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I am relentless about helping my clients realize their dreams, so that at the end of the day you can emerge with a house you’re proud to call home, and the confidence you made the right decision.

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At the heart of every home purchase is a dream, and I'm here to make sure yours becomes a reality. As your dedicated agent, I understand the significance of this investment in your life, and I'm committed to delivering nothing short of exceptional service.

With me, you're not just getting an agent; you're gaining a partner who will tirelessly advocate for your best interests. Drawing from years of experience and expertise, I offer personalized buyer representation that goes beyond the ordinary. Together, we'll navigate the market to find the perfect home that fulfills your dreams and exceeds your expectations. Let's embark on this journey together, turning your homeownership dreams into a beautiful reality

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"I've had the pleasure of getting to know Stephanie through a high-level agent mastermind group, and she is hands-down one of the most knowledgeable agents I’ve met. Her understanding of the Western Washington market, real estate contracts, and client strategy is next-level. …

"After talking with several agents, Stephanie was the clear choice. She knows the market inside and out, has a strong bench of trusted resources, and she stayed laser-focused on what was best for us—not what was easiest. Communication was fast and clear, and she kept everythi…

"If you’re looking for the best real estate agent in the Pacific Northwest, I can’t recommend Stephanie highly enough. We interviewed five agents before choosing her, and it was clear right away that she was on a different level extremely knowledgeable, well-connected, and co…

"It was a pleasure to work with Stephanie. She is an amazing communicator and negotiator. Her integrity, strong work ethic, eye for detail, and deep local market knowledge made the process of selling our home as smooth as it possibly could have been. With no doubt, we would w…

"Stephanie is a fantastic agent and a wonderful human being! We were first-time homebuyers, so it was important to us to have someone we could trust to guide us through the process, and Stephanie went above and beyond to meet that expectation. She is kind, detail-oriented, fl…

"Stephanie was/is an amazing partner during our home buying journey. She helped educate and guide us along the way and ensured that we were on track throughout the process. She was patient with us as we migrated our search area all over the Eastside and acted as a trusted sou…

"Stephanie provides an amazing experience for her clients and genuinely cares about each detail and step in the home buying or selling process. I would recommend her to anyone looking to make a purchase in the Seattle area!"

"After interviewing several realtors to help sell my dad's house, Stephanie Hunziker was by far our first choice. From the first interview until after that last closing documents were signed, Stephanie provided expert recommendations and guidance. With her help and contacts…

"The property was located outside my service area, and I was confident that Stephanie would be the ideal broker for these clients. Once again, her exceptional skills proved my trust well-placed."

"Stephanie is remarkably professional. Fom what I have seen, constant communication, reaching out to previous clients to help after storms, she really goes above and beyond. If you are looking for a great real estate agent in Western Washington, Stephanie is going to treat y…

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5150 S Creston Street

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4 baths 9 beds 4,220 sqft

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15802 34th Avenue E

Tacoma, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

3 baths 3 beds 2,376 sqft

$1,079,950

Creston Condominum, 5150 S Creston Street

Seattle, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

5 baths 7 beds 3,140 sqft

$599,000

University Lake Shore Park Add, 12038 33rd Avenue NE

Seattle, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

3 baths 3 beds 1,590 sqft

$959,999

Woodside 104, 19264 NE 69th Circle 104

Redmond, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

3 baths 2 beds 1,448 sqft

$1,079,950

5150 S Creston Street

Seattle, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

5 baths 7 beds 3,140 sqft

$995,000

Arlington, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
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Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

2 baths 3 beds 1,742 sqft

$675,000

Arlington, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

1 bath 1 bed 1,152 sqft

$980,000

422 7th Ave

Fox Island, WA

LISTING DATA IS DEMO DATA
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of DEMO AGENT of DEMO OFFICE

3 baths 3 beds 2,452 sqft

$48,800,000

Bellevue, WA

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11 baths 4 beds 11,520 sqft

$1,399,996

Federal Way, WA

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4 baths 9 beds 4,220 sqft

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What now?

Once you’ve found the home you can see yourself living in, what’s next? There are many steps to go through before you can officially call yourself a homeowner. I will guide you through this process, but in the meantime, here’s a preview of what you can expect.

01. Negotiation

When making an offer on a home, I will negotiate on your behalf in order to attain the best terms for you. This can include negotiating the price, repair costs, timelines, and contingencies.

02. Contracts

This is the legal contract a buyer and seller enter into once the buyer’s offer has been accepted by the seller. It outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and is signed by both parties.

03. Inspection

Once the Purchase and Sale Agreement is signed, a home inspector is hired to examine the home’s health, safety, and major mechanical systems. If any issues arise from an inspection, the buyer may be able to renegotiate their offer.

04. Financing

After your offer is accepted, the next step is to get final loan approval. During this process the lender will decide if they’re willing to approve your mortgage based on things like your creditworthiness and the title history and appraisal of the home you want to buy.

05. Title Report

This is a report for you and your lender detailing the history of the home you’re buying to ensure there are no legal barriers to purchasing it.

06. Escrow

This is when you agree to pay a percentage of the home’s asking price into an independent account to show the seller that you’re serious about buying. In return, they agree to take the home off the market. When the sale closes that money is put toward the down payment or closing costs.

07. Closing

During this final step of the home-buying process, ownership is transferred from the seller to the buyer, closing costs are paid, and a number of documents are signed. After closing is finalized and recorded, the home is yours!

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