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stephsellsseattle This is a HUGE tip that I rarely hear anyone talk about, and something that I advise my clients to do as soon as they hire me to be their advocate. Most people have things lost in their sea of emails, over text, or maybe printed somewhere in a random junk drawer that they haven’t seen in years. My advice? ALWAYS save it to one spot. Or better yet, have a physical copy of everything AND a digital copy. Get a binder and save your invoices, paint selections, warranties, manuals, home repair info, maintenance records, and anything related to *home.* This will help you prepare for selling your home in many ways: it will support the value of your listing, it helps me better communicate to the future buyer, and if you need to touch anything up prior to sale, you’ll already have exactly what you need to reference. It’s also a pro tip for insurance purposes, which is why having it saved digitally and physically is a solid plan. A calm nervous system is such a gift, and the more prepared you are, the less chaos you’ll feel when it comes time to selling your home. I’m Stephanie, and I’ve been a Greater Seattle realtor for 12 years. Want my pre-sale checklist and other proven tips? Send me a DM and I’ll take care of you! 🤝 #HomeownerLifeHacks #LoveYourPNWLife #StephSellsSeattle

stephsellsseattle Magic happens when I am able to pair my advice with market conditions that allow buyers a bit more room to breathe. I’ll share more about this story once we close in a few weeks. But let this be a reminder to buyers who are hesitant — opportunity is out there! #LoveYourPNWLife #StephSellsSeattle

stephsellsseattle Exactly 1 year ago today on a crisp Sunday morning, we had a trial visit with a rescue dog named Honey. My husband had sent me her listing less than 48 hours earlier, and it all happened so quickly. Her foster parents brought her in, and she was a little smaller than I was expecting (in a good way), and once the tippy taps of her nails hit our hardwood floors, my heart was won over. I was missing that sound so much after losing our doggie Parker in Nov. 2023. We exchanged a few glances during that trial visit, and knew she would be staying— she was home. We kept the name Honey, because it is just so perfect for her. Besides being an absolute diva with going potty in the cold and the rain, she is a literal angel. She’s a cuddle bug, so gentle with little kids, barely barks, and just so damn loving. Her sweet spirit is just what we need during these trying times. 💕 Happy Gotcha Day, Honey Girl! #LoveYourPNWLife #HomeIsWhereYourDogIs #TellYourDogISaidHi

stephsellsseattle I believe in the safety of home. Whether it is in the 4 walls of shelter, your street, your community, your state, and your country. I have been having a lot of these conversations with folks in the last year, and making sure if they don't feel safe, that they know they can lean on me. ------------------- Love Thy Neighbor: Last night, when my neighbor arrived home I happened to be outside. She is a Black Muslim woman, and wears a hijab. I asked if she felt her family was safe, with everything in the world, and we had a nice long conversation. She said that in our community on our street she feels safe, but she has never felt safe on her commute into the city - not since she started taking the transit in 2018. She’s always worried for her family that lives across the country; always worried that when her sister calls her each day, she will say something bad happened. But she was also so optimistic and full of care and love for others, even if she has so many worries. I said, the best thing we can do is care for and love our neighbors, and hope that by leading by example things can get better in the world. Things feel so overwhelming, but it starts at home. It starts in our communities. On our streets. At the house next door.