Escrow Explained Like You’re 5 (Because We All Feel That Way Sometimes)
By The Olsen Team
Let’s be honest — escrow sounds like something you’d hear in a pirate movie or a complicated board game. But if you're buying or selling a home, it's a big deal. And yes, it can be confusing. So let’s break it down in a way that makes sense — even if you’ve had too much coffee and not enough sleep.
So… What Is Escrow?
Imagine you’re trading your peanut butter sandwich for your friend’s chocolate chip cookie. But neither of you fully trusts the other to go first. So, you give your items to the teacher, who holds them until both of you are ready. Once the trade is fair and everyone agrees, she hands over the goods.
That teacher? That’s escrow.
In real estate, escrow is a neutral third party (often a title company or attorney) that holds money and important documents until the buyer and seller have done everything they promis) ...

Confessions of a Real Estate Agent: What Buyers Really Think During Showings
By The Olsen Team
If you’ve ever wondered what’s going through a buyer’s head during a home showing, buckle up — because we’re about to spill the (somewhat awkward, occasionally hilarious) truth. As seasoned Kitsap County real estate agents, we’ve walked through hundreds of homes with clients. From the moment they step through the front door, buyers are forming opinions — faster than you can say “popcorn ceiling.”
Here’s what buyers are really thinking during showings… and what it means for you as a seller.

?? "Wow, This Place Smells Like… Something"
Buyers notice smells immediately — pet odors, strong cooking aromas, mildew, or an overuse of air fresheners. A neutral, clean scent makes a better first impression than a lavender tsunami.
?? "What’s Behind That Door?"
Closets and storage spaces matter. Buyers will pe? ...