Ramona Grotte

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Ramona Grotte, in Camano Island
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About Me
Camano has been my home for over ten years now and it's a wonderful place to raise a family.
I have been fortunate to be a part of a community that is friendly, helpful, and safe (Camano has the lowest crime rate in the state).
I am also an artist and involved with the local art guilds. Every year there are many art events such as, the Mother's day art studio tour, art by the bay festivals, the AAUW art show, and UNCLAD art show just to name a few. As a result of my artistic background, I view every home I enter as a work of art. Some are works in progress and others are completed masterpieces ready to be appreciated. I love to help creatively with my clients to maximize every potential for their home. I enjoy helping others find their very own masterpiece!
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J, Home Buyer in

Do you think this is possible?

Asked Wed Jul 23 2008, 14:35 by J  -  All locations  -  Financing  -  2 answers
Ramona Grotte answered:
Give it a shot! At the very least maybe they can give you some information that would send you in the right direction. You're right that banks don't like to hang onto real estate so it sounds like a good place to start. - Wed Jul 23 2008, 14:45
Sonia, Home Buyer in Glendale Heights

Are lowball offers common in this market? How do I make a lowball offer without 'insulting' the seller?

Asked Wed Jul 23 2008, 14:38 by Sonia  -  All locations  -  Home Buying  -  12 answers
Ramona Grotte answered:
I'm not sure what constitutes a low ball offer to you but I think if you write up an offer in this market and show that you are a serious buyer (pre approved, decent downpayment etc...) the sellers would probably be willing to start negotiations. If the home has been on the market for a considerable amount of time, it just shows that it is probably over priced, however, if it just got listed, the sellers will probably want to wait for a better offer. Hope that helps! - Wed Jul 23 2008, 14:43
Sarah Ruddell, Real Estate Pro in Washougal

What is the average referal fee in the Vancouver area.?

Asked Wed Jul 16 2008, 06:41 by Sarah Ruddell  -  All locations  -  Agent2Agent  -  1 answer
Ramona Grotte answered:
Although I am north of Seattle, I thought you might be interested in what happens up here. We generally do 20%. I have a referral network with a fellow in Arizona who offers 25% to anyone who refers a client to him down there. Hope this helps! By the way, what's the market like down there? I family in the area. - Wed Jul 23 2008, 14:32
Brock, Home Buyer in Four Oaks

How do u find information on a propertys septic system if its a foreclosure and the listing agent doesnt know?

Asked Tue Jul 22 2008, 16:03 by Brock  -  Four Oaks  -  Home Buying  -  5 answers
Ramona Grotte answered:
Go to your county offices and request the asbuilt and any other records they may have. The asbuilt shows exactly where the designer intended for the tank(s) to be as well as the drainfield and the type of system it is. If it's difficult for you to decipher, call a Drainfield designer to help interpret and answer any questions you may have. Also, I highly recommend having a septic inspection and possibly have it serviced/ pumped before buying as having to replace a failing system can be quite costly! You wouldn't buy a house without having it inspected would you? The same goes for the septic sysytem. Hope that helps! - Tue Jul 22 2008, 16:55
BJ, Home Seller in Fruitland Park

What advise can you give me to sell my house in July 2008?

Asked Tue Jul 22 2008, 11:54 by BJ  -  Fruitland Park  -  Home Selling  -  12 answers
Ramona Grotte answered:
Although I am in Washington State, I think it is pretty much a buyers market everywhere so the bottom line probably holds true in Florida as well. There are three choices:
1. Drop the price to adjust to the market.
2. Keep the price you want and wait for the market to catch up to it.
3. Take it off the market until it catches up to the price you ultimately desire.
I definitely recommend getting a realtor again as the statistics prove that you have a much better chance of selling if you have one. Good luck!! - Tue Jul 22 2008, 16:48
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My Listings
1353 Rainbow Ln, Camano Island, WA 98282 1353 Rainbow…
$434,995
2 br  2½ ba  
390 Shepards Ln, Camano Island, WA 98282 390 Shepards…
$310,000
3 br  2.0 ba Listing Web Site
1536 Thompson Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 1536 Thomps…
$279,000
2 br  1¾ ba  
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Specialties
Staging a home is a wonderful way to improve the chances of finding a buyer. I enjoy helping my clients stage their homes with little or no expense.
I am privelaged to work with a wonderful network of colleagues which enables us to provide better service to our clients.
As we all know, the internet is the most important tool in marketing properties. I am proud to be designated an Internet Marketing Specialist. As a Windermere agent, I have access to many wonderful technologies that other companies do not. Windermere holds the corner of the market for homes bought AND sold in the Stanwood /Camano area.
I am also a local expert. Anything you need to know, I can help you with.
Creativity+ networking+ technology +expertise = success!
Experience
Latest:
Sculptor/Painter/Mixed media Artist for artbyramonalisa
Original and custom artwork in varying media.
January 2003—present
Certifications & Awards
Internet Marketing Specialist
Interests
As well as art, I enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy here on Camano.
Camano is considered a sunbelt and provides wonderful weather to enjoy the many beautiful beaches.
My husband, children and I love to go kayaking, hiking, bicycling, crabbing and swimming just to name a few.
We have a wonderful fixer-upper home that we are lovingly working to make it our dream masterpiece.
Interior decorating is a passion for me and I carry that passion with me in my work.
Family and friends are abundant for us here and of course I enjoy them most of all!
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