Last Friday was a big day for us as it marked the start of the roof tear off and installation. Friday's was decent yet the weekend's weather was rain, rain, and more rain which created stress because only the roofing underlayment was installed. Klim Roofing & Construction, our preferred roofer, ensured us it was dried-in and would be fine and they were correct.Then Monday came and along with it, lots and lots of wind. Across the area, gusts of 60+mph were reported yet without a weather station my guess was upper 40s to low 50s at the house. Klim sent the crew out and made sure the underlayment was in good shape, again it was, and with much jubbilation the roofing material arrived later that day. With trees and power out across the area, everyone involved is making it happen.Yesterday th... 11/06/2024

Hey AR Peeps! Random thought the morning while driving to the office was, I was curious if other creators make videos that are slightly outside the realm of the real estate transaction / video tours / advice segments?The YouTube Thursdays group has folks across the US that make various types property tours, have live video real estate talk shows, and tips on how-to create better videos and increase engagement.Lately, I've been trying to add some mix of very generic shorts, b-roll footage, to bring more viewers into the channel.While the numbers aren't massive, the supplemental videos have added a few subscribers here and there which we all know is a great feeling and often hard to do.Let me know your thoughts and while you're here, watch my latest b-roll footage showing our home's inter... 10/30/2024

In my latest video I wanted to talk shops! Honestly, I could talk shops all day long. What people use them for, their hobbies, how to build one, what features do you like or would do differently next, heating and cooling, electrical, how many outlets you have, lifts, and more.Yet, this video is about how I'd like to work with you and sell your home and show case its shop to attract buyers. In addition, the video talks about where you can see all the County's homes that have shops and how you can purchase one for yourself. Thanks for tuning-in to this video and Lets Talk Shop! 10/03/2024

Exciting News! 🚁✨Today marks our first home filming with the new Autel Evo Lite+ drone! We're thrilled to support Autel, a fantastic local company based right here in Bothell. By partnering with a local leader in drone technology, we're able to produce higher quality advertising content for our home sellers.Why We're Excited: Local Support: Proud to support Autel, a Bothell-based company, and contribute to our local economy. Higher Quality Ads: The Autel Evo Lite+ allows us to capture stunning aerial footage, showcasing homes like never before. Enhanced Marketing: Our home sellers will benefit from cutting-edge technology that highlights their properties beautifully. We're committed to providing the best service and innovative solutions for our clients. Stay tuned for some amazing new h... 07/02/2024

it has been a while since last publishing a video. You may ask Why?Well, my builder and good friend have put Toby to work in the rain and sun for full days. It has been really fun being able to put my hands on a project that has taken lot of planning and time. Yet, the shop is coming along nicely and hope you enjoy this update on site visits, clearing, foundation, and framing.*Note: I have so much video and pictures and they can all be seen on my personal Facebook page. 06/04/2024

This week has been busy making videos with 4 shorts completed and 1 long version - below - and with today's post's video being a catch up. As mentioned in the video intro, I missed a step videoing and explaining a step to get to where I am - the permit approval video with a few picture inlays. Hope you enjoy and thank you for tuning in. 03/28/2024

For this YouTube Thursday, here is the latest video in the Build a Shop series. The video is a brief update on the personal shop and its progress yet totally highlights I skipped making a Permit Approval video. I'll get that made while I continue to film the progress.  03/07/2024

It has been crazy to say the least. Monday was a really big day in the shop build progression.Monday, Ford Crane came to the house and boomed a 16x16 playhouse approximately 120ft across the back yard. I had to dig out the playhouse foundation to make way for steal i-beam supports - they can be seen in the video. Then the crane company setup spreader bars and started moving - a longer video is in the works. It took 2 picks to move and set the playhouse into its new home.One YT commenter asked "but why?". A fair question. The playhouse is 16'x16' (256sf) and was situated where the new shop is to be built. The playhouse is sided with hardi-board, has vinyl windows, sheetrock, tongue and grove ceiling, and flooring so it was far cheaper to move than replace.It went so smooth and the playho... 02/29/2024

With AI and AI images being so popular and trendy these days, I thought wouldn't it be fun to see what AI thinks real estate agents look like from each of the 50 States.The results were nothing short than hilarious with some States being far funnier and less serious than others. New Mexico kills me with the alien and the Open Galaxy side rider and then there is Las Vegas with the agent has me saying "Liberty Bibberty" from the Liberty Mutual commercials - LOL.If you have a moment, go vote on your favorite, chime in on AR or Facebook, and let us know if AI missed or hit the mark and have a laugh at the AI generated nonsense as we know, the real estate industry could use a laugh right now.Being AR doesn't have a photo gallery option, all the AI pictures have been uploaded to the Team's Fa... 11/08/2023

With the summers being hotter each year, I hear people complain about how hot it is, they can't cool down, and are always in a search for a place to chill. On the weekends, our local lakes and sprinkler parks are packed, people park illegally, and just over populate the local areas. All this compounds into frustration. So, what can homeowners do to elevate stress and making living better?Simple, add a whole house AC unit or Heat Pump and/or ductless mini splits to add air conditioning to the home while being energy efficient.For many, cost is always the factor yet if you're living in a home and hot as all-get-out then paying for AC is going to be a welcomed upgrade that you get to enjoy during ownership. Here are two videos, a long & short form video, detailing the enjoyment of adding A... 08/21/2023

Are you have trouble locating a well for a property? Or, did you spot a well on a property can wondering how to find more information? If so, then watch our latest short on how to search for well logs in Washington State.What if you're need a more in-depth look at water and wells? In the article How Do I Find Watershed Information in Snohomish County? has a deep dive into local water information in a ease to follow format.Thank you for tuning into another short video from the Barnett Associates Team and we'll see you on the next one. 07/28/2023

PCSing to NVSTA Everett or Moving here to work at Boeing, Tesla, Amazon, or Costco? Toby Barnett with Keller Williams Realty Marysville here. If you're PCSing to Naval Station Everett or moving into the area to work at Boeing, the new Tesla facility, or manage anyone of our retail & grocery and Costco warehouses or even healthcare.We've created a page on our website for you to get to know the area and to see homes that might be close by and just get used to the surroundings. Our website is really robust and has a lot of information and you can search by schools, neighborhood, and by city alone.So take a minute and visit the link below and visit the relocation page because there is a lot of opportunity for people moving into the area. Thanks for tuning into this short and we'll see you o... 05/10/2023

Toby shares insight into Western Washington, and more specifically Snohomish County's, commuting and housing prices in the Less than One Minute. Tune in to this YouTubeShort and get the gist if you're moving here from out of state. 03/30/2023

Monthly Rent is a 100% Interest Rate and Gives a Tenant Zero Rate of Return. There is a lot of discussion out there with interest rates rising and home loans becoming unaffordable. Let's break down some math for those of you that are currently renting. If your current lease is $2,400 a month that equates to $28,800 a year you're giving your landlord. A 2 year period that number jumps to $57,600 and in a 5 year period it equates to $144,000 that you never seen any ROI from. And, if you're in your mid 40s and you've rented for 20 years, you've paid out $576,000. So, take a moment and do some math. How much is your rent? How many years you've been renting? And, see what that looks like. And, if you have questions about buying a home and start putting that money in your pocket, because you ... 02/28/2023

4 Items YOU Expect when Interviewing a Real Estate Agent to Sell a Home or Property.When you're interviewing a real estate broker to sell your home property you at bare minimum should expect the 4 following things. 1. Above average communication. In a shifting market timely communication will be critical to a successful sale, 2. A robust marketing plan that includes professional photos, drone video, Matterport or other VR videos along with a robust social media marketing campaign, 3. You should expect open houses. At least for the first weekend and every other weekend till the home sells. 4. Brokers opens. Brokers opens are catered mostly to real estate brokers and are conducted on a certain day of the week depending on your area. Kinda like MLS definitions. So, if you're interviewing, ... 02/21/2023

So you have prequalification in hand. You have or wants / needs list balance and now its time to start looking at homes. 2 Things to Think about When Starting to Look at Homes. The First One: Compare the square footage of the home you're looking at online and the one you're looking at online. If you're looking at a home that is a1,000sf online and you live in 1,000sf and its to small there is no real point to go look at the home because it "might work". It might but the likelihood is low. The Second: Is Neighborhood composition. Real estate agent rarely put neighborhood pictures in a listing unless its a playground or park. So if you don't want to live in a certain neighborhood and your real estate agent didn't send you the property there might be a reason. Call and ask them: What kind ... 02/14/2023

Forever Home vs. Starter Home. Changing Mindset to Make a Move-Up Move in 5-7 Years. When people are buying their 1st home a term I hear quite frequently is "Forever Home" and understandably so. People are really excited about buying their 1st house and they want to have all the features for the long haul. That 10, 15, 20 years of living in the house. Yet, when you're getting started buying a 1st home there is a "Starter Homes". We call the "Starter Homes" for a reason. That allows a new homeowner get used to monthly payments, unforeseen expenses and then as life changes we use that equity and market appreciation to then go buy "Move-Up" purchase or "Forever Home". So, change mindset about 1st House and maybe it doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles in it but maybe it will be ... 02/13/2023

We're starting to receive some positive, and some negative, feedback across the socials so I made a quick video stemming from a recent interaction - watch below.One piece of feedback that sparked a past video came from a Facebook message just saying "thank you" and that they're learning a lot from these easy to follow real estate shorts.While the videos usually require 15 or so takes to make a one minute video I'm happy with, the videos are garnering a steady stream of views, likes, and driving subscriptions / follows. 02/02/2023

What are VA Home Loan Limits in Snohomish County, Wa?You might be surprised they're well over $600,000. Click the video to watch a 1 minute video explaining the zero down loan limits, type of homes that qualify (view all VA qualify homes here), and more. If you have questions please send a message or give me a call at 425-210-0709 to discuss using your VA Eligibility. 01/19/2023

An often overlooked home maintenance item is the home's dryer vent. Why is cleaning a dryer vent important?1. Eliminates (or greatly reduces) a Fire Hazard within the Home: Dryer lint has been known to catch fire when it builds up inside the vent.2. Improves Dryer Efficiency: With a clean vent a dryer will be operate normally and improve drying times.3. Reduces a Home's Interior Moisture Levels: Since the moist air can easily flow out the dryer vent, the interior of the home, and/or laundry area, will not experience increased moisture levels thus reduces the risk of mold and mildew.As the video shows, the cleaning takes less than 5 minutes using the Linteater Dryer-Vent Cleaning Kit that I purchased from Lowes.How To: Clean Dryer Vents in Less than 5 Minutes 12/15/2022