Significant Sales - Q3 2022

Amid a shifting real estate market, the global real estate advisors of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty continued to support their clients in achieving their real estate goals. A few of these transactions rise to the top, as representations of some of Western Washington’s finest homes, expertly guided from listing through close and from offer to the day the new residences receive the keys. Congratulations to these brokers and their esteemed clients!

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RSIR Digital Team
The Importance of Setting the Stage

We’ve seen a remarkably competitive year when it comes to buyers shopping for homes, including fierce bidding wars and offers significantly over the list price. It might seem like sellers can sit back and expect their home to hit the market and be greeted with immediate enthusiasm, but not adequately preparing a home for sale with strategic staging techniques can significantly affect how much buyers are willing to pay.

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RSIR Digital Team
No Commute? No Problem.

Seattleites know that our community is powered by the behemoth corporations that employ a large majority of Emerald City residents. Whether you are relocating for a high-powered job or if you are ready to leave the commute behind, I have crafted a list of our largest employers locally and where I would recommend calling home if you want to stay in close proximity to the office.

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Genevieve Scully
A Restaurant for Valentine’s Day? Think Again.

Seattle’s world-renowned restaurant scene can get a little crowded on February 14th. Change up your usual Valentine’s date and explore some of the other fantastic local activities the city has to offer. From sunset picnics with Seattle’s skyline as a back-drop to peaceful island excursions, here are a few ideas to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!

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Genevieve Scully
A Design Maven's Guide to Seattle Restaurants

Seattle certainly has a restaurant scene known globally for its diverse and top-notch fare. Though there may be a portion of these culinary experiences being completely overlooked: the interiors of these establishments. The restaurants I have included in this list have designed their interiors as thoughtfully as their menus.

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Genevieve Scully
The Best Coffee Shops in Seattle by Neighborhood

Finding your favorite coffee shop can be challenging, like finding your ideal home; aesthetics and location are everything. Just like I would love to be your guide to finding your perfect property, I would be thrilled to help you find your soul-mate cup of coffee (we all have one). Once you fall in love with one of the coffee shops below, give me a ring, and we can find you the perfect home just around the corner.

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Joe Patterson
Relocation Guide | Northwest Home

With our collection of esteemed advertising partners who made this guide possible, we’re thrilled to not only show you the best of the Puget Sound, but also how to make that home your very own. From the Emerald City to island living or the snowcapped peaks of the Cascades and beyond, find out what it means to call the Northwest home.

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Seamless home preparation with White Glove

If your home needs a little bit of work before sale, this is the video for you. I speak with Ila Corcoran about White Glove, powered by Zoom Casa.

The Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty White Glove program is designed to provide luxurious and comprehensive home preparation services with professional project management and no upfront costs.

It's a terrific way to spruce up your home if you're short on time, or would rather save yourself the hassle of managing multiple vendors to get your home looking its best.

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Ricardo Ibarra
Mortgage Rates, Forbearance, and Refinancing in Seattle – May 2020

Should you refinance or enter forbearance on your mortgage due to the coronavirus pandemic?

Joe chats with Carese Busby, Mortgage Loan Consultant from Caliber Home Loans to find out practical tips for homeowners who are unsure of how to proceed during the COVID-19 era, or homebuyers who want to know what mortgage rates are in the Seattle area.

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5 Tips for Preparing your Home for Sale

As an experience real estate agent, I know exactly what it takes to prepare your home for sale in a way that both attracts buyers seeking specific features only your house provides and appeals to the particular audience looking to buy in that area. Together, using my expertise, we'll prepare a one-of-a-kind, custom plan for selling your property.

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Ricardo Ibarra