Another Transaction Closed! (Whew, this was a tough one!) - 06/30/10 12:08 PM

There are some transactions that are particularly satisfying when they finally close.
I have to say that this Listing is one that took exceptional effort, but after visiting the home to drop off keys to the new buyers, their palpable excitement and relief about being in their new home just left me with such a sense of fulfillment.
Now this was a transaction just overflowing with issues ... big issues! Shortly after listing, there were difficulties with the weather, with leaks in the kitchen, with the estate auction (hmmmmmm, I'll think twice, 3 times, about recommending that guy again), then … (8 comments)

Now Bank Approved -- BIG House @ $214k -- QUICK Closing! - 06/26/10 01:30 AM
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Maple Valley/Hobart Area Fixer -- Where you can hear the owls hoot! - 06/17/10 09:00 PM
No kidding! I thought it was so cool to hear owls while I was out taking photos of this house.
While this house truly falls into the "fixer" category, the grounds are awesome! Backing up to the Cedar River Watershed, there won't be any neighbors besides the four-legged wild things behind you! What a serene, peaceful back yard -- fenced with a huge patio, accented with a custom tilework path, and made all the more useful with two large sheds, positioned off to the side so as not to take away from the beauty of the yard.
The home needs work. No … (0 comments)

Ten Best Buyer Behavior Practices - 06/11/10 11:42 AM
Carra Riley in Arizona wrote this fantastic post. It's so well written that I wanted to share it with you also! Thanks, Carra!

Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Carra Riley Inc.- Real Estate Consultant, Author, Speaker ):
Ten Best Buyer Behavior Practices
Many things we read in the blogosphere inspire creative writing ideas.  I recently read a blog post about an agent who felt so abused by the actions of a buyer she thought a "Buyer Code of Ethics" should be initiated.  I too, have felt the sting of a buyer not thinking the real estate agent was a … (2 comments)

Babies, Baseball & Client Appreciation! - 06/06/10 12:33 AM

For the last month or so I've been assisting a wonderful couple find a new home. As we've gotten to know each other, I was delighted to find that not only are they the parents of darling little Noah, they are huge Ken Griffey, Jr. fans. In fact, the first time I chatted with them prior to their move to Washington, Dad was absolutely certain that four-month old Noah already knew how to play catch!
As the proud grandma of our own little Tyler, just one month ahead of Noah, I decided it was time to get baseball hats for … (12 comments)

 
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