Susan Peters's Blog

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Real Estate Agent - Dove Realty Inc.
Seattle Realtor and Staging Professional gives Tips and Hints on How to Sell Your Home Faster and at a Higher Price, and for Buyers on How to Make Your New Home into a Model.

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2007 

 Several years ago I was invited to a cookie exchange given by a fellow Realtor whose mother was a   brilliant pastry chef. At 2:00 in the morning, out of desperation and a slightly competitive spirit, I came up with the Pointsettia Cookies. They're delicious (what wouldn't be with an inch of bu...
11/26/2007
If you own a house built in the seventies you know what I'm talking about. Don't despair! A piece of plywood, a few feet of molding, a rich color (red is the new black), and you have a stunning yet inexpensive transformation! INSTRUCTIONS  1. Remove the door & door hardware and place across two s...
11/19/2007
Who woulda thunk it?A hollow-core door is transformed into an architectural back drop for photographic art. This is a project we did for our last listing. It was a large contemporary home in Redmond with very little detail. We knew artwork was going to be important and the problem was we didn't h...
11/19/2007
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How many hollow-core doors are in this room? Actually there are four. Two on the wall and the two tables in the back of the room! I'm going to refer you to one of my blogs on Active Rain: A Table for All Seasons. I know some of you have already seen this table before but I thought I would re-post...
11/19/2007
  After being frustrated with the Buyer Agency Agreements  drawn up by the Board of Realtors, the MLS, and various other companies, I decided to create my own. It's simple, concise, and to the point. It won't hold up in court but I'm not about to sue one of my client's for commission and for that...
11/05/2007
This is a town home we staged & listed the first week in October. It sold in 3 days for $5,000 over list and it closed on the 26th of October                                                                                              In the Seattle Real Estate Market it takes a village to sell a...
11/05/2007
 17769 NE 24th St, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052                              Asking Price: 695,000Just listed in Redmond. Sited high off the street and sheltered by a designated greenbelt, you'll find a sleek,  sophisticated, custom built contemporary. This home combines incredible space an...
11/05/2007