Hello Spokane Friends!  I have a great story for you...Read on.Have you ever had a experience that only took a moment of time, but changed your life forever? Here is the story:  My adopted grandfather, Ray Murphy, passed away last year in Spokane, WA and I was the one who ended up packing up his belongings and cleaning out his condo.  My children were aged one and two and I was already tired to the bone.  (With children only 19 months apart...I had not had a full nights sleep in several years.)  The stress and grief of the situation combined with my chronic sleep deprivation to create a brittle and ugly layer over my mood and attitude.  So, here I am surrounded the natural chaos of small children packing and cleaning the home of a ailing loved one.  They are running through the 50 years... 11/03/2007

Hello to all the friends of Friendship Based Real Estate TM!!  We are pleased to announce that we have joined the Keller Williams Family!!  We will be unveiling our new image over the next week.  Be on the lookout  and help us by providing some feedback.  Call us at 230-4153 when you find some of Alisha's amazing marketing.  Signs, Vinyls, Banners, Bumper Stickers, Listings, Ads, Blogs...all marketing counts!!!  We will be giving away a Family Night at the Movies on December 1.  Enter to win by calling us and telling us where you saw us and your opinion how it was presented.  Love it?  Let us know.  See an idea to make it better?  Let us know.  We will throw your name in the hat every time.  On December 1, 2007, we will draw out a winner and send them and three guests to the Regal Cinem... 11/02/2007

 Thank you for all of those who came out to Another Friendship Based Community Event! Congratulations to the winner's of the "Guess the # of candy in the jar game"! The winner's are Steve Hughes and Deni Beaudry! We hope you all enjoy your movies tickets and that you had a fantastic Halloween!!! We really enjoyed getting to meet all of you and we look forward to helping you in the future! Feel free to email us @ Sarahspokane.com with any suggestions for the next Friendship Based Community Event!! Also if you would like to keep up with the current Friendship Based Community Events go to our website @ http://www.sarahspokane.com/ and go to our Friendship Based Community Event Page!!! We care about!!! We appreciate your feed back and your suggestions!! Let's make a difference in our commun... 11/02/2007

Join me at Northtown Mall as we pass out goodie bags!!  The first 1000 kids will recieve free Garland Theater Tickets, Coloring Books, Crayons, Candy, and a chance to win one of two bikes!!!!  I am looking forward to meeting you!  Also, I will be available for any real estate questions you may have!  Pick up a free "crashed market" first aid kit, or  some free tips on staging.  I will be on the 2nd floor next to Bruchi's from 4-8 PM on October 31....looking for you  :)  See you soon! 10/30/2007

Happy Halloween!  Have fun eating your children's candy and enjoy some apple cider.  If you live in Spokane, stop by The Northtown Mall between 4-8 PM on Wednesday and say "HI".  Sarah Reinhart with Friendship Based Real Estate TM will be there passing out candy, coloring books, crayons, and free tickets to the Garland Theater.  We will be giving away 2 children's bikes and lots of smiles.  Find us in the Food Court on the 2nd Floor next to Bruchi's.  Be safe, and have a wonderful holiday! 10/29/2007

Come Trick-OR-Treat with us at Northtown Mall!!!  Sarah Reinhart will be in the Food Court from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, October 31.  The first 1000 kids will recieve a goodie bag with candy, coloring books. crayons, and a free ticket to the Garland Theater.  Also, enter to win one of two children's bikes!  Pick up staging tips, and answers to your real estate questions.  We will be located in front of Bruchi's.  Come join us, meet Sarah, and win a bike!  Happy Halloween!!!  10/29/2007

NOTHING....We are not "blood suckers.  We are not the living dead.  We don't prey on the lonely and the innocent.  We are not immortal and we definitly have a reflection (mine was a little scary this morning...too many late nights of paperwork).  We don't live in castles ( I live in a 1950's Rancher in the Shadle area).  Now, not all real estate agents are created equal and I can not speak for anyone but myself.  I am actually one of those "disgustingly" happy people.  I love sunlight, pumpkin pie, and treasure the life-long connections I make with my clients.  Have a Happy Halloween Spokane...and watch out for vampires  :) 10/27/2007

Ahh, it's late and I am still working.  I'm tired enough to stop in a moment, but I want to say this first.  Does paperwork multiply after dark?  Seriously, it seems to grow during the dinner hour and spawn children during the hours of CSI and Criminal Minds.  Maybe it is only when I'm not looking?  Just kidding.  Actually, I am now caught up and have sold most of my listings.  I love what I do enough to be still working at this hour.  (I have degrees I don't even need.)  I appreciate my clients and honor their trust.  I am tired, but blessed. Morning will come quicker than I think....so, Good Night All.  Sweet Dreams Spokane! 10/26/2007

There are an AMAZING AMOUNT of homes in the Spokane area for sale right now!  As sellers lower their prices to reflect these new market conditions, my buyer clients become very happy... (It's the whole supply/demand thing.)  So, welcome to a buyer's market!!  "You've got the power!" I specialize in helping first time home buyers.  At Friendship Based Real Estate TM, we care about you.  We know that moving is stressful and not very fun.  We are here to help.  But, the best part is...(drum roll here)...I'm free.  That's right.  Call me to find out how I can help you find and purchase your next home at no cost.  My number is (509) 230-4153, or check out my website at www.SarahSpokane.com.  I also can be reached at sarah@sarahspokane.com .   Have a great day and I'll talk to you soon!  10/26/2007

Is getting your home ready to sell an overwhelming thought?  It doesn't have to be!  Follow this easy to use guide and have your home staged like a pro in a weekend!  Visit SarahSpokane.com for more helpful advice and links.  At Friendship Based Real Estate TM, we care about you.  Call us at (509) 230-4153!   We live in Spokane and love it!  Let us help you with your real estate needs....    1) LandscapingLawn watered, green, and mowed in the summer Walks cleared and shoveled in the winter Edges trimmed around: Walks Driveways Trees Fences Trees and landscaping pruned All hoses/accessories stored Seasonal flowers in pots add quick color 2) Exterior Paint and gutters in good repair All exterior lights working Missing roof shingles replaced Driveway surface in good repair Patio/Deck wood ... 10/25/2007

Okay, yeah the one with the "ugly face" is me!  The one on the right is my best friend in the world (aka my sanity).  She is the reason I am still in business and that we could manage 8 closed transactions in one month. She is a marketing genius and who could give Tom Hopkins a run for his money.  We both work together everyday to make Spokane a better place to live.  Picking up litter, helping with city programs, and raising $ and food all add up to a better community.  As a Realtor, I have a public job that enables me to draw attention to neighborhood needs.  We have painted, "roofed", and sold homes for a dollar.  We care about our wonderful city.  That's why we created "Friendship Based Real Estate TM".  So far, so good!!!! This is us at one of our Friendship Based Community Events ... 10/19/2007

Our community is united by friendship.  Everyday people in Spokane work together to clean up our neighborhoods, feed our hungry, and take care of our children.  I encourage you to look at www.SarahSpokane.com  on the Friendship Based Community page to see where you can lend hand. We all need each other. We just want to thank those in the community that came out to participate in our very first "Friendship Based Community Event!!!" It was a success!!! We thank you! We were able to raise a truck full of food and just under $300 for City Gate . The winning youth group was "SWAT" from Spokane Christian Fellowship! They won 16 Disciple tickets from Spirit 101.9!  WAY TO GO!!!!!! 10/19/2007

Hello to all from the Beautiful Northwest.  I feel sorry for southern CA residents.  Fall, crisp winds, crimson leaves...Now, mid Feb. I will wish I was in San Diego.  However, right now there is no other place I would rather be.  Wood fires, apple cider, and pumpkin pie.  YUMMMM!  I have to admit though...showing houses in a blizzard STINKS.  My little Saturn was all over the place.  Oh well, I think I'll go eat some pie  :) 10/17/2007

10 Ways to Sell Your House Quicker.Ok. So you are ready to sell your home. But with so many other properties on the market competing with yours, and fewer buyers able to quality for financing, you have a challenge. That's the bad news. The good news is that people will always need to buy homes - regardless of the current state of the real estate market.  People get married, divorced, have kids, get job transfers and retire no matter if the housing market is up or down.Here are 10 ways to sell your house quicker:Price it competitively. Buyers have choices, and if there are similar or better homes in your neighborhood that are listed for less, they know it. Make sure your realtor does an in-depth CMA and takes into consideration how fast you need to sell.Clean, Clean, Clean.  This is by f... 10/13/2007

After graduating from University and moving to Spokane I was looking to make a difference in my chosen hometown.  As Spokane is entering a hypergrowth stage of its existence I believe that our city is full of opportunity.  At 25 years old, the decision to start my own business was not done lightly.  Finding a business as reputable as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? made my decision a lot easier.When I was a kid I remember my parents stressing the importance of school and reminding my brothers and I that "even a city garbage man needs a high school diploma".  Looking back at my childhood I find my parents advice quite ironic.  One day I will be able to tell my kids that "even a junk man needs a university education".The past 17 months have been like a roller coaster.  Challenges, successes, threats and ... 10/11/2007

 Sarah Reinhart with Friendship Based Real Estate is one of the most energetic, pleasant and delightful REA's I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I have worked with several through the last few years and none has ever been this delightful and with it.   She's efficient and quick she has a knack and what seems to be a God given ability and special talent to work with people as well as very smart and extremely creative. It seems even though one would need money to pay the bills she will most assuredly put the interests and special needs of her clients before hers. My husband & I had one of the most creative and difficult needs as far as combining a residence and a special commercial business property. We had to make sure it was presentable, complete and allowed for a reputable busi... 10/08/2007

 I live in Spokane because I love it!  Spokane is the heart of Eastern Washington and the biggest transfer point between the peninsula and the open skies of Idaho and Montana. It is an amazing place to live! Surrounding CitiesSpokane, WACity Website   City Web Cam   Spokane HotZone  Local Weather   Map "The City of Spokane is home to some 195,500 residents; there are around 418,000 residents in the metropolitan area. Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, and it serves as a shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for an area that includes Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, North Idaho, Western Montana, and southern portions of Alberta and British Columbia. The Spokane River runs through our downtown with spectacular falls on the western end of our city core. Beautifu... 10/08/2007

Just an idea. As you look around Eagle Ridge for a property, or live here already and want to move, why not give me a call? If you'd like to buy and would like to work with a Licenced Loan Originator If you are selling and would like the viewers to be, at least, pre-qualified If you'd like to buy before selling Maybe, you are just checking out your options. The benefits to you are many. My home is in Eagle Ridge so a call to my cell phone may mean a convenient meeting 'right now' with startling results to help you buy or move away to a new home! You will be working with one of the oldest Spokane Mortgage Broker firms which means you have access to reliable lenders who deliver the loans you need. You'll have access to a group of proven referral partners who offer services to help make yo... 10/05/2007

Spokane is an amazing place to live!  If you are thinking about relocating to Spokane, or the surrounding areas, I would love to send you an informational packet about your area of interest. It will be customized to your needs and full of practical information, special offers, and moving guides. Please feel free to contact me! Sarah@SarahSpokane.com 10/04/2007

Reflections  What if every restaurant served the same meal for the same price?  How would you choose where to eat?...Imagine with me .... SCENE ONE is in a dimly lit restaurant.  The windows are grimy and there is a thick coat of dust on all the sticky tables.  And for some reason, half the clients are standing eating from the table top. ENTER POTENTIAL CLIENTCLIENT :"Hello, we are new in town and don't know anyone.  What is the house specialty?" SERVER: "We all serve the same food around here.  We all charge the same price too.  You want to eat don't cha...well come on over and let me serve you..." (thinks to himself that these two dumb out of towners won't know what the market is like and he will give them the scrapings from the last customer and while he's at it, the paper plates mig... 09/30/2007