Sparky’s Weekly ‘Top Pick’ of Homes on the Kitsap Peninsula WA
June 24th, 2007 by Rich JacobsonThe inspiration for beginning this on-going series of ‘Top Picks’ was the result of a recent backlink ’click-through’ experience I had while frequenting one of my favorite blogsites, “The Real Estate Tomato.” The Ketchup King himself, Jim Cronin, was plugging an article by 1st-time RET contributor, Edde Anderson, of C.F. Anderson, who posed the question, “Should MLS Brokers be Allowed to Blog about other MLS Brokers Listings.”
Many of the people who responded did so from a negative ‘fall-out’ viewpoint – one of those ‘half-empty/half-full’ kind of deals. I tended to see the brighter side of the equation. What if the Listing were one the best things to hit the market since HDTV? What if it was an amazing value amidst a sea of over-inflated inventory? Would the competiting Broker, Listing Agent, and Sellers all call to complain that I was using my blog to positively promote the sale of the home?
Now, obviously, it doesn’t take a Ben Wiseley to realize that negative ‘Listing Flaming’ would definitely NOT be appropriate. Critical commentary like that could lead to some rather costly consequences, let alone have adverse affects on one’s integrity. I can just see the agents out on the playground during recess, “My Listing’s better than Your Listing!”
But what about simply offering ’truthful’ feedback? How many agents get a phonecall from the Listing Agent after a showing, requesting feedback. What would be the difference in providing this information over the phone versus on a blog post? Does it change your opinion any? Are you any less truthful in your assessment? Would the information you provide be helpful to Sellers and Buyers in your market?
Well, at this point, I’ll err on the high side, and simply offer up my week’s ‘Top Pick’ from among homes here on the Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding areas. That’s not to say that at some point I may also include ‘honest’ and ‘undilluted’ opinions of other ‘less-than-desirable’ homes. You’ll just have to check back again later to see….
So, without any further ado, here it this week’s Homes in Kitsap ‘Top Pick!’
4995 Alpenglow NW, Bremerton, WA 98312
This was one of those homes you see on tour that leaves you speechless. Situated on 5 private acres in the highly desirable
Bridle Tree gated community, this classic contemporary home fills you with awe and wonder as you roam the nearly 6,000 square feet of luxury living.
The massive Top Chef Kitchen comes complete with slab granite counters and Viking Commercial Range.
The exceptional Master Suite rivals the best room at Alderbrook Resort with dramatic vaulted ceilings, romantic gas fireplace, complimented by an equally expansive Master Bath using very generous amounts of quality marble on the floors and surrounding the soaking tub, Dual vanity with slab granite counters, and skylights.
Step through the slider to your adjacent private hot tub.
Make some popcorn and enjoy a movie night in the Media Room flooded with 6-way Stereo Surround System.
Step out onto the full length deck for Summer entertaining, and enjoy the stunning Olympic Mountain Views.
The Detached Garage has an extensive shop area and a large upper living space in progess. This home has something for every member of your family, and for all the people you invite for parties and entertaining!
Priced at $ 849,000 and marketed by Molly Ells of Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc.
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Rich,
That is funny that you say that. My Pop and I had this very discussion before I sent the article to Jim. He is kind of old school regarding this topic. He is afraid of any legal backlash that might occur as a result of posting on another agent’s listing.
My response to that was, when we do blog about someone else’s listing, we should be mindful that we do not slander the home, the agent or the homeowner. However, keep it REAL…
Aaaaannnnd…. don’t assume too much about the house… Better to know and write about the facts than to assume any particular detail and then be wrong and potentially liable for making an erroneous disclosure.
I think if we follow those guidelines, we may be ok…
Well said Rich. Sometimes we get far too concerned about liability we often forget common sense and professional integrity.
OK…you are going to make me resurrect my “Deals Of The Week” category.
I think I’ll rename it though. “Marty’s Favorite’s” might work.
This house in Bremerton is a great house.
Edde (not ‘Eddie!)
Thanks for pointing out the correction. We tend to be so overtly concerned with liability sometimes, that we neglect to see those things that can bring true value and benefit to consumers. It was a great, timely question. Thanks for asking it!
Hello Rich,
This was exactly the response I was hoping for with that article… I guess there really are some “glass half full people in this industry”.
ps… It is Edde without the “i”