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Over 3000 sq.ft. Home off Olympic View Rd. in Silverdale WA

May 13th, 2013 by Rich Jacobson

Need More Room? Then this may be the home just for you! Located off of Olympic View Road in Silverdale WA, this partially remodeled home boasts 3295 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms (4 bedroom septic) and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a large recreation room on the lower level with a 2nd kitchen. The newer oil burning furnace is complemented by an efficient wood-burning insert fireplace downstairs and a wood-burning fireplace upstairs.

There are two single-car garages on the lower level and a shop/craft room on the main level (floor is not load-bearing). The expansive rear deck looks out over a large rear yard with lawn and fruit trees. A ‘commons area’ consisting of a corral & stable on 1.8 acres is jointly owned along with two adjacent property owners.

The only thing bigger than this home is the potential it has for being a truly amazing home for you! Recently reduced for only $299K!

For more information on this and other homes throughout Kitsap County WA, contact Rich Jacobson at (360) 440-4758, or email KitsapAgent@gmail.com

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Referrals in the RainRich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, Crabbing in the Hood.

E-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com or call (360) 440-4758

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Trails End Home in Belfair WA has Something for Everyone!

May 13th, 2013 by Rich Jacobson

Manufactured homes many times seem to get a bad rap, but this one will most definitely change your mind!

This home has everything you need and more! The main home is a 2003 Karsten with 1620 square foot, 3 bedroom and 2 full baths. The Large Kitchen is the centerpiece to the Open Floor plan and offers generous amounts of cabinet space.

There is a 672 square foot ADU Studio next door with a full kitchen, full bath, & fireplace.

And, if that’s not enough, there’s a nice 3-car detached garage/shop, along with a boat/auto canopy, and two outbuildings!

All of this on a level 2.3 acres, and only minutes to the popular Hood Canal waterway, Twanoh State Park Public Boat Launch, clams, oysters, and crab!

For more information on this and other homes throughout the Western Puget Sound, contact Rich Jacobson at (360) 440-4758, or email KitsapAgent@gmail.com

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Referrals in the RainRich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, Crabbing in the Hood.

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Port Ludlow WA View & Waterfront Access Home for Sale

May 13th, 2013 by Rich Jacobson

Imagine living in picturesque Port Ludlow Washington, with views across Ludlow Bay and the Cascade Mountains….

Imagine having No-Bank Waterfront Access to launch your kayak or small motorboat, to drop your off your crab pots, or explore the beauty of the Puget Sound….

Imagine living just minutes from Port Ludlow Resort, Marina, and Golf Course….

Imagine a spacious 2700 square foot home with stunning Brazilian Koa Hardwood floors throughout the main level….

Imagine a Master Bedroom on the Main Level, complete with an expansive Master Bath complete with His & Hers separate entries, individual komodes, dual entry shower, and a over-sized tiled pedestal soaking tub!….

Imagine no pesky, limiting CCR’s (Covenant, Codes, & Restrictions) or costly HOA dues….

Now imagine paying only $299,950!….

You don’t have to use your imagination, this great home is real and currently for sale! For more information on this and other quality homes throughout the Western Puget Sound, contact Rich Jacobson at (360) 440-4758, or email at KitsapAgent@gmail.com

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Referrals in the RainRich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, Crabbing in the Hood.

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Your Private Nature Retreat in Silverdale WA

May 13th, 2013 by Rich Jacobson

Situated on nearly 2 private acres off Olympic View Road in Silverdale WA, this home located at 5563 NW Lause Way offers a quiet retreat from the hectic, stressful pace of life. Surrounded by nature trails and towering Pine & Cedar trees, you’re enveloped in a calming sea of green flora & fauna. Step out of your Master Bedroom, onto your private deck, and take a soothing dip in your Gazebo covered hot tub! The Cedar Shake exterior, Metal Tab roof, and Trex decking ensures durability for years to come!

This 1980-built home has 2415 square feet of living space, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Forced-Air electric heat, and an efficient free-standing wood burning stove.

This home is conveniently located just down the street from Cougar Valley Elementary, one of the award-winning Central Kitsap Schools, within minutes of the Bangor Sub Base South Gate, Kitsap Mall, and Highway 3. And yet you will be pleasantly surprised how peaceful and serene the setting is.

For more information on this and other homes available for sale throughout all of Kitsap County WA, contact Rich Jacobson of Keller Williams West Sound at (360) 440-4758, or email KitsapAgent@gmail.com

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Referrals in the RainRich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, Crabbing in the Hood.

E-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com or call (360) 440-4758

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Inman Agent Reboot comes to Seattle March 27th!

March 22nd, 2013 by Rich Jacobson

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Inman’s popular roadshow conference for real estate professionals, “Agent Reboot,” is coming to Seattle next week!

The Info-Packed event will be at the Seattle Convention Center.

Here is a complete run-down on all the days activities, sessions, and speakers:

8:00am – 9:00am:  Attendee Check-In & Breakfast
8:50am – 8:58am:   Welcome to Seattle
  • Wendy Forsythe, EVP Global Operations, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate @brandwendy
9:00am – 9:05am:   Welcome/Introduction
  • Laura Monroe, Social Media Director, Inman News @LauraMonroe
9:07am – 9:27am:   Digital Scent: How Does Your Marketing Smell?

The subconscious trail a consumer follows in marketing (postcard, to website, to landing page) creates a `scent’ that can lead to bad or good user experiences. Find out the clues your marketing is leaving!

  • Jeff Bernheisel, Marketing Project Manager, 1000watt @jbern
9:30am – 9:50am:   Foundation + Focus + Fun – Creating a Customer Experience that Ignites Your Brand

Build your business from a clear, solid foundation, then focus on your passion to see your brand message flourish! Spice it up with fun, and you’ll have a personal brand that truly connects and a business you enjoy.

  • Debra Trappen, CEO/Founder, d11 Consulting, LLC @debra11
9:53am – 10:08am:   The Secret Language of Internet Leads
  • Steve Pacinelli, Vice President, Real Estate Events, Move, Inc. @stevepacinelli
10:11am – 10:26am:   How to Cultivate and Build Relationships on Social Media

Most real estate professionals haphazardly use social media to build relationships. They log onto Facebook or Twitter, check their feeds, comment on something interesting and then go off to do their day job. Learn how to cut through the noise of social media, and zero in on the most important people in your sphere you want to build a relationship with.

  • Katie Lance, Founder & CEO, Katie Lance Consulting @katielance
10:30am – 10:50am:   Morning Break
10:50am – 11:10am:   Mobile Marketing Essentials

Your digital and social footprint is being seen by your customers on a multitude of different mobile devices. Have you optimized for your mobile consumer? Find out some quick strategies to whip your digital marketing into shape for a screen of any size!

  • Laura Monroe, Social Media Director, Inman News @LauraMonroe
11:12pm – 11:32am:   3 Simple & Effective tactics for Online Lead Conversion

You have a name and email address, now what? They never seem to respond… You don’t even know if you have a real email address… Converting a sign call is not the same as converting an online lead. Discover the new rules to lead conversion.

  • Darin Persinger, Founder, Productivity Junkies @darinpersinger
11:34am – 11:49am:   Agent Knows Best

You can listen to the “Talking Heads” and the “gurus” all day long. But why not hear it straight from the source? Hear successful real estate agents share what works for them with regards to agent reviews, contact follow up and more.

  • Jay Thompson, Director of Industry Relations & Social Media, Zillow @phxREguy
11:50am – 12:00pm:    AM Wrap-Up
  • Laura Monroe, Social Media Director, Inman News @LauraMonroe
12:00pm – 1:00pm:   Lunch
1:00pm – 1:20pm:    Main Street Has Moved: Building Websites That Matter

Your online strategy is your business strategy. Now, more than ever, being a specialist online allows you to provide personalization and localization in the way that consumers are demanding today.

  • Seth Price, Director of Sales & Client Care, Placester @sethstuff
1:22pm – 1:37pm:   Working Smarter in 2013: Top Tech & Lending Tools for Agents

Learn from Katie Lance, CEO of Katie Lance Consulting, and Gene Tibon, region executive for PNC Mortgage, on how new tech-based tools will improve your personal productivity in 2013. Experience live demonstrations of some of the best new apps today. Plus, learn about PNC’s Agent Alliance platform and ongoing educational events.

  • Katie Lance, Founder & CEO, Katie Lance Consulting @katielance
  • Gene Tibon, Region Executive, PNC Mortgage
1:39pm – 1:59pm:   Big Data: How It’s Revolutionizing the Home Search Process

OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate, the Pacific Northwest’s largest real estate company, will discuss how “big data” is revolutionizing the home search process. He will provide an overview of one such technology, INRIX Drive Time, and demonstrate how the integration of this type of tool can enhance the consumer experience, the agent/client relationship, and ultimately, increase referrals.

  • OB Jacobi, President, Windermere Real Estate
2:01pm – 2:21pm:    How to Create Effective Video

In this session, Matt will teach you what to film and what to say on camera to create your own powerful real estate videos. With lots of audience participation, it’s a fun way to get more confident using your smartphone or tablet to create not just video, but video that sells.

  • Matt Singer, CEO, Videolicious @MattBSinger
2:23pm – 2:38pm:    New World | Reviews, Testimonials + the Next Generation Client

Kick-start your business with online reviews! Yelp, Google and tons of others, but you need a strategy. Find out how to use testimonials and reviews to be top of mind in Seattle!

  • Kim Colaprete, Team Diva Real Estate, @seattledivas
2:41pm – 2:56pm:   Rock Your Open House in Less Then 5 Minutes

From initial announcement to getting an offer — learn how to rock your open house attendance and move your listings quicker by using these simple social media tips!  When done right, social media can help you market your broker open to the masses and find the right buyer faster!AgentReboot

  • Dana Shaut, VP Social Media Director, Guaranteed Rate @guaranteedrate
3:00pm – 3:10pm:    Wrap-Up/Giveaways
  • Laura Monroe, Social Media Director, Inman News @LauraMonroe

This is going to be a great venue to network with other area real estate professionals and learn some very practical tactics/tools for improving your business success!

Click on this Link to Register for Inman’s Agent Reboot Seattle

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