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Katy Ruark
(509) 961-3056
Meet Katy Ruark
My name is Katy Ruark. My husband and I were both raised in the Yakima Valley and we LOVE it here! After graduating from Central Washington University, my husband and I decided to settle down and raise our 4 amazing kids here! I have 20+ years of personal reale estate investment experience and over 8 years as an agent helping others. My husband and I have flipped several homes and own and manage several rental properties, and I love using these experiences to help others realize their dream of owning their own home and/or investment property! I am committed to listening to the wants and needs of my clients, having prompt communication, and having their best interests at heart. I have a wealth of professional contacts including cleaners, contractors, inspectors, lenders, professional photographers, and a marketing team to serve you. I will work hard to protect you and negotiate on your behalf in the detailed process of buying and selling real estate; and don’t worry, we will have fun along the way! I am so thankful that at the end of a transaction, I often have the blessing of getting to call my clients friends! If you are ready to invest in your future and in real estate, let’s get started!
Representation
I take pride in offering high-caliber full-service residential real estate expertise. My clients are my top priority, and I focus on delivering the best possible results for them.
Expertise
The real estate market is hyperlocal, seasonal and temperamental—in other words, it can change on a dime. Technology has made information more accessible to everyone, but it can be difficult to keep up with recent events that affect home values. The benefits of working with a licensed real estate professional go far beyond what a mobile app, online video, or website can do.
I provide my clients with information on market seasonality and information relevant to what is happening in their specific neighborhood. This customized analysis includes recent comparable sales that factor into an offer and acceptance strategy.
Negotiations
Successful negotiations help move a conversation forward and transform the process into an agreement that’s a win for all parties. Negotiation is not only a skill, but a mindset. I keep my clients’ best interests top of mind as I negotiate on their behalf.
Transactional Excellence
I am dedicated to transactional excellence for every listing and sale. What this means for you is that I oversee every detail of the real estate transaction. The transaction is far from over once an offer has been accepted. I monitor inspections, appraisals, title, escrow and loan processes. Communication and collaboration with all the partners and parties involved with the transaction ensures a smooth and timely closing. I am committed to my clients before, during and after a sale.