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Glamor shots are a must for selling your house, they use perfect staging and amazing life to turn a house into the home of your dreams. That ebing siad come closing time you want to make sure that you've got a genuine prince and not just a from in a wig if you catch my drift. This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is taking a quick look at glamor shots, what are they good for, and what do you need to keep an eye on?

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Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With all the madness that has happened over the course of the last year on both the seller and buyer sides of the market it's hard to know where you should be putting your focus. That's why this week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is honing in on what he believes is the most important question a seller should be asking themselves right now, and where they (and their realtors) should be putting their focus!

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Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week Tracy is sitting down with close friend and pioneer of the craft cocktail in Seattle Eric Carlson. If you read any of Seattle's numerous food magazines it's likely you've already heard of Eric who most recently has been applying his talents to the cocktail menu at Stoneburner. Over the course of this week's episode he and Tracy will be discussing his personal journey in the exciting world of bars and restaurants, as well as what the future holds, not just for him personally but the Seattle food scene as a whole.

If you would like to see Eric's masterful creations in person consider learn more at: Stoneburnerseattle.com

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Thanks for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Good Times”

By Patrick Patrikios

“We Don’t Know How it Ends”

By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com)

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

At a recent open house Brennen was asked whether not putting in an offer because of a potentially long closing was a good idea. It's an interesting question and so we are theming this week's episode around it. Is it better to play it safe? Or do you miss 100% of the shots you don't take? Find out this week on the Clouse Corner!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Proof of financing is can sometimes go overlooked in the buying process and yet it plays a cruicial role in the buy offers you put out on each property. What are the advantages to having a current proof of financing attached to each offer you make? Find out from Brennen on this weeks Clouse Corner!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Have some fresh coffee with you this week and be prepared to order out for emergency baked goods as Brennen and Tracy are sitting down with Mi Kim the founder and head chef of Raised Donuts! Raised Donuts (in case you didn't know) is an amazing specialty bakeshop in Seattle drawn from Mi Kim's own culinary journey and family history, and inspired by the single item specialty food stands she encountered on a trip to Korea. The shop features from scratch recipes, seasonal specialties, and hands on cooking classes, which will hopefully be returning soon. If you've ever been curious about what goes into the creation of new business then this is a can't miss episode!

Check out more amazing delicacies at: instagram.com/raiseddoughnuts

As always if you have additional questions about the show, or ideas for future guests or topics please feel free to reach out to us. We love to hear from you!

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

Thanks for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Good Times”

By Patrick Patrikios

“We Don’t Know How it Ends”

By Lee Rosevere (leerosevere.bandcamp.com)

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Everyone has experienced buyers fatigue at some point, maybe when you're three-quarters of the way into a long grocery run, maybe when your favorite collectible card game starts printing a new set every other month and you can no longer keep up. The conditions that create buyers fatigue are pretty universal and that applies to real estate as much as anything. That's why this week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is taking a few minutes to explain the conditions that create buyers fatigue, and what you can do to avoid it as both a buyer and a seller!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Facebook

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

How much does experience count for when it comes to picking your realtor? The question can get surprisingly muddy since many people know someone in real estate and oftentimes that person might just be starting out. This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is breaking down the pros and cons of going with age over beauty (so to speak) when it comes to picking your realtor!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's hard to debate that there has ever been a better time to sell your home, especially if you live in a desirable city like Seattle. However there is one question that looms over such a decision, even in the best of times: "Where do you go?"

This week on the Clouse Corner Brennen is laying out what he thinks are the most desirable places and properties one can move to after they sell their homes. They may not all be sipping Mai Thai's on the beach, but they are pretty great!

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

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Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This one might seem like a no brainer but houses that look new tend to sell faster and for more money. Unless your property is some kind of heirloom or landmark that tends to be the case. But where should you put your energy when you go to start fixing your place up to sell? This week on The Clouse Corner Brennen is giving his top tips for areas that need to look like new in order for your house to sell.

If want to know more, or have any questions about real estate or ideas for future episodes feel free to reach out:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Also online at: TheClouseGroup.com

And as always thank you for listening!

Our Opening theme:

“Inspired”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Other music (in order used):

“Low Life High Life”

By Dan Henig

“Ruination 2”

By Vibe Mountain

“Spinning Monkeys”

By Kevin Mcleod (incomptech.com)

Music obtained and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/