By Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, 206.850.8841, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, on March 31st, 2013%
Green Lake Home Owner Selling Tips: If you are thinking about moving right now, there are some different approaches you need to take to be successful. We have a list of qualified Green Lake buyers waiting for the right house to come on the market. You won't have any trouble selling your house. No one can argue that fact right now.
Inventory is low and it is common to have multiple offers numbering in the teens.
The issue is making sure you take full advantage of the the situation by maximizing the terms to your benefit.
Some of the considerations
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Where are you planning on moving and what are the market conditions there? If you plan on purchasing a Seattle home in Green Lake or another hot neighborhood, then you should be well prepared for making a competitive offer. Many people like to sell before moving, but in today's market if you have the ability at all to purchase and then sell your Green Lake home, then you have a safety net of making sure you secure your new home before you sell your current one.
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Pricing: We can get you far more money then you probably imagined for your home. That is just the reality of the situation right now. Let us know what your timeline is and we can give you a better idea of price as well as provide you with a detailed market analysis to show you what is going on on a day to day basis. Real estate changes daily and it is important to rely on an expert on the street.
Inspections, Preinspections, disclosures. Be prepared for buyers to preinspect your home before making an offer. This is so they can safely waive their inspection and offer you a stronger contract. Many buyers are also just waiving the inspection without preinspecting. In addition to a traditional structural inspection, many buyers are having a sewer scope performed on homes they are putting offers in on. Be prepared to possibly disclose newly discovered information about your home as a result of things that could come up in negotiations if you accept an offer subject to inspection. Choosing an offer that has either completely waived the inspection or has waived it based on a preinspection protects you from the possibility of having to disclose additional information you may not otherwise have knowledge of.
There are more things to consider. I am happy to sit down with you and discuss your particular situation to help you gain the biggest return on your hard earned investment.
Green Lake is a wonderful Seattle neighborhood – if you are interested in Green Lake homes for sale, please let us know what we can do for you. We have excellent Green Lake listing agents and also some of the very best Green Lake Realtors for buyers.
courtney@cooperjacobs.com
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on January 19th, 2013%
Is Seattle’s real estate turning into E-Bay?
 It’s a fact that Seattle’s real estate market is looking more like spring time in the Pacific Northwest; not the quiet winter month’s people tend to expect. Buyers are out in full force and it’s not unusual to have 100 buyers through a Saturday or Sunday open house. This is simply due to supply and demand: low inventory of homes for sale. Are buyers frustrated or has it become the norm? Is Seattle real estate turning into E-Bay?
I couldn’t help but smile when my client asked me if the property I was showing him was going to turn into an E-Bay auction. The property was a luxury home and on the market for less than 24 hours. I simply told him “yes”. I then followed by “but what do you have to lose?” If you don’t try then you’ll never know.
Here’s the deal: buyers will either see a new listing (priced accordingly) and the listing agent delays reviewing any offers after 6 days of market exposure. Or buyers will see a new listing where the listing agent omits this remark and its first come, first serve. I’ve sold several homes by just being first in this instance. It saves buyers a lot of money and anxiety. Thankfully I’ve had buyers who are accessible and are motivated to meet me at the property very quickly. If you run into the first scenario, however, chances are the property will most likely go to “the highest bidder”. So how do you get there?
Have a buyer’s agent who is on the ball and can educate you about the market. I’ve seen things selling for about 7% over list price or about $50k. Obviously buyers need to have their finances together. I haven’t seen an FHA in a long, long time. Everything is conventional or cash now. Good thing interest rates are crazy low right now. Get the home pre-inspected IF IT MAKES SENSE TO. If it’s a short sale, probably don’t need to get it pre-inspected. Buyers: if you can’t go enough above the list price (and this is where a good buyer’s agent comes in) then don’t waste $300 to $500 for a pre-inspection. There are other terms and conditions and of course every situation is unique. Feel free to contact me if you’d like more market conditions or making your offer stand out.
I don’t see buyers getting frustrated, at least not the buyers I’m working with. I see more buyers making more offers and if I didn’t know better, I think they’re enjoying the excitement.
Oh and my client with the E-Bay question got the house of his dreams, with multiple offers and his family moves in next month.
See ya next time,
Molly Cartwright, Broker and Green Lake resident
molly@cooperjacobs.com
direct 206.841.6800
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on October 13th, 2012%
Do you ever wonder how this real estate stuff works when you buy or sell a home? Who pays who in a real estate transaction?
 Over the years, I’ve had plenty of buyers ask me how much my realtor fees are if we work together. Likewise, I’ve had sellers shocked to find out what they have to pay for excise tax in our city. A seller’s net proceeds or a buyer’s closing cost worksheet are always in my back pocket to get down to an approximate number. Traditionally the commission percentage (which can vary) come from the seller’s wallet (sorry guys)…but that’s not to say there can be different scenarios.
So why am I a buyer’s agent? First of all, I absolutely love working with buyers! And secondly I LOVE looking at homes. I listen very carefully my clients. First we have to get through the NEEDS and then we talk about the WANTS. I love the satisfaction of walking into a home with my clients and they instantly fall in love with it. But more times than not, there are compromises so I’m all about letting my clients know what their options are. The permit process, the cost of remodeling, the little tweaks you can do here and there. It’s all so much fun to me and I can see the client getting excited as we proceed down the road.
The road is an exciting one too. I can probably explain the transaction process of buying or selling a home about 100 different ways depending on the client (unfortunately not in a 100 different languages because that would be really cool). Sometimes it’s a new home buyer, sometimes its an investor, and sometimes it’s a buy up or a buy down . I talk to the buyer about terms, the market, escrow, inspection, appraisal, the 21 page purchase and sale contract and specifically what to expect and what not to expect. It’s great! The anticipation of presenting a killer offer to the seller is my favorite. Are you interested in talking to me as a buyer’s agent? I’d be happy to talk to you too!
I HEART Green Lake (my ‘hood), Tangletown, Wallingford, Phinney, Ravenna and Ballard. Got car. Will travel.
molly a. cartwright | seattle realtor since 2001
cooper jacobs real estate, llc
206.841.6800 | cooperjacobs.com | greenlakeloop.com
“Serving home buyers and sellers in Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods”
By Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, 206.850.8841, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, on May 18th, 2012%
Green Lake Open House Sunday 1-4 PM
Steve Craft is holding this one open from 1-4 on Sunday. More info: steve@cooperjacobs.com
Remodeled craftsman in the heart of Tangletown. This charmer boasts refinished fir floors, formal living & dining rooms, new windows, new kitchen w/ custom cabinets, SS appliances & granite counters, new paint inside/out, & new lighting. All 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor including master w/ new bath. Other updates include new roof, new electrical, new plumbing, new Hi-efficiency gas furnace, new fencing & professional landscaping. All of this within steps of shops, restaurants, & Green Lake. $498,500
Green Lake is a wonderful Seattle neighborhood – if you are interested in Green Lake homes for sale, please let us know what we can do for you. We have excellent Green Lake listing agents and also some of the very best Green Lake Realtors for buyers. Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is different and we want to show you why. realestate@cooperjacobs.com
By Brian Olsen, Chief Operations Officer at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, 206.327.4420, on April 6th, 2012%
Heads Out for Spring
The turtles have come out of hibernation on Green Lake and Lake Washington and many people are thrilled to see them. For some folks, seeing the turtles bask in the sun on wooden logs is the unofficial start to Spring.
Turtles surfacing the waterline is a magical time in Seattle. These shelled critters act as a barometer for this body of water we know as Green Lake.Many of the flowers and cherry blossom trees have been out for about a month now but the turtles seem to know when there’s little chance of going back to freezing temperatures.
Baseball’s in the air too! The Seattle Mariners have their season opening game at Safeco Field today after starting the season overseas in Japan. There have been more and more Green Lake open houses, too, and that’s another sign that warmer weather and sunny days are more common. If you are interested in open houses held by Cooper Jacobs please contact us at courtney@cooperjacobs.com.
If you are looking at homes for sale in Seattle, then Green Lake is a great place to live.
Active Green Lake real estate listings can be viewed at Green Lake Properties.
For ALL the listings in Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods go to www.cooperjacobs.com.
By Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, 206.850.8841, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, on April 22nd, 2011%
Green Lake Open Houses Highlight: Come See This Green Lake Home!
If you are looking for the perfect newer Green Lake Craftsman home just down from the lake and all that is offered there, then you should come check this one out. Open Saturday from 1-4 PM, this larger home offers all the conveniences of modern living with Green Lake Loop steps away.
Look for great features like a butler’s pantry along with a super large regular pantry, in city two car garage parking, covered front porch, two master suites, high ceilings on all THREE levels. Fully finished basement only partially underground and offers large bright windows, wet bar and room for your own dance club – or build out more bedrooms for a great mother-in-law or separate guest suite.
More info: Green Lake Home For Sale
You can find this home as well as other Green Lake Homes For Sale on the Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Website – it sweeps the MLS for changes so you always have current Green Lake listings and no forced sign ups.
By Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, 206.850.8841, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, on January 14th, 2011%
 Green Lake Open Houses: This Is One You Do Not Want To Miss: Just a quick walk to the lake!
Open Sunday 1/16/2011 1-4 PM
Better than New Construction just down the street from Green Lake!
Homes around Green Lake Park consist of many different types of styles with one thing in common: proximity to Green Lake (or Greenlake as many also call it). This Green Lake home has the best of all worlds with charming Seattle Craftsman style, but with new construction sensibilities for the way we live today. Covered front porch and just a short walk to the lake, this is a one of a kind in city find. $975,000 (MLS#131724) (8552 Densmore Ave N)
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Master Suites
- 5 Baths
- Office/Den
- 2 Car Garage
- City, Space Needle, & Lake Views
- Giant light filled basement with 9 foot ceilings
- Upstairs Laundry
- A/C
- Gas fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Butler’s Pantry
- Fully Landscaped
- Wired for Hot Tub
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC for all your Green lake real estate needs.
By Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, 206.850.8841, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, on December 5th, 2010%
Green Lake Open Houses: This Is One You Do Not Want To Miss!
Open Sunday 12/5/2010 1-4PM
8552 Densmore Ave N
Better than New Construction just down the street from Green Lake!
Homes around Green Lake Park consist of many different types of styles with one thing in common: proximity to Green Lake (or Greenlake as many also call it). This Green Lake home has the best of all worlds with charming Seattle Craftsman style, but with new construction sensibilities for the way we live today. Covered front porch and just a short walk to the lake, this is a one of a kind in city find. $999,000 (MLS#131724)
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Master Suites
- 5 Baths
- Office/Den
- 2 Car Garage
- City, Space Needle, & Lake Views
- Giant light filled basement with 9 foot ceilings
- Upstairs Laundry
- A/C
- Gas fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Butler’s Pantry
- Fully Landscaped
- Wired for Hot Tub
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC for all your Green lake real estate needs.
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