Hi! I'm Cathy Wahlin, Seattle realtor and your pro guide to houses for sale in Seattle. My main areas of service are West Seattle and the other King County cities of Renton, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Auburn, Federal Way and Des Moines. My deepest expertise lays in listing and marketing homes for sale, buyer's relocation services, and real estate investing.
Only an estimated 3 percent of all real estate professionals have attained the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) realtor designation. I'm one of them!. Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) agents are members of an elite group of exceptional real estate brokers, dedicated to their professionalism. The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.
Cathy's main area of service are West Seattle and the other King County cities of Renton, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Auburn, Federal Way and Des Moines. Her areas of expertise are listing and marketing homes for sale, buyer's relocation services, and real estate investing.
Only an estimated 3 percent of all real estate professionals have attained the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) realtor designation. I'm one of them!. Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) agents are members of an elite group of exceptional real estate brokers, dedicated to their professionalism. The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.
Cathy's main area of service are West Seattle and the other King County cities of Renton, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Auburn, Federal Way and Des Moines. Her areas of expertise are listing and marketing homes for sale, buyer's relocation services, and real estate investing.
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Cathy and her family have lived in Covington, WA since 1992.
Though they recently moved to West Seattle, Cathy has been involved in the community by serving on the board of directors for the Covington Chamber of Commerce, the executive board, as well as several committees for the chamber.
She has also been very involved with PTA at several Kent schools and coached track for Kent Parks.
Currently, Cathy is on the board of directors at the Kent Community Foundation, promoting and supporting education and arts in the greater Kent and Covington Communities.
Though they recently moved to West Seattle, Cathy has been involved in the community by serving on the board of directors for the Covington Chamber of Commerce, the executive board, as well as several committees for the chamber.
She has also been very involved with PTA at several Kent schools and coached track for Kent Parks.
Currently, Cathy is on the board of directors at the Kent Community Foundation, promoting and supporting education and arts in the greater Kent and Covington Communities.
But there can also be a lot of unknowns - especially if it is your first time buying a home.
No matter though if you've already owned several homes over your lifetime, or you are a real estate investor - we offer up this guide of How To Buy a House to help ease your path.
Cathy goes above and beyond in her efforts to help you whether it be for buying, selling or both.
She helped us buy our first home back in 2014 and when it came time for us to move, we instantly thought of Cathy.
All within a month, she was able to get our current home sold and find us a beautiful new home to move into.
No matter though if you've already owned several homes over your lifetime, or you are a real estate investor - we offer up this guide of How To Buy a House to help ease your path.
Cathy goes above and beyond in her efforts to help you whether it be for buying, selling or both.
She helped us buy our first home back in 2014 and when it came time for us to move, we instantly thought of Cathy.
All within a month, she was able to get our current home sold and find us a beautiful new home to move into.
Learn how to get the best mortgages, understand closing costs, and become a successful homeowner!
This booklet will teach you all.
If you will be financing your home, the first call you want to make is to a lender to get pre-approved.
This can be at your local bank branch or credit union - or we can suggest several very good loan officers.
If you need help with the down payment, there are also several options.
The lender will use this information to let you know what price-point you should be looking for in a home.
This booklet will teach you all.
If you will be financing your home, the first call you want to make is to a lender to get pre-approved.
This can be at your local bank branch or credit union - or we can suggest several very good loan officers.
If you need help with the down payment, there are also several options.
The lender will use this information to let you know what price-point you should be looking for in a home.
Take these steps to get your finances in order so you are prepared to buy a house when the stars align.
Make a budget.
It is easier to save for a down payment for a house if you know where and how you spend your money - and have a concise plan.
Talk to a loan officer about your buying power.
They will consider your income versus your debts and will you know how much house you could potentially qualify for.
Use this number as a purchase price for figuring how much your down payment will be.
Required down payment amounts vary from 3.5% to 5%of purchase price.
Make a budget.
It is easier to save for a down payment for a house if you know where and how you spend your money - and have a concise plan.
Talk to a loan officer about your buying power.
They will consider your income versus your debts and will you know how much house you could potentially qualify for.
Use this number as a purchase price for figuring how much your down payment will be.
Required down payment amounts vary from 3.5% to 5%of purchase price.
You will want to consider drive time to work, as well as proximity to services like hospitals, grocery stores and recreation.
Whatever is important to you will be noted during our initial consultation, when we'll discuss the process and logistics.
Working with a good agent is one of the most important aspects of a successful home purchase.
Key qualities to look for: experience with relocating clients, strong local market knowledge and solid communication skills.
If your agent has earned the ABR designation, you'll know they also have special training in representing buyers.
Whatever is important to you will be noted during our initial consultation, when we'll discuss the process and logistics.
Working with a good agent is one of the most important aspects of a successful home purchase.
Key qualities to look for: experience with relocating clients, strong local market knowledge and solid communication skills.
If your agent has earned the ABR designation, you'll know they also have special training in representing buyers.
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