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Can Your Real Estate Agent Help You Find Off-Market Properties - Emily Cressey - Seattle Real Estate Agent - Home Pro Associates

Can Your Real Estate Agent Help You Find Off-Market Properties?

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One of the things that I do, as a buyers agent, that makes me different than other real estate agents is that I don’t "just" show homes that are listed on the MLS. Especially in today’s competitive real estate market here in Shoreline, Lynnwood and Everett, we are finding it difficult to buy homes straight off the MLS because they are often being sold for well over asking price with multiple offers. For that reason, I like to do marketing to people who are in my buyers' prefered neighborhoods, but who have not have decided to sell their house yet for whatever reason. If we can identify home owners who are a few weeks or months away from being ready to sell, we may be able to build a relationship with them such that they would consider a direct sale to my buyers without ever putting their house on the open market.
Do You Reall Need A Buyer's Agent - Emily Cressey - Home Pro Associates

Do You “REALLY” Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?

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Welcome to a thought-provoking discussion: “Do You ‘REALLY‘ Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?” Deciding whether to navigate the intricate world of buying a home on your own or enlist the expertise of a professional can be a pivotal moment in your home-buying journey. The question of Do You ‘REALLY’ Need A Realtor When … Continued

This time isn’t like last time

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I remember a time when I was calling many of my would-be home-buyer clients and they were sharing similar concerns: They were worried about a real estate market crash. As we’ve seen a strong upward trend in the housing market this Spring, you may be relieved to know that we are only 1-5% off the … Continued

Why Home Ownership Wins In the Long Run

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Yes!  Buying a home in Seattle is hard.  If you think it’s not the right time to buy because #reasons, I hear you… we have been having chitter-chatter for the last year or so about interest rates, affordability and recession concerns.  You’re not wrong. So, when’s it going to be the best time to buy … Continued
Property in Kenmore Sold With Many Offers

Kenmore Property With Multiple Offers – Going, Going, GONE!

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Navigating the sale of a challenging property is a unique journey that requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Whether it’s due to specific market conditions, unconventional features, or other complexities, selling a hard-to-market property demands a nuanced approach. In this process, we aim to transform challenges into opportunities, leveraging our expertise to highlight the property’s … Continued
The Seattle real estate market has seen a surge in buyer demand in January 2023, with the turn of the year apparently bringing many “on hold” buyers out of the woodwork.

Seattle Home Buyers “Jump” Out Of 2022 Doldrums

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The Seattle real estate market has seen a surge in buyer demand in January 2023, with the turn of the year apparently bringing many “on hold” buyers out of the woodwork. Now that February is in the rearview mirror, and March Madness has arrived, we are seeing a brisk activity in many parts of the … Continued
Fresh Interior Design Tips for Home Owners in Seattle, WA

Fresh Interior Design Tips for Home Owners in Seattle, WA

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Here in the Pacific Northwest, sometimes it can seem like people… for lack of a better word… let things get a little sloppy. Unlike some areas that I have lived and visited, where people put a strong emphasis on personal appearance and the appearance of their home, that quality seems to be a little bit … Continued