Better Properties Seattle North

11/30/2021

The real estate market is still strong and western Washington is ready to outperform most of the nation in growth!

With the seasonal slowing of the market over the holidays and mid-school year, now is the best time to make a move to a brokerage that fits all your needs!

Agents should have all the support and resources at their disposal AND deserve more of the money they work for. With a generous commission structure (90-10) and a low yearly cap ($7500), agents on the Better Properties Seattle North team get higher payouts from their commissions.

Are you a new broker? No problem. We support and offer experienced agents that will work with you side-by-side and you master the art of real estate. We also work with many part-time brokers who have other employment obligations.

Benefits include:
• 90-10 commission split. No monthly fees at all.
• No transactions fees, membership fees, or floor time required.
• The ability to match cut-rate commissions like Redfin.
• Technical support, flyer/photography, and in-house marketing services.
• Desktop workstations, fax/copy machine, and beautiful reception/conference rooms for client meetings.
• Full-service support from the managing and designated brokers.

Better Properties Seattle North is an established locally owned, full-service firm. The Designated Broker has served both residential and commercial clients in western Washington for 30 plus years. We are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) and take pride in our independence, professionalism, and ongoing success.

Come join us.

90-10 split - No Monthly Fees - No Hidden Fees - Part-time or Full time.

Must be a licensed real estate agent. Agents work on commission only.

06/08/2021

The unintended consequences of rent controls, eviction moratoriums

The reality is not that the owners of these rental houses necessarily want to sell or take advantage of a hot seller’s market (and it is a very hot seller’s market). No, unfortunately, a sweeping trend among housing providers is that they are selling their rental houses due to policies handed down from state lawmakers and Seattle City Hall.

https://replica.seattletimes.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=4b056842-a41c-4181-bb7b-3fe3f79d7f8a

04/23/2021

If you’re buying a house for the first time, navigating that process can feel overwhelming. You have to crunch the numbers to figure out what you can afford, find a home that fits your lifestyle and budget, choose a lender and negotiate the best terms—the list goes on.

If you’re buying a house for the first time, navigating that process can feel overwhelming. You have to crunch the numbers to figure out what you can afford, find a home that fits your lifestyle and budget, choose a lender and negotiate the best terms—the list goes on. Fortunately, there are edu...

04/15/2021

Making a successful flip requires knowledge, planning, and a keen eye for detail.

Flipping houses can be a risky business. Not as simple as buying a cheap property, renovating it and then putting it on the market, there's a knack to making a sizeable profit. Making a successful flip requires knowledge, planning, and a keen eye for detail. Click or scroll to find out how to fix an...

04/02/2021

The building will now feature “a timeless façade, a 20,000 sq. ft. rooftop deck, one-of-a-kind interiors, and 15-foot tall ceilings with ornate colonnades and dramatic architectural features that originate from the 1920’s era department store

An investment group and real estate firm together will reportedly pay $580 million for the Macy's building on Third Avenue, which now is mostly occupied by Amazon offices. They promise new retailers in the space's bottom levels.

02/11/2021

The report, from SmartAsset, found King County took the fifth spot on the list of the counties across Washington where the highest percentage of mortgage applications were approved for a loan.

King County took the fifth spot on the list. But which Washington county took the number...

02/03/2021

https://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/home-sales-prices-on-the-rise-in-Seattle-area-15631499.php

The coronavirus pandemic didn't seem to be holding back people looking to buy or sell...

01/04/2021

The last time there were more renters than homeowners in Seattle, Pike Place Market (est. 1907) was a new thing.

The number of Seattle homeowners hasn't changed much over the decades. That's not true for the city's renters, who have grown steadily for most of the past century. FYI Guy digs into why.

12/22/2020

Tacoma might have clinched the #1 spot as the country's fastest market, the Emerald City's hot real estate market still kept pace and wasn't too far behind.

If you're looking to sell your home in Tacoma and move to greener pastures, there's never...

12/19/2020

This week, Mayor Jenny Durkan signed off on the city's Cultural Space Agency.

"The history of Seattle has been this history of haves and have-nots — of those who have access to capital and to property, and those who don't."

11/13/2020

October brought a degree of reprieve from seemingly relentless price increases for Seattle-area home shoppers, as median prices in King County dipped slightly from September.

In King County, prices dipped slightly from September — but not so in Snohomish, Kitsap and Thurston counties. See what is happening in your community.

09/22/2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, work-from-home policies are becoming more flexible and people are yearning for more space — at a more affordable price.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, work-from-home policies are becoming more flexible and people are yearning for more space -- at a more affordable price. So will Seattle see a surge of people abandoning the city for the suburbs? Experts say probably not.