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What I’m Seeing – March 2021

In my 15 years as a Realtor, this is the strongest seller’s market I have seen. That said, it is important to understand that there is a significant difference between the condo and single-family markets, particularly in Seattle. For condo sellers, this means it’s important to properly prepare and price your home to get top […]
Local Market News, Statistics

What I’m Seeing – February 2021

The excitement continues! This past month I helped 2 of my buyers secure their dream homes despite multiple offers, 3 of my new listings sold before hitting the market, and 2 more sold within days with multiple offers. I have several more listings coming this month and I anticipate more of the same. I’m beginning […]
Awards, Homelight

HomeLight Honors Sheri Putzke in 2020 HomeLight Achievements™Awards, One of the Top Performing Agents in the U.S.

Annual ranking recognizes excellence in multiple categories in the business of buying and selling homes, based on data from millions of real estate transactions across the country KIRKLAND, WA — Jan 26, 2021 — HomeLight, the real estate technology platform powering the best real estate agents in the United States, announced today that Sheri Putzke […]
Local Market News, Statistics

What I’m Seeing – January 2021

As I expected, we are continuing to see a very strong seller’s market with incredible demand from buyers resulting in favorable outcomes for sellers. My two most recent listings sold above list price in less than a week with a total of 35 offers! With such a competitive market for buyers, it’s critical to be […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – March 2021 In my 15 years as a Realtor, this is the strongest seller’s market I have seen. That said, it is important to understand that there is a significant difference between the condo and single-family markets, particularly in Seattle. For condo sellers, this means it’s important to properly prepare and price your home to get top […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – February 2021 The excitement continues! This past month I helped 2 of my buyers secure their dream homes despite multiple offers, 3 of my new listings sold before hitting the market, and 2 more sold within days with multiple offers. I have several more listings coming this month and I anticipate more of the same. I’m beginning […]

Awards HomeLight Honors Sheri Putzke in 2020 HomeLight Achievements™Awards, One of the Top Performing Agents in the U.S. Annual ranking recognizes excellence in multiple categories in the business of buying and selling homes, based on data from millions of real estate transactions across the country KIRKLAND, WA — Jan 26, 2021 — HomeLight, the real estate technology platform powering the best real estate agents in the United States, announced today that Sheri Putzke […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – January 2021 As I expected, we are continuing to see a very strong seller’s market with incredible demand from buyers resulting in favorable outcomes for sellers. My two most recent listings sold above list price in less than a week with a total of 35 offers! With such a competitive market for buyers, it’s critical to be […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – December 2020 2020 continues to keep us on our toes. For a short time open houses were allowed, but currently, we are only able to show homes by appointment. Fortunately, we are still able to sell homes safely by taking appropriate precautions. Given the continuing inventory shortage, it’s important for buyers to plan ahead and be flexible […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – November 2020 Despite election uncertainties, our real estate market remained robust. Continuing inventory constraints have prompted buyers to be more creative, extending their search areas and considering presale and off-market new construction options. I have traveled from Quincy to Enumclaw to Auburn the past few weeks, successfully helping my buyers find new primary or secondary homes. Are […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – October 2020 Wow, what a market! With online schooling and more people working from home, I am seeing a real shift in housing needs. Many people now require multiple spaces to accommodate these lifestyle changes. Rural properties have never been hotter as buyers seek more space, both inside and outside. I had a record number of closings […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – September 2020 Incredibly attractive interest rates continue to increase buying power. I anticipate some relief for buyers struggling with low inventory with more homes coming on the market as people settle into their post-summer routines. If you are considering a change this year, please reach out so we can discuss how I can help! BY THE […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – August 2020 July stats reflect last month’s strong real estate market with increases in price and value and a decrease in the number of days on market. So far August feels more like our traditional summer market. I’m starting to see signs of things calming down a bit, with fewer multiple offers bringing a welcome reprieve to […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – July 2020 The past few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of working with buyers across the price-spectrum – from investors looking for $300k condos to buyers in the $2M+ range. Inventory remains tight across the board. Sellers that have pre-inspected, prepped/staged their homes, and priced them appropriately, are getting a great response. However, if a property is […]

Podcasts The Money Hour with Hosts Tina Mitchell & Keelan Harvey Sheri is proud to be a frequent guest on THE MONEY HOUR with host Tina Mitchell and co-host Keelan Harvey. This informative radio show brings well-respected professionals who have a common objective: delivering the truth about our local market. With the desire to educate and equip their listeners with the knowledge needed to make the […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – June 2020 As restrictions ease, real estate is normalizing, also. New sales in King County were the same last week as a year ago. Inventory remains limited so it’s an excellent time to sell. For buyers, competition is highly dependent on the area and price point. Being conditionally approved for a mortgage (rather than simply pre-approved) […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – May 2020 The big news this month is that builders are back to work! With low-interest rates and some builders offering incentives, now is a great time to consider new construction. The resale market is very price-sensitive with well-priced listings moving quickly. Bullish Sellers, on the other hand, are seeing extended market time even in our low-inventory […]

Local Market News The Gardner Report – First Quarter 2020 The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. I hope that this information may assist you in making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. A MESSAGE FROM MATTHEW GARDNER […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – April 2020 I hope everyone is well and making the best of staying home. As with everything during this time, real estate is changing and evolving as we go. Governor Inslee recently deemed real estate as an essential service, so long as required precautions are followed. Showings are by appointment only and with a total of 2 […]

Real Estate Trends 6 Home Improvement Projects To Tackle If You’re Stuck At Home Practicing Social Distancing Spring has sprung in Seattle — and so has the coronavirus (the cause of the illness called COVID-19). If working from home and practicing social distancing has left you feeling stuck and uninspired, consider rolling up your sleeves and tackling a home improvement project or two. From the simplest updates to sensational additions, these projects […]

ADTV American Dream TV with special guest Sheri Putzke Join Sheri Puzke as she partners with American Dream TV, a nation show who’s goal is to positively impact real estate communities through the voice of top realtors. EPISODE 1: MACADAM FLOOR & DESIGN In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Micheal Owen of Macadam Floor & Design and take a look […]

Real Estate Trends Designing Your Home Office Working from home is an aspiration for many of us, but to do so effectively takes effort. A disorganized space at home can be just as troublesome as a hectic office. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and organization in order to be successful. Having a designated workspace […]

Local Market News Amid coronavirus concerns, Seattle homebuying frenzy continues The condo a quarter-mile away from the Life Care Center of Kirkland — the long-term care facility at the epicenter of the U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak — hit the market at $365,000 last week, one day after the first resident of the nearby facility died of the flulike illness. By Monday, roughly 34 groups of […]

Local Market News What I’m Seeing – March 2020 Naturally the most frequent question I’m getting lately is about how the coronavirus is impacting our local market. So far, traffic remains brisk and multiple offers with escalations continue for well-presented listings. Savvy buyers are taking advantage of the increased buying power that historically low interest rates afford. Investors looking for a reprieve from stock […]