Maple Valley Property Management services by RE/MAX Select Real Estate include comprehensive systems designed to simplify the complex issues surrounding ownership of investment properties. Our property Manager, Heather Maggio is a Maple Valley resident and has more than 15 years industry experien
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07/10/2014
Why are the requirements for the licensing of real estate agents so low? It was question posed here on Active Rain a few months ago by Jessica DeJarlais a Montana Realtor. In that post Jessica compared the hours required for licensing in other occupations (cosmetology as an example) to those re
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07/09/2014
RE/MAX Select Property Management presents this lovely Covington WA Home for Lease Stunning remodeled 3 bed/1.75 bath private home on large, lovely landscaped yard. Dark, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, rock stone fireplace from floor to ceiling, contemporary remodeled kitchen with stainl
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07/08/2014
I stumbled on a Broker's website this morning and when I clicked on the "Blog" tab, I saw this post title: "Blogging Just Isn't a Big Deal for Me" The post went on to explain that the agent was busy selling real estate and didn't have time for blogging. She also asked her readers' forgiveness fo
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07/07/2014
Years ago I was helping my brother and sister-in-law buy an investment property. Because he was my brother, I think I just assumed he would be able to follow my real estate speak (picked it up by osmosis maybe?). After awhile, he put his hand up and said, "hold on, I need you to explain that to m
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06/25/2014
After 24 and a half years in real estate, I've had my share of moments that cover awkward scale from one to ten. There was the time, leaving a listing presentation I thought I'd really nailed, when, upon thanking the homeowners one last time after crossing the threshold, I missed a step and fell
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06/20/2014
Dear Listing Agent, I want to help you, really. I want to give you showing feedback, but I'm busy. I'm also forgetful. Getting you feedback is a courtesy I want to provide, however it's not my #1 priority. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only showing agent on the block who feels this way. Listi
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06/19/2014
Renton Highlands 3424 NE 17th PL Original owner since 1964! With 2200 square feet set on a private 1/4 acre lot which backs to Honey Creek, this 4 Bedroom daylight basement rambler has a flexible floorplan and a natural setting you're going to love! Handscraped Acacia hardwood floorin
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06/17/2014
While I wrote this post back in 2008, it is still (and probably always will be) relevant to the real estate industry. Today, I'm giving it a bump for new readers. I'm always saddened to get that phone call from past clients telling me they need to sell the house because they are divorcing. Somet
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06/08/2014
Maple Valley home buyers have been frustrated by low inventory since the 2014 market really began to take off....right about the time the Superbowl was over and everyone began to shake off Seahawk fever. April numbers show inventory was the highest since November of 2013 with 102 active Single
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05/27/2014