Uncategorized Windermere for Kids Day This is a fun recap of Windermere for Kids Day. Three out of four years, Windermere East, Inc uses our holiday party money to provide Christmas gifts for local families. It’s an elaborate process of first finding the families—my office’s families came from Lake Hills Elementary—then meeting with the families to create wish lists for […]
Uncategorized November Eastside Stats   November stats are in! The market appears to be stabilizing with both October and November having 2.4 months of inventory. Anything less than 3 months of inventory is a Seller’s Market, so we are in a Seller’s Market. Home that are in good condition and well-priced will sell quickly and might go over the […]
Uncategorized Complimentary Santa Photos Tomorrow! We are ready for Santa’s visit tomorrow! Please join us if you can! Details: 11 AM to 2 PM–Dogs welcome from 1 PM to 2 PM Windermere, Bellevue South, 14405 SE 36th St, Bellevue Photos will be emailed to you a few days after the event.  
Uncategorized Where Are Home Prices Headed? Home price increases in the Puget Sound area have started to moderate. While down from the unsustainable highs of this spring, prices continue to be up compared to a year ago. So, where are home prices headed next? The Home Price Expectation Survey checks in with over 100 national real estate experts every quarter, including Windermere […]
Uncategorized Seattle Mariners Ticket Give Away Saturday, August 6th is the Ken Griffey Jr. Number Retirement Ceremony, and Sandi Tampa Real Estate has two sets of 2 tickets to give away! If you want to 'play' simply go to my Sandi Tampa Real Estate Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Sandi-Tampa-Real-Estate-198947938351/) and make a comment on the ticket give away post. I will select 2 names/winners on […]
Uncategorized Don’t Sell too Quickly I often hear people enthusiastically say: “They/I sold the house in a day!”. I cringe because I know the seller has probably left money on the table. The below stats (2015 King County single family home sales) beautifully illustrate the point. Controlling the market exposure to 5 to 7 days will optimize your sales price. […]
Uncategorized Wedgwood Fun This darling Wedgwood listing is fun! First, it’s heartwarming to have repeat clients who trust me with the sale of their childhood home. Then, the sellers followed our pre-listing advice—pre-inspect, address some inspection issues, some prep, tidy the yard, and invest in staging—and, as anticipated/hoped, the market response is off the charts. I thought the […]
Uncategorized Just Listed in Bellevue Just listed! Secluded home with Bellevue Schools. Please join me for tomorrow's open house from 11 AM to 1 PM or on Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. https://sanditampa.com/listing/WA/Bellevue/15835-SE-43rd-Place-98006/42935935  
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Uncategorized Strong Seller’s Market Continues The Eastside market continues to be a strong Seller’s Market. There simply isn’t enough supply for the buyer demand. Interestingly, in the last few weeks, the single family home market has seen over priced homes not sell in a weekend (which is a lifetime in this market). Time will tell if this was a Spring […]
Uncategorized Sold in 4 Hours! Listed this condo on Thursday and was Pending in 4 hours. Normally, we do an offer review period that runs through the weekend. In this situation, the seller received an offer they couldn’t refuse, from a buyer who has been beat-up by the market. Beyond happy for my client and the buyer. It’s truly a […]
Uncategorized Key Delivery–Fun and a Little Sad While giving clients their keys and sharing in their excitement is one of my favorite things. It’s also a little sad for me, as the frequent interactions slowly to nearly a halt. It’s a bittersweet, but certainly more sweet than bitter. This is Dani—she is fun (in case you couldn’t tell).  
Uncategorized The Market is Hot! Man oh man, is this market hot. I've been in 3 multiple offer situations in the last 24 hours. Buyers are active and writing offers. It’s an amazing time to sell! It’s also a good time to buy—interest rates are low, our demand is real (versus pre-bubble) and our local economy is booming (and diversified). […]
Uncategorized Introducing Elly McKenzie, Licensed Apprentice
Uncategorized Just Listed! Stylishly updated 2-level condo with attached garage. This should go fast. Please stop by the Open Houses today from noon to 2 or Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Elly McKenzie will be holding it open. Who is Elly you ask? More information next week!    
Uncategorized Conflicting Advice – Don’t Lose Your Ass I'm in the process of adjusting my business structure (services still the same, changing the behind-the-scenes money flow). I have spoken to several professionals, all people I trust or quality referrals. Each professional has different advice and is emphatic about thier recommendation. My head is spinning. I'm frustrated because I'm decisive and an engineer, so […]
Uncategorized Happy Thanksgiving!
Uncategorized Marketing Works! Before and after photos from a recent condo sale. Proper marketing helped my seller net $20,000 more than the last sale in the building, which used photos similar to my before photo.          
Uncategorized Classic Newport Hills Split-Level I'm pleased to present this classic Newport Hills split-level home. It has the best the 60's had to offer–great windows, hardwood floors and no popcorn ceilings! It's a great home. Please stop by my open house on Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM or Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Click the photo […]
Uncategorized Bungie Key Delivery! Reason 264 of why I love my job–I get to visit cool companies! Yesterday, I delivered to a client at Bungie (granted, my Destiny-loving boys would have been more thrilled). Congrats Sean and Allison!  
Uncategorized Shredding Event This is a great opportunity to give your shredder a break!