
- $309,900
- 1 bd
- 1 ba
- 604 sqft
Modern Comfort in a Stylish and Updated Condo in Kenmore
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My partner and I planned to move to Seattle from out-of-state and found Emily Cressey’s YouTube channel and immediately knew we wanted to work with her.
We were fortunate to have Emily as our partner through our first home-buying process as she was able to 1) negotiate concessions, closing costs, and even appliances with the builder, 2) communicate efficiently with all other parties, and 3) represent us in-person with the builder and inspection to ensure things were according to plan.
All in all, I would highly recommend working with Emily, she’s the best! Thank you for everything 🙂
I had a specific time-frame in which I was looking to move, and Emily discussed the financing time frame so that we would make it work. When it came to negotiations, she did a great job, and we were able to get several concessions from the seller. The news of the seller’s acceptance came late in the evening. What a relief!
Through multiple phone calls and emails, she even convinced the HOA to do some repairs on my behalf. Emily even went above and beyond, helping with the move!
I love my new home and would highly recommend Emily Cressey to other home buyers, first time or not, who want to work with a responsible, communicative, and talented real estate agent who will listen to their needs, be respectful, not pushy, and help you feel like a VIP all the way through!”
We contacted Emily on July 19, 2024 after asking our mortgage broker who was the best realtor in Seattle. He said “hands down it’s Emily Cressey.” We had found a house the day previously that was not on the market but knew the owner intended to list in the near future. Having purchased and sold several homes by owner in the past we hoped to bypass using a realtor in order to avoid paying their commissions. The owner decided she wanted to go with realtors so we brought Emily on board to help with the purchase of an out of state investment property that we weren’t even sure if would qualify for. We saw the home on the 18th, reached out to Emily on the 19th and were ready to close by August 10th. If all realtors were as knowledgeable, communicative, and willing to go the extra mile we would never again choose to purchase or sell with FSBO. Emily’s expertise was worth every penny and we only wish we had found her sooner for earlier transactions. As an out of state buyer we needed the willingness of an agent ready to go above and beyond the call of duty. Emily exceeded ALL expectations. She went to the house several times to take videos and point out things that may be of concern or just to help us know how big the closets were. She was quick to accommodate any concern we had and was so easy to communicate with. If we texted Emily day or night we were sure to get a response within the hour. We were thankful for her wise counsel in the negotiation stages as we ran into a few snags. She even drafted a letter from us to the seller sharing our story and why the seller should choose us as her buyer. Without Emily’s expertise I don’t think we would have been able to do this from the east coast. We are very grateful to have found her and look forward to working with her on our next purchase!
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Modern Comfort in a Stylish and Updated Condo in Kenmore
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It wasn’t an easy transaction. The lender they were working with was verrrrry slooooowwww and ended up delaying their transaction by almost three weeks. (This is why I recommend working with vetted lenders, who don’t do this.)
It was a pressure cooker of a deal, and a good illustration of why who you work with matters.
In the end, we HAPPILY got the job done. There was a LOT of cheering all the way around on this one. And the buyers were pleased to move in and make it their own – Jim even carried his beautiful bride over the threshold on the day of closing!!! Hurrah!
Congratulations on sticking with it, even when it was VERY TOUGH!
Well earned cheers on this one!
This little house in Kenmore had been owned as an investment and rental for many years. It was adjacent to a buildable piece of land, also for sale… There were a lot of different things different prospective buyers wanted to do with it…. Remodel it, rent it, build something new, or buy the full acre and develop it all.
All the buyers had good ideas, but they were all a little nervous about whether their plan was best.
Happily, he bought the lot at a great price for my seller, and he is eyeing the lot next door as well.
The good news, is that we were able to sell this fixer house for $50K over asking price and $40K over the next highest offer. We were thrilled to do it, and excited to see what comes next for our client.
These sellers first reached out to me 2 years ago when I was marketing extensively during the sale of their neighbor’s house.
After 30 years at their current address, they were thinking about moving into a new home closer to their son’s new business.
The only problem was, their son hadn’t bought his business yet, so they weren’t quite sure where they wanted to end up.
We stayed in touch while they checked out many homes for sale in the area they wanted to end up (Kirkland/Bellevue) to get an idea of what was out there.
Finally, they bought their new business and were ready to put down roots. They found it would be easier to finance their new property if they moved into a short term rental while getting their old home ready for sale.
We helped them get it all fixed up and paid for professional staging so it would look its best.
Every home I sell tells a story of dedication, strategy, and care—discover how I bring marketing expertise and a personal touch to every sale.
You will not go wrong in picking Emily Cressey of Homesmart Real Estate Associates. I needed to sell my condo due to work changes and I wanted to maximize the money I got out of it to be able to pay off other debt i had. I explained my situation to Emily and she was able help me accomplish that.
I would definitely recommend Emily if you need to sell your house., even in a tough market.
Emily included beautiful staging wich really helped the home present well.
It looked great in the pictures, the photographer even added a fire to the fireplace.
Emily held an open house where she met the buyers and started building a relationship with them .
We had the condo sold in 14 days.
– Cassie Barrett
I am so grateful to Emily Cressey and her Team. Getting our house ready to be listed in the market was stressful until we met with Emily Cressey. She gave us all the information we needed to have the house ready to sell. In a short time we had over 27 Showings and 3 offers.
Along the way Emily answered all our questions and gave us the advice we needed. We believe Emily’s Realty team went above and beyond any realtor group would do. On the Closing day we were beyond happy! Thank you Emily Cressey! Will always be grateful, Irasema Wiley!
– James and Irasema
“When my wife and I decided to sell our home in Marysville, WA, we got referred to Emily Cressey by our pastor. Emily came out and helped us plan what to do and when to do it since we didn’t have very much time to get the house ready before our move out of state. From furniture arranging, cleaning, professional photography, videos and drone shots – Emily got the job done when it came to marketing our home. We had a big open house, and we could see on our ring camera how people were lining up outside to come in and see the home. Buyers started sending us offers the first day the home came on the market, but we held fast, waiting to see what the market would bring us. Because Emily was familiar with the market values in the area through her research, we had a good idea of what to expect and when we got an incredibly strong early offer, we decided to take it and sold our home for 35% over the asking price.
– Nick H
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I saw your Youtube videos regarding home buying in Seattle. They were quite nice and gave me really good information regarding the Seattle market. Me and my husband were looking for a home in the North Seattle area but are not comfortable jumping onto big realtors. Also, the current housing market is super intimidating. If you have any good info on where we can start our home buying journey, it would be great! Thanks!
– Monika
My Canadian Buyers Waited Until This Lake Stevens Home Dropped It’s Price, Then Snapped It Up. They Got An Extended Closing Date To Facilitate Their Home Sale And Move.
Jamie and Lisette found Emily on her “Living In Seattle” YouTube Channel. After meeting and deciding to work together, they begin visiting Seattle neighborhoods to see where they would like to live that was close to Jamie’s work and had a great dance studio for their daughter.
– JAMIE AND LISETTE
Matt and Ana were relocating from Portland to Seattle for a new job and found me through “The Living In Seattle” YouTube Channel. They were looking for home that would accommodate both their daughters, including one who liked to fix up cars and trucks and really needed a garage.
They came to town several times from Portland to explore different areas and get a feel for what neighborhoods they might like best. Eventually we found a wonderful home and made a strong offer with the help of their amazing lender, Austin, who helped them with their financing – knowing they would be able to get the loan so they could waive their contingencies in order to make their offer stronger. This turned out to be important since we were up against an all-cash-offer. They won the house, gave the seller a lease-back and were able to move in at the end of the school year – perfect timing for both families.
– Matt and Anna
From professional staging to stunning photography and engaging video tours, I go above and beyond to ensure your home stands out and sells fast.
As a property manager, I have worked with Emily managing and renovating one of her rental properties here in Ogden, UT and have found her to be wonderful to work with. She communicates clearly and promptly, submits funds on time and has a good eye for detail. She is respectful, positive and a pleasure to work with. I wish all of my property owners were like her!
It’s not just about being friendly and having good communication. Her understanding, business approach, ethic and ambition to what needs to be done will assist her and you in being a success in Real Estate. Anyone will be lucky to be working with her.
– Jim West
I have had the pleasure of working with Emily on several multi-million dollar commercial real estate syndications, shared the stage at adult real estate education events and seen her work as a coach, presenter and business partner. She is the real deal, is thoughtful and has great insights and experience with a breadth of knowledge and experience. Emily has excellent communication skills, good ideas, and a true love for both real estate and people. If you have a chance to work with Emily, you will be in good hands.
– Steve Maxwell
I have experienced first hand Emily’s ability to motivate an entire audience to take action.
Rob Maxwell – Success Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Real Estate Investor