Brandy Truong, Realtor

Brandy Truong, Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest
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My ultimate goal is to assist you in transforming this significant milestone into an experience that feels informed, seamless, and possibly even fun.

Remember the townhouse I gave you a little peek at from last Saturday’s open house tour? 👀 Here’s why it caught my atten...
08/22/2026

Remember the townhouse I gave you a little peek at from last Saturday’s open house tour? 👀 Here’s why it caught my attention.

Listed at $459,950 in Lacey, this one surprised me with just how much space and functionality it packs into a townhouse:

🏡 2,194 sq ft across 3 levels
🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🛁 4 bathrooms — each bedroom has its own bathroom with a shower, plus an additional half bath
🔥 Large living room + separate family room
👗 Walk-in closet in the primary suite
🚗 Attached 2-car garage
☀️ Second-story deck
🌿 HOA dues under $100/month

I especially love the bathroom setup. Having a dedicated bathroom for every bedroom could work so well for guests, roommates, multi-generational living, or simply having a little more privacy.

It’s a good reminder not to automatically rule out a townhouse when you’re searching for more space — some might surprise you.

So I’m curious: Would 2,194 sq ft + a 2-car garage make you consider a townhouse, or are you still team detached home?

📍 3319 Bali St NE, Lacey, WA
Offered at $459,950

Listing courtesy of Alex Nakamoto, KW Mountains to Sound Realty. Photos used with permission.

Brandy Truong, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
📍 Serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater & surrounding South Sound communities

08/18/2026

While hosting an open house recently, I put up an online poll asking:

“What’s one of the first things you notice when you walk into a home?”

A good number of people said the same thing: the smell.

It reminded me of a nice rambler I previewed for a buyer. The moment I walked through the door, the smell hit me. It was so strong I found myself rushing through just to finish the preview and get back outside.

I watched the listing sit until it eventually expired. Later, I drove by and saw new flooring going in…and then interior painting. Eventually, the house sold.

It was a great reminder: buyers aren’t just looking at your home. They’re experiencing it. And smell can shape that experience within seconds.

So how can you tackle odors BEFORE listing?

If your home will be vacant:

✓ Deep clean — including walls, sinks, drains & disposals
✓ Professionally clean carpets/flooring
✓ Change HVAC filters & keep air circulating
✓ If odors linger, consider fresh paint or replacing older carpet. The cost could be far less than carrying the home for another month or two.
✓ For significant smoke or pet odors, consider professional odor remediation

Living in the home while you sell?

✓ Clean more frequently, especially fabrics
✓ Wash bedding, towels, blankets & pet beds regularly
✓ Clean upholstered furniture, especially with pets
✓ Change HVAC filters & open windows when possible
✓ Make sure your kitchen exhaust fan is moving air
✓ Be mindful of strong cooking smells before showings

If you’re like us and cook with onions, garlic, fish sauce, etc., you might even cook particularly aromatic meals outside. My husband’s Vietnamese family did this — and they weren’t even selling. 😂

And don’t try to mask odors with heavy fragrances. Clean and neutral is the goal.

Sometimes preparing a home for market means having an awkward conversation. I’d rather have it before we list than have buyers walk in and want to walk right back out.

Brandy Truong, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest
360-865-0488

08/07/2026

One of my favorite parts of working with buyers is learning about the life they want to build—not just the home they’re hoping to buy.

Are weekends spent hiking? Camping? On the water? Exploring small towns? Staying close to family? Those answers help shape the search just as much as the number of bedrooms or the size of the backyard.

Living in the South Sound means you’re never far from adventure. Within a couple of hours, you can find yourself walking through a rainforest, relaxing beside a mountain river, exploring Olympic National Park, or heading to the Washington coast.

We just spent a few days camping in Olympic National Park, and it reminded me why so many people fall in love with living here.

A home is important—but so is everything waiting outside your front door.

If you’re thinking about making a move to the South Sound, I’d love to help you find a home that fits the lifestyle you’re looking for.

08/03/2026

We almost didn’t plant this tree…

We debated the location. We changed the landscaping plan more than once. We questioned whether it was worth all the work.

(And yes… before anyone says it, I promise I really did help, even though the photos make it look like Robert did everything. 😂 I handled the planning, plant shopping, watering, supply runs, documenting the project… and offered plenty of moral support!)

Of course, no home project would be complete without at least one surprise. Ours came in the form of accidentally poking a hole in our sprinkler line… which is now leaking and waiting for us to figure out how to fix it. 🤦‍♀️💦

Even with the unexpected setbacks, I wouldn’t trade weekends like these.

When we moved into our home, this area was mostly a blank slate. Since then, we’ve slowly added flowers, expanded garden beds, and now a Kousa dogwood that we hope will grow alongside our family for years to come.

It’s easy to look at beautiful homes and think everything comes together overnight, but I think the best part of homeownership is watching it evolve—one project, one memory, and yes… sometimes one unexpected repair at a time.

As a REALTOR®, I love helping people find a house, but my favorite part is watching them make it their own.

❤️ Every home has a story. Ours just happens to include a brand-new dogwood… and a broken sprinkler line. 🌳💦😂

What’s one home project that didn’t quite go according to plan but ended up being worth it?

07/08/2026

🏡 This is one appointment I never let my buyers rush through.

The final walkthrough isn’t just a last look before closing—it’s your opportunity to make sure everything is as it should be before the keys change hands.

During a walkthrough, we’re confirming things like:
✔️ Agreed-upon repairs have been completed.
✔️ Appliances and major systems are working properly.
✔️ The home is in the condition outlined in the contract.
✔️ There aren’t any unexpected surprises waiting for you after closing.

Most final walkthroughs are quick, smooth, and uneventful—and honestly, that’s exactly what we hope for! But taking the time to slow down and check everything can provide peace of mind before one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make.

Helping my buyers feel informed, protected, and confident all the way to closing is one of my favorite parts of this job. ❤️

💬 Have you ever been surprised by something during a final walkthrough? Or if you’re buying your first home, what questions do you have about this step? I’d love to help!

Brandy Truong, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate
📱 360-865-0488
[email protected]
Guiding You Home with Heart.

06/25/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Sunday, June 28 🏡

If you’ve been waiting for a newer home with plenty of space in Northeast Lacey, this one is definitely worth adding to your weekend plans!

📍6813 Sweetgum Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516

🕚 Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come explore this beautiful 2020-built home in the sought-after Gateway community.

✨ 5 Bedrooms
✨ Main-Level Bedroom & ¾ Bath
✨ Spacious Bonus Room
✨ 3-Car Garage
✨ Minutes to JBLM, Costco, shopping, restaurants, and parks

One of my favorite things about this home is how flexible the layout is. Whether you need space for guests, a home office, or room for a growing family, it offers so many possibilities.

I’d love to see you there! Stop by, take a tour, ask questions, and see if this could be the home you’ve been looking for.

📩 Can’t make the open house? Send me a message and I’d be happy to help you schedule a private showing.

I was getting ready to put these out in a couple weeks. But life had other plans.My seller received news that changed ev...
04/09/2026

I was getting ready to put these out in a couple weeks.

But life had other plans.

My seller received news that changed everything—and staying put became the better decision for him and his family.

We had a plan. Everything was lining up.

But real estate isn’t just about timing the market—it’s about timing real life.

And sometimes the best outcome… is not selling at all.

If and when the time is right, I’ll be here—ready to help 😊.





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Dupont, WA

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