HomeFinders Weekend Jan 6-8, 2012

Weekend

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304 Franklin Open Sun. 12-2 Cute cottage with alot to offer. Nice covered bruck BBQ, double garage, RV parking and garden area. Directions: West on 5th, left on Franklin.

C21 Exclusively Roberta Jackson 670-1773

$309,000 1201 Summer Hill Place Open Sun. 12-1:30                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$139,900

$154,900 201 S. Elliott Avenue #11 Open Sun. 12-1:30 Fontanelle Condo Reduced Price for your own upgrades!

1,500 sq. ft. with lots of storage, covered patio, near pool & club house! Great for snow birds. Directions: From Castlerock, South on Elliott into Fontanelle.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$369,900

2007 Woodridge Open Sun. 1-3 Price Reduced! 2007 Craftsman with 4+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, over 3000 sq. ft., 3 car garage, close to medical services, schools and shopping! Directions: West on 5th above Western, North on Woodward, West on Woodridge.

C21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107

$159,000 201 Elliott Avenue #24

Open Sun. 12-1:30                                      Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Laura Mounter 670-3303

$395,000 1718 Cinda Court Open Sun. 2-3:30                                           Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Laura Mounter 670-3303

$181,900 2122 Citation Loop Open Sun. 1-3                                      Premier One Properties Rich Rimbach 670-5843

Sunnyslope $279,900

1914 Pensione Place Open Sun. 11-1 Ready to move in- 3 bedroom, great Master, 2 full baths. Close to town, view of Eastmont lights. Directions: Western to Maiden Lane to Angela.

C21 Exclusively Brenda Burgett 509-669-3206

3879 Knowles Road Open Sun. 12:30-2:30 Sunnyslope home. See city lights. Endless decks for entertaining. Quality construction. Nice master suite with private sitting area. Vaulted ceilings create open feeling. Directions: Easy St. to School St., left @ American Fruit Rd., right on Knowles.

Premier One Properties Steve Schwind 421-1150

$209,900 1304 Poe St. Open Sun. 2:15-3:15                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate Jan Widner 670-2444

$298,500 625 Easy Street Open Sat & Sun. 12-4                                 RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

$199,900

$219,000 508 Castlewood Open Sun. 11-12:45                                        C21 Exclusively Annette Johnson 630-6107

3 Lakes/Malaga $194,900 73 Ambrosia Lane Open Sat.& Sun 12-4 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Fabulous Rambler with vaulted ceilings and huge backyard with mountain views! Directions: Right on W. Malaga Rd., left on Dixie Lane, right on Ambrosia Lane.

RE/MAX Landmark Jon Port 669-5400

$249,000

2216 No. 2 Canyon Rd. Open Sun. 1-3:30                                    Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Lela Castro 509-322-6060

East Wenatchee $224,900

1224 N. Baker Open Sun. 12:45-1:45                                     Laura Mounter Real Estate Jan Widener 670-2444

$268,000 574 Saddlerock Loop Open Sun. 2-3:30 More than meets the eye! This 2,940 sq. ft. daylight rambler built in 2008. Great place to entertain in the tiled family room, bar/theatre/media room. Open kitchen, deck & views. Directions: Crawford to Methow turn South, right on Saddlerock.

Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Cindy Smith 664-6278

$279,500 42 Makenna Open Sun. 1-2:30 Clean & Comfortable Newer Rambler. Desirable area, 3 bed, 2 baths, 2000+ sq. ft., den, many kitchen up-grades, pristine landscaping, large patio, pergola, triple garage. Directions: Grant Rd., right on Mandolin, right on Makenna.

Windermere Real Estate/NCW Jerry Paine 860-7696

$268,500 945 Idaho Open Sun. 1-3                    John L. Scott Wenatchee Darlene Garton 881-1600 $269,000 1320 Wedgewood Open Sun. 2:30-4                                         Laura Mounter Real Estate & Co. Jody Campbell 630-0722

$429,800 466 Lower Daniels Dr. Open Sun. 12:30-2:30

Unbelievable 2 river views! 4 beds, 3 baths, 3550 Sq. Ft. Directions: Eastmont to Lower Daniels Dr. John L. Scott Wenatchee Sue Long 670-0633

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Realtor’s Corner

by North Central Washington Association of Realtors Board of Directors

The First Question You Should Ask Your Listing Agent

Posted: December 27, 2011, KCM Blog What is the most important thing a seller should look for when hiring a real estate agent to sell their house? We are often asked this question. Is it the size of the company they are licensed with? Is it their marketing program? Their years experience in the business? Should you choose the agent who suggests the highest listing price?

There are many things that should be taken into consideration when hiring someone and giving them the responsibility for selling your home. In our opinion, the most important question you can ask a potential listing agent is a simple one: Do you truly believe that now is a good time to buy a home?

Why should this matter when hiring someone to SELL your home? Buyers are nervous about purchasing right now. They want to know they are making an intelligent choice. We believe, especially in today’s market, you need to hire someone who realizes that this is one of the best times in American real estate history to buy. If an agent doesn’t believe that, how will they be able to convince a potential buyer to buy your home?

When interviewing a real estate professional, ask them to explain why purchasing a home makes sense today. They should be able to explain it simply and effectively. See how many of the following facts (which should be shared with every potential purchaser) the agent knows: The Wall Street Journal last week stated: “With home sales starting to improve, and with prices now possibly forming a bottom, real estate could well be the asset class that represents the best low-risk buying opportunity out there today.”

Donald Trump was just quoted saying: “I’m pretty sure this is a great time to go out and buy a house. And if you do, in 10 years you’re going to look back and say, ‘You know, I‘m glad I listened to Donald Trump’.”

John Paulson, a multibillionaire hedge fund operator and the investment genius who made a killing betting against housing a few years ago, is now bullish on residential real estate market. He recently said: “If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own one home, buy another one. If you own two homes, buy a third. And, lend your relatives the money to buy a $475,000..........EAST WENATCHEE home.”

CUSTOM VIEW HOME! Featured on the 2008 Tour of Homes.

Single story living, unparalleled river and mountain views, A recent Gallup Poll showed that 67% of 3 bedrooms 2.75 baths, open floor plan, cherry hardwood American’s think that now is a ‘good floors, gourmet kitchen, gas range, tile showers, two bonus time’ to buy a home. rooms MLS# 696838 Geordie Romer 679-8958 The Gallup Organization went on to say: $429,500....................WENATCHEE “Overall, there is good reason for most Wow! Very Large Daylight Rambler. Incredible views, 1.5 Americans to think now is a good time acres, 7 BR, 3.5 baths, commercial kitchen, big living room, to buy a house. Interest rates remain fireplace, rec room, double laundry, attached apartment. near historic lows. Home prices are down Additional 10 acres included. Room to build. MLS# 696995 sharply, providing many incredible buys.” Jerry Paine 860-7696 The iconic financial paper in this country, the $239,500............... LEAVENWORTH country’s most famous real estate investor, Move in ready! Darling 3 bedroom home on large lot in the heart of Leavenworth. Recent remodel - newer kitchen, the most successful prognosticator of the housing market and 2/3 of all Americans say bathrooms, flooring, windows, and drywall. Fantastic views of Wedge Mountain from backyard patio. MLS# 697044 now is the time to buy a home.

Geordie Romer 679-8958 Shouldn’t your agent agree?

Bottom Line Selling is nothing more than the transference of conviction. How can agents transfer that conviction if they themselves are not convinced? Find a listing agent who truly believes that someone should buy your home – TODAY! This is the single most important thing you should look for in a potential listing agent.

$169,900..........EAST WENATCHEE

Convenient Rambler! 1312 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, large utility room, new roof, vinyl windows, central heat/ air, irrigation, RV parking, fully fenced, 2 car garage, clean, quiet, minutes from shopping. A must see! MLS# 697003 Jacqueline Hurst 860-3963

Windermere Real Estate / NCW

662-7184 • 1-800-841-0055 www.windermerewenatchee.com

135 N. Mission Wenatchee, WA • 509-662-2100

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175 E. Penny Rd. ~ Wenatchee, WA 98801

Office: (509) 888-3950

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Traci Dry Branch Manager MLO-89226 Mortgage Advisor Cell: 509-670-6767

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509-670-5459

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