Sellers Guide
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Ensuring a higher standard of service and expertise
Engel & Völkers Property Sellers Guide
Robert Laing Engel & Völkers Seattle Eastside Real Estate Advisor (206) 552-0599 • robert.laing@evrealestate.com
Julie and Robert are a dynamic duo of real estate professionals, each with their own area of specializationand a shared commitment to exceptional service.With Julie's years of experience in real estate and banking coupled with Robert's extensive background in tech, finance, legal, and contracts, they bring a comprehensive wealth of expertise to the table. Julie's expertise in residential properties and Robert's focus on commercial real estate allow them to cater to a diverse range of clients' needs. Their deep knowledge, coupled with their ADU Specialist Certification and fluency in Spanish, positions them as trusted advisors in the Seattle-Tacoma markets and surrounding cities.
Julie Fontanez Engel & Völkers Seattle Eastside Real Estate Advisor (206) 651-5770 • julie.fontanez@evrealestate.com
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4920 N Orchard St • Ruston, WA Gorgeous home with pristine views of Commencement Bay & the Mountains. Located on a cul-de-sac overlooking Pt Ruston. Stunning 9ft ceilings on main floor with open concept full of light. Designer chef's kitchen with custom white cabinets & millwork. Main floor guest bedroom or office, main floor 3/4 bathroom. Private family room on second floor w/viewing deck. Master bedroom with private balcony, spa-like bath with marble shower & soaking tub. Come home to quiet privacy & embrace the vibrant energy of the area.
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13356 NE 134th Place Unit #3 • Kirkland, WA 98034 Stunning, meticulously maintained corner unit townhome that lives large. The open concept main level comes with a chef's kitchen, spacious living and dining space, making it the perfect spot to entertain. Enjoy the natural light flowing from the large windows throughout. Be in total solitude inside the home thanks to the added soundproof windows. Don't miss the smart home features - August door locks, Lutron light switches, Somfy auto blinds and bedroom curtains, Nest smoke alarms and so much more! The ample Primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings and the Primary bathroom comes with a Toto bidet and a soaking tub. There are too many features to list, you must come see for yourself! This 3 bedroom+ study/2.50 bathroom home will not disappoint!
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6640 High Point Dr SW • Seattle, WA 98126 Picturesque High Point home on a corner lot with front porch and views to a park across the street. Elegant floor plan with great room and dining adjacent to the kitchen. Modern Chef’s kitchen with new high-end SS appliances, granite counter and easy flow for your entertainment. Convenient main floor bedroom with adjacent 3/4 bathroom and 3 bedrooms on the upper level. The primary en-suite comes with luxurious 5 piece bathroom. Updates include tankless water heater, high efficiency mini-splits, gas line to the house, gas fireplace, outdoor system pavers and seat wall with garden space along the perimeter, perennial garden in yard and much more. Watch daily hummingbirds from the peaceful garden oasis. This 4 bedroom/2.75 bathroom will not disappoint!
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Opinions
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"Julie & Robert are a dream team! We had experience of purchasing a condo, but it was a completely different ball game being first time single-family-home buyers. From the initial call with Julie, she asked thoughtful questions to get an idea of what we were looking for, and stayed in constant contact throughout the process. Julie & Robert were very patient with us as we asked questions and deliberated over things we were unsure of. And, they offered guidance and expertise when we really needed it: making an offer, the inspection report, and more. They even asked if we could bring our dog to the inspection and final walkthrough and made it happen! The details and thoughtfulness really make this team stand out. I would definitely recommend the FontanezLaing team to anybody looking for a home!" -ATHENA J. ___ "My experience with realtors over years has been pretty cut and dried, until October 2022. After finding Julie Fontanez online, I chose her because she speaks fluent Spanish. I felt this would be an asset, because my home was in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. We met, and she then introduced me to her business partner and husband Robert Laing. They work as a solid team. The entire experience with these two agents from Engel and Volkers/Seattle, was a smooth transition on all accounts, from home owner, to seller, to closing. Julie and Robert are true, experienced professionals, who know the market and see it with a clear vision, to a fair conclusion. Their honesty and support motivated me. Thank you for the opportunity to express my appreciation. " -SHIRLEY R. ___ "Julie and Robert were the best! I can’t speak highly enough of them. Their professionalism, knowledge, integrity and hard work, they kept us apprised about available appointments and always let us know as soon as a new one came on the market. They were honest and forthright- no games. much appreciated and respected. Very detail oriented and good with people. Every time we were checking homes our kids was so excited to meet Julie and Robert. Thank you for making purchase of our first family home so a breeze." - BINIAMAN T.
What Our Clients Say
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Here’s to New Beginnings
hether it’s your first time selling a house, or this is another move within your property journey, the key to an optimal experience is partnering with the best. With Engel & Völkers, you’ll engage a trusted real estate advisor whose expertise is backed by a reputable local brokerage and a leading global real estate brand. Our advisors are truly passionate about helping you navigate the real estate market and find the right buyer for your property. Engel & Völkers maintains consistent high levels of service throughout the world to ensure the satisfaction of our valued customers.
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Imagine what your property would look like as part of this global brand.
WHO WE ARE With approximately 1,000 locations across five continents, Engel & Völkers has access to a powerful global network of potential buyers. We not only reach millions of consumers through our sophisticated multi-channel marketing efforts, but have the added benefit of collaborating with fellow Engel & Völkers professionals across the globe to strategically handpick, and refer buyers for the properties they seek... like yours.
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WHY WORK WITH US An Engel & Völkers real estate advisor invests their time to monitor and understand the local real estate landscape as well as your unique needs and goals. Through our local market expertise, sophisticated and data driven marketing solutions and collaborative global network, the power of Engel & Völkers is at work on your behalf. Our goal is to deliver you desired results, to not only meet, but exceed your expectations, and to provide you with peace of mind as a trusted partner standing beside you through every step of the selling process.
Working with an Engel & Völkers advisor provides you with access to an extensive suite of marketing capabilities, inclusive of local expertise and global reach.
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Preparing to Sell
Scale Back & Organize Deep Clean Paint Walls & Details Remove Personal Items Upgrade Lighting Update Appliances Refinish Wood Floors & Update Carpets Conduct Maintenance Checks
Property staging will help present your property at its best, as well as to capture the emotion of the buyer, who will be making one of the biggest purchases of their lifetime.
Your property is our focus. At Engel & Völkers, we draw on our extensive experience and up-to-date market statistics balanced with your goals and timeline to determine the optimal asking price to list your property. By conducting a market analysis with a local expert as well as understanding potential buyer objections and the key advantages of your property, we will recommend the ideal pricing strategy to sell your property.
Preparing your property to list is one of the most important parts of this process, considering that these efforts can impact the time it may take for your property to sell and its sales price. Together, the most of your sale, including:
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The Power of Staging
Establishing a Listing Strategy
Develop a Marketing Strategy
When visiting your property, the goal is to strengthen a potential buyer’s ability to envision your house as their own. In fact, 81% of buyers say property staging makes it easier to visualize the property as their future home.1 This can be as simple as rearranging furniture and making a few decor adjustments to highlight your property’s best features and prompt potential purchasers to make an offer.
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GIVING YOU THE EDGE Online exposure provides your property the greatest reach. Your listing’s journey begins on evrealestate.com and continues through our exclusive Extensive Domestic & Global Exposure (EDGE) platform. EDGE provides unprecedented reach, placing your property in front of qualified consumers whether they’re next door, in the Americas or abroad.
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YOUR PROPERTY BY DESIGN Capturing the most desirable and distinctive aspects of your property is an important foundation of any marketing strategy. With professional photography, virtual tours and listing film capabilities, paired with the iconic Engel & Völkers branding, your property, from its broader attributes to its finest details, will captivate potential buyers.
Our iconic shops are recognized around the globe by travelers. The sight of an Engel & Völkers shop wherever it may be, brings to mind the same expectation of high-end service and exceptional real estate.
OFFERS & NEGOTIATIONS Engel & Völkers is dedicated to acting in the best interest of each client. When it comes to negotiating the ideal terms and prices, Engel & Völkers advisors represent their clients with skill, dedication and transparency.
MARKETING MEASURES From niche mailings and digital campaigns, to print advertising and inclusion in exclusive Engel & Völkers publications and platforms, there is nothing ordinary about the way your property is positioned and presented to the market, locally, regionally and globally.
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DATA DRIVEN INSIGHTS MaX, Engel & Völkers’ proprietary marketing intelligence platform determines the marketing channels that most effectively reach and influence consumers most likely to purchase your property.
SHOW TIME Scheduling time for potential buyers to visit your house may seem overwhelming. We’ll help you determine the right approach based on your goals, situation and schedule, whether that includes open houses, private showings or a combination of both. Through clear and open communication, we ensure that you, and your property, are prepared throughout the process.
CONTRACT TO CLOSE Once an offer is accepted, your advisor will guide you through the final stages of the selling journey, including managing your transaction with utmost care, closing preparations and after sale services to support you.
An ongoing relationship
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hen working with Engel & Völkers, you are our highest priority. Our collaborative approach to the sales process means involving you in as much or as little as you desire. Through it all, we will provide proactive and ongoing communication, reporting on the status of your home as frequently as you would like and through the channels most convenient for you. You will receive regular updates on your property's status, written reports on each showing, and details of our marketing campaigns before they are implemented. We consider open and frequent communications between our advisors and clients to be essential. Our goal is to have the successful sale of your home be the first of many opportunities in which we can be of service. Detailed information to keep you up to date:
ven after the transaction, our commitment to service continues. We remain dedicated to our clients and will promptly respond to any requests or questions you may have as you seek to live the best life possible in your new home. Our passion is knowing the communities we serve inside and out, and we want to be a continuous resource for you - after all, we live here, too. At Engel & Völkers, we take a long-term view of our client relationships. Through our research and interactions, we further understand your preferences to provide ongoing customized service for your future real estate needs. We also aim to impress you with the high-quality service we provide so we can continue as your advisor - and potentially one to your friends, colleagues, and family members - as you seek to achieve your future real estate goals.
Written reports after each showing Activity reports on the status of your sale Latest market information Evaluation for marketing measures Advice on aesthetic improvements
Beyond the Transaction
It's personal
It's not just business
CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS Make sure to not only update your address with friends, family and service providers, but also any mailing clubs, subscriptions and utility companies for both ending services and activating them at your new address.
MOVING DAY This is the day when your moving strategy pays off and your focus can be on saying goodbyes and looking forward to what’s next. If possible, leave your appliance manuals and warranty information for the new owner and bring all sets of keys, garage door openers and any similar loose items with your advisor or at the property.
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STRATEGIZE A smooth and successful move is only possible with a plan. Select a moving day to work toward. Identify and engage a moving company as soon as possible – Engel & Völkers is happy to make a local recommendation.
Packing Tips
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Separate your valuables and important documents, and keep them with you during the move. Prepare a ‘Start-up Kit’ of items and box those up to take with you as well. This way if your belongings arrive late, or you are delayed in unpacking, you will have what you need immediately on hand. Label boxes by items and room to make unpacking an easier process.
Moving Checklist
FINAL PREPARATIONS If you’ve followed the steps above, you should have just a few remaining tasks like minor patch and paint jobs, emptying the pantry and cleaning, alongside packing up final items.
PACK Purchase your moving supplies including boxes, moving labels, bubble wrap etc. and begin packing items that won’t be needed between now and your move date. These include things like decorations, photos and off season clothing. Then, schedule how and when to pack remaining items based on room or another category that will make the unpacking process easier.
DECLUTTER AND DONATE Before you begin packing up boxes, take inventory of your furniture and other belongings to decide what to keep and what to purge. If items are not worth the effort of packing, moving and unpacking, consider donating, selling or discarding them.
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Experience Engel & Völkers
t Engel & Völkers, we strive to maintain clients for life. The sale of one property may present the opportunity to find your next home locally, or in one of our many locations across the country or even around the world. Through our network of trusted real estate advisors we can guide and support you every step of the way now and into the future.
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Live Your Luxury
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We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our process, precision and passion for service, so that you can focus on living your luxury.
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Julie Fontanez & Robert Laing real estate advisors
