Sellers Guide
Michael Chapman 7014 177th St SW • Edmonds, WA 98026
Prepared Exclusively For
Karen Abbey
A higher standard of service & expertise for Seattle Eastside home sellers
Real Estate Advisor 206.580.409.7415 karen.abbey@evrealestate.com
Karen Abbey is equal parts consummate professional, and your new best friend. Her unique style of real estate brokerage combines a seasoned market perspective with value creation and investment potential - customized for each client's needs. Areas of specialty are unique listings, first time home buyers, relocation, short sales, and complex transactions. Beginning her real estate career in 2010, Karen has served buyers and sellers at all price points with a deep commitment to exceeding client expectations. She is known as an advocate and "tactful negotiator" which over the years has resulted in clients sharing 5-star Zillow ratings, being voted a 5-Star Professional for each of the past 4 years, and in achieving many International production awards including President's Club. Karen's expertise serves both buyers and sellers - and underscores pricing/offer strategy, trusted contractor referrals, proven staging services, and premium marketing. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Washington State Association of Realtors and the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors. Born in Paris, Karen embraces a global view of both life and of real estate. Affiliating with Engel & Völkers connects her to a global network of listing professionals and locations - and also to the ability to sell Yachts, Planes, and Castles. If anyone could sell a castle - it's Karen. A practical optimist, Karen's motto is "Bringing Sunshine To Every Day." Call her. She does!
6414 Ne 154th Street Kenmore • WA Beautifully remodeled mid-century charmer in sought after Arrowhead! Bright, open living spaces featuring white painted millwork, designer paint colors, gleaming hardwoods, vinyl windows, vaulted ceilings, skylights, & more. Inviting great room with wall of windows, plus additional family room off kitchen. Remodeled kitchen including custom cabinets, quartzite counters & SS appliances. Gorgeous primary suite with 5-piece bath & walk-in closet. Oversized yard with mature landscaping, covered entertainment size patio, outbuilding/studio, & lots of garden and/or play area. Easy access to Lake Washington, Saint Edward Park, eateries, shopping, and all that the eastside has to offer. Hurry!!!
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826 77th Drive Se • Lake Stevens, WA Meticulous and Spacious Upgraded Sonterra Smart-Home (Orig. 5 Bdrm Plan) with Bay/City/mountain Views & Gorgeous Sunsets! Formal Living room & Dining with See-thru Stone Fpl, Nook w/Slider to Rear Entertainment Size Sealed View Deck, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite/SS Appl’s/Walnut Cab’s & Walk-in Pantry, Shoe/Coat Station, Powder Bath, Up-Loft Bonus Rm, Spare Bedrooms with Walk-ins, Dbl Vanity Hall Bath, Master with Lavish 5 Piece Bath & 2 Walk-ins, Laundry with built-ins, Down–Full Bath, Huge Family/Rec Area with Gas Fireplace and Slider to Year-round Covered Patio with Stamped Concrete/Heaters/Speakers/TV & Built-in BBQ with Bar Seating! A/C, Knotty Pine hardwood, Painted Millwork, Sec System w/Video, Fully Fenced with Synthetic Turf, Hardiplank w/Stone Accents & Knotty Pine Ext! Community Park & Play Area!
5311 46th Avenue S • Seattle, WA Bright and cheerful craftsman in superb location! Curb appeal to spare and artful interior finishes just spell HAPPY here. Honey-colored oak hardwoods, classic craftsman trim, mullioned windows, French doors, arched entry ways for style; modern systems for structure. Updated kitchen is centerstage, slate-gray tile, SS appliances, lots of storage and prep space, gas cooking. French doors open to fantastic backyard with pretty brick patios, winding paths, wisteria arbor and spring color ready to pop. Finished basement has bedroom, office, recroom, bath & W/D. Fully efficient w/ 2022 gas furnace, gas water heater, double-panled windows. Orca K-8 school same block, close to all the fun in Columbia/Hillman City, Lake WA & Seward Park. Just smile & move included.
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Opinions
"I need more stars for Karen. It is a genuine pleasure to watch a master at her craft. It's rare to see someone so good at what they do and who clearly enjoys it so much. Karen is the real deal" ..." I've trusted her since and been rewarded with an incredible champion in my corner. She goes way beyond expectations, whether we are looking for a place or just looking to get some expert knowledge, she is here for us. Need someone to come meet with a general contractor and play bad cop? Need someone to explain some arcane aspect of local housing rules? Need someone to coach you through negotiation? Karen has your back. I'm slow to trust someone who's relationship to me involves money, and over these past years I have come to trust Karen 100%. She has our best interests at heart and is a really good person. Seriously, you won't find a better advocate, specialist, or teacher than Karen. I'll never go with anyone else!" -Chris ___ "Wow! We have bought and sold multiple houses and I can easily say Karen is the best realtor we have ever worked with. She is an expert on the market in South Seattle, a tactful negotiator, and a great communicator. We had an offer over the asking price in the first week on the market. She went above and beyond on promotional material, house staging, drone & 3d footage, and virtual open houses. " -Ainsley ___ "Karen was wonderful to work with - she came with us to all of the showings and scoped out some on her own. She always had insightful knowledge about every house as well as the location. She has a good feel for how neighborhoods are changing and made our experience feel comfortable and successful." - Alli ___ "I just purchased my first home with Karen, and she was extremely supportive, kind, and easy to get ahold of. She patiently walked me through the entire process and was extremely efficient and professional. She has spoiled me for all other realtors! I can't recommend her enough for the most stress-free property purchase possible." -Sarah
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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.
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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
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:
The Power of Staging
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.
Working with an Engel & Völkers advisor provides you with access to an extensive suite of marketing capabilities, inclusive of local expertise and global reach.
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.
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Establishing a Listing Strategy
Develop a Marketing Strategy
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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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.
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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.
Live Your Luxury
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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