Should You Buy a Probate Property?

Should You Buy a Probate Property?

Probate real estate can offer serious value — if you’re prepared for the process. For buyers who are patient and well-informed, purchasing a probate home can be an incredible opportunity. But it comes with unique risks, longer timelines, and legal complexities that make guidance essential.

How Your Credit Score Affects Buying a Home

How Your Credit Score Affects Buying a Home

Your credit score doesn’t just influence whether you can buy a home — it shapes how much that home will truly cost you. For many buyers, this three-digit number is the difference between favorable terms or limited financing options.

Can I Refinance an ARM Loan?

Can I Refinance an ARM Loan?

An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage offers clear advantages, like lower initial payments and flexible refinancing options, balanced against certain risks. Understanding your financial goals, personal circumstances, and comfort level with potential rate changes is crucial. Ready to explore if an ARM fits your unique needs? Let’s discuss your options to find the best mortgage solution for you.

Top 10 Real Estate Answers That Buyers Need To Know

Top 10 Real Estate Answers That Buyers Need To Know

Navigating the home-buying process doesn’t have to feel intimidating. With clarity around these common questions and an experienced realtor at your side, your home purchase can be smooth, rewarding, and successful. Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect and make your dream home a reality.

What is a Buyer’s Market?

What is a Buyer’s Market?

A buyer’s market places you, the homebuyer, in a position of strength — offering you extensive inventory, attractive prices, ample negotiation opportunities, and a more relaxed buying process. Understanding market conditions and how to leverage them effectively can dramatically improve your buying experience.

These Top 5 Reasons Prove You Need a Buyer’s Agent

These Top 5 Reasons Prove You Need a Buyer’s Agent

Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy a home. You’ve probably already spent hours browsing online listings, exploring neighborhoods, checking prices, school ratings, and downloading tax records. You’re informed, savvy, and have a solid sense of the market in your desired area. So, you might wonder, why hire a buyer’s agent?

Five Reasons Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Five Reasons Bigger Isn’t Always Better

We’ve all heard sayings like Bigger is Better or Go Big or Go Home. Admittedly, owning a large home sounds appealing — imagine all that extra space! However, bigger isn’t always the smartest choice. While a large home might initially feel impressive, it comes with hidden costs and considerations that can affect your lifestyle, finances, and overall happiness.

Sold As-Is Home

Sold As-Is Home

When searching for a home, you might come across listings labeled “Sold As-Is.” These homes often stand out because of their lower price tags compared to similar properties. While this can make them appealing, buying a home “as-is” comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. To help you make an informed decision, let’s dive into what “Sold As-Is” means, its pros and cons, and how to navigate the process.

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A Partner, Not Just A Broker

You deserve guidance from someone who listens, explains clearly, and keeps your goals at the center of every decision.

Mary Boisselle, CPRES

Residential Real Estate Broker & Certified Probate Specialist
Serving Seattle, the Eastside, and Surrounding Communities

Mary Boisselle has spent over 20 years helping buyers, sellers, and families navigate Washington's real estate market, including the complexities of probate and estate transitions. Her background in startups and business operations gives her a sharp eye for contracts, legal details, and the fine print that can make or break a transaction.

As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), she brings hands-on experience to situations that require precision, patience, and care. She is affiliated with Keller Williams Greater Seattle, part of Keller Williams Realty — the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count.

Her clients include first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, and personal representatives managing inherited property. Whether the situation is straightforward or complicated by probate court, family dynamics, or tight timelines, Mary handles the details so you don't have to.

If you're looking for someone who knows the Greater Seattle market, communicates clearly, and treats your transaction like it matters, reach out. No pressure, just honest guidance.

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