Winter is here... how is the real estate market doing?
Want to know the latest in real estate news? Check out Rosie's Winter market update! You'll learn why right now is actually an amazing time to sell and why waiting until Spring may not be the best option in 2022!
We also posted the report Rosie is referencing in the comments, check it out, you'll be blown away by the lack of inventory!
If you are thinking of selling please contact us ASAP, we would love to connect and share with you why listing with Rosie Rourke Team guarantees a stress free experience!
Check Rosie's Fall Real Estate Market Update for King County focusing on Fairwood, Renton, Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Federal Way, Seatac and New Castle!
Ready to have a conversation? Our listing team is ready to give you an update to date home value, access your goals, timelines, and more! We are the top real estate team in S. King County because we provide a stress-free listing experience! Let us show you, text 206.719.5870 or fill out the form below!
That's right! Rock star real estate agent Rosie Rourke is a radio star too! She was recently interviewed in The Money Hour, a local radio show about real estate, investing, mortgages and more!
YES!!! You guys, this is it! The review that literally sums up our entire stress-free listing experience! We recently sold this home in Kent and our clients just left us this review
“Rosie’s team is fabulous and we surely needed a team. The home we were selling was a fixer- upper. Rosie’s team managed everything. They helped us find contractors and scheduled much needed work to be done in a timely manner. (roofer, painters, contractor etc.) They even helped choose the color of the paint, counter tops and new carpet. They know what it takes to get a house ready for sale so we could get the best price and feel good about the quality of the home we sold. Rosie has great connections and she was able to get work accomplished in weeks where it would have taken us months. The process of photographing, listing and selling the house went very smoothly. We could not have done it without Rosie. Thank you to your hard working and diligent team!!”
Thank you McKee Family, we are speechless! This is why we formed a team, we can help more people and create the ultimate, stress free listing experience!
Why we recommend home staging even in a hot market!
We get this question A LOT, especially right now. If the market is so hot, do I really need to stage my home? The answer is yes, but it depends.
A vacant home needs to be staged, period. A 2020 report from RESA found that 85% of staged homes sold for 5-23% more than a non-staged home. For a little investment it can yield a HUGE return! We work with some of the best stagers in the area, and buyers have commented that our listings show the best because of it!
Staged homes also sell faster and they are easier to market to the masses via social media... no one wants to see vacant room on their newsfeed, lol! According to Forbes a staged home will sell 87% faster than a non-staged home. Why does this matter? A faster home sale will put more money in your pocket. If a home doesn't sell after the first week in this market, a price reduction will be recommended to keep the house from getting lost online. Any money invested in staging is well worth it!
But what if you live there, should you still stage it? It really depends, but in most cases a bit of re-staging and styling will do the trick! Joanne on our team has a background in design and loves helping our clients declutter and use existing pieces you already have to re-stage the home. We can also bring in smaller accent pieces, pillows, place settings, etc to spruce the place up before listing!
Putting your home's best foot forward involves a lot of work from our team, but in the end it is worth it for our clients! More money, a faster closing date, and a stress-free listing experience... and staging is just one part of our secret sauce! Learn more about our top 1% team and what selling your home can look like here: www.rosierourke.com/selling
Here is Rosie Rourke's spring real estate market update! With the volume we do we tend to see changes and shifts on the horizon sooner than most agents, and the media is usually 6 months behind in their reporting!
Whether you are thinking of buying, selling or you are just curious about what your house is worth in this market, please reach out! We are all about relationships and everything starts with a conversation, no pressure!
What is Red Day from Keller Williams and the Rosie Rourke Real Estate Team?
Making a difference in the lives of others and bettering the communities that we serve lies at the heart of the Keller Williams culture. This observance defines who we are and is a natural extension of our commitment to the highest level of professional customer service. Over time, a growing number of our family members and friends continue to participate in this extraordinary event. It embodies the generous spirit and commitment associates have to “giving back” to the cities and towns they live and work in.
Your local Red Day brought to you by The Rosie Rourke Team, Keller Williams Mountains to Sounds Office & other local sponsors!
May 13th 3-7pm at the Kent YMCA we will be taking food donations for NW Harvest, collecting donated bikes for Bicycle Rescue Youth and monetary donations for local charities! Enjoy our contactless drive up donation station, food trucks and a coffee cart too!
FREE HOTEL STAY & RESTAURANT GIFT CARD - OPENING WEEKEND OF YOUR LISTING!
During this historic 2021 real estate market, we want to send you on a "Listcation" during the weekend your home is listed for sale!
We will put you up for 2 nights at the locally operated, brand new Hotel Interurban in Tukwila! Or yo can opt for a $200 Visa Gift Card to stay where you want!
We will also include a $100 gift certificate to the famous Whistle Stop Ale House, Renton's Neighborhood Family Pub! The food is great, the atmosphere is fun and they have an amazing indoor-outdoor dining experience set up!
You don't have to stress about showings at your home or being displaced. Just sit back, relax, let us be your person... and sell your home, of course!
“First of all, we loved our Listcation!! I’m not sure where we would have gone since we had showings all day Saturday and Sunday. The hotel was very accommodating for early check-in & a later check out! Their hot breakfast was much appreciated, as well!”– The Starks - Woodside in Fairwood
What's the catch?
Nothing really, just list your home with the Rosie Rourke Team in 2021, that's it!
👉 Just submit the contact form below! Rosie, Melissa or Liz will reach out to you and set up your free home pricing evaluation to get the ball rolling!
OR... you can contact us directly at 📲 206.719.5870 or 💻 [email protected]
On average it takes most people about 3 to 6 months to get their home ready to list. With our stress-free listing experience we can have you ready in a matter of weeks! Either way if you are thinking of selling in 2021 now really is the time to start the planning process! It all starts with a free, no pressure conversation with Rosie and her listing team!
Once we give you a realistic valuation for your home we can start to help you get show ready with our list of vetted contractors, expert stagers, and marketing masters! We don't just put a sign in the ground and leave you to do all the dirty work, let us show you what a stress-free listing experience can look like!
Go to www.rosierourke.com/selling to learn more and book your free consultation! We know this time of year can get busy, schedule it early and put your mind at ease before the holidays!
"Rosie and her team have be exceptional! She and her team were very responsive to all our concerns and kept us updated on everything that was happening. I cannot recommend her and her team strongly enough. We had 2 offers within a week. She was very helpful in helping us set up the house to sell and explained everything very well." - Brad Nelson, Happy Client in 2020
