Imelda Samartzis - Realtor at Compass

09/23/2026

Transparency matters when selling, but not every detail belongs in the conversation. Sellers should disclose what is required while keeping negotiation history and prior offer details handled carefully. 🏡

Protecting privacy helps preserve leverage and keeps the focus on the current offer, terms, and path to closing. 📋

If you’re preparing to sell, we can help you understand what to share, what to protect, and how to negotiate with confidence. 💬

09/23/2026

An as-is offer can be a useful strategy when the numbers support the risk. For motivated sellers, a cleaner path to closing may be valuable enough to create room on price or terms. 💼

The key is knowing what you are taking on before you commit. Inspection insight, repair estimates, and a clear investment plan help determine if the tradeoff makes sense. 📊

If you’re considering an as-is opportunity, we can help you evaluate the upside, risks, and negotiation strategy before moving forward. 💬

09/16/2026

t’s that time of year again… FALL BUYING SEASON is here! 🎃

The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and guess what? It may also be a great time to shop for a home! 🔑

As we head into fall, you may find more choices + a little more negotiating power—but the real magic is knowing what’s happening in your target neighborhoods.

Thinking about making a move this fall?
Let’s go house hunting! 🏠☕️

📩 DM me and let’s get you started!

Relief might be on the horizon as the season quickly approaches the best time to buy a home—the time of year when the balance of market conditions favors buyers the most.

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE! 3BR, 2BA for $359,900

Come see this beautifully updated and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom first-floor end-unit condo-duplex in Orchard Vale, featuring scenic golf-course views, beautiful landscaping, and an attached 1-car garage!

The inviting living room features a cozy gas fireplace and large sliding glass doors that open to a private patio—perfect for relaxing, enjoying the views, or entertaining guests. The home offers an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a generous in-unit laundry/utility room, and a spacious primary bedroom with a private ensuite bath.

Recent improvements include a newer HVAC system, newer windows, and an updated garage floor, offering comfort and peace of mind.

Residents of Orchard Vale enjoy wonderful community amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools and recreation spaces at the community clubhouse.

Ideally located in a desirable area with great schools and just half a block from Randhurst Village, offering a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, transportation, and convenient access to major roadways.

Beautifully updated, thoughtfully maintained, and ideally located—this Orchard Vale home offers comfortable living with beautiful golf-course views and fantastic community amenities.

🏡 Come stop by and see it for yourself!
📩 Contact me for more details or to schedule a private showing.

08/28/2026

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom first-floor end-unit condo-duplex in Orchard Vale, featuring golf-course views, beautiful landscaping, and an attached 1-car garage.

The inviting living room offers a gas fireplace and large sliding glass doors leading to a private patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a generous in-unit laundry/utility room, and a spacious primary bedroom with an ensuite bath. Recent improvements include a newer HVAC system, windows, and updated garage floor. Residents enjoy access to indoor and outdoor pools, and recreation spaces through the community clubhouse.

Located in a desirable area with great schools, this home is conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, transportation, and major roadways.

Beautifully updated and thoughtfully maintained, this Orchard Vale home offers comfortable living, scenic golf-course views, and wonderful community amenities.

DM me if you'd like to schedule a private showing!

06/18/2026