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Patrick Beringer, Realtor 11555 SE 8th #200 Bellevue, WA  98004 nwListingAgent.com   June 26, 2009   Kenneth D. Lewis Bank of America Corporation Bank of America Corporation Center 100 North Tyron Street Charlotte, NC  28255   Dear Mr. Lewis:   I'm writing you to alert you that your company is en...
06/26/2009
6 BR, 4.5 Baths, 5397 Sq Ft, $2,250,000 9809 NE 30th St, Bellevue WA Clyde Hill Elementary! This brand new home has the premium features you expect yet offers so much more. Beyond the dramatic circular stairs, you'll find 6 bedrooms, a massive den, several bonus rooms, huge chef's kitchen with pr...
03/01/2009
After a long lull, some of my buyer clients are getting back in the game.  What I've found to be fairly consistent in the last few weeks is that a lot of you are not answering your phone.  Worse, you are not returning calls the same day.  Some of my buyers are very limited in the time they can de...
02/27/2009
I've listed a home on the West side of the island and I'd really like to sell it this week.  Current pricing reflects a $425,000 price drop from the previous listing.  Please keep it in mind if you or anyone you know has a buyer. Price: $2,800,000Bedrooms: 7Baths: 76000 sq ftSeparate nanny quarte...
02/24/2009
I've just let a listing expire and watching agents scramble to grab the listing is actually quite humorous.  I don't want this listing, and haven't wanted it for some time.  Why?  Because I was too passive with the seller and didn't stand up for myself.  Allow me to explain:While I didn't " buy" ...
02/07/2009
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I've listed an awesome house in Kirkland, WA.  SHORT SALE APPROVED at $890k 1-22-09. Last appraised $1.5M. Pvt retreat on .70 acre w/panoramic views from all levels. Main kitch features ebony granite and hardwoods; Lower kitch boasts granite & tile. Each level of this home has a surprise: A/C, ar...
01/22/2009
I'm seeing more and more people come to websites like this to ask for advice from real estate agents.  Some of them actually have their homes listed with discount brokers. Instead of addressing what might be a connection there, I'm interested in discussing what a slow market means for thrifty sel...
01/22/2009
As a listing agent in a down market, I consider buyer's agents to be godsends.  I know there's a lot of competition out there and I truly appreciate offers and showings.  As such, I try to do the following:1.  Educate my sellers on the importance of accessibility with regard to showings.2.  Make ...
01/22/2009
The stock market has been crazy lately, but housing prices haven't started their climb yet. While sales volume is growing, I attribute much of this to bargain hunters snapping up short sales, foreclosures and aged inventory--Which of course, will not show prices rising on a wholesale level.I thin...
01/22/2009
I've been seeing lots of posts about Redfin and other discounters and some agents have commented on the frustration they feel when these discount clients want the listing agent to do the buyer's agent's job and do the showings.  I've noticed on the MLS that a lot of agents are putting a commissio...
01/22/2009
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