building settlement, leakage, general deterioration, inoperative fixtures, and so much more.

Clearly, your agent understands this process and the importance of equipping you to make an informed purchase decision. Be thankful that your agent is working to protect your financial interests. With a detailed home inspection, you will know what you are buying, before you buy it. And that could save you thousands of dollars and years of regret.

Do New Homes Need Inspection?
The belief that a new home is flawless, simply because it is new, is an unfortunate piece of popular mythology. Since when is a brand new product exempt from possible defects? We often hear of brand new cars recalled by Detroit; experienced sailors can tell you of brand new boats that have leaked; and even brand new parachutes have been known to fail when the ripcord was pulled. As for new homes, anyone who has worked in building construction knows that contractors and trades people, as typical members of the human family, are prone to occasional, or not-so-occasional, errors and oversights.

Inspectors polled from across the US on new home defects unanimously agree that most, if not all, new homes are not totally free of defects. None have ever discovered a perfect specimen, regardless of the quality of construction or the integrity of the builder.

Even when the builder warrants the work for one full year, such guaranties are of no benefit unless inherent defects are discovered. Unfortunately, many types of building problems and safety violations do not become apparent for many years. A faulty wiring condition might not be revealed until it damages your computer or causes a fire. Other defects might only be discovered when you finally resell the property, and the buyer decides to hire a home inspector.

The list of faulty conditions that have been found in new homes is extensive and includes such items as, defective roof installation, improper fireplace construction, errors in electrical wiring, excessive water pressure, fire safety violations, unsafe venting of heater exhaust, leaking drains, faulty site drainage, hot water piping connected to the toilet (can you imagine a steaming bowl?), etc, etc. In one infamous case, a new home was built and approved on a concrete slab without a perimeter foundation. Obviously, we're not likely to find a major list like this in any particular new home, but every new structure contains a few undisclosed defects, sometimes minor, sometimes not. New homes are often presumed to be exempt from human error, and consequently many close escrow without the benefit of a final examination. For buyers preparing to make such a large investment, assumptions about quality of workmanship can be financially fatal.

Your best advice is to take nothing for granted. The cost of an inspection is incidental when compared to the price of a new home. A qualified home inspector will most assuredly find items that need repair. Better to discover them now than after the close of escrow.

Inspection Report Not A Repair List For Seller
So, you've hired a home inspector to make a complete repair list for the home you're buying. The inspector did a thorough job and disclosed some serious problems with the property. Maybe it was in the plumbing, or the electric wiring. Perhaps it was the roof. But the seller refuses to fix anything. Is the seller responsible to make these repairs? Were you under the impression that the sellers must repair the problems discovered by home inspectors?

This can be all very disillusioning. This is a common misunderstanding about the purpose of a home inspection. People often view an inspection report as a mandatory repair list for the seller. The fact is sellers are not required to produce a flawless house. They have no such obligation by law or by contract.

With a termite report, requirements are different: Real estate contracts usually obligate a seller to repair conditions classified as 'section one' in the termite inspector. Section one includes instances of active infestation -- termites, fungus, dryrot, etc. Other faulty conditions, such as earth to wood contact, generally do not require action on the part of the seller, unless infestation is found.

With a home inspection, most repairs are subject to negotiation between the parties of a sale. Typically, buyers will request that various conditions be repaired before the close of escrow, and sellers will usually acquiesce to some of these demands. But with most building defects, sellers make repairs as a matter of choice, not obligation; to foster good will or to facilitate consummation of the sale. There are, of course, those few rigid sellers who will flatly refuse to fix anything, even at the risk of losing the sale. Fortunately, this response is the exception, rather than the rule.

Sellers maintain the legal right to refuse repair demands, except where requirements are set forth by state law, local ordinance, or the real estate purchase contract. Legal obligations include earthquake straps for water heaters and smoke detectors in specified locations. Contracts usually stipulate that fixtures be in working condition at the close of escrow, that windows not be broken, and that there be no existing leaks in the roof or plumbing.

Before you make any demands of the seller, try to evaluate the inspection report with an eye toward problems of greatest significance. Look for conditions which compromise health and safety or involve active leakage. Most sellers will address problems affecting sensitive areas such as the roof, fireplace, gas burning fixtures, or electrical wiring.

Routine maintenance items warrant a lesser degree of concern and should not be pressed upon the seller. If the house is not brand new, it is unreasonable to boldly insist upon correction of all defects. Such demands can alienate the seller and kill the sale. Your willingness to accept minor problems may persuade a seller to correct conditions of greater substance.

The purpose of a home inspection is not to corner the seller with a repair list. The primary objective is to know what you are buying before you buy it. All homes have defects; it's not possible to acquire one that is perfect. What you want is a working knowledge of significant defects before you close escrow. As the old sea captain once told me: 'It doesn't matter if your boat has a leak, as long as you know it's leaking.

Home Inspection Limited To What Is Visible
ASHI (The American Society of Home Inspectors) has established accepted standards of practice and codes of ethics, which define the general scope of a home inspection. These guidelines have come to be the acknowledged standards by which qualified home inspectors perform their services.

According to these criteria, a home inspection is limited to conditions that are visually discernible. Specifically excluded from an inspection are conditions which are concealed from view, such as items contained within walls, ceilings, and floors, or which are buried beneath the ground. According to ASHI standards, inspectors are not required to perform dismantling of construction or excavation of ground surfaces to discover conditions that are not normally visible.

For clarification of the standards by which your inspector performed his services, I recommend that you review the inspection report. Most inspectors are careful to define the scope and limitations of their inspections. These parameters are generally outlined in either the contract or the report or both. Nearly all home inspection contracts clearly specify that concealed items are outside the scope of the inspection. Additionally, most inspection reports specifically identify ASHI standards as the basis upon which the inspection is to be performed.

How To Negotiate After A Home Inspection
The home you're buying is scheduled to be inspected. When you get the inspection report, how do you know which problems the seller should fix and which ones to accept as is? Are there some rules or guidelines to determine how this works?

In most cases, a residential sale is contingent upon the buyers' acceptance of the home inspector's report. This means that you, as buyer, have a specified number of days to accept or decline the property in "as is" condition. If you decline acceptance, you have four basic choices:

1) Ask the sellers to make a few repairs;
2) Ask the sellers to make many repairs;
3) Ask the sellers to reduce the sales price;
4) Decline to purchase the property.

If you request repairs or a price adjustment, based upon the home inspection report, the sellers also have choices. They can:

1) Agree to all of your requests;
2) Agree to some of your requests;
3) Agree to none of your requests;
4) Decline to sell you the property.

The sellers' only obligation is to address defects that are named in the purchase contact or required by state and local laws. If the contract specifies an "as is" sale, the sellers may refuse to make repairs of any kind or to adjust the price in any way. Lawful exceptions may include strapping water heaters for earthquake safety, providing smoke alarms at specified locations, or upgrading plumbing fixtures for water conservation. Aside from such requirements, completion of the sale hinges upon whatever is agreeable between you and the sellers.

Most Common Defects Found During a Home Inspection
Construction defects and safety violations are surprisingly common, but the majority of home inspection findings tend to be routine in nature. Some, in fact, rear their unsightly heads as often as the sun rises; not just in older homes, but often in brand new ones, even before the smell of new paint has waned. The following, therefore, is a list of common defects likely to appear in a typical home inspection report:

Roofing Defects:
Problems with roofing material, either due to aging and wear or to improper installation, are likely to be found in a majority of homes. This does not mean that most roofs are in need of replacement, but rather that most are in need of some type of maintenance or repair.

Ceiling Stains, Indicating Past or Current Roof Leaks:
The problem here is that you often can't tell if the roof still leaks, unless it is inspected on a rainy day. Some stains are merely the residual effects of leaks that have been repaired. There is also the possibility that ceiling stains were caused by a former plumbing leak in the attic.

Water Intrusion:
Water intrusion into basements or crawlspaces due to ground water conditions can be pervasive, difficult to resolve, and often very damaging to buildings. Correction can be as simple as regrading the exterior grounds or adding roof gutters. Unfortunately, major drainage improvements are often the only practical solutions, requiring costly ground water systems such as French drains designed by experts such as geotechnical engineers.

Electrical Safety Hazards:
Electrical safety hazards, especially (but not always) in older homes: Examples are ungrounded outlets, lack of ground fault interrupters (shock protection devices), faulty wiring conditions in electrical panels or elsewhere in a building, etc. Such problems may be the result of errors at the time of construction, but very often they are due to wiring that was added or altered by persons other than qualified electricians.

Rotten Wood:
Rotted wood at building exteriors and at various plumbing fixtures: In places where wood stays wet for long periods, such as roof eaves, exterior trim, decks, around tubs and showers, or below loose toilets, fungus infection is very likely to occur, resulting in a condition commonly known as dry rot. If left unchecked, damage can become quite extensive.

Building Violations Where Additions and Alterations Were Constructed without Permits:
Homeowners will often tell a home inspector, "We added the garage without a permit, but it was all done to code." This statement is a red flag to most home inspectors, because no one could possibly know the entire building code, and the average person without professional involvement with the code is likely to know very little of it. Whenever an owner offers code assurance, problems are likely to be found.

Unsafe Fireplace and Chimney Conditions:
These can range from lack of maintenance, such as neglecting to hire a chimney sweep, to faulty installation of fixtures. Most common among these are the lack of spark arrestors and substandard placement of wood-burning stoves. Free-standing fireplaces are typically installed by home owners and handymen, people without an adequate knowledge of fire safety requirements. The most common violations in these cases involve insufficient clearance between hot metal surfaces and combustible materials within the building. Fire hazards of this kind are often concealed in attics, where they remain undiscovered until a roof fire occurs.

Faulty Installation of Water Heaters:
In most localities, less than 5% of all water heaters are installed in full compliance with plumbing code requirements. Violations can include inadequate strapping, improperly installed overflow piping, unsafe flue conditions, or faulty gas piping. It should also be remembered that today's water heaters are designed with a shorter lifespan. In fact, leaks can develop in units that are only five years old.

Hazardous Conditions Involving Gas Heaters:
Most gas-fueled heaters are in need of some maintenance, if only the changing of an air filter or a long-overdue review by the gas company. In some cases, however, gas heaters contain life-threatening defects that can remain undiscovered until too late. These can range from fire safety violations to the venting of carbon monoxide into the building. A cracked firebox, for example, can remain undiscovered unless found by an expert or until tragic consequences occur.

Firewall Violations In Garages:
Special fire-resistive construction is required for walls and doors that separate a garage from a dwelling. Violations are common, either due to faulty construction, damage or alterations to the garage interior, or changes in code requirements since the home was built. In older homes, where firewalls are not installed, sellers and agents will often say that the building predates the code. However, the fire separation requirement for residential garages dates back to 1927.

Minor plumbing defects:
These are commonly found, including loose toilets, dripping faucets, slow drains, leaking drains, hot water at the right faucet, and so on.

Failed seals around windows:
This condition is routinely found at dual pane windows, resulting in fogging. This is most common with windows manufactured during the 1980's.

An unabridged list of likely home inspection findings would probably fill a few volumes. For home buyers, this underscores the importance of a thorough evaluation prior to closing escrow. This is why your agent will strongly advise you to obtain a Home Inspec

escrow

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:56:54 -0600

What Exactly Is An Escrow?
An escrow occurs when a neutral third party holds the documents and monies involved in a real estate transaction and ensures that all conditions of the transaction are met. Escrow also refers to a special account that a lender establishes to hold monthly installments from the borrower to cover property taxes and insurance.

What Does An Escrow Holder Do?
An escrow holder is a neutral third party who takes instructions based on the terms of the real estate transaction and, when necessary, the lender's requirements.

What Are The Duties Of The Escrow Holder?

Receiving and holding all monies, instructions, and documents pertaining to the real estate transaction.
Serving as the communication link and liaison between all parties.
Requesting a preliminary title search to determine the condition of title to the property.
Requesting a beneficiary statement or payoff demand from existing lenders.
Holding inspection reports, deeds, and insurance documents.
Complying with the lender's requirements in its instructions to escrow.
Preparing or obtaining the grant deed.
Prorating taxes, interest, insurance, rents, and other costs related to the property.
Recording the deed and other documents.
Requesting the title insurance policy.
Closing the escrow according to the instructions of the buyer, seller, and lender.
Disbursing funds as authorized by the instructions, including charges for real estate commissions, loan payoffs, title insurance, taxes, recording fees, and other costs.
Preparing final statements of disposition of all funds.

Key terms and phrases commonly associated with escrow include:

Escrow payment:
Funds that a mortgage service withdraws from a borrower's escrow account to pay property taxes and insurance.

Escrow analysis:
A lender's periodic examination of an escrow account to determine if the lender is withholding enough funds from a borrower's monthly mortgage payment to pay for expenses such as property taxes and insurance.

Back-to-back escrow:
Arrangements that an owner makes to oversee the sale of one property and the purchase of another at the same time, also known as a concurrent closing.

Escrow closing:
An escrow closing occurs when all conditions of a real estate transaction are met and the title of the property is transferred to the buyer.

Escrow Company:
A firm that acts as a neutral third party to ensure that all conditions that the buyer, seller, and lender establish in a real estate transaction are met.

The Escrow Process

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:55:55 -0600

Receiving and holding all monies, instructions, and documents pertaining to the real estate transaction.
Serving as the communication link and liaison between all parties.
Requesting a preliminary title search to determine the condition of title to the property.
Requesting a beneficiary statement or payoff demand from existing lenders.
Holding inspection reports, deeds, and insurance documents.
Complying with the lender's requirements in its instructions to escrow.
Preparing or obtaining the grant deed.
Prorating taxes, interest, insurance, rents, and other costs related to the property.
Recording the deed and other documents.
Requesting the title insurance policy.
Closing the escrow according to the instructions of the buyer, seller, and lender.
Disbursing funds as authorized by the instructions, including charges for real estate commissions, loan payoffs, title insurance, taxes, recording fees, and other costs.
Preparing final statements of disposition of all funds.

Preparing Your Property

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:54:55 -0600

Preparing Your Property

Fully preparing your home for sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, some of which are suggested below:

Outdoors

Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and replace dead plants
Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be clean and in good shape
Clean or paint your front door - remember first impressions last the longest!
Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and entryway are free of clutter

Exterior

Check that house numbers, mailbox, and exterior lighting are all in good condition
Touch up with fresh paint as needed
Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage
Repair loose trim, drain pipes, and fencing
Clean stains and window screens

Garage

Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves
Clean the floor

Overall

Apply fresh paint as needed. Think about brightening your interior with neutral-toned paint
Clean draperies and carpets
Replace burned out light bulbs
Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle

Kitchen

Sinks, appliances and counter tops should sparkle; remove any clutter.
Wax the floor
Clean the oven range and other appliances
Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary

Bathrooms

Clean mirrors, glass, chrome and porcelain surfaces
Replace shower curtain if necessary
Fix any faucet drips or leaks
Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary

Closets

Doors and drawers should open and close easily
Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks
Clothes should be neatly arranged

Indoors

Check the basics around the house. It takes just a minute to check all doors, windows and cabinets to make sure they don't stick, squeak or are too loose
Clean your furnace and water heater so buyers know they are looking at a house that has been well maintained

$234900 / 4br - Upper Lincoln Charmer Priced Way below Market 4 quick sale

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:22:03 -0600

Where else can you find a 2192sqft home full of so much charm in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Vancouver.... This has it all .. you will love all the charm and the huge lot ... instant equity call me today before its gone! .... Debbie Salmon Keller Williams 360-910-0497 ,, the house is $234,900 ....the address is 4108 NW Chestnut st in Vancouver, WA

$189900 / 3br - 3 bedroom house 100% usda granite counters huge rooms

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:19:42 -0600

Ranch in quiet neighborhood New inside paint, carpets, flooring and windows. Updated kitchen. wired for surround sound and internet ... huge fenced yard with rv parking and best part it will qualify for a 100% usda loan so no money down ... wow how can you get any better than this ... call me at 360-910-0497 Debbie at Keller Williams .. address to this home is 316 ne 6th in Battle Ground, wa $189,900 home has new carpet paint, granite counters stainless steel appliances and more more more

259900 / 4br - fixer on 1 acre house is over 3000sqft with inground pool

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:18:42 -0600

are you looking for a great project ... this house sits on over one acre its in Battle Ground has a 18X36 HEATED INGROUND POOL W/30X40 COVER 12X24 BARN valued at over $400k you cant go wrong with this great house .. it has 3 fireplaces , vaulted ceilings .. its also zoned r-7 so if you wanted you could sub divide and build more houses .. truely a great oppurtunity if your not afraid of some work ... call me at 360-910-0497 Debbie at Keller Williams if you are interested asking $259,900 you will not find this on the rmls ... its not listed ... address is 414 NE CLARK AV, BATTLE GROUND, 98604

pacif rim short sale approved

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:17:18 -0600

hot hot hot location parker estates .. short sale subject to lender approval ... huge master with walk in closet and full bathroom.. SHORT SALE APPROVAL AT $221k BPO done fast approval fast close NEED OFFER!!!! house is in mint condition

2016sqft 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms .. tile counters, nice full bathroom in master and huge walk in closest ... call Debbie at keller Williams 360-910-0497

$221000 / 3br - SHORT SALE APPROVED Parker estates CAMAS

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:02:23 -0600

$269900 / 4br - over 2700sqft newer home in Battle Ground 4 car garage STEAL ME!!

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:01:33 -0600

beautiful home built in 2004 featuring 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms and a 4 car garage .... tile counters jetted tub gas fireplace and a huge yard wow what a deal great home and will qualify for 100% usda loan financing ... great yard , great layout ...tile counters with a desk , upstairs laundry , huge huge bedrooms master vaulted , upgraded cabinets alot of style and a beautiful fireplace .. priced way way under for a quick sale get some instant equity jetted tub in master 9ft ceilings ... hardwoods .. custom home ... call me if you would like to take a look its located at 1006 nw 24th ave , Battle Ground, wa Debbie at Keller Williams 360-910-0497 price is $269900 but the seller is willing to negotiate

$234900 / 4br - Upper Lincoln Charmer Priced Way below Market 4 quick sale

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:46 -0600

249900 / 2br - Fairway Village Golf Course Home not listed on rmls 1638sqft

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:59:46 -0600

For Sale : 3117 SE 156th Avenue, Vancouver, 98683

$249,900Fairway Village Golf Community (55 and older). 2 bedroom all on one level. 1,638 sqft ranch home updated and beautiful you wont find this listed on the rmls yet so get it at a discount now .. Debbie at Keller Williams at 360-910-0497 asking $249,900 similar homes in the neighborhood are on the market and have sold for $279k up to $349k ,.. so this is priced way below market value with great golf course views .. get some instant equity by buying direct ....

$259900 / 4br - fixer on 1 acre house is over 3000sqft with inground pool

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:59:04 -0600

$239900 / 4br - Salmon CREEK Area NEW house priced super below market

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:58:22 -0600

2400 sqft home 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms jacuzzi jetted tub ... private large yard priced way below market value .. $234,900 . address is 2120 ne 109th street , vancouver, wa 98686 call me Debbie at 360-910-0497 Keller WIlliams
this house is priced way way below market value for a quick sale .. bought for almost $300k two years ago .. not a short sale this home has a huge yard, large master bathroom and spacious rooms .. you will love all it has to offer

Many houses priced below market value investor liquidation sale

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:55:30 -0600

INVESTOR LIQUIDATION SALE

i have many homes not yet listed on the rmls ... i have 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch homes for $169,900 completly remodeled updated and move in ready ... i also have newer 4bedrm 2.5 bathroom homes priced at $234,900 that have a market value of $300k ... if your looking for a home and want to buy below market value with instant equity let me know and i will email you a list of the homes that i have not listed .. these are all from one of my investors who likes to offer homes before they are listed at a discount price to buyers ... everyone of these homes are priced way way below market value so call me today at 360-910-0497 Debbie at Keller Williams

Newer almost 300sqft home high end finishes one of a kinda custom

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:53:22 -0600

2856 sq ft 3BR 2.5 BA, Bonus could be 4th BR; Hardwood flrs in den, hall & kitchen; slab granite island top & counters; pantry; family room with gas fireplace; nice sized master; master bath with tile floors & jetted tub; extra room off master; GFA, AC ready; plumbed for central vac.this home is truely amazing you wont find a better deal than this one .... brand new everything ... call me at 360-910-0497 Debbie at Keller Williams if you would like to take a look its not on the rmls yet

Nice home with a guest house out back

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:52:02 -0600

4 bedroom, 2.0 baths
--1836 sq. ft. (including separate quarters)Completely Remodeled with new carpet, paint, lighting and more ... you wont be disapointed with all this has to offer and the best part is out back its a studio house ...use it for mother in law house or nanny or guest or just the "hang out room" but it has a full kitchen , bathroom and living space .. rent it out for extra money ... you will fall in love with all this has to offer ... who wouldnt want a place to escape to once in awhile .. and all this on a dead end street , 1/4 acre lot ... rv parking ... wow .. too much to list .. $184,900 ... its located at
--7914 NE 103rd Avenue

call me Debbie Salmon at Keller Williams 360-910-0497 it will go fast so call me today

$184900 / 5br - ranch home over 1800sqft offered with bonus outback (vancouver, wa )

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:50:48 -0600

Reconnecting with past clients!!!

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:10:27 -0600

Real estate reconnecting with past clients (edit/delete)

Our philosophy "Customer relationships are at the heart of what we do. If you don't feel that we've built a strong relationship with you by the time we've sold your home, then we didn't do our job."

I think building a key relationship is so important in todays ever changing market .... the other day i was talking to my neighbor and he said to me i have no idea the name of the realtor who sold me my house .... and the whole time i was thinking i hope none of my buyers think that ... it made me go into my office and update my contact database with everyone and anyone... it is so easy for all of us to get wrapped up in new clients that i think we sometimes forget about our former clients ... when this industry is based on referrals its not wise to not reconnect with your past clients! of coure i do the emails and mailers but does anyone do anything special for there past clients ? i have sent out market reports for there neighborhood, cards on birthdays and ann etc .... but was looking for something creative that maybe i could do different any ideas?

what do you tell a buyer when they say i want to wait to buy?

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09:57 -0600

have been showing a lot of houses lately and about half the time i get the comment "i thin we should wait to buy " so i do my best to let them know that its a perfect time to buy with interest rates down and prices down ... but i am hitting a dead end with some of them .. so now i am turning to the awesome active rain community to ask .. what do you guys say? dont get me wrong i have changed a few minds but i love active rain and all the help that everyone gives and was curious what others say!! ...

this is a crazy real estate market out there right now and a time for all of us to come together and help each other succeed .... there is enough business out there for everyone to do well .. all you have to do is some hard work!! ... i recently was on the phone with a buyer who said can you show me a house on sat .. and i said of course .. they were shocked ... i mean shocked .. they said well no other realtor would show us on a sat they said mon - fri 9-6.... i was amazed .. are we bankers now???

what do you tell a buyer when they say i want to wait to buy?

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:08:06 -0600

$449900 7.82 acres flat usable Horse Property Log Cabin not LISTED on RMLS

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:06:45 -0600

Beautiful remodeled Log Cabin features 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms over 2000sqft ... brand new everything inside ... new kitchen appliances all stainless , new cabinets , flooring , lighting , carpet and more ... This home features a huge walk in pantry , huge laundry room with extra storage and a sink ... lots of nooks and storage everywhere ... they are finishing the front porch so sorry about the picture ... .. this house has 7.82 flat usuable acres .. has a huge shop and barn on property , fenced ... great close in acerage for all your needs .. this house is not listed on the rmls yet so get it early .. you will love all it has to offer .. call me today for your own private showing ... this property is great horse property nice and private all flat usable acres ... you wont find a better deal with a nicer house out there ... dont miss out on this great house ... Debbie at Keller Williams 360-910-0497

$179900 free 42' Plasma lcd tv Plus a Toyota 4x4 Truck when you buy this house

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:06:18 -0600

debbie salmon | Keller Williams | myrealtordebbie@gmail.com | 360-910-0497

14413 NE Powers Court, Vancouver, WA

3 Bedroom Ranch NEW EVERYTHING on a huge lot By PARK

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $179,900

Year Built	1968
Sq Footage	988
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	8,552 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

3 bedroom, 1.5 baths
--988 sq. ft.
--Oversized town lot in Evergreen area
--Close to a city park (within a block)
--New Slab Granite Counter Tops
--New Carpet and Floor Coverings Throughout
--New Kitchen Appliances
--New Paint Inside and Out
--Spacious Fenced Yard
--New Roof
--New Vinyl Windows

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Laundry area - garage	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

$259900 over 2700sqft newer home in Battle Ground 4 car garage not listed

Debbie Salmon (keller williams) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:05:22 -0600

Location: Battle Ground, wa
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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