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Design Spotlight: Jen Shaughnessy

This week’s design spotlight features the brand of our MASTERY agent Jen Shaughnessy, from Seattle, Washington. Operating in West Seattle for the last 9 years, particularly in the high income range market, Jen excels in finding not only the perfect property for her clients but the lifestyle they desire. She favors a mixture of modern color […]

Buying to Renovate: What Your Clients Need to Know!

Many buyers are finding themselves having a hard time purchasing the type of home they initially began searching for. Often they are faced with a decision to alter their criteria and even their price expectations. Many areas are experiencing severe inventory shortages, leading some buyers to make the decision to remain in their homes and […]

Ask Denise: Talk to Accountant Now?

Q: Denise, wow! I have had an amazing year so far! I am on track to exceed my best year by 100%. It has been a whirlwind. I am finally in a position to pay off some of my debt and put some money into savings. Should I talk to my accountant even though it […]

Little Touches. Big Impact.

The littlest touches can have the biggest impact for your clients. The key is to decide what that one special touch will become your signature touch. It should be something that is unique to you and something that your competition probably isn’t doing. For example, think about your favorite restaurant. Is there something that they […]

Ask Denise: Experience vs Youth

Q: Denise, it is time for me to take a new photo. The one I am currently using is 15 years old. My hair just isn’t that big anymore and I have way more wrinkles. I am struggling because I am in an office with a lot of 30-somethings who dress hipper, understand technology so […]

Design Spotlight: Dale Schlotzhauer

This week’s design spotlight features the brand of our MASTERY agent Dale Schlotzhauer, of Seattle, Washington. Before entering real estate, she worked for Boeing as a project manager for 26 years. She holds a helicopter pilot’s license. She has a wide demographic between Seattle and Everett. She enjoys working with buyers that are relocating to […]

Elephants, Donkeys, and the Real Estate Market

A primer in election behavior with home buyers and sellers A presidential election is always a major event in our country. There is no doubt that consumers are waiting and wondering how the election will affect home prices and the real estate market overall.  It is not unusual for consumer confidence to waver in an […]

Ask Denise: New Outside Portrait

Q: Denise, I am getting a new photo done, but I really want to get photographed outside and my co-workers think I should get a traditional headshot inside. What do you think? A: Go for it! Absolutely if you are outside and in your element, then follow you instincts and get your photo done outside.

The Power of Numbers

Lately I have been working with a lot of numbers and I have been reminded of their power. While numbers themselves are non-emotional, often they bring up a lot of emotion and therefore, are sometimes avoided. Anyone who has ever not opened their credit card statement or avoided revisiting their commission statements knows exactly what […]

Design Spotlight: Traci Cypher

Traci is from Skagit County, Washington, and works in the Anacortes and Mount Vernon areas. Her client base includes many military officers transferring to the area. She enjoys working with first time home buyers and explaining the process to them. She wanted a low-pressure and relaxed brand that made her look competent. Traci’s father printed […]

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