Snohomish County Real Estate

Snohomish County has tremendous annual increases in its real estate annual market every year that has gone by since about 2012.

A large driver of this demand has been influenced by the rapid growth of tech talent migrating into King County, but there are many more economic and geographic forces that have given rise to the boon of real estate opportunities in scenic Snohomish County.

As a primer for those coming in out of the area (and a reminder for those who live within it), Snohomish County’s borders extend as far south as Mountlake Terrace and as far north as Stanwood.

If you are looking to purchase or sell a home in Snohomish County, there are a variety of special considerations in our real estate market that you will want to be savvy to. Each market has its own ins and outs, and Snohomish County’s real estate market is no exception.

As an experienced Snohomish County Windermere Realtor, Troy Mobley is capable of not only educating you on the critical market factors in Snohomish County, but also guiding you through a successful transaction whether you are buying or selling a home.

Snohomish County WA

Snohomish County’s real estate market has grown in-pace with King County, as the 2^nd hottest market in Washington State. May people have sought out more affordable home-buying opportunities in Snohomish County, as an alternative answer to King County’s steep median home prices.

Particularly, many properties within the city of Snohomish itself, have become incredibly popular.

Since 2015, the Snohomish County median price for a home has risen all the way from $300,000 up to $474,950, in 2020. This is an unprecedented pace of growth, and it is not expected to slow down any time soon, even amidst the recent pandemic.

Best Areas to Live in Snohomish County

Snohomish County’s terrain is vast and varied. You could say that it offers something for everybody.

Those that are in search of a quiet, thinly populated area often head out east toward Monroe or Granite Falls in search of their perfect home or even a large piece of land on which to build a custom home.

Homebuyers that are in search of a more peaceful, friendly community might find their refuge in the city of Snohomish, Arlington, or Stanwood.

But those that desire something a bit more bustling and in reasonable proximity to Seattle often choose to begin their search in Bothell, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, or Everett.

It is difficult to say what is truly the “best” area to buy a home in Snohomish County, as there are so many factors that are subjective to the individual purchasing the home.

Snohomish County Property Search

While current technologies powered by Redfin or Zillow are able to show you a wide swath of the properties available, you may often find that you see a little bit too much and everything starts to look the same.

In partnering with a Snohomish County Realtor®, you can have an extra tool in your property search. Your Realtor® will be capable of curating a search based on your unique preferences (beyond simply price, area, and square feet) to find any opportunity that might have been overlooked.

As a long-time resident of Snohomish County and a seasoned industry professional, Troy Mobley can customize a search that is perfect for you as a homebuyer. Whether this is your first purchase, your next investment property, or anything in between, his expertise will be essential to a successful home buying journey. You can be confident that no stone will be left unturned.

Assessing property values in Snohomish County

If you are interested in selling your home in Snohomish County, assessing your property’s value is the very first step to forming a sales strategy.

There are plenty of online tools that you can access which will give you a helpful orientation of your property’s value, but the most effective way to arrive at a market value for your home is to have a CMA (comparative market analysis) performed by a professional Realtor®, like Troy Mobley.

In performing a comparative market analysis, Troy will walk you through a spectrum of criteria, including but not limited to…

• Sales prices of comparable properties in the area (usually how most algorithms like the Zestimate asses your value)
• Price per square foot in the area
• Features of your property vs others in the market
• Neighborhood crime data and school districts
• Materials used in the construction of your home
• Square footage of the property and lot size
• Deferred maintenance or recent upgrades
• Much, much more

With so many granular criteria to measure, it is not hard to see why an algorithm has a difficult time seeing the unique nuances of a property when it creates its valuation.

Often, homeowners could end up with a valuation that is too low or even too high for what the market calls for. If you are interested in having a CMA done for your property, Troy Mobley can assist you. You can click here to learn more.

Land For Sale Snohomish County

If you are more interested in finding the perfect piece of land for your custom home build, you will certainly find many opportunities within Snohomish County.

Searching for the right piece of land can be more challenging than simply searching for a new home, so it is always recommended to have a search going with a professional Realtor®.

If you are in search of the perfect piece of land, you can click here to have Troy assist in your search.

Finding a Home in Snohomish County

Above all else, it is paramount that you find a house that you can truly call “home.” As a licensed Windermere Realtor® in Washington State, Troy Mobley is committed to providing his clients with excellent real estate service.

Whether you are looking to purchase or sell a home, you can count on his expertise as a local professional. Click here to get in touch and start your next chapter.