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With 30+ years in sales and marketing, I prioritize hard work, dedication, and top-tier customer service. My Commitment To Doing What's Right For You . . .

As a full-time Real Estate Broker and Home Stager, I exceed client goals through market expertise, ongoing training, and skilled negotiation. As a professional, with over 28 years of sales and marketing experience, I believe the essential foundation for success comes through hard work, dedication and a passionate commitment to first-class customer service. I am a full-time Real Estate Broker and Home Staging Professional with the genuine desire to exceed my clients real estate dreams and goals. I spend the time it takes to conduct thorough market research analysis and I am committed to on-going training to stay ahead of market trends. I am a professionally trained, and skillful
negotiator with the highest ethical standards enabling me to bring my clients the results they desire. Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a home or property, it is my purpose to be a leader in the Real Estate Industry with my high ethical standards, uncompromising honesty, integrity and exceptional communication skills. I am a certified Washington State Real Estate Professional and I have a passion for all aspects of Real Estate. I remain focused on continually exceeding the needs and expectations of my clients. Along with a team of reputable, professional service providers, I own a successful home staging company. I am dedicated to helping sellers achieve their goals quickly, with confidence and peace of mind. I have the experience it takes to guide you through the buying or selling process, one step at a time. Answering your questions, communicating proactively and making certain the experience is a positive one is what you can expect from me. So, put my years 28 years of sales and marketing experience with results to work for you ! A Little About Me . . . I've lived in Renton for the past 30 years and I am a very active member of the community. I have been married to my wonderful husband Larry for over 27 years and we have two terrific sons who both attended Hazen High School, Kennedy Catholic High school, and are attending college now. I am a member of St. Matthews Church, I sit on the Executive Board of Directors for the Liberty Youth Rugby Club where I am the Director of Fundraising for the Club. I am a member of the Renton Eagles Club, a member of the Hazen High School Booster Club and I enjoy volunteering in the classroom at Kennydale Elementary school. For fun you'll usually find me spending time with my family & friends, hiking, gardening, sewing, wine tasting, dancing and traveling...I love to scuba dive!

10/27/2026

🏡 Real estate is about so much more than buying or selling a house. It’s about what comes next.

Behind every move is a reason.

✨ A fresh start
✨ More room for your family to grow
✨ A simpler, easier lifestyle
✨ Being closer to the people you love
✨ Or finding a home that simply feels right

Yes, there are contracts, inspections, negotiations, timelines, and closing dates—but my job is to help you see the bigger picture and make sense of every step along the way.

Every client has different priorities, concerns, and goals. I take the time to listen, educate, and create a real estate plan that fits your life—not someone else’s.

From the first “What if we moved?” conversation to the moment you walk through the door and think, “This feels like home,” I’m here to guide you, advocate for you, and help make the process feel manageable.

✨ Whether you’re ready to make a move today or you’re simply beginning to wonder what your next chapter could look like, I’d love to help you explore your options.

Let’s talk about what’s next. 🏡

10/26/2026

🏡 **Price is your home’s very first impression. Make it count!**

If you’re preparing to list your home, keep these 3 important truths in mind:

✨ **1. Presentation is everything.**
Clean is expected—but a sparkling, thoughtfully staged home creates an emotional connection. You want buyers so captivated they can already picture themselves living there.

🔍 **2. Buyers notice everything.**
From curb appeal and lighting to small maintenance details, the way your home is presented can directly influence how buyers perceive its value.

📊 **3. Pricing strategy has changed.**
Today’s pricing decisions can’t rely solely on sales from 3–6 months ago. Your strongest competition includes **today’s active listings, pending sales, recent price adjustments, and current buyer behavior.**

Success in today’s market comes down to **strategy over luck—every single time.** 🎯

Thinking about selling your home in Renton or the surrounding area? Let’s create a strategy designed to help your home stand out.

📞 **Sue Lunsford | 206-390-7578**
🏠 **Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.**

10/23/2026

✨ Come for the views. Stay for everything this special property has to offer. ✨
📍 1431 Irondale Road | Port Hadlock, WA
💰 $665,000
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 📐 1,952 Sq. Ft.
🌿 .83 Acre | 🌊 115+ Ft. High-Bank Waterfront
Perched above Port Townsend Bay, this charming 1945 cottage captures sweeping views of the Bay, Mt. Baker, Whidbey, Marrowstone and Indian Islands. ⛰️🌊 Watch sailboats drift by and take in the ever-changing scenery from the covered view deck.
Inside, warm hardwood floors and abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere. The main level offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and comfortable living, dining and kitchen spaces surrounded by peaceful garden views.
The separate lower level adds incredible flexibility with a second kitchen, full bath and spacious family room—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or potential rental income.
🌸 Outside, nearly an acre provides a gardener’s dream with colorful perennial beds, raised gardens, mature trees and fruit trees. You’ll also find a detached garage with shop space, additional storage and plenty of room for a boat or RV.
And the location? You’re just minutes from Port Townsend, with neighborhood trail access to a private beach and convenient access to local shops, dining and everyday essentials.
This is more than a home—it’s a chance to enjoy the beauty and lifestyle of the Olympic Peninsula.
📲 Interested in learning more or scheduling a private showing? Let’s connect.
Sue Lunsford
Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
📞 206-390-7578
📧 [email protected]

See more here: https://www.windermere.com/listing/WA...

10/22/2026

🏡 Just moved into your new home? Start here: Change the locks!

You never really know how many copies of the old keys may still be floating around—from previous owners to contractors, cleaners, neighbors, or family members.

🔑 Rekey or replace exterior door locks
🚪 Don’t forget side doors, garage access doors, and sheds
🔐 Reset garage door codes and smart locks too

It’s a simple step that can give you added peace of mind from day one.

Buying a home is exciting—and knowing what to do after you get the keys matters too!

📞 Sue Lunsford | Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
206-390-7578
📧 [email protected]

10/21/2026

🏡✨ **Big news for Puget Sound home sellers!**

Ever wished you could build buyer demand for your home *before* it officially hits the market? The Northwest MLS just gave us a game-changing tool to do exactly that: **First Look** 👀🏠

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) now offers a **First Look** listing status. This new status allows us to notify brokers and the public that a home will be available soon, generating early marketing buzz while the property is being prepared for its official launch. 📣✨

It lets us actively promote the listing across social media, broker/firm websites, video reels, print flyers, other online and offline marketing channels, and yard signs —building early buyer excitement and visibility while we fine-tune the staging and prep work before going live on the market. 📱🎥🏡

**First Look** allows brokers to gather feedback on pricing, or on a unique property with few or no comparable sales. 💰📊

The listing may remain in **First Look** for a maximum of 21 days. It may be changed to Active before the 21-day period ends. 📅

The Seller may decide whether to allow or not allow showings during this period. 🔑🏠

The seller may choose to accept or not accept an offer during **First Look** or wait until the listing becomes Active. 📝✨

📲 **More Questions? Contact me!**

Sue Lunsford
Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
📞 206-390-7578
📧 [email protected]

10/20/2026

🏡 When Does a Home Seller Get Paid?

Accepting an offer is exciting—but sellers do not receive their proceeds immediately.

Payment typically happens after:

✅ The buyer’s funds are received
✅ All final documents are signed
✅ The sale is officially recorded
✅ Escrow is authorized to release the proceeds

In many transactions, sellers receive their money on the same day the sale records or by the next business day.

Thinking about selling? I’ll help you understand every step between accepting an offer and receiving your proceeds.

10/20/2026

🏡 **MORTGAGE MINUTE
In the recent real estate cycle, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates brushed up against or briefly crossed the 8% mark in late autumn 2023 (specifically peaking around October and November 2023).
Here is how those numbers broke down:
The Indexes (Freddie Mac Weekly Survey): Freddie Mac’s national weekly average topped out at 7.79% in October 2023, which was the highest weekly average recorded in over two decades (since late 2000).
Daily Market Rates: Because Freddie Mac reports a weekly smoothing average, daily indexes (such as Mortgage News Daily) frequently crossed into the 8.0% to 8.03% range for a brief period in late October 2023 as 10-year Treasury yields spiked past 5%.
How We Got There
The Pandemic Lows: Mortgage rates had bottomed out at a historic low of around 2.65% in early 2021.
The Rapid Hike: As the Federal Reserve aggressively raised the federal funds rate to combat post-pandemic inflation, mortgage rates experienced one of the fastest climbs in history throughout 2022 and 2023, jumping from the 3% range straight into the high 7s.
Before that 2023 spike, the last time national average mortgage rates consistently sat at or above 8% was back in 2000.
Questions? Send me a DM
📲 **Sue Lunsford**
Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
📞 206-390-7578

10/18/2026

🍂 Local Events | October 18–30, 2026 🎃

Looking for something fun to do around Renton and the Seattle area? Here are a few local events to add to your calendar!

🍁 Oct. 18 — Fauntleroy Fall Festival | West Seattle
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 Fauntleroy Schoolhouse
Enjoy a free, all-ages neighborhood fall festival filled with family activities and autumn fun.

🎃👻 Oct. 23 — Halloween Spooktacular at The Landing | Renton
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 The Plaza across from Regal at The Landing
Bring the family in costume for store-to-store trick-or-treating, music, photo booths, and more at this free community event!

👻 Oct. 24 — Olde Fashioned Halloween | Downtown Renton
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 Legacy Square + Downtown Renton
Enjoy downtown trick-or-treating, costume contests for kids, adults, and pets, games, vendors, a pumpkin patch, zombie makeup, and a 3 PM Thriller dance.

🚚🎃 Oct. 30 — Truck or Treat | Renton Community Center
⏰ 5–7:30 PM
📍 Renton Community Center
Celebrate Halloween with decorated trucks, candy, costumes, characters, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

🏡 One of the best parts of living in the Renton area is the incredible sense of community and all the fun local events happening throughout the year!

Sue Lunsford | Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
📞 206-390-7578
📧 [email protected]

10/17/2026

🏡 **Price isn’t just a number—it’s your home’s first impression.**

When positioning a listing to sell, every single detail counts. ✨

📸 **Staging & Professional Media:** Clean isn’t enough anymore—your home needs to *sparkle*. Outstanding photos, video, and thoughtful staging create an emotional connection so buyers can fall in love before they even step through the front door.

📊 **Smart Pricing Strategy:** Today’s market doesn’t care what homes sold for 3 to 6 months ago. Active inventory, pending sales, and recent price adjustments are your real competition.

🔍 **Details Matter:** Buyers notice *everything*.

The current market rewards precise strategy, not luck. 🎯 Thinking about making a move? Let’s talk about the best strategy for your home.

📞 **Sue Lunsford | 206-390-7578**

10/15/2026

🏡 **Seller Concessions: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know**

When buying or selling a home, the purchase price is only part of the financial picture. Closing costs, lender fees, insurance, taxes, prepaid expenses, and interest-rate considerations can add thousands of dollars to a transaction.

That’s where **seller concessions** can become a valuable negotiating tool. 💰

A seller concession is a credit the seller agrees to provide toward certain eligible buyer expenses, such as:

🔑 Closing costs
🏦 Lender fees
📉 Discount points or approved rate buydowns
🏠 Title and escrow fees
🛡️ Homeowners insurance
💵 Prepaid taxes and other allowable expenses

For buyers, a seller concession may mean **less cash needed at closing**.

For sellers, offering a concession can sometimes make financial sense as part of the **overall negotiation strategy**—especially when it helps overcome a buyer’s cash-flow concern while preserving other important terms of the offer.

But there’s an important point: **purchase price isn’t the only number that matters.**

Sellers should look at the complete offer, including financing, concessions, earnest money, contingencies, inspection terms, closing date, appraisal risk, possession terms, and ultimately the seller’s **net proceeds**.

Seller concessions aren’t automatically a sign of weakness from either side. When structured correctly, they can simply be another tool for bringing buyers and sellers together. 🤝

Every property, offer, and financing situation is different. If you’re buying or selling in **Renton, South King County, Seattle, or the Greater Puget Sound area**, I can help you understand the numbers behind the offer and develop a strategy that makes sense for your situation.

📲 **Sue Lunsford**
Windermere Real Estate/PSR, Inc.
📞 206-390-7578

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