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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5049 Chambers Creek Lp SE, Olympia 98501 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath home in Olympia's desirable Chambers Creek Crossing. Vaulted ceilings. One bedroom on main floor. Master up with 5 piece bath, including oversized soaking tub. 2nd upstairs bedroom has own private full bath. Upstairs utility. New paint downstairs in living, kitchen bath & hall. Fully fenced back yard w/large outdoor patio. Located in the award winning Olympia School District. Community park nearby. Close to shopping.   Gail Smith | (360) 5610852 Keller Williams Realty | Ben Kinney Team
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
Any time of the year is a fun time to take a stroll through the streets of downtown Olympia.  And recently, we did the fall Arts Walk in October 2017 where stores host local artists' work of all mediums. Arts Walk is the perfect excuse to stop in and check out all the unique shops that you might not have wandered into before.  And to discover and appreciate all the creative talent we have right here!  We have lots of innovating artists creating original works of art living in and around Olympia! It was a beautiful fall day with the sun out, highlighting the beautiful yellow, orange and red fall colors of the leaves.   What I love most about taking a walk through downtown Olympia is that it connects to everything very easily.I like to park at the Farmer's Market, and then walk along the ...
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
Photographing a bathroom has its challenges.  It's usually a small, tight space with no natural light.  With good preparation and post-editing techniques, a great bathroom photograph can be achieved.  Here is what I do when photographing a bathroom. PHOTO GOALSNo matter if it's been updated or if it's a vintage bathroom, the goal is to showcase a crisp, clean bathroom.  To do this: Set the Stage1. Clean the bathroom.2. Clear everything out of the bathroom except for a few towels.3. Put the toilet seat and lid down. Camera Work1. Use to tripod to level the shot.2. Shoot in landscape mode.3. Use a wide-angle lens.4. Use flash or HDR techniques to bring in as much light as possible.5. Set the camera's white balance accordingly to highlight the whites of the porcelain fixtures. Editing Use ...
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
They all go fast!  And in this scary-fast real estate market, buyers and sellers now more than ever need a really good REALTOR® on their side. But the fear of the unknown stops many buyers and sellers dead in their tracks.  They wander from open house to open house like the walking dead, not knowing where to start or where to go.  Sellers may feel apprehensive about contacting an agent and worry about the costs to sell.  They decide to list on their own and hope for the best.Real estate is only scary when you don’t have the information you need to make the right decisions. Here’s what you should know to take the fear out of real estate. NOT ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS ARE THE SAMEFirst, there’s a big difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®.  And it’s not just that little “r” af...
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
There really are no words for this.  Happy Halloween!  If you'd like to get a cool shirt like this, contact The Broke Agent!  It's so slimming!
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5049 Chambers Creek Olympia, WA 98501 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath home in Olympia's desirable Chambers Creek Crossing. Vaulted ceilings. One bedroom on main floor. Master up with 5 piece bath, including oversized soaking tub. 2nd upstairs bedroom has own private full bath. Upstairs utility. New paint downstairs in living, kitchen bath & hall. Fully fenced back yard w/large outdoor patio. Located in the award winning Olympia School District. Community park nearby. Close to shopping. Whole house warranty, includes appliances. (Gail Smith | Keller Williams Realty | Ben Kinney Team)(360) 561-0852
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By Sandy Nelson, your Olympia area Real Estate Specialist
(Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.)
1514 14th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98502 Sweet Olympia Rambler For Sale Live in this great West-Olympia neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, just minutes from parks, shopping, downtown and amenities. Interior Features: Appliances, Main Floor Bedroom, Fireplace, Main Floor Bathroom, Dining Room. Exterior Features: Shed/Barn, Fenced Yard, Deck/Patio. Price: 239,000 Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Single Parking/Garage: 2 Bedrooms: 3 Baths:2 Square Feet: 1,269 Year Built: 1990 MLS #: 1200471   www.sandynelsonrealestate.com/listings/11F86908-ED88-089D-9EE3397F88950484.shtml   For more information contact: Sandy Nelson Realtor®, ASP, GRI, VAMRES, SRESRiley Jackson Real Estate Inc. Cell: 360-789-7505 sandy.nelson@comcast.net www.sandynelsonrealestate.com Copyright © 2017 Sandy Nelson. Al...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
 6509 Compton Blvd SE, Olympia 98513Spacious home located in a quiet neighborhood. Perfect to rent in a great location! Home has an attached 2-car garage and living room and kitchen are attached too. Home currently has renters living in it and needs a little tlc. Renters will be out by the end of the month.Jacob Bynum(360) 389-0495The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
What do Realtors do at their summer parties?  Well, at Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty in Olympia, WA, we dunk the people we love! Our broker hosted the annual party at his house (Brave Act #1), and then had a dunk tank (Brave Act #2) at the party. Our soft-spoken and beloved bookkeeper, Dana, actually volunteered to go first.  Most of us (the smart ones!) were hesitant to even try to dunk her since she is the one who cuts our commission checks.Then it was our broker's turn.  Who knew how much fun that ended up being?!!   Check it out!  If you listen closely, there is someone laughing the background that sounds like a cross between Mrs. Doubtfire and Santa Claus.  (I have no idea who that could be!) But this was a really fun day, and my colleagues gave me the a-okay to share th...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5049 Chambers Creek Lp SE, Olympia 98501 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath home in Olympia's desirable Chambers Creek Crossing. Vaulted ceilings. One bedroom on main floor. Master up with 5 piece bath, including oversized soaking tub. 2nd upstair bedroom has own private full bath. Upstairs utility. Gas fireplace to keep you cozy on those cold winter nights. Fully fenced back yard w/large outdoor patio. Located in the award winning Olympia School District. Community park nearby. Close to shopping. Whole house warranty, includes appliances.  Gail Smith(360) 561-0852 The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty 
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
Like our August weather, the Olympia WA real estate market is continuing to be smokin' hot!  This update is short and sweet, but please contact me for customized information about how your home fits into the market. Check out my video update here about the real estate market in Olympia WA.  As an Olympia WA seller, here is what to love about this year's real estate market:Buyers competing for your home - driving up the priceYou may have heard that inventory levels are down.  They are but we are also adding new listings at a record pace.  Even with all the new listings coming on the market, buyers are snapping up the well-positioned and well-presented homes, and are competing with other motivated buyers.  Buyers are looking to buy your home! Sellers are making higher profitsThe simple pr...
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By Sandy Nelson, your Olympia area Real Estate Specialist
(Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.)
5006 Madison Heights Ct SE Olympia, WA 98501 5006 Madison Heights Ct SE This amazing home is only 4 years old and shows like new. It offers a great open lay-out along with very nice finishes, such as white trim work, s/s appliances, slab granite counters & more. Interior Features: Family Room, Laundry Room, Pantry, Lamintae Floors, Walk-In Closet, Fireplace, Dining Room, Appliances, Forced Air. Exterior Features: Shed/Barn, Fenced Yard, Deck/Patio, Landscaping. Custom Features: Siding : Cement Board/Hardie Sewer/Water : Public water Roof : Composition roof Price: $325,000 Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Floors: Multiple Parking/Garage: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Baths:2 Half Baths:1 Square Feet: 2496 Year Built: 2013 MLS #: 1158856   www.sandynelsonrealestate.com/listings/383511A2-CAE1-4AD...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5520 Parquet Wy SE, Lacey 98513This beautifully remodeled home right across from Horizon Pointe Park w/full view of Mt Rainier has 4858 sf with 5 bedrooms and 3.25 baths. Huge open concept great room off the kitchen with formal dining, living and additional family room on the main floor plus 1/2 bath & large utility. Master & 2 bedrooms up. Downstairs has 2 more bedrooms w/bath, huge walk in closet, media room & addt'l storage w/separate entry. On an oversized corner lot with a beautiful lanai style deck overlooking the park. Gail Smitha360-561-0852The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5012 87th Ave SE, Olympia 98501This 6800+sf custom-built home on over 3 acres has every feature imaginable. Main floor master. 4+bedrooms. All hardwood floors, top of the line custom cabinets & trim. Elevator to both upper & lower floors+wood elevator for fireplaces. Plumbed for 2nd kitchen downstairs w/range & dishwasher, new & still in boxes. Walk-in safe. Open expansive floor plan with huge composite wrap around deck for outdoor entertaining. 80'X100' Shop w/4 double doors will hold R/V or cars/trucks in each bay 4 deep.Gail Smith (360) 561-0852Ben Kinney Team | Keller Williams Western Realty  
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By Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
(Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)
 This beautiful home in the Newcastle neighborhood in the Olympia, WA school district was a hot property!  With multiple bids and even a back-up offer, this home sold for $27,000 over the asking price!  These sellers were experienced sellers and knew how important cleaning, staging and decluttering were in presenting a home to the market.  I didn't even need to give them my speech about these three topics!One secret the seller shared with me is she used baby oil on the stainless steel appliances to make them pop!  See the photo above - they look brand new. The sellers also appreciated the work I did for them.  They would send me these positive text messages throughout the transaction like,"Whoohooo!  Thank you, Super Woman!""Francine is a genius!"  (Okay, that one was about how the whol...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
5318 Aspinwall Ct NW, Olympia 98502Beautifully maintained 4200+/- sf home on an acre+. 3+ bedrooms, 3.5 baths. This home has room for everyone & everything. Family room, large living/dining plus office on main with two extra bonus rooms up in addition to a split sleeping area large suite with shared bath. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Oversized master has 5 piece bath w/jetted tub. Tennis/sport court, manicured yard with garden area and large deck for outdoor entertaining. Definite must see home!Gail Smith360-561-0852The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty
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By Qualls Team - Quincy & Amy Qualls, Real Estate for the PNW
(Thunderbird Real Estate)
•Soon to be enjoying Downtown Living...Congrats to our Buyer, Pending against many offers!•Re-development is on the rise & Downtown Oly is becoming a sought-after market...by owner-occupants, investors & renters.Click below for the latest Active Inventory in & around, or give us a shout for area info: QuallsTeamInfo@gmail.comhttp://www.matrix.nwmls.com/Matrix/p?ID=21033773717&rn=1&portalAction=index#citylife #downtownliving #pending #congrats #thankyou #investment #rentalproperty #development #newconstruction #capitolcampus #statecapitol #olympia #homesforsale #realestate #realestateagents #sellmyhome #whatsmyhomeworth
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
7630 Steilacoom Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 Over 8 acres close to schools, shopping, conveniences with close freeway access and within minutes of JBLM South Gate. This property is price for development potential or to build a large estate. Zoned low density 3-6. Ripe for a large lot development. Gail Smith(360) 561-0852The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty 
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By Wes Neal, The expertise you expect and attention you deserve
(Wes & Company )
Search current inventory of Waterfront Homes for Sale in OlympiaListing DetailsWaterfront Homes For Sale in Olympia7434 Puget Beach Rd NE, Olympia 98516Price: $1,250,000MLS number: 1103889Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4.5Square Footage: 5584Call Wes Neal at 360-402-8130 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. You Will Love the Views of Sound & Mount Ranier From this Beautiful HomeWhat an amazing chance to own this pristine salt waterfront home in Olympia. A quite tree lined road takes you to this incredible Brick "Cape Cod" home. Offering full charm & elegance resting on a 6.5 acres giving you a potential for 2 extra building lots. This beautiful home has 3 levels and 3 master suites with the sweeping view of sound and Mt. Rainier, what a true paradise! This incredible...
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