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Category Archives: Snohomish County Homes For Sale
🏡 Lake Stevens Dream Home with Mountain & Lake Views | 4 Bed Just Listed!
Enjoy outdoor living on the covered deck, plus air conditioning and a large 2+ car garage with ample storage. Located in the highly sought-after Lake Stevens School District and just minutes from Frontier Park, Lundeen Park, shopping, dining, and easy highway access, this home delivers both convenience and lifestyle.
Watch the full video tour and discover why this Lake Stevens property is truly special. For private showings or more information, contact Jen Murrweiss today.
📲 Interested in this home? Call or text Jen at (425) 422-7243 for details or a private tour.
🏡 SOLD – CLOSED — Lake Stevens 🏡✨
Big congratulations to Tanner and Courtney on the sale and closing of their Lake Stevens home! 🔑🎉
Wishing you both so much happiness, love, and wonderful new memories as you start this next adventure. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey—past, present, and future. 🤍I was honored to help them purchase this home years ago and now guide them through the sale as they begin an exciting new chapter—moving closer to family in their new state. Being trusted through multiple milestones like this is truly what makes my job so meaningful.
How to Sell Your House in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide with Jen Murrweiss 🏡✨
Thinking about selling your home? Whether you’re in the Puget Sound area or beyond, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to selling in today’s market. I’ve helped countless sellers achieve great results, and I’m here to walk you through the essential steps to sell your home with confidence. 👇
Step 1: Hire the Right Real Estate Agent 👩💼💼
The first and most important step in selling your home is hiring a real estate agent who can guide you through the entire process. A great agent is your partner in this journey—someone who understands the market, has the right connections, and can provide expert advice on everything from pricing to staging. Choosing the right agent makes all the difference. As a top listing agent in the Puget Sound region, I’ve helped clients just like you navigate the selling process with ease. When interviewing agents, be sure to ask:
How many clients have you helped recently? What sets you apart from other agents in the area? What services do you offer beyond negotiations?
Step 2: Hire a Home Inspector 🔍🛠️
You might be thinking, “Aren’t home inspections for buyers?” Technically, yes—but getting a pre-listing home inspection can save you time, money, and stress down the road. A professional inspector will help you spot issues that could scare off potential buyers.
Step 3: Make Repairs and Small Upgrades 🔧✨
You don’t have to completely renovate your home, but a few strategic updates can make a world of difference. Here’s where to focus:
- Fix what’s noticeable
- Modernize: Create flexible spaces like a home office.
- Curb appeal matters
- Brighten up with fresh lighting
Step 5: Price Your Home Right 💵💡
Pricing your home can be tricky. Price too high, and you risk scaring off buyers. Price too low, and you leave money on the table. Even when you are priced correctly there can be challenges that your agent will help you work through according to your current market and feedback we receive from potential buyers. I’ll help you understand your home’s value through a detailed market analysis.
Step 6: Stage Your Home to Sell 🛋️✨
Staging isn’t just about making your home look good—it’s about helping buyers imagine themselves living there. If you’re unsure where to start, I can connect you with professional stagers or offer my own recommendations.
Step 7: Get Professional Photos 📸🌟
In today’s digital world, great photos are essential. Homes with professional photos typically sell faster and for more money.
Step 8: List Your Home 📲🏡
Once your home is ready, I’ll list it on the MLS and make sure it’s visible on all the right platforms. But it’s not just about online listings—I’ll help market your home through social media, email campaigns, and more to ensure it gets the exposure it deserves.
Step 9: Have a Plan in Case Your Home Doesn’t Sell Right Away ⏳📉
Not every home sells overnight, and that’s okay. If things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like, we’ll adjust the strategy. Whether it’s adjusting the price, hosting more open houses, or taking a different approach, I’m committed to making sure we get the best result for you.
Step 10: Negotiate the Sale Price 🤝💬
Negotiation is one of my favorite parts of the process. My goal is always to get you the best possible price, and I’ll guide you through every step of the negotiation process.
Step 11: Sign and Close ✍️🏠
Once you’ve agreed on an offer, it’s time to sign and close. We’ll review all the details—inspection reports, appraisals, closing costs—and ensure everything is in order before the big day. Then, when you sign those final papers, you can officially say goodbye to your old home and move on to the next chapter.
Selling your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and with my expertise, it can be an exciting and rewarding process. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out. I’d love to help you make your next move a success! 🏡💫
Home Prices Predicted To Explode! BUY NOW!
Self-made real estate millionaire Barbara Corcoran says it’s a ‘good time to buy’ because home prices are going to ‘explode’ when mortgage rates drop!
Alena Botros
Fri, June 2, 2023 at 2:00 AM PDT·4 min read
Appearing as a guest on Good Morning America this week, Barbara Corcoran answered several questions from viewers, ranging from when the right time to buy a home is to how to win a bidding war. As for the former, Corcoran said now is the time to buy.
“It’s a good time to buy because the minute interest rates go down, everybody’s waiting for them to go down even by a point, and when they do, they’re going to come rushing back in the market,” Corcoran said. “Prices are going to explode, and you’re going to be paying more for the same house. And you can always refinance, remember, when and if interest rates come down.”
It’s not Corcoran’s first time advising against even attempting to time the market. Previously, on the Chicks in the Office podcast, Corcoran said to forget about the timing, again stressing that now is always the time to buy.
The self-proclaimed “NYC Real Estate Queen,” founded the Corcoran Group with a $1,000 loan in 1973, which she famously turned into $66 million, after selling her business in 2001. She’ll always be a powerhouse within the real estate industry, but now most people know her as the spunky, blunt, and well-dressed shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
Another viewer asked Corcoran how to win bidding wars, saying that he and his fiancee have been looking for a house but have been out bid every time they’ve found one they like. Corcoran said the key is to look like the “best deal in town,” while playing on the seller’s emotions.
“You have to be prequalified for your mortgage so you can go in there as an all cash deal. I’m an all cash deal, it’s not contingent, I already got my mortgage—you want that power behind you,” Corcoran said. “You also want to go in and realize it’s never just a financial deal. Get a nice piece of stationery and handwrite a note to that owner, and tell them how much you love the house. It makes a difference because people like to sell homes to people who love their house.”
As for the different types of mortgage loans that buyers can choose from, Corcoran said it depends on how long you’re going to live in that home. If you’re going to live there a long time, or at least except you are, Corcoran said a conventional rate mortgage at the shortest term you can afford, is the best option. On the other hand, if you’re only going to be living there for a short period of time, likely under five years, she said you’ll want to get an adjustable rate mortgage because it’s cheaper.
When Corcoran was then asked if there’s any way to get relief as someone who’s “house poor,” a term used to describe someone that’s spending more than 30% of their income on housing, she answered: “you don’t get relief from that.” In coastal cities, Corcoran said, people are spending more than 40% of their income on housing. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, in her view—people are forced to save by paying off their mortgage.
“When it comes time to retire, for most of us, it’s the only money we have to retire on,” Corcoran said.
Now if you want to make the most out of your home purchase, she said you’ll always get the best return in a high-traffic area. And if you want to make a killing, buy a home in an up and coming area. Corcoran’s formula for doing so? Follow the creative community and see where they’re living, and check out the nightlife.
And of course, a Corcoran Q&A couldn’t be complete without touching on rentals and renting. As for rent prices, Corcoran said they’re going to continue to go up, and there won’t be any relief. When interest rates go up and chase people into the rental market, rents generally go up. But when interest rates go down, that doesn’t mean rent follows. Corcoran said she’s never met a landlord that brings down their rent, ever. And, most of us know how she feels about renting—that it’s a “no-win game.”
This story was originally featured on Fortune.com
Remember~ date the rate, marry the home. As the famous Will Rogers said ” Don’t wait to buy real estate, by real estate and wait. Good advice everyone and I am just the gal to help you so reach out with all your real esate questions and needs in the Puget Sound region.
Remodeling What Is The Biggest Bang For The Buck?
There are so many good reasons for home improvement — even in a tough economy. You may want to boost your home’s future sales value, add livable space, refresh an aging room or feature. Or you may just want to enjoy your home more, especially if you wanted to move but the market didn’t cooperate. Find out which projects could bring you joy — and some cash back!
Is the kitchen the biggest project that will pay you back or the bathroom?
Seller Prepare For The Home Inspection
I know the last year has you asking yourself I don’t need to worry buyers are waiving inspections. I guarantee you that is changing and if you do not wish to have a Seller’s pre-inspection than you may wish to check out this list. You can make your home more attractive to buyers and increase your likelihood of obtaining a positive inspection report by performing routine maintenance now before going on the market.
A visual inspection does not pass or fail a house but simply describes those items in need of minor or major repair or replacement. The inspector will visually examine the structure, crawl space, attic, mechanical components and all interior rooms, as well as closets.
On the day of you can help by having keys available to any locked doors, removing obstacles around water heaters and other appliances, removing items from closets that provide access to attics, and so on. Please be ready to indicate the location of hidden components such as the water meter, electrical panel, sump pump and main sewer clean out.
You can eliminate seasonal limitations on the inspection by clearing pathways of snow or debris. Ensure that appliances not tested because of the temperature (such as air conditioners in winter) are operation. Move boxes and storage items away from interior walls and make certain the entire perimeter of the house can be observed. Finally, leave pets with a friend or, take them with you, for the few hours of the inspection.
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
- Repair minor defects in the exterior wall coverings.
- Repair damaged masonry on walkways and steps.
- Repair missing or loose railings on decks and steps.
- Recaulk around exterior windows and doors.
- Replace missing or damaged shingles
- Recaulk around flashing.
- Clean debris from gutters.
- Ensure downspouts are intact and water drains away from the house.
- Trim trees and shrubs away from the roof.
INTERIOR COMPONENTS
- Loosen any windows that are painted shut.
- Replace missing or faulty hardware on doors and windows.
- Repair any broken or cracked windows.
- Replace damaged baseboard or molding.
- Recaulk around bathtub and kitchen/bathroom sinks.
- Re-grout tub and shower enclosures and the kitchen backsplash.
- Repair leaky faucets and fixtures.
- Unclog slow drains using commercial cleaner.
- Replace oversized fuses with proper fuses.
- Repair faulty receptacles and switches.
- Ensure exhaust fans are in working order.
- Have the fireplace chimney swept.
- Have the furnace or other major appliances serviced.
- Ensure central vacuum, garbage disposal, water softener and other ancillary components not part of the standard inspection are in working order.
- Replace dead batteries in smoke and CO detectors.
- Have service contracts, manuals and warranties available and in a drawer for the inspector/buyer to access.
Prior planning always pays off and makes for a smooth transaction after securing a buyer. Reach out to me for questions on this or if you are considering selling your home.
Houses across the county are selling FAST!
In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short days. If you’re looking to sell your house quickly and on the best possible terms, today’s market can’t be beat. DM me to discuss how to secure a speedy, top-dollar sale for your house.
Home Buyers in 2021!
Monday Meme. 
Dedicated to all the home buyers out there! Today we put in an offer for a home $85,000 over list and made all the details sweet, simple and easy for the seller. Did we get it NO! 
Real Estate Market in Snohomish County is seeing double digit escalation offers: Need sellers!
Trying something a bit unconventional! 
If you do not know how the Real estate market is right now I am going to take a quote
from the MLS “The economics of scarcity are driving prices up at an unsustainable pace,” said Dick Beeson, managing broker 
at RE/MAX Northwest. “What will happen this spring and summer 
will likely be more of the same. 
The real estate vortex we’re in of depleted inventory and high prices is real and unrelenting.” “If interest rates weren’t historically low, buyers would be unable to afford the escalating cost of housing,” suggested Beeson. “We’re feeling nervous about where this market is headed,” he said, adding, “Help is not on the way. Sellers are almost as rare as the dodo bird.” Although he noted the number of new listings
coming onto the market has kept pace or even exceeded last year’s totals in some areas, (Not Snoho county) “new listings are immediately devoured by a plethora of waiting buyers.” The situation has buyers asking, “Am I paying too much?” 
and sellers asking, “Can we ask more?” That answer for both is “Yes,” says Beeson
Do you know Snohomish county does not even have 2 weeks of inventory? I listed a home in Marysville a few weeks ago and within 2 days I had 18 offers! Many waived everything and, I mean everything. The offer my sellers decided to accept? 140k over asking and covering the difference of a low appraisal! So why am I bothering you with this?
We have 5 home buyers that we have been working to find homes and one family that currently has 7 family members living in the same townhome as they have special needs and we want to find them homes! We were just beat out of an offer that we put in for them. Our offer was 50k over asking and waiving all we could plus they would cover a 25k low appraisal. The offer that got it was $80k over list
In almost 11 years in Real Estate I have never experienced anything like what is happening. I rarely do not get my clients the home they want on the first try but, right now there are to many buyers, low interest rates and not enough homes on the market to sell. So I am trying to think outside the box.
If you happen to know of anyone thinking of selling within these parameters can you PLEASE consider having them contact me? 
Believe me I have scoped out everything online, even FSBO, and so I am reaching out.
Local firefighter
Veteran wanting to use his VA loan for the first time. They are approved for up to 500k. They would love a small rambler w/garage and a bit of a yard. Flexible on area. Currently looking in Lake Stevens, Marysville and Arlington. 3-bed, 1.5 bath. Home does need to be in good condition for VA financing but if something is called out and if a little something is needed to push I will do it!
Family of seven. Multigenerational family with one of the parents being confined to bed permanently. We are trying to find a home that has 2, or potentially 2, living arrangements. A split maybe for parents to live downstairs and the younger families up? They have 2 small pet 
goats so no HOA neighborhood. Underwritten approved to 675k.
First time home buyer with 2 small kids and need a home they can keep their laying hens with them. No HOA against chickens. 
3 bed/ 1.5 bath with a garage detached or attached. Like homes with a bit of lot. Looking in Marysville, Granite falls, Arlington area. Underwritten approved to 500k.
First time home buyer couple. No kids yet but want to have a couple fur babies 
soon as they lost there two older ones in the last year. Underwritten approved to 570k, 3 bed, 2 bath. Like newer modern homes but not the zero lot line ones.
First time home buyer expecting their first baby in May. Underwritten approved to 425k. Flexible on location but prefer Everett and going east or north is okay. At least a 2 bedroom, 1 bath.
This is not something I would normally do or ask but I want to do the best for my clients and never hurts to try right?
Please reach out if you know of anyone, wanting or thinking, about selling. That could help my buyers or another family that is looking for a home. 
Thank you!!
