Our Founder: Laura Anderson
Our founder Laura Anderson is REALTOR at Windermere here in Tacoma. We like to call her the “friendliest real estate agent in Tacoma”. Why? Well, because everywhere she goes she tends to make new friends. Whether it’s standing in line at the grocery store or at working out at the gym, she loves to meet new people and learn about their lives. We wanted to write a post to share a little about what she does for her clients, so we’ve outlined four of the major ways she helps her clients below.
Consulting.
Laura offers free consultations to anyone interested in selling, buying or investing in real estate in the Tacoma area. Being born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, means Laura knows the area inside and out, from schools and stores to restaurants and parks. That lifelong Tacoma experience is priceless when you are just getting started in this crazy real estate market. Laura will take the time to make sure your wants and needs are heard and that you are fully educated throughout every step of your process.
Selling.
If there was ever a time to sell, now is it! Currently in Pierce county 78% of houses have sold in 4 days or less for 105% of what they were listed for! Whether you are moving to a different area, or looking to have a bigger or smaller property, you couldn’t be doing it at a better time. What you might not know is that anyone can throw a “For Sale” sign out in their front yard, but only a competent realtor can get you the correct value for your listing, along with fabulous marketing that reflects your homes character. Getting your home sold is all about strategy! Laura is here to give your property her full attention and energy to ensure the process goes smoothly from start to finish. Laura knows that every seller has different wants and needs, and she can make sure that you create a game plan to reflect those wants and needs perfectly.
Investing.
Laura’s experience investing in properties in Tacoma and Gig Harbor makes her uniquely useful for those looking to grow their real estate empire. She owns and manages several multi-family properties throughout Tacoma, and is always building and buying new ones. The first step in the process is sitting down and analyzing what a realistic investment will be for you now, as well as what will work best as you move forward. This planning stage is something that requires experience and expertise, and luckily for you, Laura has both. Are you looking to buy a single-family home? Multi-family? What sort of return are you hoping to receive from your investment? How long do you plan on keeping the property? Will you be renting it out or utilizing AirBNB? All of this information will directly impact how and where Laura will start looking. Even if you are a first time buyer, it can be possible to purchase a multi-unit or a property with a large lot size to add on an ADU! Investment properties possibilities are endless and Laura can help every step of the way.
Buying.
It’s so important to work with a local real estate agent who is familiar with the area and the market when you start thinking about buying. Laura prefers to work with her buyers from the very beginning stages, and starts the process by connecting you with an amazing lender to figure out any pre-shopping preparation that needs to happen with your finances, credit, etc. She will work with you to figure out your wants and needs and can explain the current real estate market for Pierce County in a way that makes it easy to digest. Your lender and Laura will be a team that works for you to find a price and payment that you’re comfortable with and the property that works best for you.