Seattle Real Estate News & Local Happenings

5 Ways an Agent Helps You Sell Your House Faster in Seattle

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Sure, you can sell your house yourself. For sale by owner (FSBO) real estate transactions happen all the time. These sellers don't have to pay an agent's commission, but they also miss out on the three key benefits of using an agent: ease, better sale price, and speed. If you need to sell your house quickly, an agent-assisted sale is the way to go. Why? Well, just consider these 5 things an agent can offer that will help you sell your house faster in Seattle, WA..

Dog Parks In Shoreline, Washington

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Are you looking for the best off-leash dog parks in Shoreline, WA?  One thing that’s true about Shoreline, Washington is that we love our pets!  There are lots of dog lovers here as you’ll notice between the hours of six and nine every evening as intrepid dog owners take to the streets for some quality … Continued

Moving to Seattle: Neighborhoods, Lifestyle, and Tips

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If you're thinking about moving to or from or within the greater Seattle area, I want to welcome you to my YouTube channel. Here we talk about things that a lot of buyers and sellers in this area are wondering about. I find there are three main questions. Number one, where am I moving to? If you're from out of the area or even within, you may know that the greater Seattle area is not only huge geographically, huge in population, but there are a lot of different cultural enclaves from the north end where we have a naval base in Everett and Boeing airplane facility, to Monroe where it's farm country.

Relocating to Seattle For A Tech Job

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Are you relocating to the Seattle area for a tech job? We have a lot of tech companies here. First, it was Microsoft, who has a huge campus over in Redmond. Then it was Amazon and we've also got Google and Facebook offices now. So the tech presence in Seattle is growing and it's bringing a lot of people to town. So if that's you, and you're wondering where to live and what are the pros and cons of these different neighborhoods in Seattle for the IT worker, be sure to watch this video, I'm going to break it down for you.
First time home buyer

Letter to a First Time Home Buyer In North Seattle

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Are you currently renting or moving to the area and considering becoming a first time home buyer in the Seattle, WA real estate market? If you're intimidated, you're not alone. I recently received an email from a first time home buyer in Seattle, who had enjoyed my monthly real estate market updates and was interested in figuring out if this was actually a good time to be buying in the Seattle, WA market.
Emily Cressey - Seattle Real Estate Agent - Good Negotiator

Why Top Investors Work With Agents in Seattle.

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Most investors know what they're doing when it comes to real estate. As a matter of fact, investors are very valuable clients and if agents remain open-minded about working with them, they can capitalize on their long-term worth! So that's why the really savvy investors work with agents in Seattle. Simply put, working with an agent is usually more profitable for investors – which is, after all, the whole point of investing in real estate. A good agent can help an investor save money and time, as well as find the properties that will work best for that investor's particular business model.

The Tax Advantages of A 1031 Exchange For Seattle Home Sellers

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One of the key advantages of a 1031 exchange is the ability to dispose of a property without incurring a capital gain tax liability, thereby allowing the earning power of the deferred taxes to work for the benefit of the investor (called an “Exchanger”) instead of the government. So, if you own any commercial or investment properties and you want to sell, … Continued

Don’t Buy a Lemon: Why Property Inspections Matter

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Welcome back to the Let's Go Seattle Show! My name is Emily Cressey, and I serve the amazing people of the Greater Seattle area. Today, we’re talking all about property lemons and how to spot them. I once knew an investor who did NOT have a proper property inspection and the house that he thought was completely rehabbed, turned out to be a money pit that almost drove him into foreclosure. Here's what you're probably thinking when you run into the home of your dreams: "It’s cute. It’s charming. It is at a great price. " You’re just about ready to commit. But something just doesn’t feel quite right. Today we are going to talk about listening to your gut, and the logical ways you can examine a home to determine if that feeling you’re getting is actually legit.