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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES REAL ESTATEJUST SOLDSOLD 10/9/24: 836 Schooner Ct, #OceanShores, WA.This cute cabin is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods off of Gunderson Ave close to the Bayshore Clubhouse. This home sits on a large lot with 2 BD, 1.75 BA, 800 sq.ft., and 2 Sheds.Sold for $270,000 cash.Congratulations to the Seller!!! Thanks also to Mark Wood, co-listing broker with me. Also thanks to Donna J., Buyer's Broker, for working with us.I always praise God for His blessings!
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Are You Buying Real Estate Leads? I get it. It has been a tough couple of years for real estate agents. Transactions are down, which has impacted most real estate agents. But what I hate to see during this time is agents abandoning their lead generation strategies because they aren't getting the results they want. They are blaming the lead generation method when the real culprit is currently the real estate market. If a lead generation method has otherwise been proven - because it has worked for others, worked in that market, and should very well work again when transactions tick up, then why abandon the ship completely? It is a perfectly good ship, but it just isn't going to get you where you need to go right now. You might need to employ something smaller and more-agile for the curre...
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES REAL ESTATEJust Sold SOLD 10/7/24: 604 Mt Olympus Ave, #OceanShores, WA.This home sits on 100ft of waterfrontage on Duck Lake with gorgeous views across to the uninhabitable islands. Very private property. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1730 sq.ft., 3-car Garage.Sold for $635,000 cash.Congratulations to my Buyers, who are so excited and I am happy for them :-). Thanks also to Addie W., Listing Broker, for working with me.I praise God for His wonderful blessings.
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By BethAnn Long, Realtor, CRS, e-PRO, CLHMS Spokane Wa Real Estate
(RE/MAX Inland Empire)
Spokane, Wa Real Estate Trends Oct. 2024 (comparing September 2023 to Sept. 2024).The Spokane market continues to change, this month we have a 2.9 month supply of homes which is up 20% year over year. This is giving buyers more choices, and sellers more competition. Sales are down 13.8% year over year , another sign that the election is causing people to pause. With rates more reasonable and home inventory up, this is actually a great time to buy. Sellers need to be on their "A" game with a beautiful home presentation and competitive pricing. The pandemic craze of few home choices and multiple offers in a distant memory, and sometimes this is discouraging for sellers who feel they missed that boat. There is always a buyer for every home, as long as it's compelling enough. Then median (m...
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By Toby Barnett, Toby Barnett
(KW North Sound)
In my latest video I wanted to talk shops! Honestly, I could talk shops all day long. What people use them for, their hobbies, how to build one, what features do you like or would do differently next, heating and cooling, electrical, how many outlets you have, lifts, and more.Yet, this video is about how I'd like to work with you and sell your home and show case its shop to attract buyers. In addition, the video talks about where you can see all the County's homes that have shops and how you can purchase one for yourself. Thanks for tuning-in to this video and Lets Talk Shop!
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES REAL ESTATEJust SoldSOLD 9/27/24: 831 Fir Ct, #OceanShores, WA.This new home features beautiful designs, 3 BD, 2 BA, 1496 sq.ft., 2-car Garage, and a fully-fenced backyard.Sold for $489,950.Congratulations to my Buyer, who is very excited!!! :-)I praise God for His continued blessings.
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Northwest MLS #2281152, Listed by Aimee Mills, Windermere RE North, Inc. Luxury Home Features, On Tour Wow did I have an incredible opportunity to go on tour of one of the nicest and well-built homes that I have seen in 20 years. This home was in Redmond and I had the opportunity to both tour it and bring my real estate coaching group, Encore, along too! When I say this home was well-built, spectacularly memorable - I'm not just saying it's just a beautiful design style and landscaping. A beautiful luxury home is a home that when you arrive at the home you have a feeling. The home makes a statement. It has a personality. It speaks to you. We're going to talk quality in a moment, but first I want to talk about location. When we first arrived at the home, I couldn't help but take notice o...
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By John Slocum, Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate
(Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington)
Home Sales Activity and Perhaps the Rise in Prices has Peaked for the Season in Vancouver WashingtonWe currently see Active Listings are down slightly from last year at this same month; with Pending sales up slightly; and Closed Sales down about 6 and 2/3rds percent. The Average Sold price for this month is 1.62% ($8,786) Higher than last yearThe next chart we have shows the 3-month Average for Pending Sales, by year, as far back as 2018. For those of you new to this chart, it shows the "High Years" were during the "COVID" era when the Federal Reserve dropped interest rates to historic lows, which bumped up Home Sales; and then in the first Half of 2022 the Fed slammed on the brakes and we see home sales activity dropped to a "new normal" which as well below what we saw pre "Covid."As w...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Mastering the Buyer Brokerage Compensation Conversation Mastering the Buyer Brokerage Compensation Conversation with Both Sellers and Buyers Since August 17th, new rules have been in effect regarding Buyer Brokerage Compensation, I have been keeping up on new issues that are cropping up across the country: Listing agents are trying to determine creative ways to share the compensation their seller is offering that does not require them to be on the phone, explaining it again and again for buyer agents wanting to show the property. Real estate companies are pursuing potential buyers, enticing them to get out of their signed buyer brokerage agreements (yes, it is illegal, but it's happening). Buyers aren't sure what they signed and therefore are signing multiple agreements. Offers are bei...
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By J Perrin Cornell, Broker, ABR, VAMRES
(Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate)
The other day I was reviewing my FaceBook page and came across a post by Jason Pantana (Tom Ferry acolyte) that really hit home. Where business comes from. He was talking about a new survey that shows were agents get most of their activity. Here is the post and my lead...I think it is pretty interestingHow much do you spend on advertising... monthly?? Perhaps you should rethink that. Here is a list based upon recent interviews of where business comes from9% are a personal friend34% referred by friend or family member6% Live near you and know you as a neighbor28% Researched agent online7% saw advertising Where do you fall in the matrix?? Your leads??     There is some crossover eg. 5 & 4.    For me 100%... Re online... I have been getting excellent results with a Google Screened Business...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Lost Control of Your Summer? I have talked with a number of agents lately who feel that they entered the summer with the best of intentions, but got derailed by chaotic transactions, life, and vacation time that took them out of their element. Now that it is mid-August and their to-do lists remain largely undone, they want to feel that they have accomplished something. Does this sound like you? Regardless of whether you had ambitions to revamp your listing presentation, start a geographical farm, plan a client event, or even repainting your bedroom, there is still time to make progress! How? All you need is an hour. Just one hour can help you get started and get on a path to project completion. You can find an hour somewhere in your schedule - get up a little early, put down your phone...
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By Kim Boekholder Utah Real Estate/ PECO, Broker Results Real Estate/Leasing Specialist PECO
(Results Real Estate 801.580.5624)
Clark County, Washington - In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge - A beautiful Ranch Style home for sale in Washougal.  Don't miss out on this home and all it has to offer including an amazing asking price!  A roomy floor plan - lots of windows and amazing natural light!! excellent location - close to the high school, elementary school and shopping.  Features include:  Two primary suites!  Large living and dining room.  Kitchen with bar area -  a third bedroom, three bathrooms, to walk- in closets, laundry room, and office that could easily be converted to another bedroom.  Over 2,200 SF with a two car garage and attached shop!!!  Yes a shop or if you prefer a third car/RV garage in town!!  Hard to find a one level home at this price.    Check it out!   https://pamseekins.withwre.com...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Letting Go and Learning to Delegate When I first started selling real estate, I was a young "whipper-snapper" who wanted to set the entire industry on fire. I had it all planned. I was going to be the Number One real estate agent in America - no, the WORLD! - and I was going to do it alone. Being young and naïve, I truly believed I didn't need anyone else. I wanted to do everything myself. I wasn't going to ask anyone for help. I wanted to be successful and thought that the definition of success was doing it all myself. How wrong I was and my, how time changes things! Now I look at that girl with her new agent's license and laugh. If only I could step back in time and tell her all the mistakes she was going to make - but she wouldn't have listened anyway. The biggest difference between...
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES, WA NEWSLETTER:2nd-Q/1st-Half 2024 Real Estate Market Update for Ocean Shores and the North Beach Area, WA (click on the following link to view my newsletter): https://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/re-newsletters-42/ocean-shores-north-beach-real-estate-newsletter#OceanShores, WAPresented by April Swenson, Real Estate Designated/Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate.
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By Gerhard Ade, What sets me apart, will set you apart.
(RSVP Real Estate)
Yep, that's me, handlebar mustache...We tend to reminisce as we grow older, and yes, that picture was taken in 1975.  We recall events and friends from way back. For me, these recalls are not merely nostalgic. They are very productive.  Rather than thinking of the past, they make me fruitful in the present. I changed careers, but not my calling.When I switched from creative director at a Seattle marketing company to a career in real estate, I initially felt a significant loss. I feared that 25 years of designing and writing had come to a sudden end. Over the next 20 years, I discovered that my fears were unfounded. Slowly and over time, I realized that my talents and experience were transferable. First, I could create websites and optimize them for search engines. Alta Vista was the web...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Don't Chase Rates, Create Opportunities Today I want to give you a market reality check. So, recently, agents have been telling me that they are getting frustrated because the feds are not reducing interest rates. Now, here's the reality check: I don't want any agent out there to ever have to wait for any government agency to do something in order for you to be able to thrive in this business. It is critically important to know that there are tons of buyers out there that want to buy. They cannot let interest rates stop them. They need to buy! They know that, even historically speaking, interest rates are still fine. Those buyers are out there. Don't let interest rates be your excuse to not do anything. That's the buyer side. Let's talk sellers. Now, I have always said to people that I...
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
PACIFIC BEACH, WA REAL ESTATEJust SoldSOLD 7/11/24: 3 Holly Ln, #PacificBeach, WA.Corner Lot located in "Pacific Center" in the North Beach area -- close to the Beach Access Road of Analyde Gap Rd. Utilities available to hook-up to in the street.Sold for $42,500 cash.Congratulations to my Sellers and Buyers....all of them were great to work with!!!I do praise God for His blessings!
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES, WA EVENTS:INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024, #OceanShores, WA: Celebrating Independence Day at the Beach with tons of fireworks! Independence Day fell on a Thursday this year, and it was warm, both of which led even more people out here than last year. On July 4th, I went to my church's annual picnic, and then I went out on the Beach. It was a beautiful night and sunset! God Bless America, and God bless and thanks to our Fire and Police Departments, and the FREEDOM we celebrate! See my video at https://youtu.be/CNbqqOYEo_E. See more pictures on my website at https://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/copy-22-of-portfolio-1-3-2-1-1-2.If you have any questions about Real Estate in Ocean Shores and the North Beach, please feel free to reach out to me. ~April Swenson
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES EVENTS:Five Star Dealership's SAND & SAWDUST FESTIVAL 2024 ~ Held on June 28-30 in Downtown #OceanShores, WA. Sand castle competitions, wood carving competitions, vendors, and lots of fun on the Beach and at the Convention Center.See my video at https://youtu.be/QaR-X23JQXY. See more pictures on my website at https://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/copy-21-of-portfolio-1-3-1-1-1.If you have any questions about Real Estate in Ocean Shores and the North Beach, please feel free to reach out to me. ~April Swenson
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES REAL ESTATEJust SoldSOLD 7/1/24: 309 N. Wynoochee Dr, #OceanShores, WA.This lot has water, sewer, power, driveway/culvert installed, and cleared and leveled as well. Close to the Beach and Bell Canals.Sold for $85,000 cash.Congratulations to my Sellers, who were great to work with! I received this lead off ActiveRain....thank you Craig Daniels from NY.Also, thanks to Aaron K., Buyer's Broker.I do praise God for His blessings!
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By Toby Barnett, Toby Barnett
(KW North Sound)
Exciting News! 🚁✨Today marks our first home filming with the new Autel Evo Lite+ drone! We're thrilled to support Autel, a fantastic local company based right here in Bothell. By partnering with a local leader in drone technology, we're able to produce higher quality advertising content for our home sellers.Why We're Excited: Local Support: Proud to support Autel, a Bothell-based company, and contribute to our local economy. Higher Quality Ads: The Autel Evo Lite+ allows us to capture stunning aerial footage, showcasing homes like never before. Enhanced Marketing: Our home sellers will benefit from cutting-edge technology that highlights their properties beautifully. We're committed to providing the best service and innovative solutions for our clients. Stay tuned for some amazing new h...
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By April Swenson, CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers)
OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #31: The BEACH & PACIFIC OCEAN, Ocean Shores, WA..... The reason we call this home! The Ocean Shores peninsula features 6 miles of public sandy beaches along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. There are 5 Beach Access Streets (Damon Rd, W. Chance a La Mer Ave, Pacific Blvd, Ocean Lake Way, and Taurus Blvd); and 5 Beach Access Paths (Butterclam St, Marine View Dr, Sportsman St, Driftwood St, and Beach St), which give free and full access by foot or automobile. Plus, there is the Beach next to the Jetty, and the gorgeous Damon Pt Beach off of Marine View Dr SE (both with public access). Also enjoy the High Dunes Trail, which connects the W. Chance a La Mer Ave and Damon Rd Beach Access Streets in Downtown. The Beaches are home to many events,...
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