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Free referral service (one catch: you have to use an agent they have screened so that they get...
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Free referral service (one catch: you have to use an agent they have screened so that they get paid as this is their only source of income). Includes referrals to attorneys, inspectors, and lenders, and personal consultation by the owners, one a full time real estate investor and the other the best selling real estate author in Washington. Very honest and caring.
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Jessica Livingston sold my home in Ballard earlier this year. She went over and above my...
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Jessica Livingston sold my home in Ballard earlier this year. She went over and above my expectations! I am in the real estate industry and know lots of agents, but she is by far the best agent I know. Her attention to every detail is so impressive and her work ethic is one of the highest and best I've seen. I would use her to sell a home again in a heartbeat. Thank you Jessica!
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Heather Williams Morford
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Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Bain- Seattle Metro
Seattle,
Washington 98102
(206) 992-3113
We recently completed the process of buying our first home. Leading up to taking this step we...
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We recently completed the process of buying our first home. Leading up to taking this step we wanted to keep an eye on the market to familiarize ourselves with what to expect. By signing up for Heather's eNewsletter at Urban Living Seattle (http://www.urbanlivingseattle.com), we received daily MLS listings.
When it came time to go forward, she spent lots of quality time with us, helping educate us every steps of the way. She quickly understood exactly what we were interested in and was constantly hunting for our perfect match. Since this was our first buy, I don't have anyone to compare her to, but I can say she was a pleasure to work with and made the stressful and overwhelming process a fun and successful process.
Thanks Heather!
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First Exclusive Inc
Category:
Real Estate
Two Union Square. Suite 4200. 601 Union St. Seattle WA
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 579-9884
Husband-and-wife team Ian Bell and Jeretta McRae did not find our house -- we happened upon it...
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Husband-and-wife team Ian Bell and Jeretta McRae did not find our house -- we happened upon it driving around one weekend. But it was For Sale By Owner, and the transaction would have been impossible given the contentious attitude of the sellers without their help. They managed to get us to closing in about three weeks -- practically unheard of -- despite issues with the homeowners, scheduling the appraisal and inspection on such short notice, and getting escrow on board. And they did it all with minimal stress or inconvenience to us. Their website is a pleasure to use, and their friendliness and professionalism put us at ease. Great people; highly recommended.
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Summerfield Suites is a really nice extended stay hotel where my husband and I reserve a room for...
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Summerfield Suites is a really nice extended stay hotel where my husband and I reserve a room for my in-laws whenever they come to town. It's very reasonably priced for what you get, so we like it, too. My in-laws have recommended it to all their friends who come to visit Seattle, too. The suites are great, neutrally but tastefully decorated, and fairly spacious. The location is ideal, just West of Capitol Hill, just North of First Hill, and on the Eastern edge of downtown by the convention center. It's super easy to walk to and from downtown and almost just as easy to walk to the Pike/Pine corridor, although it's uphill getting there. Although the hotel is located directly over I-5 where it passes through downtown, it's very well insulated from the freeway noise. Rooms with a view can see the Space Needle and the fireworks display on 4th of July.
They offer several different room configurations, the more expensive options being the ones where the living/dining area is separate from the bedroom(s). Those suites feel just like corporate housing, if you've ever been there. All have a small "vanity" area/room that is separate from the bathroom so that the bathroom mirror isn't the only mirror in the suite. Each suite has a desk with one of those fancy Aeron desk chairs, which are really as comfortable as everyone claims.
The kitchen in every suite comes with decent counterspace, a microwave, sink, dishwasher, and fridge. Everything's always very clean and well-maintained. Every morning, they serve a continental breakfast buffet complete with make-your-own waffles. There's even a small convenience store area in the lobby where you can buy foods to cook in your room. If you don't feel like cooking in your room, there are a number of good restaurants within a block or two, several of which offer delivery service to the hotel.
There is a small, heated rooftop pool where kids like to play as well as a small adjoining gym.
The staff are very nice, especially the guys in the parking garage. We are always in and out picking up the parents and dropping them off and the valets are always okay with us parking in one of the short-term spots for free. Overnight parking incurs $20-something (or whatever is the usual for hotels).
As an added bonus, you might run into celebrities if you stay here. The Paramount is nearby, after all. My husband recently met LL Cool J and his entourage in the lobby as they were checking out!
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A picture does indeed say a thousand words. Whether listing your home yourself, or with an agent,...
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A picture does indeed say a thousand words. Whether listing your home yourself, or with an agent, one of the best marketing investments you can make is hiring a great photographer.
While you or your agent may have keen eye and a great camera, its worth the couple hundred dollars to hire an expert who knows what potential buyers are looking for, how to light a home and how to photograph tough/small spaces.
I have used Evan dozens of times (I'm a local Realtor and Associate Broker) and always with great results. His schedule is flexible, he's great with clients, produces fantastic pictures and can do a quick turnaround.
In addition to providing shots in both web, print and hi-res formats (which will save you a ton of time) he always provides a CD of all the photos.
Regardless of the price you list you home at, don't let anyone convince you professional photos are overkill. Does Lexus have Joe Amatuer Shutterbug shoot their print ads? If someone insists on doing it themselves ask them to provide examples of their work including flyers.
Selling your home will be one of the biggest financial decisions you'll likely make so don't settle for anything less then the best marketing.
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Stop by their office across the street from Greenlake- Katie is so helpful, no pressure, and...
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Stop by their office across the street from Greenlake- Katie is so helpful, no pressure, and really smart! She knows the Seattle market well, and is a marketing expert.
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I have referred several friends and family to Josh Rask for buying and selling their homes. Josh...
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I have referred several friends and family to Josh Rask for buying and selling their homes. Josh is professional, honest, dedicated, and extremely effective. Everyone I have referred Josh to has come back to tell me how impressed they were with his skill, knowlede, hard work, and professionalism. They've also thanked me excitedly for putting them in touch with Josh. Finding a trustworthy, experienced real estate agent who puts the client first is always a challenge. Go Josh Go!
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I have a great real estate agent and his name is Joe Overland - he's with ReMax. I would say that...
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I have a great real estate agent and his name is Joe Overland - he's with ReMax. I would say that his specialty is working with younger people find their first homes... which in this city, is usually a condo. You can reach him at 206.354.9654. Also I recommend Trecia Applegate from Countrywide Home Loans. She's very helpful, and she puts on first time home buyers educational seminars - a few times every week. Her email address is trecia_applegate@countrywide.com.
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Leslie is a top flight professional who helped us sell our condo and purchase a new home. Her...
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Leslie is a top flight professional who helped us sell our condo and purchase a new home. Her team is top flight also.
She also stays in touch after the transaction is over. Additionally she has a network of other professionals that can help with various home owner issues.
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