Jen Sarge Realty

It's time to go "Boujie on a Budget".

In all my time real-estating, I've seen some impactful upgrades that give the homes a fresh look AND are easy on the wallet.

These are a few of my favorites:

• Replace faucets and cabinet hardware. Estimated cost: $150-$400 for a kitchen faucet and $5-$25 per cabinet pull.

• Upgrade door k***s and hardware. Estimated cost: $28 per passage door and $31 per privacy lock.

• Swap builder-grade switch plates for decorative ones. Estimated cost: $5-25 per plate, depending on style.

• Refresh rugs. Check out Rugs USA or Loloi on Amazon. Both sites partner with designers, like Rifle Paper Co and Arvin Olano for elevated looks. Estimated cost: $189 for a 5x8 rug.

I'm a huge proponent of making small changed that go a looonng way.

Want more tips about small projects with big impact? Reach out - I’ll share what I’m seeing local DIYers take on these days.

Here's what you need to know about the recent NAR settlement:
→ Going forward (from mid-July 2024) buyer broker compensation can’t be listed on the MLS.
→ Sellers and their agents could still make offers of buyer broker compensation via off-MLS negotiations and consults (meaning seller-paid buyer agent commissions are still an option).
→ NAR also agreed to a new rule that would require MLS participants—specifically those working with buyers—to enter into written representation agreements with their buyers.

What this means if you're a buyer:
Buyers would benefit from buyer broker agreements, increased clarity regarding the services their agent provides, and more variable commission structures.

What this means if you're a seller:
Sellers may enjoy more control over commission negotiations, potentially leading to cost savings and more personalized service agreements.

What this means if you're a real estate agent:
Agents have an opportunity to showcase their value more transparently, potentially leading to stronger client relationships and a more tailored service approach.

Have questions? Comment below or send me a message – I’m here to help!

I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.

Why did you spill the coffee?

"Because someone bumped into me!!!"

Wrong answer.

You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.

Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.

Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.

Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.

So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"

When life gets tough, what spills over?

Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?

Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting-tendencies?

Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.

Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation, resilience, positivity; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.

*Original Author Unknown

Check out this beauty!

Thank you to Grit City Staging for the awesome stage! Mile High Productions the the incredible pictures and video. Grace Sarginson with Amazing Grace Cleaning Services for the sparkly clean! Cameron Sarginson with Sarge & Sons General Contracting for the dump runs and my amazing client for working hard to get this baby on the market.

If you want more info, text me at 425.223.9822. It won’t last long! 

387 Jasmine Ln N, Enumclaw, WA 98022 - 387 Jasmine Ln N. Enumclaw, WA View this video of this amazing property.