REAL ESTATE KIRKLAND
FEBRUARY 2011
Your guide to Real Estate and home buying & selling
So What’s the BUZZ Word of 2011?
Sarah Reed
ABR, CNE, CRS, SRES, GRI, Platinum Producer
206-226-0226 www.SarahReed.com
457086
The Difference is in the Details
order to purchase their next one. With that in mind, be proactive. Get a home inspection so that you can find out any potential issues that will slow the sale process!!!! [ more WALTER page 10 ]
Clive Egdes 206-251-1680
Windermere Real Estate/Central, Inc.
Clive@Windermere.com www.Kirklandhomelistings.com
Specializing in Kirkland Properties.
“Exceptional Service, Extraordinary Results” 457081
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s my family and I rang in the New Year, it was them is important in attaining those goals. a time of introspection and reflection, def (3): In regards to knowledge managewhile at the same time we were being ment (KM): Effective method of transferring very appreciative for the past years successes – ‘know how’ among individuals, therefore especially during a challenging time period. critical to creating and sustaining a competiOne thing that both my husband and I distive advantage. Collaboration is a key tenet cussed was the “buzz” word of 2010, carrying of Knowledge Management. on into 2011. Somehow “collaboration” has Collaboration (defined by Debbie Walter): fished its way into countless conversations The real estate process is ALL about colover the last six months. laboration and teamwork. When you begin From numerous real estate industry arthe process, experts advise that you use a ticles to self-improvement books, to recent notebook or laptop to record your timeline corporate management-style changes to even of important dates such as when you absodiscussions with our children at home, “collutely must be moved. laboration” is that new key word to create For instance, if you’re moving to another “Debbie Walter Realtor - RE/MAX NW success. city for a job, when are you starting? When So what is it about this interesting word do you have to have the kids in school, etc.? that has caught the word world by storm? In this notebook, jot down details of conCollaboration (defined by Webster): versations with experts. Also, use the notedef (1): Cooperative arrangement in which two or book to write down your questions that you have for more parties (which may or may not have any previyour team of experts so that you’re certain to get the ous relationship) work jointly towards a common goal. answers you need. def (2): In the form of negotiations, collaboration is Meet with your team, which likely includes a real a conflict resolution strategy that uses both assertiveestate broker, lawyer, lender, inspector, appraiser, and ness and cooperation to seek solutions advantageous advise them of your needs and time frame. to all parties. It succeeds usually where the particiFirst things first – must sell that home. Many hompants’ goals are compatible, and the interaction among eowners need the money from their current home in
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