Today I met with a couple who have a wonderful home in Magnolia with views of Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, The Space Needle , Downtown Seattle and Mt Rainier... this is their view.....
Unfortunately, the online photos of the views were of gray, overcast skies, not the sun drenched, bright, open concept rooms and their stunning views. Their home had been listed on the market for awhile earlier this year with another real estate agent and had not sold, even with price reductions. This house is ideal for a couple who are downsizing from a larger home, and want to live a more urban Seattle experience, but want more privacy, parking and square footage than they would find living in a high rise Seattle condo.
Last spring I sent the listing to a couple who live out of state who were thinking of retiring and moving to Seattle where they moor their 40 foot boat. I previewed the house and strongly encouraged my clients to see the house next time they were in town, because the view really needed to be experienced in person, and the online photos did not do it justice. Unfortunately my clients plans have changed and are putting off moving for awhile.
Later, when the house was no longer listed on the market, I called and left a message with the homeowners saying that I had some ideas about improving the marketing for their home. Last week I received a call from the owners that resulted in our meeting this afternoon. We talked for quite awhile after I toured their home. They had questions, and we talked about my ideas for marketing their home if they decide to hire me as their real estate agent to list and market their Magnolia home next spring.
Now that we are in the slower, fall market I feel waiting until next spring will be a better time to list and present their home to potential buyers, because the views are shown off to their best advantage in the spring and summer. Wouldn't you love to enjoy views like this?
When people buy a house, one factor that they consider is its surroundings. Of course, the view from the house is one of them. Viewing a beautiful city from your home will really make you feel comfortable! Well, that's one reason why people consider before buying their homes.
Posted by: Ezequiel Brojakowski | September 15, 2011 at 08:26 AM
the house is ideal for a couple who are downsizing from a larger home
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