In a market swamped with Short-sales and work-order heavy REO listings, the "regular listing" for first time home buyers has become an endangered species in my market. Buyers are anxious to close before November 29 to take advantage of the 1st time home buyer tax credit and they are coming to the table hungry and ready to do what it takes to get their sale in escrow.
This home on the East Hill of Kent sold in 10 days, with multiple offers and escalation clauses.
The sellers had the right attitude, got the house in tip-top shape and really studied the market and pricing trends. We priced the home aggressively for a 30 day sale, and they happily got more than their $278,950 list price.The sale closed escrow today the buyers will be moving in this weekend.
Unfortunately, not many owners are in a position to be a "regular" seller. But those who are may want to revist the idea of selling now. As members of the regular listing minority, their home would be in high demand with ready and willing buyers.
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
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Anyone traveling from Maple Valley towards Renton on hot days has noticed the number of cars parked along the road. This week will likely see all available spots taken as we're likely to experience record setting high temperatures and many people will flock to the Cedar River to cool off while inner-tubing down river. (I know my son plans to be among them!)
I've had listings where people can "put in" right at their property and then are picked up further down river in Renton. I personally haven't ever floated the River, as I'm a bit of a water weenie and prefer the safety of non-rushing water where I know what's in the water (chlorine) with me. If you're looking for areas to cool down this week. Here's a link to a previous post. Also, if you have any good swimming holes in the Maple Valley area you think are worthy of sharing, please let me know!
Stay cool!
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
I know my market typically slows down considerably in August. The grass is brown and homes don't look as "fresh" as they may have in May. Agents and buyers take vacations or are focused on back to school shopping and feeling the looming deadline of getting everything done they wanted to get done this summer.And for those with kids at home, it's easy to say "let's just wait 'til the kids are back in school".
If you're interested in buying but think it's better to wait, you may want to rethink that plan.
Don't table your home search just because Summer is waning.
If you're serious about making your best deal, August may provide you the best opportunity to do just that!
Buyers and agents will come back to the market in September, and sellers will feel as if they've gotten a new lease on things; having weathered the dog days of August They could feel as if they have some time between September and the holiday market and may be hunkered down and ready to wait it out!
Also, if you do have kids, by making a purchase decision in August, you'll have a contract signed around and be able to register your kids for school ...not to mention you'll be relaxing in your new home in September while everyone else is still trying to find theirs!
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Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
So my son Connor (19) tells me last week he's going to head to Eastern Washington to go river rafting. He's never gone river rafting, and gets sick anytime he's in any moving vehicle other than a car so I'm not really sure what the appeal was for him. Of course I immediatly think about the movie "The River Wild" where bad guy Kevin Bacon takes Meryl Streep hostage and forces her to navigate the rushing white-water rapids...
I tell my son "I don't think it's a good idea, it's dangerous and I'll worry".
"Don't worry," he tells me, "It's actually more of a river float...we'll just lay in the raft and float from Ellensburg to Yakima".
Ok, that makes me feel slightly better. But then I think about the movie Deliverance where...well, most of us know how that movie goes.
But I zip my lip and decide to let him have his adventure.
Fast forward to Saturday night and I get this text message:
"Wow, rough day on the river. Don't worry everyone's alive, battery dying will check in later."
I didn't hear from him until the next day and it sounded pretty scary. They were only in the water 5 minutes but couldn't keep their rafts together, Connor hit a tree and was sucked underneath it, losing his raft. He made it to shore and was able to help a few other people who were being pulled down the river as well. The Swiftwater Rescue team was called in to assist several people.
Evidently no one knew that the Dam had recently been released so the water was moving much faster than normal. Seems to me a notice should be placed somewhere along the banks were people normally put in the river?
But what do I know?
I'm just a Mom.
Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate. She has been successfully marketing and selling real estate in King and Pierce counties since 1990.
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Broker, Owner, Wife, Mom, Friend & generally Fun Person(if I do say so myself) Serving South King & North Pierce Counties. Specializing in Single Family Residential marketing & sales since 1990!
Almost 18 years ago I decided to enter the Real Estate Industry because I loved the house hunting process and was excited about the opportunities and challenges presented by being self-employed.
I was bitten by the "house-hunting bug" as a young girl when I would go through the Sunday papers with my parents, looking for open houses. My father, Mike McCormack was an NFL football coach and we had moved several times throughout my childhood before finally settling in the NW when he took a job with the Seattle Seahawks. I came to view house hunting and the moving process as an adventure, and although it can sometimes be stressful and inconvenient, I love the process as much today as I did back then!
More than anything, I believe my role is to serve as a real estate advisor for my clients...to offer advice and options in order for them to make informed, educated decisions. I specialize in the greater Maple Valley market which is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries.
Nestled beside the picturesque Cascade Foothill Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles Southeast of Seattle, Maple Valley Washington is a growing community rich in History and recreational opportunity. Skiing and hiking are only a 45 minute drive away at,Crystal Mountain, or Snoqualmie Summit. Boating and jet-skiing on Lake Sawyer, or swimming at Lake Wilderness are some favorite warm weather activities.
The greater Maple Valley area is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries and also includes Hobart, Ravensdale & part of Renton. The City of Maple Valley, which incorporated in 1997, is where you'll find traditional subdivisions and retail shops. The rural portion of Maple Valley falls within unincorporated King County and is comprised mostly of homes on acreage. Population is approximately 29,600 (City of Maple Valley approximately 17,000). Median age is 33 and median income is $74,781.
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The Maple Valley housing market is comprised predominantly of single family homes in a variety of settings...homes in traditional neighborhoods, homes on acreage, equestrian properties, lakefront homes and new construction. View information on Maple Valley neighborhoods.
If you're moving to the Seattle area, you may want to learn a little more about Maple Valley. Many area residents, priced out of the Bellevue, Issaquah and Remond Housing Market, moved a little farther South and found an area with a variety of homes ranging from Waterfront to Acreage to New Construction which were more affordable PLUS a School District with the highest test scores in South King County.
What Colleen's Clients Say....
"We wanted to express our gratitude to you for a completely worry-free purchase and sale. From the no-pressure sale, to the very effective marketing of our home, your attention to detail made the entire process pain-free! You anticipated each element with precision, accuracy and, most importantly, caring. We felt as though we were going through this overwhelming process with a friend at our side, and theat eased stress levels considerably."
The Forman's, Maple Valley WA
"Not only did I appreciate knowledge of the market and the area, I really appreciated your warm personality and strategic thinking..."
R. Asay, Auburn WA
"We chose you as our agent because of a personal recommendation from our friends who had seen your work before and they were right...you handled everything in a very professional manner but with a down-to-earth approach and a nice personal touch that we really enjoyed. We felt confident in your guidance and honesty.. So thanks for going the extra mile and for everything you did...
G & L Malmrose, Kent WA
"Colleen really knows the area inside and out, from builders to schools. She is also very knowledgeable when it comes to all the details of buying and selling. Our house sold in under a week for full price...due in part to her marketing skills....There is no doubt we would use Colleen again "
The Marottas, Maple Valley WA
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