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Another View Home Sold in Washougal, WA with Nature As Neighbors

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  Photo Courtesy of James Kimball - Realty Pro 

We are thrilled for the buyers of this lovely home with stunning views of the Columbia River.  We took time to familiarize them with communities in Clark County for several months, and when they pinpointed Washougal, the search was on to find them the right place. Several other homes popped up as possibilities before this one, but something always got in the way. Funny how that works. We kept reassuring them that the right home would become available in due time.

 

And, it did. As per the norm with most of our transactions, the sellers and the buyers hit it off immediately when they met to discuss the nuances of the home. We could tell they both enjoyed one another's company, and in fact, they ended up having dinner together! Fortunately, the seller's agent was also comfortable with their instant friendship. We know it goes against what we are logically taught to try and avoid - too much interaction between the parties, at least until after closing . It's one of those, "you had to be there," situations. 

 

The 3,000 SQ FT Custom Home is perfect for the buyers' lifestyle. They both appreciate views - and need room for visiting family, including a granddaughter. They wanted to make sure there was the right space for inside and outside play when she visits from Portland. Since Mrs. Buyer loves to cook, a well-appointed and spacious kitchen fit her wish list. The home is also light and bright, an important consideration since this couple hails from Colorado, where the sun shines more than it does in the Pacific Northwest - especially during the winter months. 

 

 

It's a great time to buy, or sell, a home in Washougal, or any of the other desirable communities in Clark County WA. We specialize in homes on acreage with soothing views. Homes where you thrive, with plenty of elbow room for the soul, and nature as neighbors™. Call us today to learn more.

 

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(16)

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Debb, Washougal sure has beautiful views and lots of acerage. Smart buyers know to call you and Bernie to find their dream home in Clark County!

Jan 11, 2019 08:53 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Congratulations to you both. The winning team of Debb and Bernie score another win for all involved. Happy Friday. 

Jan 11, 2019 09:11 AM
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Good morning

Congratulations on your sell Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

Have a great day.

01/11/2019. 

Jan 11, 2019 09:14 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb and Bernie,

A big congratulations to you both.  I applaud you for your sense of patience and exploring with your clients different possibilities...letting them come up with the Washougal location as their ideal place!  This one of the many reasons I admire both of you...A

Jan 11, 2019 09:27 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

What fun, Debb! Not only is this story unusual because the buyers and sellers hit it off so well, but it makes you wonder why more buyers do not. Turning over a precious commodity like a home should attract like people, but so many times it does not.

My husband is still ticked off that the sellers of our house in Sacramento had nothing in common with us on top of the fact they were FRYING BACON like some lowlife, ha, ha, ha.

Jan 11, 2019 11:34 AM
Debb Janes

We often do have this type of transaction - although, the going to dinner together (before it closed!)  was a new one for us. The buyers even picked up Mr. Seller at the airport a few days before closing so he could get his car out of the garage. Yesterday, when we got notice of the recording numbers at the courthouse, we called to figure out how to get them keys. "Oh don't worry, we've got the keys and the garage opener. The seller gave them to us when we picked him up at the airport." Oh my. Lol, lol. Fortunately, these are smart and ethical folks and they didn't enter the home until after it closed. Whew. 

Jan 11, 2019 11:59 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD, don't you just love it when the buyers and the sellers hit it off on day one. Thankfully, I see this more often than not. Congratulations to you and your buyers, LOVE the views.

Jan 11, 2019 12:27 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Congratulations on another notch on your belt and showing me what great Professonals you are, Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

Jan 11, 2019 11:47 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It is often difficult to be patient and believe that the right home will come along, your clients are definitely lucky to have you to help them with this wondeful purchase!

Jan 12, 2019 05:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, that is unusual to have buyers and sellers interacting prior to closing, but it all worked out, congratulations on this sale! 

Jan 12, 2019 06:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Congratulations on this wonderful sale, Debb! Your clients have many years of lovely views to look ahead to!

Jan 12, 2019 07:29 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Patience is certainly a necessary quality in the thinventory market !

Jan 12, 2019 07:42 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - What a lovely view to wake up to every morning!  I can certainly understand why your buyers are excited to own this home. The icing on the cake is that they hit it off with the sellers. Congrats to all of you!

Jan 12, 2019 08:55 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - The bottom line is it is all about servicing the client's needs and you and the other agent did it so well.

The courtesy photo with the view as very beautiful! I'm glad you pointed out the Columbia River. Because I have never been to the State of Washington, I would have assumed it was the ocean. What a lovely view. One in which I don't think I could ever tire of. 

It's nice that you included the second photo too. That one gives me a sense of how close the homeowners can get to being one with nature! That's exactly how I would love to live, if at all possible. I can completely understand why both Seller and Buyer were attracted to this beautiful home and the location is perfect too.

Well done!

Jan 13, 2019 11:00 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Congratulations Debb and Bernie! The seller and your clients hitting it off and becoming friends so quickly is more proof it was meant to be. You played matchmaker and as you always do, found the perfect fit. Such a beautiful view, I'm sure your clients are happy the other homes didn't work out. 

Jan 14, 2019 05:31 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debb & Bernie Congratulations and indeed loved the view, I could see myself living and enjoying such a great view, Endre

Jan 14, 2019 10:00 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations on another successful transaction.

Best wishes to the very lucky home buyers.

Jan 15, 2019 07:40 AM