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Video Tour: 3728 181st St E, Tacoma

Immaculate 4 Bedroom Home with Bonus Room+2 Car Garage

3805 186th St Ct E, Tacoma, WA 98446 4 Bedrooms+ Bonus Room, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,920 square feet Offered for $380,000 MLS# 1574331 Built in 2017, this home is tucked away...

Back to Work After Pausing & Processing Covid-19

Hi Everyone! As many of you know, I have paused my business since early March. Other than meeting people via Zoom and Facetime, I decided I needed to press pause...

Simply-253’s Buying Process During Covid-19

After pausing my business for two months, I have come up with these guidelines for how I will do business with home buyers starting the month of May. I created...

Pre-Inspections Becoming the New Norm in Tacoma Home Buying Culture?

It finally happened. Recently I supported a client’s decision to pre-inspect a home before offering on it. Up until now, I had always advised clients against it. My conversations were...

Buyer Negotiation Tactics, Pt 2: Deciding How Much to Offer on a Home

What type of negotiator are you? Are you the type of person that just wants to offer what you think is fair for everyone, and move through the transaction...

Why Renting Isn’t the Same as Throwing Your Money Away.

In the real estate industry you tend to hear the same slogans repeated and thrown out as truths. There is one I keep hearing recently that really bugs me...

Buyer Negotiation Tactics, Pt 1: How Many Negotiation Stages are there in the Home Buying Process?

When people think about negotiating in Real Estate, what usually comes to their mind is making the initial offer. Some people don’t realize that there are many opportunities to negotiate...

4 Bedroom Cosmetic Fixer on Large Lot with RV/Boat Parking

710 S Wily Street NW, Olympia, WA 98502 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 2 Car Garage+RV/Boat Parking 2,516 square feet 12,034 square foot lot Offered for $350,000.00 MLS# 1546245 This home...

Updated and Spacious Proctor Home with Large Two-Car Garage

4906 N 26th Street, Tacoma WA 98407 Offered for $520,000 MLS# 1524014 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Bedroom on the main level, master with attached bathroom, finished basement 2,820 square feet...

Spacious 3 Bedroom Home Nestled in Lovely Gated Community

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The Psychology of Real Estate: Pt 5- Buyer Survival Guide!

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3 Bedroom Home with Bonus Room+Second Living Space and Large Yard

4929 32nd Street NE, Tacoma WA 98422 Summary: 3 bedroom with bonus living space & large 4th room downstairs! 1,709 sq feet inside of the home, with an 8,480 sq...

North End Starter Home Near Point Defiance Park and Ruston Waterfront

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2 Bedroom Private Oasis in Central Tacoma

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The Psychology of Real Estate, Pt 4- The Power of Telling Your Home’s Story Through Marketing

If you chat with agents who have been in the Real Estate Industry for 20+ years, you will likely hear them talk about how much the business has changed...

3 Kick Ass Addendums to Help Buyers Knock Out the Competition!

Spring and summer are approaching! Traditionally this means we will be seeing an increase in inventory, and more buyers on the hunt for their home! You’ll likely be competing with...

The Psychology of Real Estate, Pt 3- Beyond Terms: Strategizing & Submitting a Winning Offer

The majority of time I have been in Real Estate, the market has been in favor of sellers. I remember summers where every time a buyer would send me a...

The Psychology of Real Estate Series, Pt. 2 – Inspection Negotiation Tactics for Sellers

One of the most anxiety producing processes in Real Estate is the inspection negotiations. It is stressful for both parties of the transaction. Buyers are worried that they may...

The Psychology of Real Estate Series, Pt. 1 – Strategically Pricing Your Home

No matter whether the market is favoring buyers or sellers, pricing a home is one of the hardest things to do. There are many factors to consider when determining...

Bright and Beautifully Updated Home With Vaulted Ceilings

5508 Cricket Lane SE, Lacey WA 98503 Offered for $299,950.00 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,748 Square Feet HOA Dues: $95 per Month MLS#: 1412508 There are many things to boast...

Two Bedroom Condo with Breathtaking Views of Tacoma!

320 E 32nd Street #108, Tacoma WA 98404 Offered for $265,000.00 2 Bedrooms, 1.75 Bathrooms 1,162 Square Feet HOA Dues: $282 Per Month MLS#1391598 Breathtaking views of the city, bay...

Immaculate Remodeled Craftsman with Original Character Intact!

4827 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom 1,735 Sq Feet, 6,000 Sq Foot Lot Offered For: $415,000 MLS#1378595 Immaculate modern craftsman, completely remodeled in 2017, with original...

Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.75 Bath Home in Central Tacoma

1420 S Stevens Street, Tacoma WA 98405 3 Bedroom, 2.75 Bath 2,111 Square Feet, 9,000 Square Foot Lot Offered For $359,950 MLS# 1366729 Needing a lot of square footage in...

2 Bedroom North Slope Condo

1120 N K Street #7, Tacoma WA 98403 Square Footage: 638 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath HOA: $225 per month, 2 pets allowed up to 30 pounds each Offered for $205,00...

5 Reasons You Might Not Want to Buy a House Right Now

Working as a Real Estate Agent, I frequently see ads that say things like, YOU ARE THROWING AWAY YOUR MONEY IF YOU RENT! BUY NOW! The majority of these...

5 Tips for Buyers Wanting to be Fierce in the Tacoma Market

Right when a new client of mine reaches out to me and asks how the market is, I tell them the ugly truth. It is tough out there for buyers...

Centrally Located 4 Bed, 1 Bath Home in Tacoma

1601 S Adams, Tacoma WA 98405 Square Footage: 1,280 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, with two bedrooms located on the main level, and two bedrooms upstairs Offered for $299,950 MLS# 128997...

Why Your Offer Isn’t Being Accepted

Welcome to the 2018 Tacoma market, Buyers! In case you haven’t heard, let me catch you up to speed. It is a sellers market out there. What does that mean...

2 Homes on One Parcel in the Heart of the Lincoln District

At a Glance: Front House: 3812 S Thompson 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sq Footage: 1,600 Currently Rented for: $1,490 Back House: 3810 S Thompson 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Sq Footage...

4 Bed, 2 Bath Open Concept Home in Central Tacoma

5401 S 11th Street, Tacoma WA 98465 At a Glance: Square Footage: 1,625 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with 2 of the bedrooms located upstairs, two downstairs, and a bathroom on...

Gold Star Showing Tips for Sellers: Ten Details That Create An Amazing Showing Experience

There are times where it-is-clear that a seller has gone above and beyond to romance the buyers and the buyers agents of the world, and I find myself swept off...

Sellers, Let’s Not Creep Buyers or Their Agents Out!

I have been on more house tours than I can count at this point. Recently I have been showing a ton of houses, and I have experienced good and bad...

Why Would a Seller Care Who My Lender Is?

The seller is not working with the lender directly, so why do they care who I use? This is a great question that I get frequently while talking about strategy...

Why Does a Seller Care What Type of Loan I Use?

Why does my loan type matter to a seller? Loan types you typically see are Conventional, FHA, and VA. Each have their own set of benefits for buyers, but why...

Why Does a Seller Care If I’m Using Cash or a Loan to Buy Their House?

When I first sit down with people to help them understand the home-buying process, prepping them for the journey ahead, one of the topics I dive into is why a...

3 Bedroom Victorian Home in Central Tacoma

Summary: Address: 1314 S Fife Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Square Feet: 1,316 3/Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths Offered At: $265,000 MLS#1179911 This Victorian home is located in Central Tacoma, near 6th avenue...

Video Tour: 3818 East K Street, Tacoma

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Video Tour: 2374 Court G, Tacoma

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Modern 3 Bedroom Townhome Near Downtown Tacoma

Summary: 2374 Court G, Tacoma WA, 98405 Square Feet: 1,539 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths 1 Car Garage Offered At: $279,950 MLS#1135959 This modern and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has...

3 Bedroom Starter Home Near Mckinley

Summary: 3818 E K Street Square Footage: 1,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Fully Fenced Yard & Brand New Roof New Heat Pump For Efficient Heating and Cooling Offered At $199,95...

Video Tour: 5632 South I Street, Tacoma

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Beautifully Updated, Classic 3 Bedroom Home in Tacoma

Summary Square Footage: 1,690 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Plus Bonus Room/Office Upstairs 4 Car Detached Garage/ Work Shop along with long driveway for guest parking Fully Fenced Yard with Patio...

Invitation to Discrimination: “Love Letters” and Fair Housing

The real estate market in Tacoma, the past year especially, has been difficult for buyers. There are multiple offers, low inventory, and folks with cash, eliminating the seller’s need...

Spacious 3 Bedroom Home in South Tacoma

At a Glance Square Feet: 1,222 Lot Square Feet: 6,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Fenced Gravel Parking Space in Back, Off of Alley Offered at $175,000 MLS# 1038365 Located on...

Video Tour: 763 S 40th Street, Tacoma

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Bright, Cheerful, 3 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Lincoln District!

763 S 40th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 At a Glance: 1,320 Sq. Ft. 6,000 Sq. Ft. Lot 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Detached, 2 Car Garage This bright, cheerful, & clean...

4 Effective, Inexpensive, Natural Cleaning Products

I function best when my space is clean and orderly. I have spent quite a bit of money on mainstream cleaners in the past, until the past year or so...

Make Your Home More Energy Efficient and Save Money!

About half of the homes in the U.S are under insulated. Insulation provides resistance to heat flow; the more resistance, the less it costs to heat and cool your home...

How Exactly Does A Minimalist Sell Real Estate?

About a year ago I became interested in creating a minimalist lifestyle. I started to question what I owned, and what I wanted versus what I needed. I have...

Do You Own Too Much Stuff?

The message our society lives by most often is the more the better. More stuff = more happiness, right? About 6 months ago I started an expirement. I was...

How Reality Real Estate Television Poorly Prepares Buyers

When I decided to start a career in real estate, I had never watched HGTV. Many buyers that I work with are fans of these shows that offer a...

Tacoma Cares: Nonprofits in The City of Destiny

I love the great sense of community in Tacoma. There is a large number of nonprofits in the 253 built to offer support and give others an opportunity to...

More Than Movies: What Makes The Grand Cinema Special

I have some history with The Grand Cinema. I have fond memories of walking from my apartment in Stadium, through Wright Park, down the hill to Corina Bakery located...

It Costs You Nothing! And Other Reasons You Want A Buyer’s Agent.

So you are ready to buy a house! You have the Redfin and Zillow App, and your financing terms are set and ready to go. Why get a Realtor? There...

What the Heck Do Real Estate Agents Do All Day?

When I decided to start a business in real estate, I thought my life was about to become extra glamorous. Touring houses, marketing my business, attending fancy conferences, dreaming up...

The Aroma of Tacoma: Coffee in the 253

One of the many reasons that I love Tacoma is the amount of coffee shops we have! If I named them all this post would be super long, so here...

5 Great Places to Eat Vegan in Tacoma

1. THE RED HOT The Red Hot has a fun, friendly, and laid back atmosphere. They have a full menu of gourmet hotdogs which includes a vegan section! When...

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