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/ 2020 WELCOME

BRING ON THE R OA R I N G 20’ S !

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SNOW!

Q UAR A NT I N E & W O R K F ROM H O M E NEW KEN M OR E TEAM OFF I CE 2020 E LE CT I O N S

KE NM ORE TEAM TE CHN O LOGY U P DATE

P I E DAY !

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G E T TI N G TO THE FI N I S H L I N E The Kenmore Team Residential Commercial Property Management Construction Services PHONE: 509.735.1025 EMAIL: sold@kenmoreteam.com WEB: www.kenmoreteam.com ADDRESS: 9025 W. Tucannon Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336

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WELCOME

HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE!

2020 QUARTER 4 1 WELCOME 2 CONTENTS 4 LETTERS FROM LANCE 6 FEATURE: FOOD 8 FEATURE: PIE DAY! 10 RESIDENTIAL DIVISION 12 RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS 14 RESIDENTIAL FEATURED LISTINGS 22 RES ARTICLE: CLOSING & MOVING 24 COMMERCIAL DIVISION 25 STATISTICS & NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS 26 COMMERCIAL: RENTING 28 COMMERCIAL FEATURED LISTINGS 33 BUSINESS FEATURE: JEREMY’S PUBLIC HOUSE 36 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 38 PM: I’VE RENTED, NOW WHAT? 40 ACTIVE LISTINGS 44 KENMORE TEAM DIRECTORY

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS KAREN KENMORE: Operations Director JORDAN DE GROOT: Magazine Designer MASON KENMORE: Pie Day Video LANCE KENMORE: Residential Article JULIE COLLINS: Commercial & Property Management Articles

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One of our BIG finish lines to cross (or hurtle ou noticed how cozy we were (that can also be rea new building provides much needed square foo easy to find as well as providing room to meet Stay tuned next quarter for an interior feature!

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urselves over) was the brand new Kenmore Team office! If you had visited us in our old space you would have ad that we were packed in like a can of sardines!) While we enjoyed the office camaraderie of the old space, the otage for our growing team. We also love the way it meets the needs of our clients by being highly visible and with agents in offices and conference rooms that are equipped with the latest technology.

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LETTERS FROM LANCE Getting to the finish line! What a theme for this edition of The Kenmore Quarterly. When the team brought the concept to me, it was an easy YES! I am ecstatic to be writing this letter as we put 2020 in the rearview mirror. I am not naive enough to think that just a turn of the calendar will fix our world’s problems, but for some reason, I find comfort and hope in the fact that we are turning over to a new year. For the most part, our real estate market was unphased when looking solely at the number of transactions and values; but as you dig below the surface, you see a lot of stress the pandemic has caused. Building delays, continued lack of inventory, and challenging new lending restrictions are just a few that come to mind.

Despite the challenges, we had one of our best years ever at The Kenmore Team. We moved into a new office, set record numbers in Property Management, became more efficient across all departments, and saw massive team member growth. It has truly been our pleasure to help so many families, tenants, landlords, and businesses with their real estate needs during this challenging time. We all know that it is not a sprint out of the COVID-19 pandemic, hell it is not even a marathon – at this point, I would equate it to a grueling Iron Man! At the end of it all, we have made it to a major finish line. Being into adventure challenges, I know that as one finish line is crossed, a new adventure begins.

We are all refreshed by the turning of the calendar, the start of a new race and the next set of challenges.

See you at the finish line!

-Lance Kenmore re s i de nt i al | prop er t y ma n a g emen t | c o mmerc ia l | F E A T U R E

WELCOME TO THE TEAM JORDAN HOMER SHOWING PARTNER REALTOR® Please help us welcome our new Showing Partner, Jordan Homer! Before the Kenmore Team, Jordan worked as both a driver and in customer service. He has been in the area for close to 20 years and has loved seeing it grow and flourish.

He is pumped to be a part of that growth in a new way, and help folks succeed in their objectives in this fast-paced housing market we are in!

Curious about what a showing partner does? We know that Buyer Specialists can’t be everywhere at once with showings, that’s where Jordan comes in. He is a fully licensed Realtor® and assists the Buyer Specialists to ensure that clients are able to view properties as quickly as possible.

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FEATURE: FOOD

KICK OFF THE YEAR EATING LOCAL SKIP THE DISHES & SUPPORT SOME OF OUR TEAM’S FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS!

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BOMBING RANGE BREWERY | Pulled Pork Nachos - Brett Patrick THE VILLAGE BISTRO | Ahi Street Tacos - David Fritch FAST AND CURRYOUS | Tikka Tacos - David Price JOSE’S TACOS | Carne Asada Tacos - Holly Davis FOODIES | Taco Salad - Jeremy Asmus 3 EYED FISH | Rice Rice Baby & Charcuterie Board - Jessica Hollandsworth CASA MIA | Manicotti - Jordan De Groot MAGILL’S | BBQ Pulled pork Mac - Jordan Homer STICK & STONE | Pulled Pork Sandwich - Julie Collins THE BRADLEY | The signature Bradley cocktail - Karen Kenmore PROOF GASTROPUB | Handheld Buffalo Chicken - Kimberly Rose TAGARIS | Patatas Bravas - Lance Kenmore BRICK HOUSE PIZZA | The Brick House Special - Lori Thompson THE ENDIVE EATERY | The XWP and Chocolate Mousse - RJ Lange PROOF GASTROPUB | Wedge salad with chicken - Sarah Machiela FROST ME SWEET | Duck Confit Rice Bowl - Terra Dye HELADOS LA MICHOACANA | Asada fries - Tessa Gomez ENDIVE EATERY | The Todd - Tyson Jones Ryan Rose *Our resident foody couldn’t just pick one!

GREEK ISLANDS | Pizza HILLS RESTAURANT | Pulled Pork Benedict SHIKI SUSHI | For all the sushi and avocado bombs PICANTE TAQUERIA FOOD TRUCK | El Matias Burrito ISLAND VIEW MARKET & DELI | Chicken Dumpling Soup K E N M O R E Q U A R T E R LY

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PIE DAY! In true 2020 style, it wasn’t the same pie day we’ve had in the past, but it was still a great day! You might be wondering why we line up at Costco to pile our trailer with 400 pies, and the answer is simple, we want our thankfulness to overflow into the wonderful people who allow us to be succesful in business.

The brand new parking lot was the perfect loop for clients, neighbors, and our trusted service providers to drive through for a completely contactless pie pickup, and an easy way to avoid the long lines at Costco.

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Pie day! aka one of our favorite days of the year!

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KENM O RE QUARTE RLY 20 20 Q4

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION

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Q4

OCTOBER

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NOVEMBER

ACTIVE LISTINGS

453

409

345

LISTINGS SOLD

467

415

407

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

$359,311

$363,010

$36

LISTINGS UNDER CONTRACT

438

343

249

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

30

25

27

$00,000 - $99,999

1% (7 sold)

2% (7 sold)

3%

$100,000 - $149,999

1% (7 sold)

1% (6 sold)

2%

$150,000 - $199,999

3% (14 sold)

2% (8 sold)

2%

$200,000 - $249,999

8% (39 sold)

10% (42 sold)

9%

$250,000 - $299,999

18% (84 sold)

18% (73 sold)

16%

$300,000 - $349,999

22% (105 sold)

23% (97 sold)

24%

$350,000 - $399,999

17% (78 sold)

13% (55 sold)

17%

$400,000 - $449,999

10% (47 sold)

11% (45 sold)

9%

$450,000 - $499,999

6% (28 sold)

6% (25 sold)

4%

$500,000 - $549,999

4% (19 sold)

4% (16 sold)

4%

$550,000 - $599,999

3% (16 sold)

4% (15 sold)

3%

$600,000 +

5% (23 sold)

6% (26 sold)

6%

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AVERAGES BY YEAR

DECEMBER

2020 Q4 AVERAGES

5

402

671

734

7

429

634

298

60,933

$361,084

$328,703

$278,167

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343

285

253

27

32

35

SOLD 2019-Q4

SOLD 2018-Q4

SOLD Q4

2019 Q4

2018 Q4

(11 sold)

25

22

27

(7 sold)

20

18

18

(10 sold)

32

62

85

(38 sold)

119

163

207

% (65 sold)

222

237

190

% (98 sold)

300

211

138

% (69 sold)

202

146

99

(36 sold)

128

102

49

(18 sold)

71

44

27

(18 sold)

53

35

18

(11 sold)

42

15

20

(26 sold)

75

37

23

2019 Q4 - 1,092

2018 Q4 - 901

Total homes sold Q4 2020 - 1,289

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KELLEN ADCOCK LISTING SPECIALIST | REALTORÂŽ Cell: 509.554.0460 kellen@kenmoreteam.com

4417 webster court, West Richland $554,900 | 4 bED | 3 baTH | 2,812 sqft | MLS # 248225 The Sherwood by Ambience Homes! Beautiful 4 BR 3 BA + an office home boasting quality construction and views! Great room layout with large living area, tile surround fireplace, LVP flooring, and den/office off entry. Gourmet kitchen offers large island stainless steelappliances, quartz counters, dining bar, tons of counter/cabinet space, and HUGE walk-in pantry. Fall in love with the upper-level mastersuite that boasts luxurious private bath with soaking tub, large walk-in shower, dual sink vanity with quartz counters, and large walk-in closet! Roomy secondary bedrooms and laundry room with extra storage! All located in desirable West Richland location--this is a must see!

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SARAH MACHIELA LISTING SPECIALIST | REALTOR® Cell: 509.591.2026 sarah@kenmoreteam.com

520 whitefish lane, pasco $222,900 | 3 bED | 2 baTH | 1,224 sqft | MLS # 250897 Modern attainable living! Modern 3 BR 2 BA townhome with a comfortable open concept, quality inclusions, and skilled craftsmanship in a growing community. Situated close to schools with easy access to highway!

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ALEX BURDEN LISTING SPECIALIST | REALTORÂŽ Cell: 509.438.7414 alex@kenmoreteam.com

4604 sedona court, pasco $750,000 | 6 bED | 6+ baTH | 6,484 sqft | MLS # 250346 All the space you will ever need in this gorgeous 6 BR 6 BA two-story home plus basement and two master suites on corner lot in quiet West Pasco neighborhood! Open layout and lots of natural light throughout this home boasting formal entry, formal living and dining rooms, plus great room with vaulted ceilings and corner gas fireplace. Oversize gourmet kitchen featuring wood floors, plenty of counter/cabinet space, corner pantry, gas range, double built-in ovens, island with secondary prep sink, eating bar, and large secondary dining space! Main-level also features secondary master suite (or perfect guest/in-law set-up), half bath, large mud room, and oversize laundry room with second half bath. Enormous upper-level master suite with dual-sided fireplace into master bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, tiled shower, and dream 23x22 master closet/dressing room. Three secondary bedrooms on upper-level (two with Jack-and-Jill bath).Full basement features 46x23 rec room/family room with expansive wet bar, 20x14 theater room, 15x13 office/flex space, sixth bedroom, and 3/4 bath. Terraced backyard, large deck, and covered patio for relaxing and entertaining. Great set-up for multi-generational families or for those needing space to spread out!

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CURTIS DAHL LISTING SPECIALIST | REALTORÂŽ Cell: 509.531.2729 curtis@kenmoreteam.com

61 cross road, pasco $400,000 | 3 bED | 2 baTH | 1,200 sqft | MLS # 250613 If Where You Live Is Important... Hard to find flat quiet country property sits on 5.02 private irrigated acres! Fully updated 3 BR 2 BA home on 5.0 acres in peaceful North Pasco location! Extended front porch, landscaping sidewalk, new flooring throughout, new paint,vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light! Spacious living room featuring large picture windows to take in views of territorial landscape! Welcoming kitchen with new cabinets, sink and counters perfect for gathering and entertaining, breakfast nook with French doors opening to backyard! Private master suite featuring en suite bath with dual sink vanity, shower, and dual closets. Plenty of space to build garage with shop space.

Irrigation system connected on entire property. Do you have a green thumb? Possibilities for micro farming and gardening are endless. Plenty of space to play outside, great set up for horse property! Truly a must see home in a peaceful country location!

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FINISH LINE: MOVING Top things you can do to be prepared for your move to meet the obligations of the contract.

1. Don’t underestimate the the time it takes to pack AND move your posessions out, or how many hands you’ll need!

2. Ensure that you have enough boxes/tubs (Check the recycling center for free boxes!)

3. Organize where the stuff goes at the new house while you pack - Try different color post it notes for different rooms on your boxes. You can also take photos of what is being packed, number the box, and take a photo and you’ll easily be able to find your stuff.

4. Have a cleaning crew come in to help you clean!

5. A fun tip from one of our clients - For clients who are moving from out of state that are using a moving truck service, these clients fully charged an ipad and packed it amongst their possessions so they could utilize the ‘track my device’ and know the progress of the moving truck.

6. If you have the option the night before to drive past the new house, do it so you can make sure that you have a space for your moving truck to pull in. (Park your car or put out cones to keep the curb space free)

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START! Ready to buy? Reach out to us to get started!

Are you selling your current home as well? We’ll connect you with a Listing Specialist!

FINISH LINE: GETTING THERE WITH YOUR PURCHASE SAFETY MEASURES

Consult with Buyer Agent and sign Buyer’s Agency Agreement

Meet with lender to get pre-approval amount for loan

Begin the HOME search!

Introduction to the Kenmore Team Closing Department

Offer accepted! Your new home is under contract!

Make an offer on your new home

Inspection and negotiations with the seller Title Search

Title Company

Mortgage Company

Assemble paperwork Credit Report

Underwriting

Appraisal

CLOSING Loan Approval

Verifications

Sign the loan documents

TAKE POSESSION Pick up the keys to your home!

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COMMERCIAL DIVISION

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COMMERCIAL STATISTICS Properties For Sale: 13 Properties for Lease: 23 Land For Sale:4 Available Industrial: 6 Available Office: 17 Available Retail: 7 Restaurants For Sale: 2

QUARTER 4 NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS BDP Properties, LLC Landlord – 6311 Burden, Suite A, Pasco Pedro A. Toscano Gama Tenant – 6311 Burden, Suite A, Pasco Richard & Sue Poteet Landlord – 1232 Wine Country Road, Prosser Gray Culinary Concepts Tenant – 1232 Wine Country Road, Prosser Columbia Christian Fellowship Sold – 1607/1515 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick Tri–City Karen Baptist of Kennewick Purchased – 1607/1515 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick

224 Wealth Group Tenant – 5401 Ridgeline, Ste 110, Kennewick American Institute of Mind Mastery, LLC Tenant – 925 Stevens Dr. Suite 1F, Richland Araceli Barragan Purchased – 801 W. Clark St., Pasco Lois Pratt Sold – 602 N Colorado St. #120, Kennewick Steve & Tracy LaMarr Purchased – 602 N Colorado St. #120, Kennewick F and L Investments, LLC Landlord – 2324 Henderson Loop, Richland Lonepeak Properties, LLC Purchased – NKA Court St, Pasco Auburn Development Group, LLC Sold – 901 S. Auburn St, Kennewick Carrson AG, LLC Sold – 2010 N. Commercial Ave., Pasco

Bonnie Jean Plaza, LLC Sold – 5101 W Okanogan Pl., Lots 2, 4, 8, Kennewick 427 S Cedar, LLC Sold – 813 S. Auburn St., Kennewick 3 Rivers Diesel & Repair, LLC Purchased - 2493 Robertson Dr., Richland

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GETTING TO THE FINISH LINE RENTING A COMMERCIAL SPACE After driving around town, scouring statistics and traffic patterns and with careful consideration, you’ve found the perfect rental space for your business. It checks all the boxes and all you want to know is, “Who do I give my money to and when can I move in?”

Well, it is not quite that simple. As much as you love the space, the Landlord needs the opportunity to evaluate you and your business as a good risk to rent to. Your next step is to submit an LOI, or Letter of Intent. Commercial leases are very complicated agreements, generally over 20 pages of terms, so there is a lot of decisions and information to consider and negotiate. The LOI works as the in-between document; Something simpler to discuss the basic terms at first. It’s important to carefully ask for everything, but be prepared to negotiate.

“I intend to rent your vacant space” is the very minimal you would put in an LOI to a Landlord. There are roughly 20 things an LOI would cover, such as the basics of how long the lease term will be, how much the rent will be, will the rent escalate over the years and renewal clauses. Requests for improvements to space and who will pay for those improvements: Landlord or Tenant. But a potential Tenant

should also be prepared to provide the Landlord information about their business and its viability and stability. Really consider that a Landlord is looking to sign a contract with you for the next 2 – 5 years, they need to have a good understanding of how likely it is your business will make profit and rent will be collected during that time.

For an existing business, it’s possible to submit your LOI without any supporting documents, but you should be prepared with your business tax returns or profit and loss statements should the Landlord ask to see them.

For new, start-up businesses or those who have never rented professional space before, a good LOI would include the following in addition to your offered terms: • A copy of your Business Plan • Include a “love letter” in your Business Plan that has your background story: who you are, why you’re starting this business and why this space would be perfect for it.

• Your work history as it relates to your ability to run a successful business in this industry

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• Copy of your bank financing or investor funds for the start-up • Information on any support or financial safety nets you have access to, should the need arise.

It’s in every potential Tenant’s best interest, existing business or start-up, to use a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker to represent them in the LOI and Lease negotiations. The complexity of this long-term commitment is what they specialize in, guiding you to present the best LOI for a higher likelihood of acceptance and positive term negotiations.

If you’re interested in renting a space for your business, David Fritch or Scott Howell are ready to help you find and negotiate for that perfect space.

SCOTT HOWELL

DAVID FRITCH

COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.379.3111 scott@kenmoreteam.com

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SCOTT HOWELL COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.379.3111 scott@kenmoreteam.com

EAST WINE COUNTRY PLAZA LOT #1, GRANDVIEW | FOR SALE

PROPERTY FEATURES • MLS #242534 • Developed lots zoned C-2 with all major utilities to the site including streets, sidewalks and lights.

• Located on Hwy 12 (Wine Country Rd) off I-82 • Quick access to Grandview and Prosser communities • Growing retail hub with Safeway, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Papa Murphy’s and Bank of America ASKING $431,244 re s i de nt i al | prop er t y ma n a g emen t | CO MM E R CI A L | fea t u re

DAVID FRITCH COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.438.6260 david@kenmoreteam.com

2417 A&B W KENNEWICK AVE, KENNEWICK | FOR SALE

PROPERTY FEATURES • MLS #250553 • Bldg A: 2003 Built, 1,800 SF • Bldg B: 2003 Built, 5,000 SF • Complete exterior renovation in 2019 • Both buildings fully leased till 2023 and 2029.

ASKING $1,050,000

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SCOTT HOWELL COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.379.3111 scott@kenmoreteam.com

2444 ROBERTSON DRIVE, RICHLAND | FOR LEASE

PROPERTY FEATURES • MLS #245613 • New warehouse space available in Medium Industrial zone.

• 8,000 sqft warehouse available and 600 sqft of office space.

• Easy access off Highway 240 in Horn Rapids Industrial Park • NNN lease at $7.80 per sqft for warehouse space and $13.80 per sqft for office space.

ASKING $5,890

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DAVID FRITCH COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.438.6260 david@kenmoreteam.com

2203 W. 4TH AVENUE, KENNEWICK | FOR LEASE

PROPERTY FEATURES • MLS #250266 • 18,000 SF • Zoned Community Commercial • Building can be used for a variety of businesses • Available to lease ASAP • All offers considered ASKING $7.20/SF MODIFIED GROSS LEASE

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FEATURE BUSINESS

SCOTT HOWELL COMMERCIAL BROKER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.379.3111 scott@kenmoreteam.com

THE PROSSER HOUSE, PROSSER World Class Chef Comes to Prosser!

Jeremy’s 1896 Public House launches rebranding to become The Prosser House.

I remember the first time our commercial agent, Scott Howell, told me that he was pretty sure he had the Jeremy’s 1896 Public House restaurant in Prosser sold and leased. He had a twinkle in his eye and told me, “Man this is going to be good, you have got to meet John Gray.”

Before arriving at the interview, I had done my research on John Gray – a very impressive resumé filled with exotic locations. John had worked in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Bali, and Dubai. I wondered as I drove to Prosser—how did this guy end up here?

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Walking into the restaurant, my wife and I were greeted by none other than John Gray himself.

Smiling, at ease, and confident all at the same time; we just immediately felt at home. This guy looked like he fit right in here at Prosser. I launched into my first question, why Prosser? When John answered that he was “running from the law!” I knew this was going to be fun. We talked for the next 10 minutes about his background and the “why.” It was so refreshing and honest. John grew up in California around San Juan Capistrano. He learned to cook with his dad, and as soon as it was legal to work, he snagged a job at the Dana Pointe Ritz Carlton. This is where he really learned the craft of becoming a chef. He spent many years at The Ritz Carlton and traveled extensively, opening award winning restaurants in the exotic locations mentioned above. Like many people during this last year, John was hit hard by the emotions and feelings of the pandemic. It created within him a desire to have an experience. He wanted to navigate and create something that was better than before this all started.

I read a lot in magazines and real estate publications about trends and theoretical ideas, but here I was sitting across from a guy who was embodying these trends and taking action. John knew there would be a focus on rural lifestyle with many people wanting to exit large metropolitan areas. He wanted to get ahead of the curve and take advantage of that trend early.

for a chef, access to fresh and local ingredients makes all the difference in the world. Throw on top of that the access to wineries, and you have a winner! I think what makes John special is he constantly puts a focus on his team. He could not have been more complimentary about Dick and Sue (the previous owners of Jeremy’s) and their support of his vision.

John constantly referred to his staff and employees and how excited he was to pour himself into their well-being.

I had to ask at the end of the interview about the food.

I pushed John to tell me what his favorite dish is when he is cooking for himself. “Anything that is slow and time consuming, I love the old-world details. Slow cooking a grazed beef, with a glass of wine – that is meditation for me.” said John. Myself, my wife, and my son stayed and sampled the food for lunch out on the patio, and it was scrumptious! As we sat out on the patio, we saw an old friend who happened to see us talking to John and said, “Do you guys know John?

We just love him!” I have a feeling that a lot of Prosser and the surrounding areas will love him as well!

When John started to look around the world, he identified four key areas that would work for him.

Prosser had already done a great job with promoting tourism and wineries, and its proximity to the metro areas he was targeting worked well. John said that, re s i de nt i al | prop er t y ma n a g emen t | c o mmerc ia l | F E A T U R E

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Kenmore Team Property Management Rental units

300 DOORS

Average applicants per property

2.8

Average turn over

17 MONTHS Days On the Market

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I’VE RENTED THE PROPERTY, NOW WHAT? As you can imagine, this exact question is asked by both the Landlord and the Tenant, but for different reasons. Here’s our professional advice:

• All aspects promised in the lease are delivered (such as windows all lock, appliances all work, property is professionally cleaned).

Dear Landlord, you have a signed lease and the tenant moves in next week; seems about time to sit back and relax, right? WRONG!

• Landlord is on-time for the appointment to deliver keys to the Tenant.

You need to go into PEP mode: Prepare Everything to Perfection.

At Kenmore Team Property Management, we put a lot of emphasis on the importance of the move-in. It’s the first time a Landlord can create trust with their new Tenant, which is very important to having happy, longterm Tenants. This initial move-in helps develop that trust when:

• Landlord conducts a thorough and thoughtful move-in inspection, detailing everything, so the Tenant feels confident they won’t be overcharged at move out time.

Take a good amount of time to walk your property.

Look at it with an outsider’s eye & make sure everything is working, presentable and secure before the tenant moves in.

If you’re looking for someone to help you rent your home and manage the day-to-day or you’re looking to move into your next rental property, give us a call 509.820.3637 at Kenmore Team Property Management or check us out on the web at www.kenmoreteampropertymanagement.com.

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Have the property professionally cleaned and the carpets professionally shampooed. It shows you value the property and new Tenant and sets expectations for them returning it in good condition.

Make sure the yard is cut and weeded or scheduled to be done in the very near future. A new tenant shouldn’t have to plan to cut their grass on moving day.

Taking these steps tells your new Tenant that you are a responsible Landlord and hopefully encourages them to have a responsible and lasting tenancy with you.

Hello Tenant, you signed a lease on a fantastic rental, you’re moving in today and then it’s smooth sailing.

But there are some things you need to do in the very beginning to protect yourself and ensure you have a high-quality renting experience.

1. Get the Digits! You need to have the phone number and email of your Landlord to make sure you can always reach out appropriately when you have a question or problem. Save it in your phone, put it on a sticky note on fridge, sew it on a pillow…whatever it takes, make sure you know how to communicate with your Landlord.

2. Move-In Inspection: Hopefully your Landlord has done an amazingly detailed inspection for you, but even if they did you should always do your own thorough investigation of the property within the 1st week. Document anything the Landlord may have missed and send this list of extra items and photos to your Landlord. Make sure to keep it in your records also.

3. Review your Lease: It’s understandable for Tenant’s to sign the lease and in all the excitement of moving, forget the terms. Once you’ve settled into your new home, read your lease again. Get reacquainted with what you’re responsible for doing while you live there, what the steps are for getting repairs done and what happens when your lease ends. Saying that you didn’t know is not going to protect you in a dispute when you were given a copy of the lease and signed it.

And understanding what is needed of you lends itself nicely to having a quality relationship with your Landlord.

R.J. LANGE

BRETT PATRICK

PROPERTY MANAGER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.420.3137 rj@kenmoreteam.com

PROPERTY MANAGER | REALTOR® Cell: 509.947.0242 brett@kenmoreteam.com

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680 marysville way, richland $1,650 | 3 bED | 2 baTH | 1,235 sqft 2019 built home in desirable South Richland location with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Lovely open-concept main living space features a beautiful kitchen with dark cabinets and a modern backsplash. The dining and living room are bright with lots of natural light and there’s a decorative niche at the top of the living room wall.

The master has a dual closets and attached bathroom with a large glass shower and double vanity in modern finishings. Both other bedrooms have good closet space and the 2nd bath has a full tub/shower. Large back yard is fully fenced with an extended covered patio.

Landscaping Included! No Pets.

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12 n jefferson st, kennewick $1,595 | 3 bED | 2 baTH | 1,580 sqft Great tri-level home located in Kennewick featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a quiet cul-desac and convenient location. This 1,580 sqft home features hard surface flooring in the main living spaces, a wood burning fireplace, large deck great for entertaining as well as a balcony off the master bedroom, a big fully fenced back yard, plenty of extra parking, and attached garage. Central heating and air. Dog friendly upon approval & fee.

For more information and to schedule a showing visit www.kenmoreteampropertymanagement.com

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9317 majestia ln, pasco $1,295 | 2 bED | 2 baTH | 1,240 sqft This updated 2 bed, 2 bath Pasco townhouse has a lot to offer! The home has brand new LVP throughout and has been freshly painted. It also features a large open-concept kitchen & living room area, with stainless steal appliances, lots of cabinet/counter space, and a breakfast bar in the kitchen. The living room showcases skylights for lots of natural light, as well as access to the generous sized patio with a pergola. The two bedrooms are sizeable, with the master bedroom attributing a large walk-in closet, private bathroom, and plenty of natural light. Certified Green Built with 100% Energy Star. Two car garage. HOA provided landscaping. No pets.

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1523 Mahan ave, richland $1,195 | 3 bED | 1 baTH | 1,400 sqft Remodeled & upgraded duplex in Richland. This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

2 bedrooms & bathroom on the main flor and an additional bedroom in the basement.

Lots of counter and storage space in the kitchen, open and bright living room and dining room. Hard-surface flooring throughout. Fully fenced back yard with lots of space, big shade tree and storage shed. Off-street parking. No pets.

For more information and to schedule a showing visit www.kenmoreteampropertymanagement.com

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RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LORI THOMPSON EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Cell: 509.539.6715 lori@kenmoreteam.com

RYAN ROSE INSIDE SALES AGENT REALTOR® Cell: 509.987.4544 ryan@kenmoreteam.com

JORDAN DE GROOT MARKETING & PHOTO SPECIALIST Office: 509.735.1025 jordan@kenmoreteam.com

TESSA GOMEZ SUPPORT SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.551.5040 tessa@kenmoreteam.com

CLOSING COORDINATORS HOLLY DAVIS CLOSING COORDINATOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.627.8393 holly@kenmoreteam.com

KIMBERLY ROSE

LANCE KENMORE

KAREN KENMORE

DESIGNATED BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.727.8977 lance@kenmoreteam.com

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.727.8979 karen@kenmoreteam.com

KENMORE TEAM / 509.735.1025 9025 W Tucannon Avenue, Kennewick 99336

CLOSING COORDINATOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.627.9266 kim@kenmoreteam.com

DAVID PRICE CLOSING COORDINATOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.627.8961 davidprice@kenmoreteam.com

BUYER SPECIALISTS

LISTING SPECIALISTS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

JEREMY ASMUS

ALEX BURDEN

R.J. LANGE

BUYER SPECIALIST MANAGING BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.551.7940 jeremy@kenmoreteam.com

LISTING SPECIALIST MANAGING BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.438.7414 alex@kenmoreteam.com

PROPERTY MANAGER MANAGING BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.420.3137 rj@kenmoreteam.com

CINDY PATRICK

KELLEN ADCOCK

BRETT PATRICK

BUYER SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.430.2121 cindy@kenmoreteam.com

LISTING SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.554.0460 kellen@kenmoreteam.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER REALTOR® Cell: 509.947.0242 brett@kenmoreteam.com

JESSICA HOLLANDSWORTH

CURTIS DAHL

JULIE COLLINS

LISTING SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.531.2729 curtis@kenmoreteam.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER Office: 509.820.3637 julie@kenmoreteam.com

TYSON JONES

SARAH MACHIELA

BUYER SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.845.0856 tyson@kenmoreteam.com

NEW CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST | REALTOR® Cell: 509.591.2026 sarah@kenmoreteam.com

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Office: 509.820.3637 sierra@kenmoreteam.com

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LISTING COORDINATORS

JORDAN HOMER

TERRA DYE

SHOWING PARTNER REALTOR® Cell: 509.987.4628

LISTING COORDINATOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.378.6668 terra@kenmoreteam.com

SITE AGENT A S S I S TA N T

HEATHER BANNING

BUYER SPECIALIST REALTOR® Cell: 509.460.8077 jessica@kenmoreteam.com

jordanhomer@kenmoreteam.com

DAISY TREVIÑO SITE AGENT ASSISTANT REALTOR® Cell: 509.551.2923 daisy@kenmoreteam.com

LISTING COORDINATOR REALTOR® Cell: 509.627.9095 heather@kenmoreteam.com

INTERN MASON KENMORE MARKETING SUPPORT Cell: 509.627.9293 mason@kenmoreteam.com

SIERRA JONES

COMMERCIAL SCOTT HOWELL COMMERCIAL BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.379.3111 scott@kenmoreteam.com

DAVID FRITCH COMMERCIAL BROKER REALTOR® Cell: 509.438.6260 david@kenmoreteam.com

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES JOHN THOMPSON PROJECT MANAGER LICENSED CONTRACTOR Cell: 509.551.2505 john@kenmoreteam.com

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