Baseball and Apple Pie, Buying and Selling Real Estate! Springtime is the best time to start the process of buying or selling a home. I can help you! Even though I am a good talker, I am a better listener. Call me! 

From a few I have had the pleasure to work with...

Everything is wonderful. Thank you for helping me!! Your the greatest and I let everyone know that! God Bless You!!! - Monica S.

I want to thank you so very much for your wonderful assistance in purchasing this house. You were great! You asked very strong questions and brought up everything that I needed answers to that I did not know I needed to ask! You made this somewhat scary purchase into a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you so very much:)- Nikki B.

I enjoy working with Steve becuse of his integrity. He displays a high level of energy, teamwork and professionalism. He is very caring to see that the customer finds the home they are looking for. He is a highly qualified individual to whom I would refer friends and family to trust his real estate services in listing a home or negotiating the purchase of a new one. -Jack S.

Whether your buying your first, second or third home or you are selling, I can help make your wants a reality. My promise to you is very simple: I will always look out for your best interest. I will do my very best to put you into a home and/or sell it. I believe in being honest, kind, prompt, earnest in all matters and to proceed with alacrity to completion of any and all tasks at hand. 

Having Been a Builder for many years I have a good deal of knowledge when it comes to the construction, the inspection process, and the costs invloved with most aspects. I am also a very good negotiator, and I know how to do business. I also provide a free pre-inspection along with listing your property. I know great contractors that do good work at a fair price. I can provide you with options and information other real estate agents cannot provide. I am also an Accredited Home Staging Specialist and I can give you advice on how to best introduce your home to the viewing public. What makes me different and better than my competition is that I sell a lot of my own listings. When I sign a contract with you to sell your home, I try to sell your home!!!, not just 'list' it. Ask me how and what I plan to do to sell your home. That is the most important question you can ask any agent.

I introduce 'Fun' to doing business. Business is fun when you are dealing with the right people, and the 'right' people are doing the things they are suppose to do. I have assembled a team of professionals to assist in the buying and selling process that I believe are second to none. I promise to act like you are my only client, as I expect from every one else on the team. I believe in not just working to satisfy you but excelling in your satisfaction, so that you may refer me to your family and friends as well.

This is a rather large bio about me and how I can help you, but home buying and selling is all about YOU. Let my experience as a negotiator and coordinator work for you. You'll be glad you did. Give me a call or shoot me an email! Let's get the ball rolling!

April Update: According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, Median values for residential property in Snohomish County countinue to rise. January- $230,000, February- $238,750, March- $245,000 and down less than 5,000 from a year ago! Values are going up- and going up FAST. Meanwhile, inventory is continuing to shrink as buyers continue to increase. All Active Listings go as follows- January- 2,638, February- 2,407, March- 2,175, a decrease of 1,544 from a year ago. Closed Sales- January- 487, February- 594, March- 707, an increase of 47 over a year ago. Agents in my office talk about multiple offer situations on property priced right.*

Thank you for reading my web page.

Steve Strong

steves@johnlscott.com  (425) 308-1203

*webpage and statistical information is updated after the first full week of the following month due to delayed release of statistical information provided by the Northwest Multiple Listing Serice. All statistics are for residential only and do not include condo's, manufactured homes and such unless those properies were listed as residential, which is the case where values might compare to some stick built homes.

I am also: 

A member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. 

A member of the Commercial Brokers Association.

A member of the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce.

A board member of the Lake Stevens Lions Club.