If you’re in the market to buy a home in Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Black Diamond or Renton you’re probably spending hours of time on websites and apps, searching for your next home. But are you really ready to… Read more

  WHY ISN’T MY HOME SELLING … AND WHAT SHOULD I DO? Recently, the Puget Sound area has been experiencing one of the strongest housing markets in history. Prices are up (and up and up!). Market time is down. And multiple… Read more

If you’re thinking of relocating to the Seattle area, and are wondering which area to choose, consider South King County, Washington. Here are 10 reasons it is a great place to live! Convenient location. Whether you live in Kent, Covington… Read more

Time to Sell? Home inventory in King County is incredibly low right now, making this a seller’s market. Homes are selling within days of being listed, often with multiple offers. I sell an average of one home per week, and… Read more

We don’t get a lot of snow in the low lying areas of Puget Sound, but once in a while, we get a big snow or ice storm. Prepare yourself and your family by having a basic disaster supply kit… Read more

  “Marti and her John L. Scott team were, hands down, the best team we could have worked with in selling our home. Marti was with us every step of the way, always on-call to answer questions and provide honest… Read more

Every Realtor should have a complete marketing plan to market, negotiate and sell their listings. The ideal marketing plan should be used for every home sale, but should also be adaptable for special circumstances. I personally use a 23-point marketing… Read more

Thanks to ErikaRuff, a first-time buyer, for this five-star testimonial on Zillow, and congrats on her purchase of a $300,000 home in Covington! Have Marti helped you buy or sell a home? If so, we’d love your feedback on Zillow!… Read more

I’ve lived in the Seattle area my entire life and now call South King County, Washington home. I live in the Kent-Covington area with my family, but the entire South King County is a wonderful place for first time homebuyers,… Read more

  If you live in King County and have an on-site septic system, or you’re considering a King County property with an on-site septic system, you’ll want to be aware of a proposed septic system fee and monitoring requirement. The… Read more