Gretchen Schmidt - Metropolist

10/16/2026

Kimi and I are so excited that we are going to New Orleans for our first Compass RETREAT! We will get all smartened up and meet a ton of amazing brokers from around the country and world! We are looking forward to getting to know the fantastic people at RETREAT! (I'm not sure why it is all caps. It's probably some acronym. Guess what it is in the comments.)
If you have any suggestions for sightseeing in New Orleans, let us know in the comments. I've never been!

10/06/2026

09/14/2026

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First Look is changing Washington real estate.

Read the full breakdown on our blog and find out if First Look is right for your situation.
https://gretchen-schmidt.com/2026/09/10/first-look-a-smarter-way-to-sell-your-home-and-what-buyers-should-know/

09/11/2026

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First Look is changing Washington real estate.

https://gretchen-schmidt.com/2026/09/10/first-look-a-smarter-way-to-sell-your-home-and-what-buyers-should-know/

09/11/2026

What if you could test your home's market price... without everyone seeing it?

Washington sellers just got a game-changer: a 21-day window to generate real buyer interest, gather feedback, and adjust pricing—all while your "days on market" clock stays hidden from the public. No price drop signals. No market timing mistakes. Just smart strategy.

But here's the part buyers are excited about: early access to homes before they hit Zillow. 🏡

There's a lot more to this First Look settlement that changes the rules for everyone—from whether it actually helps in a slow market (spoiler: it does) to why this matters for your wallet.

Read the full breakdown on our blog and find out if First Look is right for your situation. Check it out https://gretchen-schmidt.com/2026/09/10/first-look-a-smarter-way-to-sell-your-home-and-what-buyers-should-know/

09/01/2026

We are so excited that this fabulous home will have some new buyers!

08/26/2026

5% To Charity - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

I care about what you care about, and I'm putting my money where your heart is! I'm donating 5% of every commission to each client's favorite charity.

Aurora and Andres had become empty nesters and were thinking about a lifestyle change. They originally contacted me to buy a mountain cabin. Their family loves mountain sports, and a cabin seemed like a great place for their family to spend more time there. However, they quickly discovered there weren't many options within 20 minutes of their favorite places that met their criteria. They shifted gears and decided they'd rather ditch their suburban home with a big yard to maintain and get something closer to restaurants with easier upkeep. They still needed plenty of room for their sports gear and occasional returns of their nearly launched kids. We found the perfect home near old Bellevue. They decided on their charity because Aurora loves mountain biking and wanted to support a group that does so much to make mountain biking better in the region.

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to making the outdoors more accessible, enjoyable, and welcoming for mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels. Through trail building and maintenance, rider education, community events, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities, Evergreen helps create and protect sustainable places to ride throughout the state. Their work brings people together, encourages responsible recreation, and helps ensure that Washington’s beautiful trails can be enjoyed for generations to come. If you would like to learn more about Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, visit: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/

When you buy or sell with me, you can support your favorite school, social justice organization, food bank, un-housed neighbor program, veteran group, or anything else you care about. How great is that? What will you choose?

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is Washington State’s largest mountain bike organization. Internationally known for creating Colonnade and Duthie Hill mountain

08/21/2026

Congratulations to my clients! I helped them purchase their next dream home. If you'd like some help finding your next dream home, I'd love to partner with you. Just give me a call!