Devon James ~ Team

Serving King County for over 18 years

Senior Broker Associate, GRI

RE/MAX Mutual Realty

Direct Access Line:  (206) 515.1771
email: devon@1remax.com

-Residential, Luxury -to- Affordable
-Condominium, Townhouse -to- Hi-Rise
-Special consideration to the needs of Seniors
-Leasing, Retail & Commercial...

My Team:
Marketing Assistant: Kumiko Takahashi
Transaction Coordinator: Erin Goodwin
Commercial and Business Valuator: Nathan Belo
Financing Specialist: Kennedy James
Title Representative: Mark Perez
Property Photographer: Erinn J. Hale

Whether you have spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or you still aren't sure if it is something you can even dream of, the questions surrounding a first-time home purchase can feel endless.

You can find the answers – and peace of mind – by working with Devon James, a 18-year real estate professional who is committed to providing you with dedicated and personal service in a prompt and courteous manner.  Formerly, Devon is a Senior Broker Associate at RE/MAX Mutual Realty and has been an award winning Top Producer for over fifteen consecutive years.  His passion for the real estate profession, integrity and natural ability to negotiate as well as his experience in marketing and sales will make all your transactions successful and enjoyable.  With his unparalleled knowledge of the dynamic Pacific Northwest market, and vision to the future Devon can help you make profitable investments fit for your lifestyle needs.

Sellers Services - the Basics:
~  Available by Phone, Text Messaging, e-mail, and Fax  7 Days a Week, 24 hours a day (except when asleep).
~  Customized and Comprehensive Marketing Plan-of-Action.
~  Property listing on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) with photos, the correct Information, and Attached Documentation.
~  The all powerful Yard-arm white post and my personalized Signage.
~  Post secured Color Information Flyer(s).  (I no longer provide take-away flyers do to lost leads and environmental concerns.
~  Full MLS Property Listing propagation to all aggregated real estate sites in North America.
~  Direct access to details on my professional vanity web site.
~  Direct Mailings to surrounding neighbors and potential prospects.
~  Electronic marketing to sphere and appropriate data base segments.
~  Monitor and Report Activity via preferred communication.
~  Broker and Public Open House Showings as appropriate.
 

Sellers Edge - the marketing extras that make a difference:
~  Premier Homes double post signage with feature rider strips as appropriate.
~  Toll Free sign call program that provides recorded property information and active lead generation technology.
~  Staging, repair, improvement, survey, and moving referral sourcing.
~  Catered showing events with entertainment as appropriate.
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The Buyer's Edge:

Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord:

Pre-qualify for a loan
Being pre-qualified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren't the only interested buyer.

Shop for mortgage rates and terms
A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 8 percent vs. 7.5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that's $12,600.

Using a buyer agent
A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer's interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. Accredited Buyer Representatives can provide protection from inappropriate prices and pressures.  If you are looking for a new home do not commit yourself and your finances to an unknown agent at an open house.  It costs nothing to be represented by someone who knows what you need and who will help you put the best deal together.

Features that help or hurt resale value
In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home's value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. An experienced Realtor can point out features that hurt, as well as those that help, resale value.

Rate the houses you tour
After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that's the best for you.

Industry Resource Contacts

Service Providers		Lenders/Loan Officers/Refinancing     Kennedy James @ Mountain View Lending (206) 388-9115 Mike Greenbaum @ Federal Savings       Architects     Chandler Stever Design "Excellent Work" (425) 985-2176   Tyler Engle @ Tyler Engle Architects (206) 621-7150 Scott Rae @ R A E | k a t t o architects (206) 898-6673 PATANO + HAFERMANN Architects (206) 734-3870 American Institute of Architects (206) 734-3870 Title Companies     Stewart Title :Mark Perez" (206) 217-1387 mperez@stewart.com Escrow Companies     Stewart Escrow Services "Shelly Anderson" (206) 770-8811 sanderso@stewart.com Ballard Escrow (206) 781-1002   Escrow Professionals of Washington (425) 467-4100   Structural Inspectors and Engineers     World Inspection Network "Jim Horton" (206) 526-1940         Key Inspection Services, LLC (Farren West) (206) 931.0506   Criterium-Pioli Engineers (425) 486-4000   North Star Inspections (Fred Grant) (206) 218-3727   Inside Out Building Inspection, INC (Reis Pearson) (206) 909-6385   PanGEO Incorporated - Soils and Earthquake (206) 262-0370   Hydro Physics - Scoping Pipes (Rick Delamare) (425) 775-8445   Handyman/Remodeling/Building Contractors     Mike Neunes (425) 463-8047   Duke of All Trades, LLC (Duke Fendel) - Handyman (206) 370-2400   Northrup Construction   (360) 794-5611   W.S. Feldt General Contractor, Inc.   (206) 321-2316 NorthWest | Shower Door (Blake Wilson) (206) 264-1010   Roofers     Mountain Goat Roofing (206) 625-0190   Jorve Roofing (206) 232-0225   C.R. Gutters (253) 863-1551   Plumbing and Heating     Hotline Heating (Gary VanCleave) (206) 931-2812   Larry's Repair Servcie Company (Larry) (206) 634-1626   Hydro Physics - Scoping Pipes (Rick Delamare) (425) 775-8445   Property Management & Rental     Coldwell Banker Bain Property Management (425) 452-0200   Electrical Services     Harper Electric Service "Don Harper" (206) 281-9018   Keller Electric (425) 481-8392   Plaster, Brick, Stucco and/or Foundation Services     Olympic Drywall "Jim Scollard" (206) 459-1886   Bodine Construction (Steve Bodine) - Foundations (425) 778.2557   Atlas Masonry and Restoration (206) 546-4019   Harps Plastering (Dennis Doohan) (206) 775-2971   Equitable Masonry Restoration Co. (Darrell Schlinder) (206) 775-0001   Interior Design/Staging     Lisa Staton Design (Lisa Staton) (206) 522-7477 Gretchen Evans Design (Gretchen) (206) 920-2074   Space Perfect (Andrew Martin) (206) 257-9454   Jan Sewell Design (David) (206) 853-0320   Stage Right (Kevin Vanderberg) (206) 369-2317   Home Stage (Cecilia White) - Edmonds (425) 741-1872 / (425) 239-2473   Staged by Design (Jen Guyer) (206) 601-4503   Raino Interior Design (Lena) (206) 284-7244 Revival Lighting (206) 722-4404 Flooring and/or Refinishing     Banchero Hardwood Floors - Nick Banchero (206) 850-4519   Sterling Hardwood Floors (206) 367-8405 Transportation     Blackstone Limousine (425) 885-0800   Additional Services     Doors (Franks Lumber) (206) 362-2311   Arrow Pest Control (206) 367-5707   New Face Kitchen System - Cabinet Refaceing (800) 780-0123 Almvig's Appliance (206) 524-1242 Albert Lee Appliance (206) 282-2110   Home Builders Center (hardware and lumber) (206) 283-6060   Allan Bosewell Painting (206) 310-2130   Seattle Disposal (large dumpsters) (206) 763-2800   ABC Locksmith (206) 284-1516 / (206) 323-1511   Latitude Changes Travel (Randy Bauman) (206) 938-3947 Cowboys and Angles Hair (Lyndon Davis) | North (206) 784-9414 Aria Hair Salon (Josh Scott) | Captiol Hill (206) 568-3545 Scooter's: cut-color-culture (Scott Dixon) | George Twn (206) 767-0611   Nicolas Smith Photography (SF based) (415) 637-1180 Landscapers/Tree Service     Kenneth     Bruce Bond - Vertumni fine landscape and Design (206) 371-7746 Earthly Delights Gardens | Coaching/Design (Donna) (206) 579-0322   Soils Erosion - Ralph Edwards (360) 340-6232   Ron Simmons (large lot excavation/clearing/cat work) (206) 361-8603 / (425) 670-1774   Oil Tank Service     Orion Tank Services (Jeff has used, call Dave Person) (206) 285-0448   Filco (locating, removal and/or cleaning) (206) 547-8347   Oil Tank Locating Service (Ken Stouffel) (206) 241-2292   Cleaning/Hauling     Junk-B-Gone (206) 722-4285 Monty Hauler (Sean) (206) 781-4453   JC Hauling (Wayne) (206) 251-7000   Attention to Detail (Cathy) (866) 257-0839   All Phazes Cleaning - Rugs and Pressure Wash (Ryan) (425) 423.9373   White Gloves (window cleaners) (206) 364-9151   Chris Cushingham - Window Cleaning (714) 904-5925   Labs, State agencies, and Miscellaneous Companies     Prezant Material Testing     Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (asbestos removal & disposal procedures) (206) 689-4060   Louisiana-Pacific Siding Warranty Claims line (25 yrs) (877) 677-6722   Blue Sky (Environmental Testing Labs) (206) 721-2583   Real Lab (Environmental Testing Labs) (206) 365-4177   Hiring a Contractor - WA State Dept of Labor (800) 647-0982 Seattle Building Department (206) 684-8850   King County Building Department (206) 296-0100   Department of Planning and Development (DPD) (206) 684-7899 Department of Labor and Industries (206) 281-5470   King County Parcel Viewer - Property Information   To determine if a contractor is registered and whether consumers have claims against their bonds: King County Tax Assessors (206) 296-7300

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