Where do you want to live?

Serving clients throughout the South Sound, from Dupont south through Olympia, to Centralia, north to Shelton and west into parts of Grays Harbor County. I have helped clients relocate here from around the country and even internationally, who have a very short time, even one day, to make a decision.
Many of my clients are first time buyers and my focus is to help them understand the process so that they make their best choices. My specialty is Residential real estate with a focus on Investments, which includes sales experience in the widest range of residential property types:

• New Construction
• Multi-Family
• Acreage & Equestrian
• Waterfront
• Condo

Military PCS & Other Relocation

Military personnel, and support personnel, are very important to the South Puget Sound. Because we enjoy a number of military posts, we also enjoy more diversity of cultures, a stronger economy, and a dynamic or energy that only enrighes the whole region.  And this is such a wonderful place to live, many soldiers choose to stay here or return after retirement. 
But when military personnel is sent here, they usually have only a Single Day to find a home here.

Let me help you learn the area and get a sense of the geography, the lenght of time for commutes, access to I-5, routes to the different gates for Ft Lewis & McChord. I personally work in a rather large geographic region and know the backroutes, the fun diners, the parks and trails and waterways. And I am a pretty entertaining guide- lots of local trivia is stuck in my head!

The South Sound area is an unusual place with a lot of great communities to choose from, and they all offer different things
What is important for you and your family, especially in your spare time?
-What do you do for Entertainment? Golfing, hiking, boating?
-Where do you like to shop?likes to do in spare time?
-Are schools important? Church?
-Do you need to be close to a hospital?
-Do you have a spouse who will be working?
-Are you going to keep the house as a rental when you are PCS'd out?
-What have friends from this area told you to look for?

The system I have developed relies on great communication between me and you, and helping you develop a real understanding of the area. I have helped many soldiers and their families, as well as corporate relocatees, find a new home here that they have been happy in for years.
Please give me a call or email me to talk about your timeframes, and we can start working together right away.

Should you be a Landlord? Does it make sense for you?

Are you an Investor trying to identify which properties in the South Sound will perform to your needs?

Which investment gauge do you like to track and compare?

• Positive/Negative Cash Flow
• Return on Investment
• Cap Rate
• Gross Rent Multiplier

I am one of those odd people who thinks creating spread sheets and measuring these things is fun. I like numbers!
I track each multi-family property as it comes on the market, and can report to my clients a pretty good estimate of whether it will or will not meet their specific needs. Then it just a matter of you identifying your comfort levels in area and quality.

If you are an investor who would like to expand their portfolio of properties, or if you are just starting to invest, I can help you. I have taught a course on Investing Fundamentals and would be happy to share my How To Packet with you when we sit down to talk.

Experience Matters

Licensed since 2001 and working full time as a Real Estate Professional since then.

• Member of both Mason County & Thurston County REALTORS Associations, as well as the State and National Associations
• 2007-2008, Board Member of Thurston County REALTORS Association
• 2007-2009, Appointed to the Design Review Board, citizen's advisory panel to the Olympia City Council
• Member of Yelm Real Estate Network and Multiple Listing Sales Association real estate sales networking groups
• Member of Commercial Broker's Association (CBA), an MLS for Commercial real estate listings
• CRS: Member of the Council of Residential Specialists. Fewer than 3% of REALTORS have earned this distinction.

I have discovered that one of the aspects I really love about the Real Estate profession is that I will almost certainly learn something new with every client and every transaction. An agent can never be too educated- it all helps my clients somehow. My education includes staying up to date on technology, ever-changing land use laws, as well as developing the basic skills of customer service. 

My background

My family is from all around the Puget Sound, but I grew up in Helena, Montana. My husband and I moved back to Western Washington in 1993. My husband is Daniel Brent, the owner/operator of Lucky Dragon Computers, and he does mobile computer repair in the Olympia area. You will often meet me in the company of my pug dog Lilly too. We are big fans of taking little trips out the ocean and love to explore the local parks and go hiking.

Many of my clients have become my friends. I am grateful they have come to me for help in finding new homes & investments, and to help their own families & friends. Since 2001, I have helped over 90 clients & their families achieve their real estate goals and I treasure these relationships.

    Joe & Julie Pellegrino, Clients since 2003

Sarah is very professional and knowledgeable. Having her represent our property was a pleasant undertaking during a stressful time. And she has located many successful investments for us. She gives generously of her time, her knowledge and herself. We couldn't ask for a better real estate agent.

     Mervet Sanchez, Chicago Title Company

I have sat at the signing table on both sides of the transaction with Sarah and her clients and have seen the loyalty to her and the gratitude for her services and input.  Sarah does not hesitate to call  to obtain information for her clients. And although she usually knows the answer, she verifies her research. Her availability via email is also quite admirable.  Sarah is a valuable and integral part of the professional real estate community here in the South Puget Sound area.

Referrals

Referrals are the truest measure of my sucess. Thank you for your referrals of your friends and family. It means so much that you would trust me to help them. Please have them call or email me, or I can get in touch with them. You know the level of service I offered you, and I will offer the same to your loved ones.

I am not able to succeed without the support of the people who know me and trust me.

Thank you.