seattle sellers: Seattle Real Estate: Choosing The Wrong Agent Should Be Very Obvious When It Happens - 01/20/09 01:17 PM
There are always a few bad eggs to screw everything up...
I am so pleased to be working in Seattle real estate and to be able to run into Seattle Realtors that are truly amazing, but every once in a while I run into a few that I am surprised are in this business. It is upsetting to me that there are bad agents out there because they do reflect badly on all of us.   
OK, here is a scenario:  Your house has been on the market for over 150 days and there are about three real estate business cards from … (3 comments)

seattle sellers: So funny! No wonder you are not selling anything in this market!!!!! - 01/12/09 01:25 PM

Seattle real estate - Geez Louis!
I drove 350-something miles since Friday showing houses to four different Seattle real estate area buyers.  I showed houses all morning, all day, and until the clock on the key boxes wouldn't let me open any more doors.  I had to coordinate tours, keep time, answer questions left and right, and generally be "on" the entire time.  I have a headache:)  I did manage to write up a couple offers out of all that so I will see where it all goes, but the two things that were made even more glaringly clear to me … (7 comments)

seattle sellers: Seattle Real Estate: Let's Revisit The Seller Tips: - 09/28/08 10:33 AM

Here is item number 7 from my Seattle seller tips: "Be gone - Leave your house well before showings! You want the buyers to be able to picture themselves in your home. They can't do this with you in it. It is also uncomfortable for buyers to be in your home with you there."
I can not tell you how many times I have shown a house and had the sellers follow us around showing us the house.  The buyers end up uncomfortable in most cases.  You have a better shot at selling your house if you just head out … (4 comments)

seattle sellers: If You Are Going to Go To The Trouble Of Having It on The Market.... - 08/15/08 05:46 PM
Moving stinks!
Having your house on the market is stressful - I won't sugar coat it.  It is a pain to have to keep it clean to the point that you can leave whenever a real estate agent calls you to make an appointment.  It is hard to be able to live life normally when your house is for sale!  That is a fact.
Been there, done that...
I sympathize with you while you are relocating to a new house because it is one of the most emotional and difficult times even with an extremely smooth transaction.  I remember because I … (3 comments)

seattle sellers: Seattle Real Estate: Ways to Improve Your Chance Of Selling Your House - 06/05/08 09:10 AM
I thought it might be time to revisit some Seattle seller tips! Obviously, I think you should hire a FULL SERVICE REALTOR, but you can skip that tip for now....
Housekeeping- Hire a housekeeper - You want your home to shine! The extra money will most likely be worth the investment. Lawn Maintenance - Your curb appeal will go to zero no matter what the interior looks like if the outside is bad...you want to get buyers inside to see how great your house is!!!! Process, process, process!!!! - This is something I have to go through weekly - okay, daily - in my … (3 comments)

seattle sellers: 2611 Eastlake Ave E #201, Seattle, WA 98102 - 05/07/08 05:19 PM
Eastlake Neighborhood Of Seattle Overlooking Lake Union - Come Home To Harbor PointeLocation: EastlakeGorgeous Lake Union Views from this spacious better than new Eastlake 2nd floor view condo with new Maple hardwoods, French doors, wood burning fireplace, huge walk in closets,Owners suite w/ large bath, plus another full bath in hall, large laundry room, Granite counters, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances including wine fridge, & tons of new touches throughout. Storage, parking, and all appliances stay! Conveniently located in heart of Eastlake right next to parks (Easy kayak launching nearby!), shopping, & more! This Eastlake building is extremely well maintained with newer … (2 comments)

seattle sellers: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Sellers: Here's a Tip! - 01/27/08 02:00 PM
Seattle neighborhood Eastlake is hot right now! 
There is so much in Eastlake for anyone who is thinking of living there and there are buyers out there for Eastlake Sellers!  Just this last week alone I have had three calls from drive-by buyers who were SERIOUSLY interested in my condo listing.  This is the same Eastlake condo that got an offer in less than a week!  Eastlake is definitely a great place to buy or sell real estate!
I was amazed at the flow of buyers that came into my open house in Eastlake!  The sunny weather helped, but overall, I think … (0 comments)

seattle sellers: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Condo Open on a sunny (?) winter Seattle day! - 01/14/08 03:16 AM
Seattle was sunny and blue skies yesterday!  It was the very perfect day for my first open house at my new Seattle listing in Eastlake at 2611 Eastlake Ave E #101.  This Seattle condo has a view of Lake Union and Gasworks Park!  The sailboats and motor boats were out and the seaplanes were buzzing!  It was practically like a Seattle summer day!
I had lots of Seattle buyers through the door - both represented and unrepresented and everyone seemed to love this Seattle condo!  The condo is surrounded by parks and shopping - it really made me want to live in … (1 comments)

 
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