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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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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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Here is your chance to be part of an innovative Real Estate Brokerage that's changing how things are done.

 

We are a FULL Service company with a comprehensive marketing plan, great training and support, and great agents! We save our clients thousands on the sale of their home, give them the support and service level they want, and in the process are building a name for ourselves that is second to none! Click HERE to see the full details of our marketing program. We provide all of this marketing for our Broker/Agents at no additional fee which not only provides you with the best marketing platform to attract clients, but also to sell their homes... and saves you the agent/broker $1,000's in additional marketing expenses for each listing!


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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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It’s summer vacation time for my family and me, so as my wife Janet frets about sun screen, reservations for dinner, and how we’ll keep the kids entertained and still manage some alone time for ourselves my mind of course wonders to the big question of: What do I have the greatest chance of being bitten, eaten or killed by while I’m off enjoying a few days of relaxation?

I mean “Hey” aren’t you afraid of sharks? We went to Hawaii and Myrtle Beach last summer and let me tell you that you should be, what with their insatiable appetite and 15 rows of serrated teeth and the way they lurk in that murky area just offshore where you can't see the bottom and you can't move quickly and, oh God, did something just brush up against my leg?

Whenever there's a…

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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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While training classes are always a very important part of a real estate agents career, we do recognize that these classes can sometimes be a little boring or take up time in the middle of a busy selling season. So to add a little spice we came up with (By copying a local radio shows game Beat The Producer from KISW 99.9) the game "Beat The Broker"


Here are the rules:

  1. Contest try to answer 10 "Pop-Trivia Real Estate Related" questions in 60 seconds.
  2. You only get 3 guesses per question.
  3. You can pass on a question and come back to it if time allows.
  4. The Broker then comes in and tries to answer the same questions with the same 3 rules above.
  5. If the agent wins they get dinner and a movie out from www.TheCascadeTeam.com
  6. If the Broker…

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Team,

 

I wanted to take a quick second and congratulate everyone as The Cascade Team just broke a new record this week for listings… Good Old Beast Mode #24 is our new number for the most listings in 1 week!


In addition to that we have had 35 closings in the past week as well making for 59 transactions in a 7 day period! Really an awesome job by the best Broker/Agents in the business!

 

Our Transaction Team here at the office also gets a special round of applause! Victor, Megan and Allison have been even more unstoppable than the Seahawk defense. If you have a second to let them know what a great job they are doing I’m sure they would love to hear from you!

 

I’m so very proud of all of you, and from the sound of…

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  • 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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By Pro.com

While purchasing a house may mostly be about having a place to call “home,” it can also be seen as a lifetime investment. Making a few repairs—and even some cost-effective renovations—can not only skyrocket your home’s value, but can make it a more enjoyable place to live. We tapped into our network of Pros to uncover seven of the most valuable repairs you can make for the long term, whether or not you plan to sell in the future.

1. Fix Up the Exterior

As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, whether it’s with your new neighbor or a future buyer. Repairing any broken doors, damaged screens, or cracks in your front walk can really make a difference. You might want to consider having your siding…

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