Author Archives: Dawn O'Neal

About Dawn O'Neal

Dawn O'Neal - WASHINGTON - Professional Realty Services Sequim - Managing Broker CALIFORNIA - Independent Broker~Owner~REALTOR® GRI, CRS, LTG®, RRC®, PMN® ASP®, e-PRO®, SRES®, CIPS, TRC®,SFR®, CHS®, CDPE®, Ombudsman and Trained in Negotiations & Mediation from Pepperdine University School of Law I have been self employed since 1975, a REALTOR® since 1990. I am a member of the Sequim Association of REALTORS® IN WASHINGTON and WAR® plus Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® and CAR® in CALIFORNIA Plus NAR®. I work predominantly with residential clients, some commercial properties, 1031 exchanges, & extensively with Seniors. I have received many awards with RE/MAX and Realty World attaining both their top award of Hall of Fame & earned many designations. I love to work with clients in person or through emails & the Internet. Please visit my web page www.DawnOneal.com for a full profile, testimonials & my passion – Breakfast With Santa. CA DRE#01101500 WA License #26510 My Motto - Exceeding Expectations - ALWAYS!

IF YOU HAD $1 MILLION TO SPEND ON A HOUSE – WHERE WOULD YOU?

If you had to move and had $1 million to burn, where would you go? In some parts of the country, $1 million can buy you a mansion. In other areas, you’ll be looking at condos and surprisingly small apartments.  … Continue reading

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What Documents to Keep After Buying a Home

I found this great article that I wanted to share with you.   It was written by Dana Bull in Finding Your First Home It is quite common now to receive most of these document from your REALTOR® or from Escrow on a … Continue reading

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Seller Who Want to Save The Sale – Good Advice – Spend a Little

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The Homeownership Dream

Why don’t more renters try to buy a home? Perception perhaps? Continue reading

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WINTER IS COMING…………..

Some helpful reminders to get ready for winter – no matter where you live.

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MORTGAGE MUSTS … In Plain English

Be prepared for this process up front and it will make your transaction go so much smoother.  There are lots of moving parts to getting approved for your loan,  but luckily your REALTOR® has done this many times before and … Continue reading

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Down Payment Delemma?

Some helpful hints for Down Payment Assistance from California Association of REALTORS®.  In a Buyer’s market, sometimes the seller will credit buyer’s closing cost which helps with funds out-of-pocket too.  When the market swings to a buyer’s market, check out … Continue reading

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Should Listing Photos Be Removed After the Sale?

Interesting article from National Association of REALTORS® feed today.  It might gain some traction in the future and probably can be suppressed from the local MLS listings by agents after a sale, but getting ALL pictures removed for ALL websites … Continue reading

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Cost of For Sale By Owner – You Will Be Surprised!

Courtesy NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®  July 16, 2018 You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse; but without your market expertise and sales skills to back them up, sellers who choose to sell their home on their own just may experience “seller’s regret” when … Continue reading

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What is an ADU & Why You Should Care?

Great Information if you are looking for additional space to care for loved ones and/or  several other options.  Check out this article from the LifeEdited.com website.   Dawn David Friedlander Architecture Jan 4, 2013 Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU Architecture What is an ADU … Continue reading

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