As the summer heats up, it is an excellent time to get outside and visit some homes around Snohomish County. The list below contains all the open houses for the coming weekend, Friday July 18th through Sunday July 20th, in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range as of 7/15/2008 (more may be scheduled as the weekend gets closer). Pictures are available and to access them simply copy MLS # and paste it into the search bar on our MLS Search at the top of the page.

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Arlington	7/19/2008	28099010	$337,990	Directions
Arlington	7/19/2008	28083211	$274,950	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28099010	$337,990	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28083211	$274,950	Directions
Arlington	7/20/2008	28119353	$349,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 12:00pm

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Bothell	7/19/2008	28057108	$289,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 12:00pm

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Everett	7/19/2008	28108384	$284,950	Directions
Everett	7/20/2008	28108384	$284,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 11:00am

City	Date	MLS #	Price	Map it
Snohomish	7/19/2008	28108089	$319,950	Directions

*Open houses start at 1:00pm

Open houses are great opportunity to preview homes that meet or are similar to your home search criteria as well as get information first hand from the listing agent. Questions regarding the property history, appraisal value and inspection reports can be answered but do not forget to bring your agent. Why?

1. The listing agent is looking after the seller's best interest, not yours.

The listing agent (typically holding the open house) is representing the seller and is trying to get the maximum dollar amount for their clients. So there maybe missed negotiation opportunities that could save the buyers thousands of dollars in closing costs and price reductions.