4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fixer for sale in Bellevue, WA 98008
$289,900
Sold in 32 days, few conditions, well above list price, quick closing. Did I mention all cash?
Seems there are informed people out there back to investing in real estate. Not the kind that steal and sell, but bonafide investors willing to put in quality work for a reasonable return over a reasonable period of time. Yes, the investors are a small operation, but they do quality work. I’d hire them to do my kitchen any time!
Point being: There’s still more Buyers than Sellers out there. But that doesn’t mean any house at any price will have a bidding war and sell in days. It does mean a decent house priced well will get an acceptable offer within the market median time period.
So why didn't I choose the $1.2 million dollar listing from the spring? Because that's an easy story. This one shows depth.
A good agent will use the MLS and the iCloud to do the usual Comparative Market Analysis. Combine it with some glitzy links and they call it a real presentation.
An excellent agent will use both as basic resources for the base line they begin with. This agent will actually go out and not only take a few pictures but explore the neighborhood. Check out commute access and time lines. Access to conveniences, like grocery stores (mom n pop) and supermarkets (like Costco for stocking up!), public services (libraries, medical facilities in case Junior falls from a tree, fire department in case the cat gets stuck in said tree, etcetera) and entertainment (Factoria Center for Eastsiders, Pacific Place for Seattle-ites, SouthCenter for South Lake Washington area and Alderwood for, well, y’know, Alderwoodies.) so prospective Buyers learn beyond their own homework and prospective Listing clients know “this is an excellent agent”.
The Professional Real Estate Agent will do all of the above AND have the prospective client ALREADY on page one of Google, Yahoo! and Bing, ALREADY have a listing client website ready to launch (but you show it now!) and have the marketing/advertising streaming on his/her iPad as you speak.
Who do you think would get the listing? The Professional Real Estate Agent will actually WORK for their commission far beyond what the public sees as what realtors do.
Mirriam-Webster Dictionary says: “professional - engaged in by persons receiving financial return” “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession(2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace “
Does this fit the realtors you know? 
Phil Leng has engaged in the definition - no, the essence - of being the Real Estate Professional for thirty-one (31!) years. What he doesn’t know first-hand he studies and takes classes on, what he may not have time to learn he hires people - like me - to provide the very best services for his clients that are available in the professional pool. I’ve know him 22 years, worked outside of his venue, but when he invited me I came without reservation. Because I know he takes care of his people.
Case study: Young couple “Adam and Eve”, apple growers from Eastern Washington, decide to explore Tasmania. Decide it would be better to try Seattle and surrounds as an alternative. So last year they ask their friends who to contact. They get a resounding “I don’t know!” from the majority of their friends because most rent, now and forever. So they Google it. Find Phil. One of their friends goes, “...oh yeah, I know him!” and they’re off to the races.
Long story short: Many months and many offers later they literally find their ideal home but get it within they budget they set forth in the very beginning.
Case study: Established couple decide it’s time to “downsize” so the kids can’t keep coming home for months and months. It was okay when they were in school, even when the kids were in their 20’s, but 40’s? Nope. So “Ted and Nancy” decide it’s time. Get the house ready. Phil rocks the listing presentation. Ted and Nancy decide to sell.
Long story short: Ted and Nancy get real market value for their Finn Hill home and get the waterfront condo in Kirkland they wanted. Easy squeezy lemon breezy. (thanks Steven!)
So when you want to experience selling your home or buying your next, who ya gonna call? Stress-buster! Get true market value on your sale, just pay reasonable pricing on your next home. With Phil Leng, your Personal Real Estate Professional.
Moral of the story: Don’t stress about selling or buying. Hire a real professional. Remember:
“SOLD! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fixer for sale in Bellevue, WA 98008 SOLD!
Sold in 32 days, few conditions, well above list price, quick closing. Did I mention all cash?”
Jaymz L
With respect and regards
for
Phil Leng, Managing Broker
Keller Williams Real Estate Market Center
Kirkland
content, seo/smo/sms by Jaymz L for Phil Leng & Co.
@yourraindancer yourraindancer@gmail.com message: 206-225-3218
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