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Feb92023
Exactly Sandy Fear: Motivator or Inhibitor?, a Blog by Seattle Real Estate Agent Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

Fear: Motivator or Inhibitor?

I’ve always had a fear of heights. So when a friend’s birthday event involved a ropes course and ziplining, I decided to face my fear.

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Dec202021
Exactly Sandy Sandy's 2021: The Good & The Tough

2021: The Good & The Tough

2021 is almost over. For me, it’s been a year with lots of good but some really tough things as well. Can you relate?

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Nov102021
Buying What’s the difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent? A blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

REALTOR® vs. Real Estate Agent

Not all real estate licenses are the same, and the difference between working with a REALTOR® vs. a real estate agent can be bigger than you think.

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Oct62021
Exactly Sandy Have you been languishing too? A blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

Have You Been Languishing Too?

As we head into another fall with the pandemic hanging on, it’s starting to really get to me. Finally, I have a word for how I’ve been feeling.

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Sep82021
Exactly Sandy Steps Toward the Goal, a Blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

Steps Toward the Goal

Rather than feeling disappointed in myself for not achieving one of my goals, I’m choosing to focus on what I learned in the process.

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Aug42021
Buying 8 Reasons to Buy a Home, a blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

8 Reasons to Buy a Home

From not having a landlord and pride of ownership to having an investment and tax deductions, it’s easy to see the “why” to buy a home.

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Jul142021
Selling Tips for Selling Your Home, a blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

5 Tips for Selling Your Home

Even in this market, sellers can make small adjustments to maximize the value of their homes. Here’s five quick tips to do just that.

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Jun122021
Buying Buying a House Begins with the Buyer's Agent, a Blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

Buying Begins with the Agent

Buying a house takes a team of people to make it all happen, and the buyer’s agent manages all of the puzzle pieces.

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May122021
Exactly Sandy Connect with REALTOR Sandy Walsh on Instagram, TikTok, and More

Connections

I’ve hired a marketing coach to help grow my social media presence, and she’s given me my first big assignment. I need your help!

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Apr142021
Exactly Sandy Small Changes, Big Outcomes, a Blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

Small Changes, Big Outcomes

Spring is in the air, and I’m back at the driving range, hoping that little changes will make a big improvement in my golf game. Wish me luck!

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Mar102021
Buying Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes, a Blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

3 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

To encourage clarity and success while averting heartache and disappointment, avoid making the three most common mistakes of first-time home buyers.

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Feb32021
Exactly Sandy My Word of the Year for 2021, a blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home Team

My Word of the Year for 2021

Instead of resolutions and the pressure that comes with them, I have a Word of the Year, and I BELIEVE that it is a good one for 2021.

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  • Fear: Motivator or Inhibitor?, a Blog by Seattle Real Estate Agent Sandy Walsh of Exact Home TeamFear: Motivator or Inhibitor?
    February 9, 2023
  • Sandy's 2021: The Good & The Tough2021: The Good & The Tough
    December 20, 2021
  • What’s the difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent? A blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home TeamREALTOR® vs. Real Estate Agent
    November 10, 2021
  • Have you been languishing too? A blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home TeamHave You Been Languishing Too?
    October 6, 2021
  • Steps Toward the Goal, a Blog by REALTOR Sandy Walsh of Exact Home TeamSteps Toward the Goal
    September 8, 2021
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REALTOR® Sandy Walsh and the Exact Home Team helps buyers find homes in neighborhoods they love and helps home sellers achieve the maximum value for their property. Today, more than 95% of our business is from repeat clients and referrals; read some of our testimonials. We specialize in luxury homes, lake/beach properties, condominiums, relocations, investments, and VA loans, and we serve the Seattle, Bellevue, and Greater Puget Sound area—check out our listings. Let us help you achieve your real estate goals. Contact us today to start the conversation. Exact Home Team: Always Customer Centered.
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Luxury isn’t the price. It’s the prep.

Staging is what makes a home feel calm, intentional, and high-end the second you walk in. It’s the difference between a house that looks fine and a house that feels expensive.

Clean counters. Thoughtful details. Space that photographs like a dream.
That’s how you get stronger offers without chasing the market down.

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Luxury isn’t the price. It’s the prep.

Staging is what makes a home feel calm, intentional, and high-end the second you walk in. It’s the difference between a house that looks fine and a house that feels expensive.

Clean counters. Thoughtful details. Space that photographs like a dream.
That’s how you get stronger offers without chasing the market down.

Don’t skip on @singleshotseattle

One of my favorite neighborhood spots on Capitol Hill.

Single Shot has been part of the Hill for years and it still gets it right. Intimate bistro vibes, phenomenal food, great cocktails, and a brunch that always feels like a treat.

It’s the kind of place you come back to. Perfect for date night, a slow brunch, or catching up with friends over a really well made drink.

If you’re looking for a spot that feels local, warm, and consistently good, this is it.

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Don’t skip on @singleshotseattle

One of my favorite neighborhood spots on Capitol Hill.

Single Shot has been part of the Hill for years and it still gets it right. Intimate bistro vibes, phenomenal food, great cocktails, and a brunch that always feels like a treat.

It’s the kind of place you come back to. Perfect for date night, a slow brunch, or catching up with friends over a really well made drink.

If you’re looking for a spot that feels local, warm, and consistently good, this is it.

Waiting for 3% rates is waiting for a market that no longer exists.

They’re not coming back anytime soon.
And while people wait, prices keep moving.

Here’s the reality:
• Rates have reset
• Inventory is up
• Buyers have leverage again

That’s not a bad market.
That’s a negotiator’s market.

I’ve been through multiple cycles, on both sides of the table. This is where strategy matters — and where experience actually pays.

If you’re serious about buying and want to understand how to win now, let’s talk.

Call me

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Waiting for 3% rates is waiting for a market that no longer exists.

They’re not coming back anytime soon.
And while people wait, prices keep moving.

Here’s the reality:
• Rates have reset
• Inventory is up
• Buyers have leverage again

That’s not a bad market.
That’s a negotiator’s market.

I’ve been through multiple cycles, on both sides of the table. This is where strategy matters — and where experience actually pays.

If you’re serious about buying and want to understand how to win now, let’s talk.

Call me

This is where offers happen. Not “the market.”

Not luck.

Not wishing hsomeone falls in love with your granite.
It’s presentation.
Because buyers decide how they feel about your home in the first few seconds and that feeling shows up in the photos, the walkthrough, and the offer price.

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This is where offers happen. Not “the market.” 

Not luck. 

Not wishing hsomeone falls in love with your granite. 
It’s presentation. 
Because buyers decide how they feel about your home in the first few seconds and that feeling shows up in the photos, the walkthrough, and the offer price.

One of my favorite things about Seattle is how neighborhood-driven it is.

Morning coffee runs, bakeries you plan your walk around, places that make a block feel alive. The French Guys Bakery @thefrenchguysseattle is one of those spots. Cozy, busy, local, and always worth the stop.

This is how I think about real estate too. A home isn’t just square footage. It’s the rhythm of the neighborhood, the places you’ll return to, and the life you build around it.

If you’re thinking about a move this year or next, let’s find a place that fits not just your needs, but your lifestyle too.

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One of my favorite things about Seattle is how neighborhood-driven it is.

Morning coffee runs, bakeries you plan your walk around, places that make a block feel alive. The French Guys Bakery @thefrenchguysseattle is one of those spots. Cozy, busy, local, and always worth the stop.

This is how I think about real estate too. A home isn’t just square footage. It’s the rhythm of the neighborhood, the places you’ll return to, and the life you build around it.

If you’re thinking about a move this year or next, let’s find a place that fits not just your needs, but your lifestyle too.

A 50-year mortgage sounds like a solution.
It’s not.

You spend more time paying interest, build equity slower, and stay trapped in the loan longer. That’s not affordability. That’s risk.

The real issue isn’t loan length.
It’s inventory.

Until we build more homes, at every price point, nothing else actually fixes the problem.

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A 50-year mortgage sounds like a solution.
It’s not.

You spend more time paying interest, build equity slower, and stay trapped in the loan longer. That’s not affordability. That’s risk.

The real issue isn’t loan length.
It’s inventory.

Until we build more homes, at every price point, nothing else actually fixes the problem.
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