Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc.

SELLING

Western Washington’s most distinctive properties

A CONCIERGE-LEVEL SELLING PROCESS

Selling a property is part data, part strategy, and part knowing what makes your home genuinely different from every other listing on the market. Maria’s decades of experience mean she understands all the unique details that set your home apart. She takes a data-driven approach to selling each property, ensuring your home is priced, prepared, and presented to attract the right buyers from the start.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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DISCOVERY MEETING

At an initial one-on-one meeting, Maria takes the time to understand your personal situation, goals, and timeline. The strategy she builds is tailored to you, not a one-fits-all template. She believes that listening carefully at the beginning of the process helps create a thoughtful plan for pricing, preparation, and marketing that aligns with your priorities and sets the stage for a successful sale.

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Strategic Pricing and Preparation

A well-priced property sells quickly for a strong price. Maria understands how thoughtful staging, maintenance, and presentation attract potential buyers. Her services include a one-on-one consultation, home update recommendations, professional staging, and a personalized listing plan. For sellers who want to make updates, the Windermere Ready program can help provide financial support with no upfront costs.

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CUSTOMIZED MARKETING STRATEGY

With more than three decades of professional connections, Maria can leverage her network to attract interested buyers. From acreage properties to equestrian estates, your property will be directly marketed to the right audience. High-quality photographs, drone videography, and social media showcase your home in the best light. Her extensive network of repeat clients reflects the trust she has built through decades of dedicated service.

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NEGOTIATION AND CLOSING

Once you’ve found an interested homebuyer, you need a strategic negotiator to maximize your sale price. Because Maria has spent her life around horses and decades selling equestrian properties, she understands what these properties are worth and what serious buyers are actually looking for. Through her savvy negotiating and extensive industry knowledge, she helps guide each step of the transaction so you can reach closing with confidence.

TARGETED MARKETING WITH GLOBAL REACH

Listing your property is just the beginning. Getting it in front of the right buyers — locally and globally — requires a marketing approach as distinctive as the property itself. Utilizing Windermere’s Premier Properties and W Collection programs, and the global Luxury Portfolio International® platform, Maria can directly market your luxury estate to a global audience of high-end prospects.
She’s committed to delivering a high level of care and unparalleled expertise to each of her clients. Whether you are selling a world-class horse ranch or a Bellevue condo, she is ready with a suite of marketing tools.

TARGETED MARKETING WITH GLOBAL REACH

Listing your property is just the beginning. Getting it in front of the right buyers — locally and globally — requires a marketing approach as distinctive as the property itself. Utilizing Windermere’s Premier Properties and W Collection programs, and the global Luxury Portfolio International® platform, Maria can directly market your luxury estate to a global audience of high-end prospects.
She’s committed to delivering a high level of care and unparalleled expertise to each of her clients. Whether you are selling a world-class horse ranch or a Bellevue condo, she is ready with a suite of marketing tools.

SELLING INSIGHTS

Whether you’re listing a luxury condo or a property with acreage, Maria can help with all aspects of staging and preparing your home. As a seller, there are a few best practices you should take into consideration.

SELLER TIPS

How To Make Your Property Stand Out
Whether you’re listing a luxury condo or a property with acreage, Maria can help with all aspects of staging and preparing your home. As a seller, there are a few best practices you should take into consideration.
When buyers tour your home, they should be able to imagine what each room would look like with their own items. Declutter each space and remove personal items.
A dripping faucet, broken tiles, and other inexpensive fixes should be repaired before listing your home. Otherwise, these minor problems could deter potential buyers and hinder the inspection process.
By offering better accessibility for tours, you can increase the amount of traffic your home receives.
Overpricing deters buyers. In many cases, it leads to a delayed sale and additional price drops. Strategic sellers maximize the price they can get without weakening their position.
Potential buyers may only see a single photo of your home as they scroll through listings. Your home’s presentation determines its first impression. Clean up the landscaping, mow the lawn, and power-wash the siding to enhance your home’s allure.
When selling acreage or horse properties, zoning, utilities, and land use are key selling points. Maria knows how to present these factors clearly and compellingly to qualified buyers.
When people arrive to tour your home, leave and give them some privacy to explore.

SELLER FAQS

What does a seller’s agent do?
A seller’s agent is responsible for representing your interests. From strategically pricing your home to negotiating offers, these agents anticipate problems before they occur and protect your equity. They use the latest analytics to guide each real estate decision, ensuring favorable results in a competitive marketplace.
Yes, the listing agent is legally allowed to represent the buyer if proper disclosure and consent are received from both parties. However, it is generally better to avoid any conflicts of interest by opting for dedicated representation.
Acreage properties involve a niche group of buyers and unique concerns. Potential buyers may want to add a barn, access local riding trails, or take advantage of local zoning rules. For all these reasons, the property won’t match neighborhood comps or standard marketing strategies. To achieve your real estate goals, you need an agent who understands rural properties and homes with acreage.
Maria understands that equestrian buyers aren’t looking at a property the way a typical homebuyer would. Zoning requirements, barns, riding access, arenas, and pasture quality matter to prospective buyers. As a result, she heavily focuses her marketing on functionality and lifestyle.
When you buy or sell real estate in Washington, you can generally expect to pay buyer’s and seller’s fees. Typically, the seller pays a commission that is divided between the listing agent and the buyer’s brokerage. When working with Maria, you’ll have a clear understanding of all costs before you sign anything.
You aren’t required to work with a real estate agency in Washington, but most sellers choose to. The Western Washington market is incredibly competitive, making local expertise especially important. Effective marketing, accurate pricing, and skilled negotiating are essential if you want to find potential buyers. When you’re dealing with acreage properties, horse farms, and high-end homes, having the right knowledge is critical.
Absolutely. However, these factors will impact disclosures, marketing, and valuations. With the help of a trusted agent like Maria, you can make sure your home is positioned effectively.
When the property necessitates it, drone photos can be an incredibly effective marketing tool. These photos showcase the extent of farms, ranches, and homes with acreage, allowing buyers to see the full scale of your property.

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