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Real Estate agent Emily Cressey Shoreline Washington

Pros and Cons of Living In Edmonds Washington

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If you’ve been wondering about the Pros and Cons of Living in Edmonds, WA, we are here to set you straight. Edmonds, WA is a wonderful waterfront community north of Seattle, WA and on the Puget Sound (West Coast, open to sea water).  There are many beautiful places to live near the city of Seattle, … Continued

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Home in Seattle, WA.

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Whether you want to move out of your parents’ home for the first time, own a home after renting for years or buy a place with a spouse or partner, purchasing your first property is a big step. It takes a lot of preparation when you’re in this stage of your life, and a little luck never hurts. It’s not difficult to get bogged down in all of the details and turn your first home shopping experience into more of a stressful nightmare. In order to make finding the right home for you as simple as possible, here are 5 things you should know before buying your first home in Seattle:

Negotiation Tips For Getting The Best Price For Your Seattle House

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When you buy a home, the seller you’re buying from will probably expect you to negotiate the asking price. In fact, most sellers price their home a bit higher than market value to compensate for negotiations. Negotiating can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect can make the process a little less scary. Selling your home is a huge financial transaction, one that may impact your life for years to come. So, naturally, you want to sell for the highest price possible. With the current strong seller's market, buyers are being cautioned to make conservative offers. Consider this from Credit.com: "Before you jump in with an offer . . . above the asking price, it's good to take a moment to consider if the house is also a wise investment." Although it's a seller's market, you'll still have to negotiate. Here, then, are some negotiation tips for getting the best price for your Seattle house.

5 Selling Secrets From Shoreline’s Top Real Estate Agents

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Real estate agents play a huge role in one of the most important financial decisions of our lives. When it comes to buying, selling, leasing, or renting, they’re the ones who shepherd us through a process that can only be described as overwhelming. In real estate, as in any other industry or professional arena, you have the mediocre masses and the few star performers, the cream of the crop. And usually the best people aren’t the best because they were born with special abilities or talents. No, they are successful because they work harder, strive to be the best, and go the extra mile. But it’s also because they have discovered certain “secrets’ – highly effective actions and strategies – that the rest don’t know about. So let’s take a look at the 5 selling secrets from Shoreline’s top real estate agents.

How A Seattle Real Estate Agent Can Help You Invest

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For most people getting into real estate investing, using a good agent is a good idea. However, many investors are unwilling to hire a real estate agent due to bad previous experiences or simply wanting to save on the fees and commission that they would spend on the agent. However, an agent can help you find good deals on investment properties, bring critical negotiation skills to the table, provide assistance with contracts and other legal intricacies, and much more. Many investors just don't realize how much an agent can do for them. Let’s take a closer look, then, at how a Seattle real estate agent can help you invest, examining exactly what an agent provides.

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions From Home Sellers In Seattle, WA.

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Selling your home can be such an overwhelming process. There are so many minor and major details to consider in every step at either side of the real estate which can be a lengthy, complicated process involving many inter-related and sometimes confusing steps, especially for first-time sellers. There's way more to it than just listing and collecting the check (and that, of course, is why agents are worth every bit of their commission). So, naturally, sellers usually have a slew of questions – even before they begin the selling process. With that in mind, here are our most frequently asked questions from home sellers in Seattle.
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How to Sell Your Townhouse Fast in Shoreline, WA

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Can you sell your townhouse fast today? It depends on your definition of fast. You need to sell your townhouse, and you want to sell it fast. But, compared to single-family houses and condos, townhouses present a unique set of challenges and offer different selling points that you need to keep in mind before you ever list. Today, you need to jump through hoops and hurdles. Endless streams of red tape. Agents. Commissions. And never-ending fees. These are the norm. Not the exception. Basically, for a fast sale, you need to get three things right: price, appearance, and marketing. With that in mind, we offer these tips on how to sell your townhouse fast in Seattle.

Selling Your Shoreline, WA Home – Without the Hassle

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Are you possibly thinking of selling your home but you don't want to hassle with all the things you’ll need to do?  

Or maybe you aren’t comfortable having a bunch of people trample through your house with everything we have going on in the world.  I understand.

Should You Sell or Rent Your Townhouse in Snohomish?

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It’s definitely a dilemma and sometimes a tough one to resolve. Should you sell or rent your townhouse in Snohomish? There is, of course, no one best across-the-board answer for every townhouse owner and every situation. Everyone’s situation, requirements, and expectations are unique. So we offer below some questions you can ask yourself to determine … Continued