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Fall in New York: Elegant, Inspiring, Stunning
Enjoy the splendor of everything New York has to offer.
Compliments of the renowned John Tenore Team:
Sotheby’s International Realty
149 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
+1 212.431.2473
Happy Independence Day!
I want to wish everyone a wonderful, happy and safe Independence Day!! I hope you get to enjoy the beauty and the festivities with your friends and family.
Dear Friends, Clients and Collegues,
Let me introduce you to my amazing office: Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty.
Sotheby’s International Realty has been the inspiration for my amazing Real Estate Career. No other Real Estate company has the marketing power, the customer service, the reach, the drive, or the results that Sotheby’s International Realty can provide. With some of the most talented brokers in the industry, it is by far the most amazing, unique and successful real estate company in the world. I am proud to be on their team.
A description of Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty:
excerpt from the Realogy Franchise Group press release, MADISON, N.J. 07-14-2014, Jennifer Zimmerman
Chad and Aaron Shriner are broker/owners of the firm, which currently has one office in Woodinville , Washington and one in Redmond, Washington.
“Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty is centrally located in the heart of the Western Washington wine country,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Known for its unique beauty, the location has become a point of tourism for wine aficionados. With more than 60 years of combined ownership and management experience, Chad and Aaron have a great depth of knowledge in their market.”
According to Aaron Shriner, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand affiliation creates new opportunities for their agents and offices. “Our focus is on working together as a team to provide the best service and experience to our clients,” he said. “Through the quality service we provide, we aim to be in a class of our own. With the support and global reach of this brand, we believe we can achieve that. We have a very savvy clientele and work to be their trusted real estate advisor.”
Just how powerful is Sotheby’s International Realty?
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network provides access to luxury real estate and homes for sale worldwide. View our network’s wide selection of luxury homes, estates, islands and more. The properties can be found in any corner of the world you wish to call home. From luxury homes in Southern California to desirable real estate listings in Spain, our network has what you are looking for. Connect with us today, our network’s experienced agents will help you discover the home, or vacation home that meets your unique lifestyle. Founded in 1976, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is a unique luxury network of brokerage agencies offering a wide collection of luxury homes, estates and properties for sale throughout the world. With more than 670 offices and 13,000 sales associates across 49 countries and territories, our network is committed to helping its clients find a home and luxury real estate agent in the world’s most desired locations. Our purpose is to artfully unite extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives – servicing the needs of the most prestigious clientele in the world. I can help you in any area of Washington State, in any of the beautiful states in the United States of America, and in most countries globally. I sincerely look forward to sharing the amazing world of Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty with all of you. |
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5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t
Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, it’s not always so. Remodels sometimes have a tendency to develop their own inertia, as decisions lead to new dilemmas, unintended consequences and surprising outcomes. In some cases, these flights of fancy are perfectly acceptable, provided the design and completed execution truly align with the vision and budget.
But if your budget is a concern, and the wise investment of limited home improvement dollars matters, then there are a few basic guidelines you should familiarize yourself with before planning your remodel. Today we review five remodels that typically make good financial sense, providing a nice return on the investment at the time of resale — and five that don’t.
1. Kitchens. Updating a tired old kitchen is one of the wisest methods, and a tried and true one, of increasing the value of your home. When planning a kitchen remodel, and making design decisions and selections for plumbing fixtures, appliances, cabinets and countertop materials, you should determine whether you are prioritizing your own design aesthetic or the return on your investment.
Either priority is perfectly acceptable, but you should understand which is your priority, or strike a balance between the two that you can feel good about.
For example, using the existing kitchen layout and affordable cosmetic materials is a sure way to keep the cost of your kitchen remodel manageable. When you start tearing out walls, bumping out the exterior home footprint to gain a few feet, and moving plumbing fixtures and appliances, the cost of the remodel will jump and your dollars will be less efficiently spent.
Newly added square footage equals increases your home’s value. There are certain costs that will be associated with your addition regardless of the size. New square footage will require the demolition of existing exterior walls, a new foundation, a new roof, new exterior siding and probably new windows. If you are going to incur these expenses, it’s important to get some bang for your buck. It’s important that the added room is sized so that the space can be efficiently produced.
The good news is that there are a number of very affordable projects that can improve curb appeal, and some more extensive improvements that can likely pay off as well. Simply cleaning out overgrown brush and making a few new planting additions to your landscape can go a long way toward improving curb appeal at a very low cost.
Repainting is another low-cost, high-impact improvement. Costlier changes such as changing out old windows or an aged entry door are things that potential buyers will notice and value. Even more extensive front-elevation remodels, such as added dormers and front porches, can prove wise from an investment standpoint.
See 10 things to consider for the bedroom addition of your dreams
The same rules apply to a bathroom remodel as to the kitchen. Cosmetic changes are safer from an investment standpoint than modifications involving changed layouts or minor additions, which can result in inefficient expenses.
1. Kids’ spaces. No, this is not straight from the Grinch himself. Yes, if your kids have a climbing wall, the fantastic addition will probably lead to hours of fun, increased strength and perhaps even a sense of accomplishment for your kids. It’s a fine idea, and like a pool slide, might even be a childhood dream come true.
But there is no assurance your home buyer will feel the same way. That rock climbing wall, which my own kids would flock to, might actually represent a negative value to a buyer who sees this space as his man cave. (The Grinch would assuredly remove the structure and replace it with a 70-inch flat-screen stolen from the home of Cindy Lou Who).
Backyard pools are loved by millions, and while this appreciation is well founded, they should be constructed for their many virtues that are not investment related. A pool might increase the value of your home but is unlikely to pay for itself, as some buyers will perceive the pool as a negative maintenance expense.
But the design wouldn’t appeal to someone who does not love wine. Original designs rarely appeal to everyone, so when adding spaces to a home you know you will sell, consider how personal it is and if others will feel as strongly as you do.
The reason is simple. If you bump out a bedroom wall by a few feet, you might make that bedroom much more comfortable. That benefit alone might make it worthwhile in your circumstance. But the cost of all the added elements, including foundation, roof, framing and drywall, will result in only a small gain in square footage.
Say your 2,400-square-foot, three-bedroom home becomes a three-bedroom home with 2,440 square feet. It’ll be unlikely that you’ll recover the cost of the addition.
Buyers are ravenous for your home!
Do you own a house? Are you wondering if that house is worth selling? Let me tell you something, whatever the property you own, right now that property is made of nothing but money!
If you want proof of just how valuable that home of yours could be, lets discuss the current sellers market happening right now. For example, an 1100 Square foot home, in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, which was listed for sale at $559,000 just sold for $717,000, with a back up offer over $730,000! That is nearly $652 per square foot.
And, NO, that was not a typo. I did say 1100 square feet. This house I refer to, was not an out of the ordinary home people. It was an adorable, little, family stater home. Brick, standard, simple. It sold for nearly the same price per square foot that one would typically see in a luxury level, million dollar home.
Why you ask? Well let me tell you. Simply, the supply of available properties for sale, can not meet the demand of those who currently wish to buy. Therefore, when buyers want to buy, and there are not enough homes available for sale for those buyers, the competition to procure them becomes vivacious! Competitive offers will occur and the selling prices will escalate to well above the asking price. Most often that occurs with multiple offers, each one better than the offer before it. That my friends, means that house of yours is indeed made of money.
So, here is my advice. If you have even been remotely toying with the idea of selling your home, NOW IS THE TIME! And this years selling season has really not even begun, so lets sell that house! As a seller you could not be in a better position than right now to achieve a phenomenal success on that sale. Want to know what your house could sell for, I can show you that by providing you with a current market analysis of your property.
As a buyer in this hot, competitive market, it can be rough competition out there. You will need to ensure all of those ducks are in a very tidy row! Your financing will need to be in order, your inspections complete and ready to go, and you absolutely will need to have a broker capable of some fierce negotiating in order to succeed in outbidding your opponent! I have the resources to help you do all of these things.
If you are ready to sell, or buy, or know of someone who is thinking of either, I would be happy to help. Give me a call and let me help you achieve this kind of success on your next property transaction!
Erin Harold
International Real Estate Broker
C- 206.326.8961
ECHarold@Outlook.com
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Let me find you the home you dream about!
I specialize in matching each client with their perfect property!
The Meydenbauer – In Old Town Bellevue, Washington
Purchased: $539,000
I received a phone call from my client, asking me to help find for her the perfect condominium. She wanted something beautiful, close in, livable, with space for guests and something that was a sound financial investment for her property portfolio. I asked her some very specific questions and then did a target specific search based on only the things I knew she loved. I then took her out on a tour the very same day, to view in person what I had hand selected for her.
We looked at 3 properties that day, and she fell in love with The Meydenbaur property the minute we entered. It is unique, exquisite, perfectly placed, walkable and a very sound investment.
Being a savvy businesswoman, she had some very poignant questions, and wanted to see some comparable properties to ensure this was a good fit for her. She also wanted to compare some of the financial investment aspects of this purchase, to others that may be similar investments.
I did a second search for her that evening, finding a few properties that would give her the best idea of what her money could buy and how it would bring her a good rate of return overall. We went to see those properties the next morning.
After viewing all of these properties, she decided to go with the one she loved originally. It was not only the most beautiful, but a very sound investment.
I was able to put together a strong offer for her and the property was successfully purchased that very same day! It closed early, with absolutely no problems.
If this is the kind of thing you would like to experience with your next property purchase, than I am your perfect agent.
Give me a call and let me find the perfect property for your next investment or family home.
I deliver results. Quickly, effectively, and precisely. Every single time.
SOLD in 1 week, $30,000 over asking price, with competetive offers!
I provide exceptional service with outstanding Results!
Sold: $510,000
4208 Linden Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98103 | United States
Some people wonder what it is about Sotheby’s International Realty that makes us so different from other brokerages. That is easy to answer.
We are known for providing exceptional customer service, exclusive world-wide marketing power, and most of all the best overall results on the sale of any property internationally. We are the most powerful real estate company globally, with the most talented and powerful brokers.
This recent sale is just one example of the results one could expect from Sotheby’s. This stunning property was listed on a Monday, and sold the following Monday after only 3 open houses. It sold for $30,000 over listing price with competitive offers.
Let us help you make the most of your next property sale or purchase.
Our marketing power is unmatched. Our results are unparalleled. Our reputation is unchallenged. We are here, and we are at your service.
Just Sold in Issaquah Highlands!
Just sold at $32,200 Over List price!
Sold at $547,000 by Erin Harold
This Issaquah Highlands home is perfectly located on a quiet St, close enough to all the wonderful amenities of the Issaquah Highlands to walk, but remains extremely quiet. With easy assess to I-90, it boasts a private elevated front porch, a large entry, a beautiful formal dining room, a large entertaining kitchen, a bright, open living room, and French doors to the patio. An extremely private back yard finishes off this amazing first floor. All of the very large bedrooms are on the upper level, with a large master bath, with a fantastic jetted tub, and second full bath.
This house was listed, and within 7 days we were able to produce several competitive offers. It closed smoothly on the original closing date, with no complications, selling for $32,200 over asking price!
That is one smooth deal!
I successfully negotiated all required improvements necessary be completed by the seller, at no additional cost to their buyers, and it was purchased at asking price. It then proceeded to close without a hitch, and even closed early!
At Sotheby’s International Realty, we are know for providing excellence in every possible way. Our team of exceptionally trained and seasoned agents, use their negotiating and research savvy to deliver the best possible results to all of our clients, every time.
Globally, Sotheby’s International Realty is known for quality, distinction, and unparallelled quality in all things. That is what you will experience, when you work with us. Without question, the best service, and the most successful results, every time.
List your property with us and you will see why millions of people trust Sotheby’s International Realty over any other company to care for their most valuable property.