Nip Problems in the Bud, BEFORE Emotions Explode “Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Respond immediately!” In general, people’s mind’s tend to ‘make-things-up’. If they have a fear—without some response from you they will begin to imagine the worst and then the ‘worst case scenario’ grows and now your client is worried and fearful. […]
You are in the process of creating something so wonderful even you can’t imagine the splendor of it. Isn’t that a great idea?? Yes, of course it is. May you just continue turning your attention to more pleasurable, more upbeat, more optimistic thoughts. And may life just continue to improve for you, […]
“Commit to the highest level of service to your clients. Decide to do everything within your power to get an OUTSTANDING recommendation from ALL parties in each transaction. This will positively impact everything you do. You will amaze yourself and everyone you encounter.” —Julie Hutton.com -Classes authored and taught by Julie Hutton, […]
I love the energy of this little girl. It is pure, unadulterated DELIGHT. Wouldn’t it be nice to be this excited about life?? Imagine how everyone around her responds to her. THAT’S FOR ME! Warmest, Julie Julie Hutton ‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home! […]
NEGOTIATING MASTERY POWER TACTIC: BE Needless And Difficult To Manipulate For Your SELLER’S BENEFIT “You want to get to the place where you have a healthy detachment from external forces, pressures, demands, emotional pulls and the neediness of others. BE needless and difficult to manipulate.” Warmest, Julie Julie Hutton ‘I would love to […]
‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home! Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home. I PROMISE to make you proud!’ – Julie Realtor Sales & Marketing Specialist Coldwell Banker Bain 8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100 […]
Staging REALLY, REALLY does make a difference in how quickly the home sells and for what price. Staging is just so darn appealing to buyers–it is eye-candy and can make every home look delicious! ‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home! Please call me if you […]
‘I would love to get one of your friends or family into their dream home! Please call me if you know of anyone who it thinking of buying or selling a home. I PROMISE to make you proud!’ – Julie Realtor Sales & Marketing Specialist Coldwell Banker Bain 8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100 Kirkland, […]
I was searching the MLS for Bank Owned properties for sale in Kirkland, Washington and came across a true screaming deal. It isn’t bank owned but even better. (Bank-owned’s are now pulling multiple offers and the prices are negotiated up.) It is a 3 Bedroom 1.75 Bath, with large square footage. Great location in Kirkland. […]
http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_baraniuk_on_open_source_learning.html Rice University professor Richard Baraniuk explains the vision behind Connexions, his open-source, online education system. It cuts out the textbook, allowing teachers to share and modify course materials freely, anywhere in the world. I really hope this goes BIG. We need to break away from our dependency on the BIG BOX Universities–with BIG $$ […]
SELF-CARE: Managing Your Emotions Negotiations deal with rapid-fire change, chaos and uncertainty. Negotiating for your clients produces a sense of responsibility in most agents/brokers for a successful outcome for your clients. You KNOW how much they want to buy or sell their home. You want to help them be successful in this process. Buying and […]
Always treat your counterparts with DIGNITY AND RESPECT. Be mindful that you may be buying from a financially distressed seller. Sellers’ equities has been ravaged by this economic downturn (read depression). I recently researched a property that sold for $499,000 in 2005 and only $415,000 in 2010. This family lost OVER $85,000 (plus selling costs […]
HUGE SCAM involving… http://my-movie-survey.com/go.html sms-helpdesk.com Netflix Cell Phone Provider How it works: I typed in Netflix.com (except, I must have made a typo because it was a phony site) and a 30 second survey pops up (with Netflix logo) and all you have to do is give a 30 second survey for the chance to […]
Be willing to wait it out. Psychologists know that most people are exceptionally uncomfortable in highly ambiguous situations, or handling the unknown for long periods of time. It is too stressful, too complex. Often the negotiator will unknowingly blow it up just to get the interaction to some point of resolution. ‘No, it is not […]
NEGOTIATION TIP One way to neutralize a rejection of an offer You bring a good offer/counter-offer to the table and their immediate blustery response is, “No way am I going for that price.” Your response is, as you’re gathering up your papers, putting them back in the folder, preparing to put them back in your […]
2002—2007 Real Estate Boom 2001—2002 Corporate scandals 1995—2000 DOT.com exaggeration 1991—1995 Slow, steady recovery 1989—1991 Savings & Loan Crisis 1982—1987 80’s Boom 1970—1982 Oil shocks—high prices 1960—1970 Peaks and Valleys 1945—1970 25 years of The Affluent Society Period (after World War II) 1929—1945 16 years of The Great Depression I think the primary point I’m […]
Julie Hutton, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain (specializing in Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville, Kenmore) blogs about increasing your curb appeal with a new front door. Make a great first impression. If you have any questions email me at Julie@JulieHutton.com (Please be kind and don’t spam.) Until next time… Until next time… Warmest, Julie […]
Until next time… Warmest, Julie Julie Hutton Realtor Sales & Marketing Specialist Coldwell Banker Bain 8525 120th Ave NE, Ste 100 Kirkland, WA 98033 425-260-4440 Julie@JulieHutton.com www.JulieHutton.com Getting Your Home to SOLD (1:32) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5QuB3YpDM Facebook Profile http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkland-WA/Julie-Hutton-Real-Estate/95502741259 Julie Hutton’s BLOG http://juliehutton.wordpress.com/ Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehutton
33% of Homeowners Owe More Than Their Home Is Worth “The owners of one-third of the houses in the Seattle metro area now owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, Zillow estimates.”* *SOURCE: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2014166638_zillow09.html (If you have a friend in the Seattle metro area experiencing this issue, would you please email them […]
Reportedly there is 59 months worth of unsold inventory in the Seattle area. That equals 4.9 years worth.* This invariably pulls down values, so when we come to you suggesting that if YOU WANT to sell this season we need to be in line with the current market conditions AND that usually means we need […]
We have had many positive experiences with Paul Valley and Organized Spaces. Their customers are always happy with their work. Here are some great before and AFTER pictures of the results of one customer–neighbors of Yuno’s. Paul is a man of great personal integrity and great workmanship. Warmest, Julie Julie Hutton Realtor Sales & […]
Wells Fargo Securities ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2011* *email me for the full 28 page report Julie@JulieHutton.com Executive Summary: (Julie’s review & Hot Points) Growth in the coming year will remain modest, containing risks that could potentially hinder (real estate) performance 2011 trends in real estate to turn positive for the first time since the beginning […]
This is just one of the great photos that our professional photographer took for us. ONE OF THE SECRETS OF GETTING TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR HOME is super great photos. MLS 157969 Bridlewood 10015 NE 155th St, Bothell, WA 98011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWoeIyBO47Q Until we connect again… Warmest, Julie Julie Hutton Realtor Sales & Marketing Specialist […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI4UBSGBrPM Immaculate, updated home on large, serene park setting in coveted Glenhaven area. Beautiful kitchen granite counters w/quality slide-out drawers. Milgard windows. Master: California Closet and marble floor/vanity & private deck. Gas log fire, New carpet, Skylight. Laundry in lower level/once a kitchen. Close in yet quiet. Prof. landscaped w/ TWO slate patios, hot tub, […]
Serenity, character, charm, cozy, quiet, private w/space to roam. 4 bed, 1.75 bath, 2400 hm w/large shop (and/or 2 car garage) & office-shop size 24×32, 400 amp service (200 shop/200 hm). Master bedroom w/sitting area. Fruit trees, hummingbirds. Abundance of nature. Circular driveway. Large deck w/lots of copper trimmings. 50 year roof shake (4 yrs […]
We’re meeting at a client’s home with Dave Rushing of PAINTING AMERICA INC.com and Dave is telling us all about the importance of choosing the right color. They do quality, precise interior and exterior painting with FREE Professional Color Consulting (Dave really understands the power and energy behind color).
