Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde went jogging in Las Vegas on a beautiful sunny day, albeit 96 degrees.  Here is Chuck out having fun to Vegas and back to Sequim.

Sequim Realtor out for a jog.

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Sequim Realtor and Buyer’s Agent Chuck Marunde is very busy this spring.  That’s good news for sellers, because Chuck is busy representing buyers as a Sequim Buyer’s Agent.  Here Chuck shares what buyers have been doing.

Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde Busy

I probably showed four dozen homes in the past few weeks to five different retired couples.  I love looking at homes, and I love showing clients homes as a Sequim Realtor.  All of these clients spent a lot of time before arriving in Sequim using the Sequim MLS search site and emailing and talking with me about prospective homes.  So they had already narrowed their search of 800 homes to a select filtered number of possibilities. [Yes, that's me in the photo with my grandson Kale having breakfast this week.]

One home closed the week before last, another will close at the end of this month.  I also wrote an offer on a house that was listed for about $600,000.  It was overpriced by a large sum, and my client’s offer reflected a FMV offer, but the seller rejected it and the counteroffer was not reasonable.  My client will buy another house.  I wrote an offer for another couple on a house that is unfinished.  The offer was a good and reasonable offer, but my clients did expect a counteroffer.  The counteroffer never came.   The seller got angry.  She will never sell an overpriced home, especially in this market.  My clients are going to buy another home.  I wrote another offer two weeks ago.  We were very close on agreeing to a price, but the seller demanded a $6,000 non-refundable earnest money before they would let my clients do their inspections.  Of course, my clients walked away from that ridiculous scenario, and they will buy another house.  And lastly, I wrote another offer this week, and a reasonable counteroffer was made on price, but with a little due diligence, my clients decided they did not want to deal with bluff instability and a drainfield problem.  None of these offers were low ball offers or unreasonable in any way.  The counteroffers were unreasonable, except the last one.  As a Sequim Realtor I share information and experience with my clients so they can make wise decisions.

Sequim Realtor Having a Great Time

So I have my work cut out for me in the coming weeks to show more homes, and this weekend I have new clients arriving in town to look at homes.  I also continue to help many clients who will be arriving in the months ahead.  One of the things that takes much of my time is answering clients’ questions via email about any and every Sequim real estate issue.  I also send my clients more photos on homes they like, because so often the MLS photos are insufficient.  That’s my job as a Sequim Realtor and I love it.

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Who is Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde?  This real estate blog is almost entirely articles written for buyers on Sequim real estate issues, prices, market conditions, negotiating tips, and everything buyers need and want to know about our unique market.  This blog has been online for several years and now has over 950 articles written specifically about Sequim real estate.  For the first time, Chuck will post a blog with testimonies from clients about him and what he does for clients.  This probably should have been posted long ago.

A Few Testimonies about Chuck Marunde as a Buyer’s Agent:

Testimony 1 Sequim Realtor

We contacted Chuck to be our buyer’s agent for our purchase of a home in the Sequim area.  Throughout the entire process he was enjoyable to work with, and we found him to be exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough and diligent on our behalf.  He was in constant contact and always readily available and responsive by phone and email.  We were buying from out of state and unable to cover the various steps in the process, so we really appreciated Chuck’s willingness to personally handle what we needed to have done.  He coordinated and attended the various inspections, followed up on our numerous questions and requests relating to the sale (including measuring rooms and sending photos), and even conducted the final walk through of the property for us.  We particularly valued his advice on a number of different issues that arose – and that he handled for us – during the transaction.   In short, we were very impressed with Chuck and would recommend him highly to anyone who is considering purchasing (or selling) in the Sequim area.  Ed and Sharlene

Testimony 2 Sequim Realtor

I’ve known Chuck Marunde for several years. My wife and I bought and sold one house through his services, and now have another listed through him for sale. Whether Chuck was representing us as the buyer or seller, I am confident he always had our best interests at heart. He helped us set or negotiate a reasonable price, and made sure there was a clear and open line of communication. He responded rapidly to email and phone calls and always knew the best person to contact for the various services involved in a transaction.  I have worked with quite a few real estate agents and Chuck is right at the top of my list of good ones. Actually, Chuck is first and foremost just a good person, and he carries his personal honesty and integrity over into his profession. He has the greatest depth of experience in real estate of any agent or broker I have known. His years of practicing real estate law prior to becoming a broker are evident in the meticulous care he takes with the process and documentation.  I am impressed by the way Chuck has integrated internet services into his real estate business. He probably knows more about this process than any other realtor in the country. In this tight market it is important to use every possible means to spread the word about available properties…to reach the few people who might be interested in a particular property.  Steve L. (more…)

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Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde is a nationally recognized expert in real estate marketing and Internet marketing.  This morning Chuck met with 2,500 Realtors in an online webinar to share concepts in his new book, The New World of Marketing for Real Estate Agents.  Real estate marketing and sales is one of Chuck’s passions.

Sequim Realtor Teaches Realtors How to Market Listings

“Real estate sales and the way we market homes has dramatically changed in these past few years.  The way buyers search for homes and how they hire their Buyer’s Agent has moved into the future.  This means that traditional real estate marketing and the traditional bricks-and-mortar real estate brokerage model is now on life support.”

Sequim Realtor Teaches Realtors Internet Marketing

Sequim Realtor Connects Clients on Internet

Chuck admits his true identity as a Sequim Realtor, “I love real estate, writing, blogging, photography, and videography.  I love marketing , using technology and the Internet to help clients.  And I enjoy sharing anything and everything I’ve learned in 30 years in real estate as a Realtor and real estate attorney.  The vast majority of agents today are still struggling with old business models, what I call the traditional bricks-and-mortar brokerage model.  It’s not working, and there is a whole new world of marketing.  Hence the title of my new book, The New World of Marketing for Real Estate Agents.”

While Chuck enjoys teaching other Realtors, his bread and butter, and his first passion is working with buyers.  He is probably Sequim’s number one Buyer’s Agent.  How did that happen?  Effective marketing, the same kind of effective marketing Chuck uses to reach buyers and to help homeowners understand how they need to list and market their homes for sale.

Your friendly Sequim Realtor is Chuck Marunde.

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Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde is getting some regional and national recognition for his real estate expertise.  Chuck will be one of the panelists at the largest real estate tech training session in the northwest.  The Seattle Real Estate BarCamp is a full day event in Seattle, and this event on March 3rd is the 4th annual event.

Sequim Realtor Teaching Seattle

Chuck will be addressing video production, including green screen editing, to more effectively market listings and connect with buyers in this real estate market.  The Seattle RE BarCamp is focused on technology and Internet techniques to move Realtors, mortgage reps, title and escrow companies, and other entrepreneurs who want to bridge the gap from traditional marketing techniques (that are not working very well anymore) to more powerful marketing tools moving into the future.  Who knew that a Sequim Realtor would be training Seattle Realtors?

Sequim Realtor Teaches Video Production

“I love sharing information about Internet marketing with other agents who are hungry to learn.  I’ve spent the last 15 years learning how to use the technology and these Internet tools to help my clients sell their properties and to connect with qualified buyers, and it works.  I’m thankful I started putting these systems into place many years ago, because my brethren who are in a traditional real estate brokerage and relying on print advertising and old marketing techniques are struggling to survive.  The Seattle RE BarCamp gives me an opportunity to share and learn from other top producing Realtors from around Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.  It’s a lot of fun.”

Sequim Realtor Offers Extensive Real Estate Background

Chuck started in real estate sales in Alaska in the 1970′s, then went to law school and practiced real estate law for 20 years before coming full circle back to real estate sales and transactions.  Chuck is also the author of three books, including Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Rain Shadow (about Sequim real estate) and The New World of Marketing for Real Estate Agents.  Both books are available on Amazon.com.  As a Sequim Realtor, Chuck has a rare opportunity (with efficient technology) to publish his books and reach an audience outside this geographic market.

Chuck’s success in blogging and in SEO (search engine optimization) as well as video production and Internet marketing has given him a national audience and national recognition as a real estate expert in this Internet marketing age.  One of his real estate blogs has over 900 articles for buyers and sellers.  Sequim Realtor Chuck Marunde is enjoying his practice even in this real estate market.

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The Letter Your Sequim Realtor (or Realtor anywhere in the USA) should have written to you might go something like this.  While this letter is written to sellers who have not sold their homes, it will be instructive to buyers who want insight into the listing process and the challenges for sellers and their Realtors.  By the way, no Realtor has ever written a letter like this to their listing clients, and they most likely never will.   Sometimes honesty is too painful and who wants to go there if you can avoid it?

Sequim Realtor Writes Letter

Dear John and Mary,

As your Sequim Realtor I should have written this letter to you long ago, and I apologize for not doing so, but there are some important things I would like to share, and these are things that are not easy to put into words and not easy to share with good clients like you.

I know it’s been a tough time for you during these past many months, because your home has not yet sold.  I understand that the uncertainty creates stress for you, and I understand that not selling your home creates other financial and life challenges for you, too.  I just want you to know that as your Sequim Realtor I am not unaware of these issues and the importance of getting your home sold as quickly as possible and for the highest possible price.   (more…)

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