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I’m a local Realtor @ Real Broker, here in the greater Seattle area. I can’t wait to help you find your dream home! I absolutely love Real Estate!

I started in this business in 2011 negotiating short sales. We had typically 150 listings at a time, and I was closing 12-17 transactions a month. I learned a lot about the world of real estate during those first 2 years. I then went on to discover my passion for the more traditional side of residential, and have been successfully growing my business each year. I pride myself in outstanding client service, availability, professionalism, detailed communication, skills as a negotiator, & keeping my clients' best interest first and foremost in ever decision. I strongly believe that it’s not only my duty to represent my clients in the best way, but also to educate you through every step of the process. I market homes to sell in the least amount of time, for the most amount of money as a listing agent, and prepare my buyers for the current situation of the market, and offer them variety of strong negotiation tactics to win. I arm my clients with the latest market insights and specialized neighborhood analysis, to insure you are making the best decisions possible with buying and selling your biggest assets.

11/03/2026

Talking too much got me in trouble as a kid….Nowadays it gets me work 💬🏡

I’ve never been the quiet one.
Teachers noticed. My parents definitely noticed 🤣

Turns out, that’s exactly what you want in your Realtor.

Because when you’re buying or selling a home, the agent who speaks up wins:
✔️ Push back on lowball offers
✔️ Ask the hard questions about inspections and repairs
✔️ Never accept “that’s just how it’s done”

That’s how I’ve built a business - 15 years and going strong!

💡 Tip: Before you hire an agent, ask, “How do you negotiate when the other side says no?” A pause tells you everything.

15 years selling homes across the greater Seattle area. Still not shutting up. 😉

📩 DM “LOUD” if you’re thinking about buying or selling in Western Washington.

11/03/2026

After 15 years of quietly closing deals, now I’m getting all kinds of DMs from marketing gurus asking what my content strategy is 😂

Babe, the strategy is “I finally pressed record.”

For 15 years I’ve been a solo agent doing it all: listings, buyers, short sales, negotiating, staging, chasing lenders, and answering texts at 10pm.

So I started sharing what I actually know, and suddenly my inbox is full of “Love your content! What’s your growth plan? 👀”

The plan is to grow ORGANICALLY!

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Seattle area and want someone who’s been doing this way before the videos started, my DMs are open (for clients 😊😅).

10/31/2026

Most people think you need to be rich to invest in real estate - You don’t - You need a plan!

I’ve been helping Washington buyers since 2011. The investors who win aren’t the ones with the most money. They’re the ones who ran the numbers first.

Here’s where to start 👇

🏠 House hack. Buy a 2–4 unit, live in one, rent the rest. FHA can mean as little as 3.5% down.

📊 Run the numbers. Rent minus ALL costs. Budget for vacancy and repairs from day one.

🔁 Know the 1031 exchange. Defer capital gains when you sell and reinvest. 45 days to identify, 180 to close.

📉 Don’t wait on rates. Buy a deal that works today. A refinance is a bonus, not a plan.

Your first rental property is closer than you think.

💾 Save this for later.

📩 DM me “INVEST” and let’s talk strategy for the Seattle and Puget Sound market.

10/23/2026

I sold my townhome to my tenants! Here’s how we made it work 👇

I gave them a $12,000 seller-paid contribution. They used part of it to permanently buy down their mortgage rate to the low 6%, and the rest covered their closing costs.

They got an affordable monthly payment. I got a smooth sale and freed up equity for my next move.

Win-win. 🤝

Thinking about using equity from one home to buy another? Consider this:

✔️ Your tenant may already be your best buyer
✔️ Rent keeps coming in until closing, so no vacant months
✔️ No prep, repair, or showing costs
✔️ A seller credit can do more for a buyer than a price cut
✔️ A rate buydown can turn “renter” into “homeowner”

The traditional way isn’t always what makes sense to both parties.

Strategy is what moves your equity forward. 💡

📩 Want to know if this could work for you? DM me “EQUITY” or tap the link in my bio.

Arielle Albinger | REALTOR® | Real Broker LLC

10/21/2026

Most buyers see a $15,000 seller credit and think “nice discount.”

That’s leaving money on the table. 👀

I ran the numbers on a 2 bed, 2.5 bath Lynnwood townhome listed at $450K, and that same $15K can work 2 very different ways:

Option 1:
3-2-1 rate buydown
Year 1 - 3.99%
Year 2 - 4.99%
Year 3 - 5.99%
Lower payments while you settle in, build savings, or wait for a refinance.

Option 2: Prepay your HOA
Cover about 2 + years of HOA dues upfront.
That’s one less bill every single month and makes a huge difference in your monthly budget!

Same credit. Different strategy. The right one depends on YOUR goals.

💡 Before you write an offer:
→ Ask if the seller is offering concessions
→ Have your lender price out a buydown
→ Compare the monthly savings against your 2–3 year plan

Smart buyers don’t just negotiate price. They negotiate terms.

Comment “BUYDOWN” and I’ll send you the breakdown. 📲

10/04/2026

They don't build em like this anymore. 🏛️ Literally - L'Amourita is a protected Seattle Historic Landmark!

Spanish Mission style. Box beam ceilings. Mahogany-inlaid oak floors. Original windows.

This condo is the grand dame of the building. A sun-drenched SE corner end unit that runs the full length of the building.

The kitchen? Checkerboard limestone and marble inlays. Luxury appliances. In-unit washer/dryer. Storage for days.

Then a clawfoot tub. Double doors. Exposed brick. Lake views. 🌅

💡 Buyer tip: Comparing a co-op to a condo? Look at what the dues cover. Here, they include property taxes and utilities. That can change your monthly math completely.

📍 Eastlake, minutes from Capitol Hill, downtown not to mention the restaurants which include Mioposto, Sushi Kappo Tamura, coffee shops, and parks.

Vintage charm. Modern comfort. A home to stay in for the long haul.

👉 Comment "2901" or DM me for details and a private showing.

10/02/2026

Your next home could come with a 3% interest rate already attached. 👀

Most buyers and most sellers have no idea this exists! It’s both an amazing listing perk and a highly coveted buying strategy!

Picture this:
An owner locked in a 2.75% rate back in 2021.
Today’s rates? Way higher.
What if the new buyer could take over this loan, rate and all?

That’s called an assumable mortgage.
And it could save the buyer hundreds a month.

Here’s what you need to know (both sellers and buyers)

✅ FHA and VA loans are already assumable. Buyers can take over a seller’s existing rate and balance if they qualify.

✅ Conventional loans are next. Lenders and industry leaders are exploring ways to make low-rate loans transferable or portable.

✅ You’ll need to cover the equity gap. That’s the difference between the sale price and the loan balance, paid in cash or with a second loan at current mortgage rates

✅ Ask before you tour. Not every listing advertises an assumable loan. Your agent can find out.

Buying a home in the Seattle area?? The right strategy matters as much as the right house.

💬 DM me “RATE” and I’ll help you find homes with assumable loans.
📌 Save this for when you start your home search.

Arielle Albinger | REALTOR® | Real Broker LLC

09/30/2026

The seller paid $12,368 so my buyer could pay LESS each month on the mortgage! We closed today. Here’s the exact breakdown!👇

Instead of cutting the price, we negotiated a 3-2-1 rate buydown.

Year 1: 4.825% rate
Year 2: 5.825% rate
Year 3 and on: 6.825%
(You hope by end of year 2 or 3 rates have normalized and you can re-finance)

That’s about $669 a month in savings in year one.
And $342 a month in year two.

Why does this beat a price drop?
A $12K price cut barely changes your monthly payment.
A buydown puts real money back in your pocket right away.

💡 Buyers: ask for seller concessions in your offer

💡 Sellers: a buydown can attract more offers without lowering your listing price

The best deals aren’t always about price.
They’re about strategy.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Seattle area? DM me “BUYDOWN” and I’ll show you how this could work for you.

09/30/2026

Everyone's waiting for rates to drop. That might be the most expensive mistake you make. 👇

Here's what I watched happen in 2021

*Rates were under 3%.
*Buyers were thrilled
*Then they lost 5, 8, 10 offers in a row.
*Waived inspections and most contingencies
*Paid $50K-500K over asking.
*Some are still underwater on those homes.

Low rates didn't make buying easy.
They made it a bidding war.

Right now, it's different.
Less competition.
More negotiating power.
Sellers are paying closing costs and buying down your rate

📌 Here's how to use this market:
✔️ Ask for seller concessions. A 2-1 buydown can save you hundreds a month
✔️ Keep your inspection - Negotiate repairs
✔️ Buy the house, not the rate. You can refinance later. You can't renegotiate the price

When rates drop, the buyers come back.
And so do the bidding wars.

So which would you choose? 7% with leverage, or 5% with 10 other buyers? Drop your answer below 👇

📩 Thinking about buying in the Seattle area? DM me "BUY" and let's build your strategy.

09/28/2026

Most Seattle condos under $700K make you choose: a view, parking, or the location. This one doesn’t👇

Picture this. Coffee in hand. Sun over Lake Union. The Space Needle and the Olympics framing your living room.

That’s just a regular old Tuesday here!

Inside this Eastlake condo for sale:

✔️ 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
✔️ In-unit laundry
✔️Private patio
✔️ Secured garage with your own parking spot
✔️ Low HOA dues in a well-funded building

You're minutes from light rail, I-5, UW, Children's Hospital, and Downtown. Eastlake's cafés and waterfront are right outside.

💡 Buyer tip: Before you buy any Seattle condo, ask for the HOA reserve study. A well-funded building means fewer surprise assessments later. This one checks that box.

💡 Bonus tip: Dedicated garage parking in a walkable neighborhood like Eastlake adds real resale value.

Save this for your home search, or DM me "EASTLAKE" for a private showing. 🔑

Visit www.eastlakeviewcondo.com for all other details!
📍 Eastlake, Seattle WA
🏡 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,004 SQFT
💰 $650,000
🏢 $452/mo HOA

Address

Bellevue, WA

Website

https://soldbyariellea.com/, http://www.mynwhomesolutions.com/

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