Home Seller Results: Quicker Sales, Greater Savings, More Money in Your Pocket

Currently:

• 61% Of The Cascade Team Listings are Sold in 3 Days or Less
• 47% Recieve Multiple Offers
• Our average Seller saves over $12,000 in commissions

The Cascade Team Real Estate is a company like no other, because of these tools and marketing we provide our home sellers. We understand that in today’s ever changing real estate market, home sellers expect a high level of real estate agent service. Therefore we utilize technology to keep our home selling clients up to date at all times and provide added value to both home buyers and sellers in the real estate transaction. The effective use of these tech tools allow our local Seattle area agents to focus more of their time on servicing our clients and getting their home sold, while…

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The 8 Biggest Concerns Currently Facing Real Estate Brokers

Real Estate Brokers are "strongly confident" about the housing market's outlook over the next six months, although confidence has eased since the beginning of this spring, according to the latest confidence index, which is a monthly survey of nearly 3,000 brokers about local market conditions.  

In general, Brokers continued to report "strong" local market conditions last month for single-family and townhome properties. The strong confidence is being buoyed by strong job creation, the reduction in the Federal Housing Administration's annual mortgage insurance premium rates, and the acceptance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's 3 percent down payment loans. Check your home value HERE

Still, Brokers are reporting several issues with the market. The…

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Zillow Gives 3D the VIP Treatment

3D is not just for big blockbusters like “Jurassic World” anymore – it’s one of the hottest new trends in real estate as well.

In a move that will likely be another boost to the use of technology in home sales, Zillow will soon let brokers link to 3D tours on their online listings. See The Cascade Team’s Sher Bowman Klug’s listing on Zillow here: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9421-Elm-Ave-SE-Snoqualmie-WA-98065/96654251_zpid/  

If their actions are any indication, Zillow believes 3D will play a major role in the marketing of homes for sale. Just take a look at this screenshot of a property utilizing our 3D tour technology in their Zillow listing…

As you can see, Zillow has integrated the 3D tour link into their design, and…

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Get To Know Sammamish!

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Home Sales Sizzling Around Western Washington, Sales Reach 10-Year High

KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2015) – Temperatures around Western Washington were not the only thing sizzling during June. Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported 11,453 pending sales last month, the highest volume since August 2005 when members notched 11,546 mutually accepted offers. Last month also marked the fourth consecutive month of 11,000-plus pending transactions.

Pending Sales Increase by 16%

Inventory down 19.8% Year over Year

Prices up 7.4% Area Wide

Rising prices are prompting some worries about affordability

MLS members credit first-time buyers, an influx of relocating workers, and escalating rents for part of the surge.

“First time buyers are returning to the market, but cautiously and with…

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Powerful Questions You Need to Ask BEFORE Hiring a Broker/Agent to Sell Your Home

Getting the most for your home or property means doing more than putting a "For Sale" sign out front. In a competitive market where new homes for sale are added daily, your listing needs to be seen in a variety of places in order to stand out. And sometimes the right buyer is waiting out of state, or even in another country. To ensure sure your home gets noticed and sells without a hitch for full market value, understand what working with a top brokerage with the areas best agents and most cutting edge technology means for you.... It could mean the difference between no sale, and the payoff you've been waiting for.

Your Home is your greatest investment! Know these questions and answers before you interview! The difference can cost you thousands!

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Feast Your Eyes on the First-Ever Black Stainless Steel

Feast Your Eyes on the First-Ever Black Stainless Steel

As a real estate broker I'm always interested in new trends and products making their way to the market. This one certainly caught my eye. I'd love to hear what people think about Black Stainless Steel appliances!

Make a statement with the first-ever black stainless steel, the new premium color exclusive to KitchenAid.

Turn Up Your Creativity

The bladed dial of our multi-finish knob lets you select the most precise settings, making a difference you can feel.

A Refrigerator for Those Who Can't Wait for What's in Store

With five doors, you can store your ingredients smarter, find them faster and keep them fresher.

And if you are in the…

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Beautiful Snoqualmie Ridge Short Sale Opportunity!

$490,000 - 36722 SE Gravenstein CT, Snoqualmie    Bedrooms: 3    Bathrooms: 2.5    Sq. Footage: 2,340    Year Built: 2004    Garage Spaces: 2    Type: Residential    MLS® Number: 801341

OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Cary W Porter Designated Broker & Owner 425.891.7447 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Cary Porter at 425-891-7447. Wonderful Short Sale Opportunity on this beautiful 3BR/2.5BA,large loft/bonus room upstairs. Spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, eating bar, plenty of counter space & pull-out shelves. Large pantry & utility room (including…

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Triple-Whammy: Double-Digit Drop in Inventory Fuels Double-Digit Gains in Sales and Price Increases

• Double-Digit Drop in Inventory 
• Double-Digit Gains in Sold Home Prices
• Double Digit Gains in Sales
• Triple-Whammy For Home Buyers
  

KIRKLAND, Washington (June 4, 2015) – Home buyers are in "full sprint" mode while sellers are stalling, according to brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. As a result, MLS members are juggling severe inventory shortages and multiple offers in many Seattle neighborhoods and beyond.

MLS figures for May show double-digit drops in inventory compared to a year ago and double-digit gains in both sales and prices. Commenting on the numbers, Northwest MLS director Dick Beeson said "The crush between the lack of inventory and desperate buyers may soon generate the next TV reality show! The stressed…

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Bank Approved Short Sale in Kirkland!

$365,000 - 14700 114th Ave NE, Kirkland Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sq. Footage: 1,640 Year Built: 1967 Garage Spaces: 2 Type: Residential MLS® Number: 797850

OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Cary W Porter Designated Broker & Owner 425.891.7447 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Cary Porter at 425-891-7447: Bank Approved Short Sale at $365k. Needs work but homes in this neighborhood are currently selling at $425 to $450k for similar size. Wonderful opportunity on this 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style home in Kirkland. Easy access to I405 and downtown…

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