Yesterday I did a 10 mile run ( shorter than last weekend since I am looking @ doing the half marathon even for the Seattle marathon next weekend, just have to see if I can still register)
The day was one of the most beautiful I have seen in months and it was a totally perfect run, decent time and lots of fun and not even a touch of knee pain.
Then I came home and made lunch for everyone and got things together with my family before heading to the office to print off my open house fliers for my "Tell 100" on my newest listing. ( this is part of my marketing plan for homes where this really makes sense. ) The home is located @ 4214 North Highland and is a rambler with about 1100 sf, hardwood floors, french doors, a great deck and a nice lay out. I really like it. What I learned however from the door knocking is that the whole neighborhood really loves the area, almost everyone I met told me that they really really like it there. People were friendly and it was a fun day. I met at least 22 people in person.
However the 100 doors proved to be much more difficult than the 10 miles ( took longer too) It was really really fun, but my knees, which were completely happy on the run began to protest when I decided to walk up to 100 houses ( lots with lots and lots of steps!) and introduce myself and invite people to the open house the next day. The first 25 or so were fine, the next 25 okay the last 50 not so much. My feet hurt on the bottoms from running in Cotton socks ( could not find the synthetics!) and of course I was dressed "professionally" which means in heals and slacks. That of course put lots of pressure on the sore spots on the bottom of my feet and my knees, well they were making a real statement too. Thankfully everyone I met at the doors was really nice to make up for it. Even met a lady who who's son needs RE help.
While I was out I also had fun looking closely at the houses in the neighborhood. There is nothing that helps you learn about and notice things in a neighborhood like walking around it door to door. Besides my listing, I had 3 favorites in the neighborhood that I felt were extreemly well cared for and cut as well. These are not for sale, they just represent the kind of care and character common in the neighborhood. I took pictures of them to share with you, the pics do not do total justice since it was just a little before dark with out the best light ( wow it gets dark early!)
It was also nice to talk with the owners of one of the 3 new construction homes that I had shown a couple times back when they were on the market, they really looked well thought out and livable and the owners said they love it! These homes of course were far more impressive than my 3 favorites, but they are almost new, so do not yet give us the chance to see how they will wear and be cared for over time yet.
I am excited to sell this listing even more than when I took it because I know who ever moves there will be very happy with their choice of home and of neighborhood.
How did the open house go? Sue, our buyer's agent sat it today and met 4 different sets of folks, and one lady who has a daughter house shopping in the neighborhood. All in all, a good weekend for marketing this listing!
Want to know more about selling your home in this market, or about what the up to date information on the market that matters to you the most ( the one your home is in)? Call Anna Matsunaga, Team Momentum, Keller Williams Realty Tacoma, 253 212 1252, or email @ anna_matsunaga@kw.com
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