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Great starter home. 2 BD, 1 BA. Spacious kitchen & laundry room. Good sized bedrooms.

Oversized 1 car garage & fenced yd. Near schools, parks, & shopping. Great opportunity!

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$250,000

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GOOD MT. VERNON INVESTMENT…solid home 2/3 BRs. Estate sale, a fixer with promise. Level lot, walking COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER..w/1700 sq ft shop. 4 bdrms, 1.75 distance to hospital, schools & shops. $99,500. #575827 CRAFTSMAN STYLE...3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, liv/dining baths, quality construction on the fairway. $479,000 #470337 with pergo flooring, rec rm with new carpet. Beautiful WEEKEND RETREAT…nice cabin in great wooded set- sunsets from covered porch. $149,000 #556674 ting. Mt. Baker views, outbuilding, trail to Skagit River.

HAVE IT ALL!…Fish the river, roam the acreage, pas$109,500. #524736 LIKE NEW…in Brl Senior Park. Open floor plan in a small ture a horse. 40 acre property, solid rambler w/daylight park close to all services. Large tiled open kitchen, over- basement. 4 BR, 2 BA, needs some updating. $450,000. #591828 sized 2 car garage. $124,500. #534335 TIME TO BUILD…great opportunity to build your dream BEAUTIFUL BIG LAKE…two Pan Abode cedar homes home on this 5 acre parcel. Wonderful panoramic views. located on low bank w/front with your own dock in front.

ON THE HILL…roomy 3 BR rambler on a large fully Rare opportunity. $459,500. #599101 $260,000. #379837 VERY NICE 21 ACRES…Buiding site in rural area, close LARGE DUPLEX…each unit is over 2000sf with 3 BRs fenced lot. $279,500. #594207 to town. Lots of road frontage, could possibly be split + den. Great Burlington location and only 2 years old. into multiple lots. Possible owner contract. $124,500. $334,500. #556307 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US GREAT FOR HORSES…20 acres w/about 10 acres of #557913 pasture located half way between Burlington & BellTASTEFULLY UPDATED…1344sf, 4 BR, 1.75 BA home, Brazilian floors, tile in kitchen & bath. New roof, paint & vinyl ingham. Has well, electric & bldg permit. $249,500.

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BIRDSVIEW BEAUTY…located at end of paved cul-desac this lovely 2.5 acre lot has a drilled well. $99,000. #596907 VACANT LAND…5 acre level parcel. Building site ready for new mobile or stick built home. West of I-5 location (Hobson Rd). $100,000. #2912910 PRIVATE 20 ACRES…secluded bldg site, mostly level, end of road property. $100,000. #297233

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The Fix No Longer In?

As Fixed-Loan Rates Tick Upward, Borrowers Again Look to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

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ixed-rate mortgages have been preferred the past few years following the housing bust because of their stability and certainty.

However, adjustable-rate mortgages, with their low introductory interest rate, have been rebounding recently in loan the market.

In the past year, rate for the 30-year fixed mortgages climbed from about 3.4 percent in February 2013 to about 4.1 percent in February 2014. This upward trend will continue and likely reach 5 percent before the end of 2014, says Erin Lantz, director of the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.

On the other hand, 5/1 ARMs still show near historical low introductory rates, around 2.75 percent in February 2014, which seems more appealing to homebuyers.

Particularly, for buyers plan to move or sell their houses within few years, hybrid ARMs could be financially advantageous, since they provide extended initial period with a fixed-rate from three to ten years, says Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. According to Freddie Mac’s ARM Annual Survey, in January 2014 the interest-rate savings for a 5/1 hybrid ARM with a 30-year term

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compared to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage amounted to about 1.36 percentage points. On a $250,000 loan, this results in $194 in principal and interest savings during the first five years of the ARM loan versus a fixed-rate mortgage.

However, homebuyers should be wary of possible risk that interest rate can go up after fixed-rate period ends.

Interest rates will increase as Federal Reserve System begin to taper its quantitative easing as the economy continues to show signs of improvement, says Kiefer.

Moreover, if home prices drop unexpectedly, a buyer could wind up getting negative equity, lose its selling point and be stuck in a mortgage with a rate that adjusts higher, as experienced during housing bust, says Lantz.

As always, buy a house that you can comfortably afford. If a buyer qualifies for an ARM, consider one with longer fixed periods, such as 7/1 or 10/1 ARMs, which can give a leeway in case that circumstances change.

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 3810 LAUREL COURT, MOUNT VERNON Windermere Real Estate/Skagit 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

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LOOKING FOR LISTING AGENTS Question: I’m planning to put my house up for sale this spring. I’m wondering how to shop for a listing agency. Are rates and service standard, or do they differ among agencies? How do I determine what is best for me?

Answer: As a seller, your need is to find a single buyer, hopefully one who will pay no less than you ask, nor demand various concessions. So the real question we ought to look at is this: How do buyers find houses?

The 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors reports, “Nine in 10 buyers used the Internet at some point while looking for a home. Over half of buyers started their home search online and 43 percent of recent buyers first found the home they purchased online.”

Almost half of homebuyers used a mobile or tablet website or application to search for a home, and nearly a quarter of those mobile searchers found the home they ultimately purchased with a mobile application, according to the NAR profile.

What these numbers tell us March 14, 2014

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is that real estate marketing has evolved: While real estate remains a localized commodity, the search for homes is worldwide.

You need a broker who today who is active in your neighborhood, has a strong online presence and understands real estate financing.

The broker should sell lots of homes where you live — not 14 miles away.

Visiting local open houses is one way to find such representatives, and local newspaper classified sections remain the best way to find open houses.

The broker also should prove he or she gets many site visits for local listings. The presentation of your home online and in the classifieds should be seen as the start of the bargaining process.

Lastly, a strong understanding real estate financing is crucial to the selling process. While nearly a third of all existing home sales now involve cash, most transactions still rely on financing. With new mortgage rules, it’s important to work with a broker who understands financing choices.

Real estate fees are negotiable, not set by law, and the services offered among brokers may vary.

It’s wise to interview several brokers and to allow them to value your home, show how they would market it and detail their local experience and history.

Jim Glackin 360.428.2828

Spacious & elegant rambler in one of NW Washington’s premier golf course communities! Open floor plan w/great room, high ceilings, large windows, gas fireplace, jetted tub in master, beautiful ceramic tile, stamped concrete patio and much moreall tastefully appointed. Stucco exterior for ease of maintenance - the house is sited on a corner lot on a quiet dead-end street and backed by a greenbelt. A large 2 car garage w/shop area provides ample storage. Come see this comfortable home! MLS# 589853

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Desirable Neighborhood #594257 • $259,900

This home has two separate living spaces. 179 sqft. shop/288 sqft. shed. Big corner lot close to old town.

Walk to shops, restaurants and park. Good location.

This appealing 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in a desirable neighborhood with pride of ownership.

Nestled around a cul de sac, trees and a bubbling stream this home gives you an enjoyable feeling of privacy. There are 3 large bedrooms, a roomy kitchen and great room.

#28169648 • $375,000

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12 Acre Hobby Farm #600659 • $675,000

Exquisite Estate Home #457118 • $759,000

The Finest Lot left in Mount Vernon’s Most Gorgeous Neighborhood!! Lot 11 on Quail Drive boasts over 2 acres looking directly west over the picturesque farmlands all the way to the San Juans and Beyond.

Spectacular Sunsets await your dream home on this fully cleared ready to build property.

Presently a U Cut Christmas Tree farm located in the heart of Tulip Country. Home is a 1975 sqft 3 bed 2 bath built in 2000 overlooking a pond with fruit trees and garden area. A heated 3200 sqft shop with bath and office. 800sqft machine shed and multi stall animal shed.

Wonderful views of Big Lake! Rare home offers amazing amenities incl carved brick art work, eucalyptus flooring, chef’s kitch with S/S & granite counter tops, 4.77 acs of pristine landscaping, heated shop w/car lift & 5 bays, greenhouse, ponds, the list is endless. This is a MUST SEE HOUSE!

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RESIDENTIAL 811 S LAVENTURE, #A MV

$99,900

712 ORANGE AVE, BRL

$187,500

1810 LINDSAY LOOP, MV

$379,999

Cute 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with living area on main floor & bedrooms upper floor. Sliders to patio, separate garage & parking space. End unit.

Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #571691

This 2 bedroom home is vintage but completely updated for today. Great starter home in a wonderful downtown location. Fully fenced, private back yard. Large detached garage & carport. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #577458

Spacious 2852 SF 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Maddox Creek home with master on main floor. Great open floor plan. Bedrooms all upstairs along with bonus room/craft area. Lot backs to greenbelt for private backyard. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #586418

Country rambler featuring 2 bedrooms & 1.5 baths on 1 acre. Several large outbuildings, some fencing & room for all your toys. Bring your imagination.

Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #538386

Lovely Maddox Creek condo with serene forest view. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, remodeled kitchen & bath. Ideally maintained with excellent natural light, gas fireplace & private balcony deck. Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #581763

Beautifully remodeled this well-designed, spacious home boasts westerly views framed by lovely mature landscaping. Gourmet kitchen, elegant master suite & much more. Great location in Skyridge neighborhood. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #579939

2bd 1ba w/restored hardwood floors and remodeled throughout on .45 acre giving you endless possibilities located on a dead-end street just blocks from downtown historic Sedro Woolley.

Call Deborah McNeal at 360-707-8073. #596823

New price on this great 2005 home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hickory cabinets in kitchen. 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Wonderful outlooks & privacy in community with pool, lakes & boat launch. Call Margy Furst at 206-755-8406. #552372

8276 LUSK RD, CNC

1028 BORSETH ST, SW

$109,000

$149,900

1508 LINDSAY LP, #103, MV

$189,000

649 SUMMIT PL, GLENHAVEN $235,000

17304 OLYMPIC PL, MV

7544 MERGANSER LN, BOW

922 DOLPHIN ST, CAMANO

$149,900

4914 NEW WOODS PL, MV

$324,600

Great 2 story home on beautiful Camano Island.

Cute Fannie Mae owned home featuring 2 bedrooms, den, 1452 SF, just needs a bit of paint otherwise in good condition. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #569838

Perfect 1-level open floor plan with soaring ceilings, 2,070+ SF of luxurious living space. Views of golf course mountains. Private deck & pond, 2 master suites. 2 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #562318

4 bedroom home with 1.75 baths, kitchen with dining area, separate utility room & den. Updates include carpet, paint, master bath, hot water tank, window blinds, roof & more. Fenced back yard.

Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #581517

Summer Ridge home on large 1/3 acre corner lot with great sunset views over the valley. 2600+ SF with a fully finished daylight basement. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus office/craft room.

Sunny outdoor living areas. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #587451

304 W. MUNRO ST, SDW

$169,000

25451 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MV $169,000 12+ acres property with peace & quiet. Deep well with plentiful water, plus 5 bedroom septic system.

Fenced pasture area. Single wide with attached living area, covered carport, shop & more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #548720

2901 IROQUOIS, MV

$186,300

Spacious daylight rambler on .3 acre lot in Thunderbird. Main level has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Nice sized family room on lower level. Home is in need of some TLC. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #573517

3803 RIDGE COURT, MV

3810 LAUREL CT, MV

$329,000

$589,950

Enjoy glistening sunsets & watching the eagles soar. Superb acreage residence in Sunset Creek offers over 3000 SF of light filled living. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #555909 NE

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LOT 26, 111 CAPET ZASILUCE, LAC

13299 TEAK LANE, MV

$769,000

Custom NW Craftsman lodge style home on 8+ acres, exceptional use of wood throughout, 3rd bedroom/MIL unit or bonus room with second kitchen, barn/shop, over 700 SF of covered patio.

Beautiful views of the North Cascades and foothills. More photos & info. at SkagitValleyHomes. com #600636

18091 BURKLAND RD, MV

$1,500,000

Juntunen Farm & Gardens-unbelievable beauty at every turn!

51 acres. Vintage farmhouse, guest cottage, barn, metal shed, 3 greenhouses, hen house, vegetable gardens, 5,750 SF rose garden. Call Balisa & Jim Koetje at 421-4111. #517351 NE

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$30,000

Sixty feet of high bank waterfront among recreational homes and cabins. Buy and build your getaway. Utilities in street, level build area, leased land. Contact Jim Gackin at 428-2828. #597616

LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DR., CNC $34,900 Building lot in Skagit View Village. .91 acre, level & lightly treed. Water & power available. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #329347

0 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

$84,900

Samish Island lot with view of the south sound.

The .62 acre lot sits back off the road. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #389280

16457 DIKE RD., MV

$349,900

Spacious & elegant Eaglemont rambler! Open floor plan w/great room, high ceilings, stamped concrete patio - all tastefully appointed. Stucco exterior, quiet dead-end street, backed by greenbelt.

Large 2 car garage w/shop area. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #589853

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$129,000

Level 3.29 acres of farmland. Perfect new home site. View of Mt Baker. Public water, power & a 1000 gallon septic on property. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #322893

7657 SONGBIRD LN, CUSTER $210,000 ONE LOT LEFT. Last 2.5 acre vacant lot in Hawthorne Meadows Country Estates. Views of Mt. Baker. Water meter & 3 bedroom septic already installed along with natural gas in the street. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #392630

LOT 4, DEMING WAY, BOW

$229,000

View Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, San Juan Islands & sunsets. 1+ acre view lot in Bow-Edison area. Quick access to I-5 & Chuckanut Dr. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #226523

LOT 2, DEMING WAY, BOW

$395,000

View Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, San Juan Islands & sunsets. 1+ acre view lot in Bow-Edison area. Quick access to I-5 & Chuckanut Dr. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #28194096

9690 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW $1,993,500 Custom lowbank 6,550 sq. ft. 4 bdrm beachfront home on Padilla Bay. Slab granite in kitchen w/ wrap-around bar, Viking appl. Master suite on main. Media, exercise & family/game rooms. 3 car gar w/car lift for 4. Covered patio, moorage buoy.

Call Warren Bingham 770-2421. #395055

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www.AnacortesRealEstate.com RESIDENTIAL 6931 CAROLINA ST, ANA

$499,000

Sunny 4bd 3ba Gibralter area home. Features atrium-style family rm, granite kitchen, main-level Master, & full MIL suite: kitchen, living rm, bed & bath. Beautiful surrounding gardens. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#518063

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6 CHINOOK WAY, CENTER ISLAND

15785 YOKEKO DR, ANA

$525,000

Affordable SW waterfront home w/ spectacular views of Deception State Park & bridge. 2bd 1ba w/ open floor plan and large deck to watch wildlife & boats go by. Madronas overlook fire pit & rocky beach. Carport + enclosed workshop. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#599494

1603 12TH ST, ANA

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$359,000

Great in-town home, conveniently located. 4bd 3.5ba, 2892 SF, w/ new hardwood floors & updated counters. Fenced landscaped yard, 2-car garage, plus shop and RV/boat storage. Well-maintained and move-in ready! Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#600953

14403 JURA LANE, ANA

$925,000

100ft no bank waterfront & tidelands on Similk Bay w/ main home, guest house, & boathouse. Views of Mt Baker; abundant wildlife & much more. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#549460

2712 GEER LANE, ANA

$439,000

The Woods at Sunset Cove’s Madrona plan: 3bd 2ba cottage-style rambler featuring hardwood flrs, upscale kitchen, luxurious master, & 2-car garage.

Moments from Anacortes’ treasured WA Park & waterfront. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#563015

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2704 GEER LANE, ANA

2919 B AVE, ANA

11575 CORONADO DR, ANA $648,000 Beautiful 4bd, 2.5ba, 3,444 SF home in The Pointe.

Breathtaking Burrows Bay & San Juan Island views.

Main-level living features master bdrm w/ library and fireplace; large deck; and workout room. On a large lot w/ mature landscaped yard. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#597715

$335,000

Great remodeled home in excellent neighborhood close to walking trails. 3bd 2.5 ba, 1829 SF. Enjoy newer kitchen cabinets, appliances, countertops, furnace, & fireplace. On wonderful corner lot for privacy. Attached garage, RV space, & fenced back yard. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#597307

2619 OAKES AVE, ANA

$195,000

Affordable starter/investment home close to shops, schools & parks. Spacious floor plan, patio, fenced yards. Lrg garage w/ attached shop or carport space.

Nat. gas furnace w/ air cleaner, new hot water tank.

Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#586402

5108 CASTLE CT, ANA

$749,000

A remarkable waterview home in Skyline. Contemporary design with only the finest building materials and equipment. Open floor plan designed to focus on art and special collections. Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 MLS#547294

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$165,000

Well-built water view cabin overlooking community dock, clubhouse & beach. Enjoy the open floor plan w/sleeping loft, cozy wood stove, fullyequipped kitchen & large deck. Separate shop/storage bldg. Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#549061

$519,000

The Woods at Sunset Cove’s Sequoia plan: 4bd 3.5ba at end of a cul-de-sac, greenbelt on 2 sides.

Warm interior, distinctive floor plan, w/ lush outdoor retreat space. Moments from WA Park & waterfront. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#562992

CONDO 2415 T AVE CT #A-22, ANA

$110,000

Single 60’ boat slip located in desirable Anacortes Marina. Convenient location near businesses, restaurants, & shops. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#585330

VACANT LAND 2804 17TH ST, ANA

$300,000

Unsurpassed views of Guemes, San Juans, & beyond from site in The Highlands, neighborhood of exquisite custom homes. Conveniently located, near Cranberry Lake, lush forest backdrop. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#431460

8654 TURNERS BAY PL, ANA

$275,000

Nice lot in beautiful beach community of Summit Park Estates w/ southern views of Similk Bay. Quarter mile of private beach w/in 3-min walk. Near Turners Bay hiking trails & wildlife preserve. Eagles nest w/in view. Arch. drawings included; septic system designed & land survey complete. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#351718

NHN MADRONA DR, ANA

$149,000

Unstoppable Burrows Bay, San Juan, & Olympic Mnt views, countered by privacy from greenbelt behind property. Endless building options on this 1/3+ acre of land. Located in desirable community of Biz Point and Sunset West. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#551207

1812 10TH ST, ANA

$175,000

Ready to build lot in Old Town. 75x100 level lot w/ alley access & views from 2nd story design. Great southern exposure for good light. Be the next generation of homes in Old Town Anacortes. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#554188

9440 MARSHALL RD, BOW

$299,000

1.53 acres on Samish Island. W-2 tracts of tidelands waiting to build your dream home. Partial views of Padilla Bay. N & E views of Samish Bay & Chuckanut Mnts. Lot certified, corners staked. Water shares available. Electric, cable, phone in street. Steps to tidelands or public beach. Leigh Zwicker 360-3339975 MLS#582905

4149 POINT WILLIAMS PL, BOW $1,250,000 SPECTACULAR waterfront acreage on desirable Samish Island! 6.5 AC-w-450’ of high bank water frontage, including tidelands. In gated area w/ private cove & path to water. Beautiful views of Bay & Mount Baker. Unique gem of a site. Build your Island dream home! Leigh Zwicker 360-333-9975 MLS#582418

2104 PENNSYLVANIA CT, ANA $160,000

Build your dream home in lovely neighborhood of quality homes! Architecturally designed floor plan available for 2600 SF daylight basement style, customized to your specifications. Reliable builder ready, or bring your own. Model home completed on plat. Leigh Zwicker 360-333-9975 MLS#582940

Listing tip #6: Be realistic. Set your price to the market.

11953 CANYON RIDGE, ANA $1,100,000 Exquisite 3bd 3.75ba view home w/ vaulted ceilings, Brazilian Cherry floors, gourmet kitchen, granite & marble countertops. Fully landscaped w/greenhouse, garden space & storage sheds. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#492473

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Becky Strickland Bill Robillard Breta Malcom Buzz Ely Caroline Baumann

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Some Resources Will Give you Plenty of Data on a Potential Agent, but Numbers Alone Don’t Give the Full Story When it Comes to Agent Performance

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earching for a new home is an expensive, time-consuming endeavor, so it pays — literally and figuratively — to have someone on your side that you trust and know is working in your best interest: a real estate agent.

Nearly 90 percent of homebuyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Most buyers (42 percent) found their agent from a referral from a family member or friend; 12 percent used an agent they had used previously to buy or sell a home. Further, another 12 percent used online recommendations during their agent search, with only half saying it influenced their decision.

So, what information do non-referred buyers have to go off of?

Agents’ past performance, for one.

Using data from the Multiple Listing Service, the network of real estate inventory databases, some real estate websites rank agents via various criteria, such as how many deals they have closed in the past 12 months or how many listings they currently hold.

While such information could be useful, taken out of context, the statistics could be misleading, according to Patrick Veling, president and CEO of Real Data Strategies, a California-based real estate data-consulting firm.

“I’m against consumers having access to this data for agent ranking purposes primarily because if agents pay to participate in this closed system and the industry works against them, [the system] will unravel,” Veling says.

Jack Attridge, an agent with William Raveis Real Estate in Marblehead, Mass., says he has seen the “evolution” of MLS data.

“We’ve been very giving of our data over the years,” he says.

Trulia and Zillow are the two largest players in the game of repurposing agent MLS information. Buying MLS feeds has allowed those companies to provide consumers with not only open access to houses for sale, but also how many houses an agent has sold and how many listings an agent is actively marketing.

For instance, an agent specializing in foreclosure properties may carry more listings than an agent working with individual owners. There are groups of agents who work on teams that may sell under one MLS number which makes one agent look as if they do all of the business when really there is an army of agents boosting their volume.

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Attridge put it this way: “I work in the high-end market, and it’s just starting to pick up so my listings might show a higher market time than another agent working with lower-priced houses.”

Recently, Realtor.com had tested a controversial approach to ranking agents based on sold transactions as recorded in the MLS. The service, AgentMatch, used an algorithm to match consumers with top-producing agents in requested ZIP codes.

The pilot program allowed consumers to track statistics like the number of listings an agent represented, the percentage sold and the average days on market. Launched in July 2013, it was discontinued five months later after agents across the country complained the association was pitting members against one another in an attempt to gain consumer relevance against real estate sites Zillow, Trulia and Yahoo Homes.

Using an algorithm to match consumers with top producing agents in requested ZIP codes, the service, AgentMatch, was short-lived and discontinued after agents across the country complained the association was pitting members against one another in an attempt to gain consumer relevance against real estate sites Zillow, Trulia and Yahoo Homes.

But numbers alone do not tell the full story. After all, do McDonald’s billions of burgers sold make it the best place for the best hamburger?

“Consumers think they want the raw information, but they need context and enough specificity to make it relevant,” said Leslie Ebersole, a Baird & Warner agent in St. Charles, Ill. In the hunt for an agent? Here are some questions the National Association of Realtors suggests asking a potential agent:

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• How many homes id you sell last year?

• What’s your average market time for sold properties?

• What’s your list price to sale price ratio?

• What are your specific marketing techniques?

• How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction and how frequently?

• Can you give me the names and phones numbers of your three most recent clients?

• Will you represent me exclusively?

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CLASSIFIEDS 1 bdrm, 1 ba, 900 sq ft south MV home. Quiet neighborhood. $1000 + $1000 damage. Appliances & utilities incl. 360-202-4700 1 bdrm. Safe & Quiet. 1 level, by Skagit Valley Hospital, 1531 E. Skagit St. $700.

W/S/G pd. 360-652-6560 Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd.

Great location, some restriction apply. Call or stop in today.

Looking for a roommate, must be clean and neat, drug free environment, small pet okay, includes fully furnished home, Burl. $500, 1st month.

Last mo. neg. 360-391-0299

MV 2541 Francis $395/mo. $100/dep.

424-6974

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Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com Clear Lake 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba mobile home, W/D incl.

Wood heat/elect. Lots of privacy. $875. 360-856-1528

MV 2 bdrm 1 ¾ ba, den, gas heat. W/S/G pd. Dbl garage.

Deck.

No pets/smoke. $900/mo. + $900 dep. Background check. 360-610-9860

MV 9 PLEX, 1010 S. 16th. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, deck, garage, W/D, woodstove, energy efficient, 950 sq. ft., $800/mo. $500/dep. $500/dep. 360424-6974

S.W. 3 bdrm, 2 ba, S/G pd., $1150/mo. Close to town and schools. 360-391-4743 or 360-770-9332.

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OPEN HOUSE “Old Town Anacortes” 2102 10th St. 360-293-5409 March 15th & 16th 12:00noon to 4:00pm

Indoor pool. Available now!

Share luxury home on Clear Lake with single male. All utils. pd. $600/mo. No pets/smoke. 360-856-6949

OPEN HOUSE 3/16/14 Skagit Highlands neighborhood. Move-in ready two story home loaded with upgrades & fully fenced/landscaped yard.

Not short sale or bank owned!

MLS#585438 457 Crested Butte Blvd, Mt Vernon. $231,900 Listing Courtesy of The Timmerman Team, Windermere/CIR. 425-239-7062.

4 bdrm, 2 ¾ bath, w/View Attic, Basement, Deck Lg yard, Corner lot Must SEE! $569,000

OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/15, 12pm to 3pm

3BR 2BA RAMBLER Mount Vernon 1327 Sq Ft with two full baths. 2car garage. Near school, college, trails. On quiet culde-sac. Well cared for one owner home. Great rental history for investor. $209,956. 360-421-2896 or 360-840-7722.

Mobile home for sale in 55+ park in Mount Vernon, clean 2 bdrm, nice corner lot. Priced to sell at $6995. lot rent $460/mo. Call Jack 360-610-6523.

OPEN HOUSE Sat., March 22nd 11am-1pm

A home to view and love.

Bamboo floors, new carpet, remodeled kitchen and baths, flexible open floor plan. Large garage/shop, spacious decks to enjoy the water, trees and sunset views. Lavish gardens on almost 1/3 ac. Great central location, ready to move-in and call home. $424,500 16735 Chilberg Ave La Conner Jacki Mayo, REALTOR® 360-770-1670 JackiMayo@cbbain.com COLDWELL BANKER BAIN

PINE CREEK Open House

6 new homes OPEN for viewing!

2142-2774 sq ft, 1 & 2 level homes. Ramblers have nostep entry! 3-5+ bdrms. 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc.

Open House Friday, 12:00 – 3:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00 Go to 3015 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (lt) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

1201 Nelson Street Sedro-Woolley $209,500 Rambler on 1/2 + acre lot.

Well built 1950's home, large living room, updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths, great rec room.

Nice garden shop and room for outdoor activities and gardens.

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OPEN HOUSE You are invited to tour this beautiful 5 bedroom home w/ 3 car tandem garage, gas fireplace, upstairs loft, master suite w/ walk in closet, warm welcoming colors, 3072 sf. $299,950.

MLS # 601620 SATURDAY 1-4 pm 432 Barry Loop Mount Vernon Call APRIL AXTHELM (360) 661-4947 aprilaxthelm@comcast.net John L Scott Skagit Real Estate

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1814 Aemmer Place Mount Vernon (South end of 19th St.)

Call Tim L. Good 360-708-3828

$379,500 timgoodrealestate.com RSVP Real Estate Samish Island WATERFRONT

Gorgeous new 4 bedroom home in South Mount Vernon with 9' ceilings, hardwood and tile floors, granite counters and 3 car garage. MLS# 561582 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate

LOOK NO FURTHER!

10529 Samish Is. Rd. $595,000.

Price reduced!!! Sensational custom one level home on 1.54ac w/access road to beach. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two car attached garage plus 1890 sq. ft. detached garage/workshop perfect for RV/boat/equip storage.

Separate guest house with it's own living, dining, bdrm, ba. Circular drive, no hassle with ferries. Just drive onto Samish Island.

MLS#486866 Call Terry Smiley 425-985-9643 Champions Real Estate

9543 Columbia Way Sedro-Woolley $275,000 2440 sq. ft, 3 bed, 2 & 3/4 bath, bright, kitchen w/garden window, amazing backyard with a hot tub & koi pond, and much more!

Contact: KARIN PECK John L Scott Skagit 360-391-7561

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WHO WE ARE… Skagit Tradition Realty, a family owned and operated real estate firm, has been serving the Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties for more than 70 years. We are a full service real estate office highly proficient in a variety of fields, which include residential, commercial, property management, international transactions, first time home buyers and other real estate investments.

1508 LINDSAY LOOP #105, MOUNT VERNON $210,000

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$449,000

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1601 N. WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON ,2 Y1 BU

Spacious, circular drive to patio, level entry. Quality Elva Hunter Beautiful Condo! 2 bd. plus built & designed w/ vaulted 360-202-3086 a den. 2 bathrooms, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, JoAnn Boudreau ceilings, covered deck. Main master large tile master shower. 360-391-0746 w/dbl closet/BA & 2 BR/2 BA + office.

Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Great floor plan. All on one floor w/ no steps. 2 car garage w/ auto Prof. landscaped. RV prkg. Close to Golf, opener. MLS# 601928 Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620 1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Danya Wolf, Designated Broker .......... 360-708-8294 Jessie Cavazos, Hablo Espanol ............ 360-770-5623 Celia Miller........................................... 360-391-6065 Suzanne Jenkins................................... 360-941-2983 Brett Tacke........................................... 360-840-7931 Sandy Everett ...................................... 360-202-3706 JoAnn Boudreau .................................. 360-391-0746 Richard Dickman .................................. 360-420-3155 Elva Hunter .......................................... 360-202-3086 John Hunter ......................................... 360-202-3854 Donna Kurras ....................................... 360-770-7596 Chris Miller........................................... 360-333-1868 Russ Lanker .......................................... 360-708-1117 Dayna Telidetzki................................... 360-708-8452 Linda Dietrick....................................... 360-840-6771 Patricia Box, Office Manager ............... 360-424-0300

$599,000

Eaglemont Golf Course Community, some of the best views of the Golf Course and Mt. Baker. Wonderful open floor plan, Elva Hunter w/lg. master suite on main level, 360-202-3086 walk-in closet, lrg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, siding door to covered deck to outdoor entertaining! Den/Office w/french doors.

Downstairs 2 bdrms, full ba, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design ! MLS# 476375

IDA DR, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$84,500

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$475,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 16 13PM Great 2980 sq.ft. home w/ large wrap around deck. 4 bdrm and 3 bath. Bright and sunny kitchen has beautiful cabinets and granite tile counter, lg dining rm. Huge family room downstairs, bedroom, bath & utility. Huge garage w/ work/ shop area. Great neighborhood,close to School & College!

MLS# 564724 3619 TRUMPETER PLACE, MOUNT VERNON 4605 BEAVER POND DR. SOUTH

$624,900

OERTEL DR., BLAINE

$299,000

L3 AL

Fourplex tract(s) for $160,000 (Tract 6) and $170,000 (Tract 5); and one five plex tract (Tract 4) Danya Wolf for $180,000.00 Building permit 360-708-8294 ready for thirteen (13) units. Or,administrative conditional use potential for professional/ medical offices. MLS# 574059 15068 NOOKACHAMPS RD. MOUNT VERNON $445,000

Wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course!

4 BR & Bonus. Slate entry, hardwood & carpet. Living room Elva Hunter w/gas fireplace, dining. Fabulous 360-202-3086 gourmet kitchen w/granite island, beautiful cabinets. Large great room w/fireplace. French doors open to Large Deck. MLS# 596194 17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

$85,000

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This is it! Last Available building lot (#25) in a desired area. Great 20X40 shop on site. Level lot is just shy of an acre with beautiful, mature trees. Community water system. MLS# 419801

Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

$315,000

One of a kind home in our community w/extensive custom features. Features include: 14’ vaulted ceilings in living room; 10’ ceilings throughout; hardwood Danya Wolf floors; granite counters; maple 360-708-8294 Sandy Everett cabinets; stainless appl; custom millwork & 360-202-3706 blinds. Fabulous p.a. system; fully landscaped; 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, fencing and shop. MLS#589312

Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck.

Marble countertop. One of a kind bathroom shower has Suzanne Jenkins view of Olympics. Slate tile and 360-941-2983 hardwood floors. 12x12 newer outbuilding plus 10x10 outbuilding. $9000 lease. 50ft waterfront. MLS# 560216

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For borrowers 62 & over: Allows for a home purchase with a 40% to 50% down payment (depending upon age), allows all cash clients to buy a home with ZERO mortgage payments AND keep most of their cash, super easy qualifying, fast closing times. Available for owner occupied buyers, single family and 1-4 unit properties. www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

Sabrina Linman 360-755-3689 NMLS ID#76988

512 TALBOTT ST, LA CONNER

$1,450/MO

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404/406 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON $389,000

Bay Equity Purchase Reverse Program

Beautiful low bank 53’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great Jenkins crabbing and clamming. Just the Suzanne 360-941-2983 place for your dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 440315

Great central location downtown. Two retail/office spaces! Appx. 2800 sf. Both w/ current long term tenants. One Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 side dance studio & offers small kitchenette & ½ BA, laminate floors. Other side Optometrist office also w/ ½ BA. MLS# 535417

New hardwood, wall-to-wall & a gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has all new stainless appliances & an island. Spacious rooms have Sandy Everett an open floor plan with a private 360-202-3706 deck in the backyard off the master. Both baths include full size tubs. Landscaping is easy and La Conner businesses are within walking distance.

Application fee applies to all applicants over 18.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your Home always be too small to hold all of your friends!

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360.424.0300

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