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$897,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Interior: 5259 sqft Lot: 0.78 acre(s) Location 14246 Bear Creek Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98077 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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I'm sitting at an open house in Woodinville WA right now, and just finished having an interesting conversation with another real estate agent who stopped by.  She's not a local agent, (actually lives in Minnesota, and she's just visiting family here).  We were discussing the pros and cons of holding open houses.  She was of the mindset that open houses were a complete waste of time.

Case in point: This home I'm holding open just came on the market yesterday.  Typically, new listings get a lot of traffic, both online and on foot.  Right now is the best chance to reach the most number of people to tell them about this new home on the market.  It's a glorious, hot weekend in the Pacific Northwest, and I've had pretty slow traffic through here, even thoug this is the first weekend this home as been on the market.  So, the other agent said that today's open house illustrates her point, that I could be spending my time doing more productive things for work, and that holding this home open really wasn't doing anything to help sell it.  To her, it was a No-Win situation, a recipe for Time-Wasting.

Whoa?!  I disagree!  Sure, I didn't get a lot of people through the house today.  Yet, I DID get people through.  (Afterall, I had a visitor all the way from Minnesota!)  I hear this refrain a lot from agents, and I've come to the conclusion that many agents seem to only look at short-term (dare I say short sighted?) value investments.  If a specific action doesn't yield a signed-around contract at the end of the day, it's not worth it.  The agents I've talked to who don't want to do open houses, seem to consistently feel like it's a "time waste" because they didn't sell the house after sitting in it for 3 hours.  I wonder if that's the case across the board.

The objective of an open house is not to sell it in 3 hours (that's what auctions are for).  The objective of an open house is to present the home to the public, alerting potential buyers of its availability.  Very few buyers will make a snap decision to purchase a home in the 20 minutes they walk through the home during an open house, even if that truly is the home they end up buying.  Buyers want to take their time, think about the home, and living in it.  From a seller's perspective, this is the value in open houses.  It gets the word out, and gets people talking.  No matter how fantastic our online shopping experience becomes, there's still nothing like seeing, feeling, touching something for yourself.  I can guarantee you that every single person that comes to an open house is going to tell AT LEAST ONE OTHER PERSON about the home, even if they're not interested in buying it.  That's viral marketing at its most elemental!  However, when someone looks at 30 houses online one afternoon, they're not telling other people about all 30 houses they saw.  Maybe only one or two, and that only to a family member who would likely be making the move with them.  Online shopping is so much more private.

That's great for the seller, but how 'bout the agent?  Yes, we can benefit, too from open houses, even if we hold open listings that are not our own.  You can and will meet new prospects and end up working with new clients from open houses.  Clients I meet at open houses are a significant part of my business.  They are also some of my best clients.  You see, they picked me!  I'm not just 1 agent they talked to because they walked in to a real estate office, or the one agent that their friend/relative told them they should work with.  Buyers visit many open houses, and can shop around for the agent they want.  So, these clients and I, not only establish a rapport, but establish a stronger energetic connection, solidifying that we will work well together.  That is a recipe for success!  I LOVE meeting new clients at open houses!

I enjoyed my conversation with the Minnesota agent, despite our different perspectives.  It's always interesting to hear how real estate works in other regions.  And who knows?  Maybe she and I will be working together some day!  Since she's an agent, did I bother to get her contact information?  You Bet 'Cha!  Her daughter goes to college out here, and may decide to stay after graduation.  Her daughter may need to buy her first place after she gets out of school, and I know just the agent to help her!  Now wouldn't that be ironic!

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Unique sprawling great room atmosphere off the kitchen for the utmost in casual entertaining and living. Soaring ceilings, dazzling marble fireplace, multiple gathering areas, picture windows, a casual dining area, and room to accommodate an office or library and French doors to a most inviting covered slate patio complete the scene.

Do you enjoy a full theatrical experience when you watch movies with friends and family?  The state of the art media room just off the family room is like none other! High end quality from the adjustable aspect ratio screen to the theater grade sound absorbing wall coverings to the built-in storage for media, this is an amazing place. There’s also a handy full bath nearby.

Double staircases harken back to the luxury and elegance of homes of another era. Access the 2^nd floor via either of the 2 stairways in this home. Once on the second floor, the landing opens to the immense lofted gallery. Imagine the possibilities! A dream playroom, family room, home office, library, or bring in the pool table and video games.  CAT-6 ethernet here.

The upstairs master suite features a spacious bedroom area with high ceilings and a masterful bathroom complete with jetted tub with aerators, walk-in shower, heated marble floors, skylight, marble double vanity sinks and an outstanding walk-in closet with organizers.

Opening to the gallery are 3 additional enormous bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bathroom.

Laundry room with utility sink, built in ironing board, tons of cabinets and storage closet. There’s also several additional storage closet opportunities on the main floor.

Many upgrades and amenities throughout this exciting home include: new 50 year Presidential TL 50 year roof, new 95% efficient gas furnace with media filter and A/C ready, new gas hot water heater, central vacuum, alarm/fire alarm, sprinkler system, 1390 SF garage with 3 new openers & one oversized door, pull down garage attic storage space appx 685 SF, wired for generator, CAT-6 wiring and more!

Sought after Lake Washington Schools including Wilder Elementary School. Close to shopping, parks, wineries, restaurants and a short drive to MSFT, too!

For A Personal Tour of this home, contact Marie Bumback at 425-495-0394 MarieBumback@comcast.net.

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Nature Lovers --- The Bear Creek Community in Woodinville, Washington is Great Real Estate, But You Have to Share the Fish ---

It is hard to say for sure, if our real estate is in Woodinville (sphere of influence), Cottage Lake (census district), Ring Hill (voting precinct), or the Bear Creek Community (just a stone's throw from that salmon spawning run). Whatever you want to call our home community, it is special to live within these wonderful designations.

If we are talking about Bear Creek, then we need to discuss the obvious derivation of the name. The nearby creek is home to a very occasionally seen shy brown bear. The two paintings in this post are part of a three painting set. They are done in acrylic and each is 24" square on canvas in their original size. 

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Along with the occasionally bear sighting, frequent flyovers by bald eagles are sure to amaze. Mary was caught in a trance earlier today watching an eagle soaring above, not moving its wings, and just gliding gracefully in spirals.

The third painting I did in this set, not included with these two, is of an Orca. I'm saving it for my post on the San Juan Islands. No Orcas have been sighted in Bear Creek, but the trio represents the dominant species (humans aside) of land, sea, and air. The other interesting commonality is their preferred diet of salmon. Which, we are a bit fond of ourselves as well.

One of the seasonal activities along Bear Creek is the annual salmon spawning run. Information booths are set up with directional signs on the roads leading folks to this amazing event along our creek.

Many styles of homes are available for purchase in a range from small bungalows to large acreage estates. There is a property type for everyone.

In addition, great schools in the Bear Creek Community are part of the highly respected Northshore School District. Employers within easy commutes include Microsoft and Boeing with many other employment opportunities within a short distance along tree-lined highways.

Excellent restaurants, wineries, shops and other necessities are within a short travel time from the natural environment of the Bear Creek Community. And be sure to check out the Bear Creek Country Club, and its 18-hole championship golf course. 

If you need a good doctor, or other medical attention, we've got you covered with a great selection.

Come and enjoy, but be sure to leave the salmon in the creek for the long-time inhabitants.

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