Realtors' Code of Ethics and What You Should Expect

What is a Realtors' primary obligation to you as our client? In Article 1 of Duties to Clients and Customers, "Realtors pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation to the client is primary, but it does not relieve Realtors of their obligation to treat all parties honestly."

So, first of all, you should expect honesty from a realtor, whether your realtor is your agent or the other party's agent.

"What if I suspect that my realtor isn't being honest?" Good question! It's a fair one to ask too. First of all, communicate with your realtor and describe your situation and feelings, and of course, the facts. Perhaps your realtor was miscommunicated to and passed that along, not knowing of the misinformation. This first step of communicating is crucial in maintaining a great relationship with your realtor. If your realtor gets defensive and you feel uncomfortable, take the next step and ask if they would mind if their broker helped to mediate the situation. If they don't mind, set up an appointment. If they do mind, maybe you should reconsider who you are using as an agent.

As a first-time home buyer, I used the seller's agent. This can work for both parties, depending on who the agent is. I wouldn't mind representing both the seller and buyer. I'd know what is going on in each person's mind, and since I like to be treated fairly, I treat them both fairly. Unfortunately for our family (did I already tell you this story??), our dual agent did not treat us fairly, and was, well, deceptive. If I had known then what I know now about the way realtors are expected to treat us, I would have gone to her broker and talked with him/her about our situation. So, since you home buyers and sellers are getting more educated about real estate, be among the first to learn about the Code of Ethics for Realtors, and make sure your agent is a Realtor (r).

God bless you and Happy New Year!

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent, (working toward my Realtor (r) status) :)
Gary Mann Real Estate
305 E. Third
Moses Lake, WA 98837
cell: 509-431-5804 (call me for a free list of homes!)
office: 509-765-3463

Moses Lake is in a Construction Boom

Even though the nation is experiencing some economic hardship right now, with Washington's housing and farming industries, among others like Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, Microsoft, according to the Seattle Times, Moses Lake and Seattle are two places in our state that are fairing well.

Now, don't quote me, but the businesses that I keep hearing about that are coming in to Moses Lake in the next two years are:
~ Lowe's
~ A furniture store on Valley Road, by the Eye Clinic
~ A storage facility on Central, near Chico's Pizza
~ Applebee's Family Restaurant, by the new hotels off I-90

Well, this may or may not be the last time I write to you for 2007. So, if I don't get back on til 2008, have a Happy New Year!

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent
Gary Mann Real Estate
(509) 431-5804
(509) 765-3463

Looking for a Room with a View?

Would you like to have a room with a view of the lake? Moses Lake? Banks Lake? Lake Roosevelt? Which one of these do you prefer? Call me and let's see if I can help you out with one of these three. We have some beautiful homes and awesome land to help meet your needs to find a dream home on the lake, or find a builder for you.

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent
Gary Mann Real Estate
305 E. Third
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-431-5804 direct
509-765-3463 office

Out of the office through Christmas and back in on Thursday the 26th.

Going.......going.........gone!

We're in the process of selling the 20.5 acres of land in Othello. The listed price is $100,000. I have a great seller I'm working with, and he has big heart. So, if you had YOUR heart set on the 20.5 acres there, keep watch on this blog and see if it is still here in a month. It has a mobile home on it, but with no value attached.

I have some other acreage with a waterfront view that just may be perfect for a developer, priced just right, coming up. Keep your eye out on the NWMLS. It should be coming out in a few days, or after Christmas. We'll see how it all works out.

Have Available:
Country Home on 2.2 acres, 5 bedrooms, bonus room with fireplace, fireplace in dining area, two pastures, ramp access, shop, barn, space for livestock, grapes and other fruit trees. $220,000.

Five (5) acres on Neppel Road in Moses Lake. Ready for you to build a home or place a manufactured home on it, just 1.6 miles down Neppel if you take the first entrance going north from Moses Lake on highway 17.

Beautiful manufactured home on waterfront property (one acre) with three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (including a soaking tub), 1404 square feet, huge deck facing the water, dock, great fishing, a natural spring, gazebo-type enclosure around the hot tub, huge shop, single-car garage, and two sheds. Very private, fully fenced with gated entry. $439,000. Put this one on your Christmas wish list! Address: 5804 Shorecrest in Cascade Valley.

Need for a buyer:
Three-bedroom home with tile and/or hardwood floors, deep and wide garage (for the boat and trailer), around 1700 square feet or more, lots of closet space, at least 1 3/4 bath (minimum), for $200,000 or less.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent
Gary Mann Real Estate
305 E. Third
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-431-5804 direct
509-765-3463 office

Firefly Cafe in downtown Moses Lake

Did ya'll know there's a new cafe' in downtown Moses Lake?


I stopped in there the other day to introduce myself and met some real nice people working there. My co-worker and I asked if they had take-out menus, and sure enough, they did! So, I took one back to the office where I work at Gary Mann Real Estate so we would have one handy.


And you know how espressos have become a form of art? Well, Firefly Cafe' has a sandwich artist! So, they serve coffee and ice cream, sandwiches on croissant buns and sandwiches on regular bread. They also serve baked potatoes! Can you imagine a hot baked potato on a cold winter day? Put chili and butter, sour cream, and other goodies on it. Oh yes, and they also have hot dogs and hamburgers if you'd like something more traditional.


Go on down to Firefly Cafe' at 202 W. Third Ave. and tell them you heard about them from the blog at Moses Lake Real Estate Musings.


God bless you, and Merry Christmas!

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent
Gary Mann Real Estate
(509) 431-5804 cell
Call me for a free list of homes in your price range!

Find A Home in Moses Lake, WA

Do you like it when someone makes it easy for you to find something? Like a house? Or apartment or rental?

Go to www.GaryMannRealEstate.com and do a market search for a home that fits your price range. Then, call me, and I can show you any home in Moses Lake that is for sale by any real estate company. I enjoy helping people buy and sell their homes, and I am here to help you too.

Welcome to Moses Lake!

Connie Suehiro
Gary Mann Real Estate
305 E. Third
Moses Lake, WA
(509) 431-5804 cell

Moses Lake Business Association wants your input

The Moses Lake Business Association is soliciting input for direction as to what type of business you wish to see come to Moses Lake. I don't know exactly what kind of power they have to bring business in, but it doesn't hurt to send your comments in to them at mlba@moseslakebusiness.com and let them know what independent owner, franchised business, general type, or a specific brand you'd like to see here in Moses Lake. I'd like to see Target come in. How about you?

Have a great day!

Connie Suehiro
Real Estate Agent
(509) 431-5804 cell

Call me for a free list of homes for sale in Moses Lake in your price range.