Or at least you’re thinking of moving, perhaps there’s that great tech job offer on the table, or the kids are both at college now, or it’s simply the allure of the Puget Sound and that Seattle Sea-Town, lifestyle.
Whatever your reasons for choosing our beloved Sea-Town, Seattle, one of your primary, if not the primary concern, will be looking for a place to call home. And, whether you’re single, a couple, or a family with multiple needs, a few things will make the search for your Seattle property a more joyful and pleasant experience.
Christian Harris, managing broker of the Sea-Town Team lets you in on his Top 5 Tips when moving to Seattle.
Top Tip 1: Get in touch.
Contact Christian and the Sea-Town Team
Why? Because we understand your apprehension and anxiety as someone new to the market. We similarly appreciate the need for a discreet and targeted outcome as an experienced investor or in finding the balance between budget and function. Either way, establishing contact with Christian[text or email hyperlink] and the Sea-Town Team[hyperlink] is the first step in ensuring you have the right partners to guide your property-buying process. The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. Your move to Seattle starts with a call to Christian and the Sea-Town Team.
Top Tip 2: Book some face time.
Hop on a Zoom or video call with Christian. Or if you’re in Seattle, grab a coffee or a beer with Christian. Get to know whom you are dealing with and help us gain some insights into you and your property aspirations.
Let’s chat about some of the neighborhoods in Seattle and what amenities, conveniences, or activities, you like to have close to home. Whether it’s restaurants and bars, family-friendly parks, or easy access to the water or mountains, let’s put faces to the names and let’s get a meaningful sense of where you’re at.
With the help of our preferred lender, we will even dispel some of the myths about getting access to finance because if you can afford to rent in Seattle, then you more than likely can afford to buy.
(So, If you’re the kind of person who likes to skip the foreplay (we won’t take it personally), then book your zoom call now. Click the calendar link to find a suitable time.) https://calendly.com/sea-town/15min-call
Top Tip 3: Set up a custom home search.
Let Christian and the Sea-Town Team set up a custom home search for you.
But Christian, we’re nowhere near ready to purchase a property yet, why bother with this? Well, almost for that exact reason. Random browsing of listings will not make you a smart buyer and it would be a disservice for us not to assist you to gain some market insights. Even if you’re six months to a year away from potentially purchasing a property, a well-set-up custom home search will allow you to follow property listing and selling prices and the length of time properties were on the market. In turn, you will gain valuable micro-insights in relation to the specific neighborhoods you’re interested in, and come the time to purchase you will feel a lot more confident with your offer.
Read what some of our previous clients and homeowners have to say about setting up this process with Christian. https://www.zillow.com/profile/SeaTownRealEstate/
What our clients say
Although we love to talk about what we do, the proof is often only in what others have to say about us that matters.
Top Tip 4: Pick a few houses to view in person
(With covid being somewhat behind us now)
Come the time to get serious and you’re ready to buy your first or next property in Seattle (and you’re in Seattle, obviously), let Christian and the Sea-Town Team pick you up and drive you to a few in-person viewings. Nothing gives you a better sense of the layout, space, and feel of the property and the Seattle neighborhoods like an in-person tour of the property and its surroundings.
In some ways, it’s an educational experience to compare the online pictures and descriptions to the reality on the ground. Things such as natural light and the feel of the space vs its size on paper are not easy to convey unless you’re there to experience it. In our experience, this is a must-do for 99% of the buyers out there
(even our serial investors most often prefer to view their properties before buying – they are usually just viewing the property through a different lens than the average buyer).
Top Tip 5: Write that offer
Once you have found that dream Seattle home or property, be it West Seattle, North Seattle, Central or Downtown Seattle, South Seattle, or the likes of Bellevue on the East Side of Seattle, be ready to put in that offer.
This is where having partners in your property-buying journey like Christian and his Sea-Town Team really counts. Our contract knowledge and market expertise ensure your peace of mind throughout the whole process. From discussing a reasonable market-based offer to negotiating the final sales price, from monitoring the inspection and finance processes and facilitating a smooth risk-free handover of your property, it’s all in a day’s work for us at the Sea-Town Team. It’s what we live for….
Making your real estate journey a delightful, enjoyable, and smooth road. Put us to the test!
Until later. Don’t forget to be awesome!
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