What is Buyer Fatigue?

By Rosie Rourke, posted May 16, 2022

What is Buyer’s Fatigue?

Due to the recent sellers’ market surge we experienced with its high buyer demand, low home inventory and multiple competitive offer situations, many buyers (and their agents) are experiencing “buyer fatigue”. This condition has buyers exhausted by their consistent losses and they choose to step out of the market. There is no official way to gauge the level of fatigue out there, but there are signs that help us predict when a correction in the housing market will occur. We list more homes than any other team in SE King County, so we see trends coming before most other agents because of the volume of homes we sell. For months we have sensed a shift in the market and our agents have been preparing for it. We are seeing less offers on homes, less traffic online, less showings, and even getting skunked at open houses with no one showing up. Buyers just get tired of waving everything, going way over asking, and then losing. BUT, there is good news in all of this…

Having a seasoned, full time and caring buyer’s agent can make all the difference! Believe it or not, agents get buyer fatigue as well. Our listing managers call every agent who shows our listings for feedback. More and more non Rosie Rourke Team buyers agents tell us, “I told my clients the home is going to go so far over asking that it’s not worth my time to write an offer.” Imagine that, a home you LOVED just sitting there with no offers ready to be yours! You need an agent like Lisa, Lexie and Lilia (the Triple L Threat) that have the knowledge, the skills and the drive to make it through the tough times with their buyers. Even during the ultra-competitive markets of the past few years, combined they have helped hundreds of buyers achieve their dreams! They also know when to make the most of an opportunity, and RIGHT NOW there is a HUGE opportunity!!!

NOW IS THE TIME while the sellers’ market cools off and takes a breath! Learn more about our buyers’ agents and what they can do to help you here: www.rosierourke.com/buyers

PS. Sellers, NO, you didn’t miss the market! The price increases of the past 2 years has you in a great position! People always need to buy and we have the targeted marketing, the experience and the skills to sell your home anytime, anywhere! Learn more about our listing agents and our stress-free listing experience here: www.rosierourke.com/selling

KW Red Day 2022

By Rosie Rourke, posted May 03, 2022

Red Day is a day of service for all Keller Williams agents that happens once a year! This year the Rosie Rourke Team along with our Keller Williams Mountains to Sound brokerage, are collecting donations for Vine Maple Place's Care Closet!

The Care Closet meets the needs of basic hygiene products for VMP families. While Moms and Dads are at VMP busily working towards stability, they can grab what they need for their family from the care closet. This helps reduce their budget and saves them time and gas going to the store.

Most items can be purchased at the Dollar Store, Walmart, Fred Meyer, etc. or in bulk at Costco. (Please no sample sizes)

Toilet Paper
Deodorant (female)
Tampons
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent
Kitchen trash bags
Tall Kitchen Trash Cans w/o lid
Dish Soap
Paper Towels
Conditioner
Shaving Cream (female)
Feminine Hygiene Pads
Liquid body wash
Lotion
Toothpaste
Kids Toothbrushes

Drop Off Locations & Times

Rosie Rourke Team

16333 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA 98058

Weekdays 9-5pm

Four Corners Merchants

17620 140th Ave SE, #C-9, Renton, WA 98058

Weekday Open Hours & Saturday 11-6pm

Please drop off your items by 5pm on May 11th, we will be delivering all the items on Red Day May 12th! Thank you for your support!

Renton Home Show 2022!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Mar 20, 2022

The Renton Home Show is back!!! Join us April 3rd from 11-2pm for this FREE community event at the Fairwood Golf and Country Club! Meet local contactors, handymen, painters, flooring installers, interior designers and more!

This event is FREE to everyone in the community and is powered by The Rosie Rourke Team! If you are thinking of remodeling, updating or just want to meet some licensed, vetted and local contractors for a future job then this is the place to be!

Please get your free tickets through Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/rentonhomeshow and we will see you on April 3rd!

PS. If you are local contactor looking for some exposure, please contact [email protected] ASAP!

WE WON… AGAIN!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Mar 02, 2022

Shocked, humbled, excited, speechless... all the feels today at the Rosie Rourke Team Office in Fairwood! WE WON AGAIN!!!

Our goal is not just to sell or buy a house, it's to build a relationship with our clients that will last for generations to come. Our business is based on YOU, our amazing clients! We give 110% each and everyday and we are thankful for your referrals, support and friendship!

Want to work with the best?

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Concierge Corner – New Video!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Jan 26, 2022

Check out this transformation! We don't just put a sign in the ground, we lean in and take over the entire process from start to finish! Between listing agent Karen, our home seller's concierge Jo, our trusted vendors and the entire Rosie Rourke Team behind the scenes, we did all the heavy lifting and created a stress-free listing experience for this client!

We were just named the top team for Keller Williams Mountains to Sound in 2021 and helped over 210 families turn their real estate dreams into reality... what can we do for you in 2022? It all starts with a conversation, learn more at www.rosierourke.com/homevalue

You can also call/text our listing team directly at 206.719.5870 or fill out the form below!

SELL NOW

By Rosie Rourke, posted Jan 17, 2022

SELLER ALERT!!!

First PENDING home of the year… and it flew off the market during the first weekend! 50 + showings and multiple offers WELL OVER ASKING! Rosie predicted this back in December with her Winter Market Update [watch below]

She predicted that interest rates would rise in 2022 and buyers will try to get into a home before their buying power is lessened with higher rates. This combined with record low inventory (homes available to buy in the market) would create the perfect winter storm for home sellers. Winter is the NEW Spring market this year! Rosie doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she does have over 25 years of experience in our local real estate market + a team that does a high volume of business, they can see trends coming before other agents because of this.

Well, the secret is out and we are telling all of our sellers sitting on the fence to get their homes on the market ASAP. Luckily we have our home concierge program that is helping sellers get their home SHOW READY and on the market in a matter of weeks, not months! This is what leading real estate experts are saying about our local market right now!

According to Tim Ellis of the real estate blog Seattle Bubble, “January is shaping up to be the most competitive month in housing history.”

“The stage is now set for the most competitive January housing market in recorded history,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather as well. “Buyers are pouring into the market to claim a home before mortgage rates rise further as new listings slow to a trickle [during the winter months].”

Bottom-line for Sellers: With less homes on the market, your home will stand out with virtually ZERO competition when you list. This will not be the case the closer we get to spring. Also, with interest rates as low as they are still, there are more buyers with more buying power who are desperate to get something under contract before the rates go up! If you are able to list before spring, I would do it now! Take advantage of our Home Concierge Program, it’s FREE and our team literally does everything for you to get your home ready faster! Request a free home valuation and let’s have a conversation! Call or text 206.719.5870 or fill out the form below!

Bottom-line for Buyers: BUY NOW before rates go up! You will be in competition with other buyers, you need a buyer’s agent who knows how to write a winning bid! Spoiler alert, it’s not always about who throws down the most money! Every seller has a specific goal in mind, our agents learn about the sellers and craft offers that are attractive to them. Learn more about our expert buyer’s agents and our process for winning homes for our clients, Call or text 206.719.5870 or fill out the form below!

Contact The Rosie Rourke Team!

Winter Market Update

By Rosie Rourke, posted Dec 09, 2021

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!

Fall Market Update

By Rosie Rourke, posted Oct 05, 2021

🍁Fall Leaves + Active Buyers

= TIME TO SELL!

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!

Rosie the Radio Star!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Sep 30, 2021

Rosie Rourke the Radio Star!

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!

See here in action on the podcast replay here: https://themoneyhour.com/top-agent-reveals-secrets-to-a-stress-free-real-estate-experience-episode-371/

Looking for a stress-free real estate experience? Reach out below!

Stress-Free Listing Review!

By Rosie Rourke, posted Sep 08, 2021

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!

Thinking of selling? Let us show you what we can do for you at www.rosierourke.com/selling

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