November was the slowest sales month Sequim has experienced since 2002 when we started tracking that info. 3 parcels of land sold in the Sequim area with 575 parcels for sale; and 20 residences on owned land sold in Sequim, with 480 active residential listings. Of the 13 site built Single Family Residences that sold in Sequim in Nov, (one was our listing, and we have another listing under contract) 6 of them were foreclosures. I'm certain much of the downturn can be contributed to the decrease in the stock market, and with the market fluctuating so much and real estate prices dropping, in December we are now seeing a little bit of an increase in activity with more Buyers looking. With the drop in interest rates, I believe we will see more properties going under contract. The homes that are offered with "compelling prices" appear to be the ones that are moving, so as ever, it is extremely important to have the right price when coming into this Buyer's Market. Sequim has always been considered a very desirable place to live and is a "retirement destination", and I believe we will see more people arriving here as soon as they can sell their homes elsewhere.
Opening the door to your real estate dreams!
Trisha has been in professional sales, marketing and sales management over 20 years, the last 7 years selling real estate. Trisha has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, with an extensive career in related fields. She and her husband Michael and three children have enjoyed living on the Peninsula for 10 years.
What sets me apart:
· Trisha is a full time Realtor®.
· Trisha has her ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) & CRS (Council of Residential Specialists) designations. Only 4% of Realtors® have earned this designation, but this group participates in 26% of the residential transactions nationwide.
· I continually take classes to stay current on all aspects of real estate and the current trends.
· I have an awesome website: www.YourSequimHome.com Check it out!!
In our small but growing town, if real estate is your focus, you 
better know all about what's going on here. I love real estate and do it all: I list homes, I list vacant land, I work with Buyers who are looking for everything from a manufactured home in a park to the high end buyer looking for the best view of the Bay that money can buy, or the remote 20 acres with no neighbors in sight. I work primarily in the Residential market, but do sell some commercial properties too. I have built 2 waterfront homes on the Peninsula, so I'm familiar with the issues particular to waterfront.
Dear Home Buyer,
If you are looking for expert help in finding the right home, you can depend on Trisha Cobb & John Glavin to deliver exceptional service and advice.
We're California residents who had been looking for a retirement home in Sequim. We knew we wanted to move to the Olympic Peninsula but we had no idea about neighborhoods, communities or local amenities. Trisha listened to our needs; worked with us via long distance email and had a lengthy list of quality homes for us to view when we arrived in town. Within a day and a half, we found the perfect property.
The negotiations for the property went in our favor because Trisha and John have an in depth knowledge of local housing values. Trisha put together an offer strategy that saved us nearly 10% of the asking price. She stood firm through the counter offers ensuring that we realized the price reduction.
Trisha and John patiently and thoroughly walked us through the home buying process. Because Trisha and John are long time residents in the area they were able to provide great referrals for a title company, home inspection, Insurance, etc...Our house closed within a month without a single glitch. Looking ahead, we plan to search for a mountain/lake getaway in the Sequim area - it is a certainty that Trisha and John will represent us.
Good luck finding your dream home!
George & Trish
"You definitely are Sheena of the Real Estate Jungle!" ( I had to share this comment, I loved it!! - Trisha)
Let me take this opportunity to thank you for selling our house so fast and with so little trouble for us. There can't be many houses that are sold with only one visit from prospective buyers; and to happen before it was officially on the market and at the full asking price must set some kind of record. You certainly had the market researched; another broker told us that the price you suggested was too high. You demonstrated that was not the case. It was a pleasure working with you and I have recommended you to my neighbors, should they decide to move in the future. --- Regards, --- Fred
KUDOS FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND CARING
NANCY TOLD ME YOU MIGHT LIKE A SHORT MESSAGE ABOUT OUR BUYING EXPERIENCE. I HAD BEEN TALKING TO MY SON ABOUT MOVING FROM BISHOP CALIFORNIA TO SEQUIM, WASHINGTON. I HAD NEVER BEEN HERE AND ONLY KNEW THE CLIMATE WAS GREAT. I GOT IN TOUCH WITH JOHN AND TRICIA ON THE 10TH OF OCTOBER, 2007 AND KNEW FROM THE BEGINNING THEY WERE CARING KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE. THEY FOUND THE PERFECT HOUSE FOR US, EMAILED PICTURES, TOOK CARE OF ALL THE TEDIOUS SMALL DETAILS AND BY THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER, 2007 MY WIFE AND I WERE SITTING IN OUR HOUSE IN SEQUIM ESCROW CLOSED. MY LONG TIME PROPERTY MANAGER AND REALTOR IN BISHOP WAS THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED WITH THEIR ACHIEVEMENT. NOT ONLY DID THEY FIND THE PERFECT HOUSE, JOHN WAS ABLE TO GET THE PERFECT PRICE. BUY ON LINE?, NEVER BEEN THERE, EASILY DOABLE WITH JOHN AND TRICIA. CHAIRLES AND NANCY
Immediately upon meeting Trisha Cobb we felt a comfort zone. She listened and from that point on she only showed us what would fit our wishes and that only after describing the home and showing us listing pictures for our approval prior to a visit to the property. Through her listening abilities and organizational abilities we took a potentially lengthy process of buying a home and shorten it into a very concise and enjoyable timeframe. Blain & Sue
We have worked with Trisha and John for several months. In a difficult market when things were not selling well, they did everything possible to maximize the sale of our home. They went above and beyond what we expected and used unique and effective marketing strategies. They were always there and accessible when we needed to contact them. They did not just list our home and then disappear, but continually looked for new ways to market our property. We felt they were personally concerned for us and gave us the best service possible and were always ready to listen to our needs and concerns. They work so well as a team. They are very knowledgeable and experienced and work so well with other agents. It all paid off as our home was sold very close to the timing we needed to move to another home. We have much confidence in them both and would highly recommend them to anyone considering buying or selling a home.
Ross & Beverly
Working with Trisha Cobb and John Glavin on the sale of our little winter home in Sequim was a unique experience. It's not often that you meet caring people who make you feel safe and looked after. The whole house-selling experience is always a nervous one for the seller, but the team of Cobb and Glavin constantly reassured us and guided us through with style and grace. Thank you.
Marilyn & Fred
John Glavin and Trisha Cobb went well beyond what they had to do in helping my wife and me find a home in the Sequim area. Upon meeting each of them, it was instantly clear we could trust them to be working in our behalf to find a neighborhood and home that met the items in our "wish list."
They genuinely enjoy living in the area and that enjoyment is displayed in their knowledge of the area and their appreciation of what the area offers. With John and Trisha, you get two very good, honest people committed to doing a thorough job and who are skilled as Realtors.
They stayed on top of our transaction from the time we found a house of great interest through the sale and beyond....they even continued to help us after closing to facilitate our move to Sequim. We feel fortunate to have lucked into finding John and Trisha and recommend them highly and without reservation.
From Tom and Ramona
Trisha ia a very caring professional with good listening skills. After talking with Trisha, she analyzed my wants and needs and did the legwork so I only had to look at two properties to find exactly what I wanted. The negotiations were tricky, but they made it painless. I highly recommend Trisha to anyone I know in the market for real estate.
Merelyn
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