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Location, location & Location! Welcome 2-story home to Stratford Village in the heart of Redmond. Close to I-405/520, Microsoft/Google, Lake WA HS , Grass lawn park, Redmond Town Center, trails and dining. This modern home has lots of natural light, vaulted ceiling & big windows facing south in the living room. Only the garage wall is shared. Enjoy the greenbelt & privacy on the spacious deck & fenced yard. Great neighborhood and very low HOA dues. Upgrades include energy efficient AC/heater, boiler, SS brand new appliances, fresh interior & exterior paint, laminated floors throughout home. Updated bathrooms with granite & glass counters. Top LA WA school

Love where you live! This 2001 built {no stairs} 2bed, 2 bath end unit features southern sunlight throughout the day (perfect for gardening)!. Step into the open living space which offers a cozy fireplace for gathering. U Shaped kitchen makes it easy to prep meals & a GAS stove, the garden window also provides extra sunshine. Well-run small HOA with strong reserves. Amazing Location, steps to restaurant, coffee spots, shops, parks, minutes to Redmond Transit & Redmond Town Center. Top Lake Washington Schools. Pre inspected!

Welcome home to this fantastic rambler perfectly located on a quiet, cul-de-sac street of classic homes. A blank canvas, freshly painted with an excellent floor plan, everything is in the right place. The centrally located kitchen opens to the family room & casual dining, while formal dining & living rooms remain separate. A quality home with desirable features including hardwood entry, wide hallways, wainscoting, & a primary bdrm suite with a walk-in closet & 5-piece bath. The fully fenced, lovely backyard is easily accessed from the deck. Unlock hidden potential with the spacious unfinished full-height basement area. Newer furnace, air conditioning & water hea

A rare rambler in desirable Langtree Estates. Meticulously maintained & thoughtfully renovated, this residence exudes timeless sophistication & a peaceful, private setting (no traffic noise). A 48” 8-burner Miele range is the star of this updated kitchen - ready for your culinary endeavors. A family room featuring gas fireplace & vaulted cedar ceiling connects to an expansive pergola patio with hot tub. The formal living rm offers large windows and a 2nd gas fp. A bay-windowed formal dining room with French doors features a built-in, wrap around credenza. The primary suite has vaulted ceilings & a spacious, updated ensuite offering luxurious respite. A paneled

Affordable lakeside living! Welcome to Villa Marina on the shores of Lake Sammamish. This beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath unit offers comfort and convenience! Spacious family room opens to an oversized deck, perfect for entertaining. Modern kitchen with stainless appliances and tile backsplash. Generous primary bedroom with ensuite bath and dual closets. Solid surface countertops and low maintenance laminate floors throughout. No rental cap, excellent schools and just 1.5 miles to Microsoft. Minutes to Marymoor park and the shops and restaurants of downtown Redmond. Endless summer fun with outdoor pool, hot tub, dock, cabana, boatyard and private boat launch. Pet friendly and pre-i

Discover privacy in the heart of Rose Hill! This stunning 1-level rambler features a 4-car garage + shop and 1,000 sf ADU. Fully renovated with new baths, roof, gutters, & a 4-season 18'x20' outdoor living area with heaters. A sleek kitchen, vaulted living room with fireplace, master suite with gas fireplace, heated floor bathroom, and walk-in closet. Enjoy hickory floors, skylights, luxurious master wing w/ direct access to an exquisite outdoor space. This home caters to diverse needs and lifestyles. Located next to Rose Hill Middle School in the desirable Lk WA schools, minutes from Microsoft, downtown Kirkland, & Redmond, offering a serene, park-like setting on a large lot with

Resort style living awaits in this beautifully updated Buchan home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Amesbury community of estate homes. The 2,670 S/F plan has been impeccably updated throughout and includes vaulted entry, formal living & dining rooms & combined kitchen, family room and casual dining area, 4 good sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths & laundry room. Large kitchen w/ slab granite counters & new SS appliances. Primary suite with spa like bath and new, custom walk-in closet. Breathtaking outdoor living space with expansive paver patio & walkways, tree house w/ loft, new hot tub, outdoor kitchen pavilion with gas BBQ & fireplace, fridge, flat screen,

Nestled amongst the evergreens, a contemporary sanctuary awaits overlooking Lake Sammamish. Meticulously crafted to seamlessly merge modern luxury with the beauty of the natural setting. Step inside to find clean lines and curated finishes throughout. Designed for entertaining, the expansive chef's kitchen with scullery kitchen and statement lighting connects to sprawling partially covered lakeside deck. Retreat to spa-like primary ensuite, with heated floors, expansive walk-in closet, and own W/ D. Lower level lends versatility with mini kitchen, living space with fireplace and bedroom. Utilize separate office with private entrance, kitchen, and bath for guests or remote work. Outdoor feat

Strategically priced for you to update + make this Spacious NW contemporary home exactly how you want it! Priced way below online values, this rare opportunity speaks for itself. Located near Microsoft, Lake Sammamish + Idylwood Park Beach, Audubon Elementary. Home sits on 12,000 sqft lot w/ greenbelt & creek behind home for added privacy. Features 2 primary suites + 3 more bedrooms! Owner's Suite on own (upper) level features a deck, gas fireplace + en-suite bath. Main floor features vaulted cedar ceilings, office/den, large living room w/ gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen with SS appliances, breakfast nook w/ access to rear deck. Lower level has room for everyone w/ 4 bedrooms, la

This stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom masterpiece (built 2022) is rare find in sought-after Educational Hill! Still under builder structure warranty. Almost new. You can still smell fresh paint. Top Redmond School District including prestigious Albert Einstein Elementary School. Luxury floor plans with three suites including one master bedroom suite & two guest bedroom suites. Two additional guest bedrooms on the 2nd floor share a well-appointed full bath with separate vanities rooms. Soar into high ceilings and admire top-of-the-line appliances, stunning quartz countertops throughout, and smart home technology for ultimate convenience. Indulge in the chef's dream kitchen featuring Ther

Enjoy peaceful privacy in this brand new 3,516 SF home on a large, spacious lot. 3 bedrooms+den+bonus room with a beverage bar & 1/2 bath. High-quality finishes include 5" hardwood flooring, iron railings, herringbone tile accents, and custom cabinetry. The primary suite is luxurious, with a large walk-in closet, a spacious shower, a soaking tub, & abundant natural light. The home offers a 3/4 bath on the main & custom finishes throughout. The great room opens to a covered patio & BBQ area, ideal for entertaining. Features include dual staircases, an abundance of unique details & an oversized 3-car garage w/ plenty of storage for your toys. Enjoy the scenic

New Construction with stunning Lake Sammamish views. designed by McCullough Architects this brand new meticulously designed residence pays homage to its mid-century roots while infusing a modern twist. Classic architectural elements subtly merge with practical living, Level entry, 12ft high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant light. The living, dining, and kitchen flow into a covered deck and fireplace. Main floor primary bedroom offers a spacious closet, bathroom suite with doorless shower and heated floor. Second bedroom on main. Lower level: bonus room, four light-filled bedrooms. 3 car garage, ECC ready, built in vac 5.1, low volt, fire system, irrigation. Come see for y

Discover your own tranquil retreat, an idyllic haven surrounded by nature yet min from amenities! Impeccably maintained grand 3-story home on 2.89 acres parcel in a serene setting with great neighbors. This home offers 3 bedR, 2 large bonus Rm, heated shed with loft (studio/ofc). 3rd floor separate HVAC, fully plumbed for bath, future en-suite Guest rm/Master rm. Chef’s kitchen commercial stove/quartz counters/eating bar/ cherry cabinets/ hardwood floors/formal dining/walk-in pantry. Tons of storage. Big patio w/ outdoor kitchen & Hot-tub Spa. Fully updated in 2023, new whole house backup generator. Award winning LWSD. Easy access freeway & Transportation makes it a gem.

Premier Hemlock model for easy one level living & a Great price. Open floor plan features a huge island kitchen & wall of windows for lots of natural light. Upgrades incl extra high ceilings & Clere story windows, Air Conditioning & ceiling fans in each room, BR Bay window, Maple hardwood floors & cabinets. Professionally added 3rd BR/craft room/den creates a 2nd 2-room suite. Meticulously maintained; EV ready. Spacious Primary bedroom incl two Walk-in closets+luxurious bath. Lg Den. Kitchen upgrades incl dbl oven for dinner parties, convenient laundry room w/ Utility sink. Convenient location to shopping, restaurants. Beautiful Club facilities w/ full gym, poo

This beautiful, light-filled, North Rosehill Craftsman home is move-in ready. The main floor features soaring ceilings, living room, formal dining room, open concept family room to eat-in kitchen and den/office. Upper level with large bonus room and primary suite with attached room for second office or nursery. The high ceilings give it an open, airy feel and the abundance of windows brings in natural light. Enjoy newly refinished hardwood floors, brand new carpet, new light fixtures, new roof in 2023, new exterior paint in 2023, new garage door opener in 2023, new hot water heater and furnace in 2021. No HOA dues. Community playground. Excellent location near highly-rated Lake Washington S

Immerse yourself in coastal allure at this lakeside retreat on 94' of Lake Sammamish waterfront. Enjoy ever-changing views of kayakers along the shoreline, eagles soaring overhead, lively regattas and serene sunsets. Effortlessly blending classic elegance and modern comfort, the gourmet kitchen and scenic deck set the stage for unforgettable gatherings overlooking lush grounds. Upstairs, the lakeside primary suite offers a sanctuary of luxury with a balcony, fireplace, lavish soaking tub, rejuvenating steam shower and dual closets. Downstairs, a 2nd kitchen opens to expansive outdoor living areas, promising boundless days of adventure along the water's edge. With guest parking for up to 10

Must See Property in Prime Redmond. This 1670 sq ft 4 bed, 2 bath large brick rambler sits on a gorgeous private 9.8 ACRE LOT. Any homeowner, investor, or developer will marvel at the beautiful scenery of this massive lot that can be enjoyed as-is, renovation/add-on, or dream home build. Enjoy nature's peace and quiet while minutes away from vibrant downtown Redmond, numerous shopping centers, wineries, Microsoft, and much more. Convenient commute to SR 520 and I-405. Top-rated Lake Washington schools. You cannot miss this opportunity!

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Experience the essence of luxury living at Upton, conveniently nestled in the sought-after Crossroads neighborhood of Bellevue. This inviting residence boasts ample space with 2002 square feet, encompassing 3 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, a well-appointed gourmet island kitchen, and a versatile top-level loft complemented by a rooftop open deck. Every detail is thoughtfully curated to blend comfort seamlessly with style. Enjoy the practicality of a one-car garage and the convenience of being just a short stroll from the vibrant Crossroads Mall, offering an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Well-run HOA. Dues include water & sewer. No rental cap. Don't miss out on the oppor

Timeless Colonial minutes from downtown Bellevue/405/I-90/MSFT! Located on the crest of a cul-de-sac with views of Bellevue skyline & Olympic mtns in the coveted Bellevue Highlands community, this 3592 sqft, 5 bed, 4 bath home offers tasteful updates throughout. Gorgeous refinished hardwoods throughout main level! Formal living & dining blend seamlessly w/ the chef's style kitchen w/ elevated cabinetry, high end appliances. Massive primary features ensuite, vaulted ceilings & dual walk-in closets. Multiple remodeled baths! 4 other generous sized beds complete the upper level and a den/media rm! Private high-end landscaped exterior complete w/ deck, pergola seating, water f

Prepare to be “wowed”! This better than new, totally automated, modern estate resides on a sunny 1/2 acre property w/ stellar Lake Sammamish views & enjoys 30’ of waterfront & shared dock. Enjoy 2 residences, the main house(3230 sf ft/3 beds/3 baths) & the ADU (2 beds/1bath/850 SF), both pristine & move in ready. Scandinavian inspired design is accentuated throughout w/ crisp, clean lines, dramatic soaring ceilings, designer fixtures & only the finest of finish work. Entertainment venues abound: covered outdoor kitchen w/ pizza oven, BBQ & griddle & 3 big lake view decks. Speaking of entertaining, the "piece de resistance&quot

Welcome home to a retreat for the senses. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, it’s serene and inviting one level living at its best! Symphonies of entertaining spaces w/ walls of windows that embrace & frame, the beauty of the NW w/ sprawling decks & patios harmoniously marrying the indoor & outdoor spaces. At the heart of the home is a generous great room, anchored by a dream, renowned chef reimagined gourmet kitchen. The added owner’s suite is a retreat away from it all with a sumptuous spa bath, a secondary primary suite, complements the additional bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath. Buttery hardwood floors throughout, an impressive wine cellar, comforting

Welcome to your eye-catching quintessential Bridle Trails home. With 5,860 livable square feet on a 37,026 square foot lot, this is a rare opportunity to buy in one of King County's most desirable locations. The lower level has a separate entrance, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a laundry room. Apart from the 1,620 square foot attached garage, this property boasts a detached garage with high ceilings at the end of the second driveway behind the home. Spacious primary bedroom with walk in closets, a west facing balcony, and a large in suite bathroom. Only minutes away to Microsoft, the Pro Athletic Club, and Bellevue Municipal Golf Course.

Experience the splendor of sunrise and the grace of soaring eagles at your doorstep. Indulge in afternoon kayaking, paddleboarding, or leisurely lake cruises. This custom craftsman home, boasts stunning lake views in every direction. Set on 50 feet of private waterfront, enjoy outdoor gatherings on the lakeside lawn, 2020 new dock with a diving board, and a deck for lounging. Relax in the hot tub or sauna, and entertain effortlessly with two kitchens and laundries. Stay comfortable year-round with 2 gas furnaces and AC units. For fitness or work-from-home needs, a gym/home office space is tucked beneath the garage with view. With easy access to Bellevue, Redmond, and Issaquah, Lake Sammami

Seize the chance to shape an ideal lifestyle on this sprawling 4+ acre canvas w/ unparalleled views of Lake Sammamish. Picture the immaculate home coming to life w/ water, sewer, and power conveniently available. Set within an award-winning school district, this location offers a harmonious blend of tranquility and accessibility—close to shopping, I-90/SR 520, Redmond, Issaquah, and Bellevue. Dive into an active lifestyle w/ easy access to parks, a boat launch, mountains, and the Eastlake Sammamish Trail. The freedom to bring vision to life is enhanced by the absence of HOA restrictions. The dream home begins here—verify all details and unlock the potential of this unique opport

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There are currently 17 homes with virtual tours for sale in Redmond at a median listing price of $1.17M. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Redmond stay on the market for 5 days and receive 5 offers. Popular neighborhoods include Northeast Bellevue , Grass Lawn , English Cove , North Redmond , Southeast Redmond , Idylwood , Willows-Rose Hill , North Rose Hill , Bridle Trails , and South Rose Hill . This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Redmond every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 59 homes have been sold in Redmond. In addition to houses in Redmond, there were also 36 condos, 32 townhouses, and 1 multi-family unit for sale in Redmond last month. Redmond is a minimally walkable city in King County with a Walk Score of 33. Redmond is home to approximately 54,152 people and 90,857 jobs. Find your dream home in Redmond using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Redmond are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Redmond . Our Redmond real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Redmond . If you're looking to sell your home in the Redmond area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Redmond with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Virtual Home Tour

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The COVID-19 economy has pumped up consumer demand for virtual home tours. These presentations, created using 360-degree and 3D tour technology, provide an immersive experience for viewing homes while limiting in-person contact.

Virtual tours give buyers a perspective on the home’s layout and flow that can’t be achieved with still photos, says consultant Jeff Turner of Santa Clarita, Calif. The tours help buyers weed out houses that are in their price range but that don’t fit their style, says Turner, a consultant to virtual-tour provider Immoviewer and entrepreneur in residence at Second Century Ventures and Reach , the National Association of REALTORS®’ strategic investment arm and award-winning technology accelerator. “Consumers are hungry for the opportunity to have a better online shopping experience, and to me, that’s the promise of 3D, 360-degree virtual tours.”

Data shows that virtual tours drive sales, says Amir Frank, a content manager at Matterport in Sunnyvale, Calif. Matterport studied MLS transaction data from the South, Southwest, Northwest, and Midwest from November 2016 to November 2019. The results showed listings with a 3D tour sold for up to 9% more and closed up to 31% faster than listings without them.

The cost and complexity of virtual tour technology have come down in recent years, making these tours more accessible for real estate professionals. To help you create exceptional virtual home tours, here’s a step-by-step guide to gathering equipment; preparing to shoot and edit the photos; uploading and editing the images; creating the tour from walkthrough to exit on an online platform; and publishing and marketing the tours.

Step 1: Choose Your Equipment and Platform

“We’re in the golden age of 360-degree cameras,” says Turner. “I’ve got within my grasp, right now, six different 360 cameras. All cost between $250 and $500. The cost shouldn’t be a barrier for anyone who’s doing any volume of home sales. I have a 3,400-square-foot house here in Southern California, and I can capture and turn this into a usable tour in less than 20 minutes.

“These are one-click tools,” he adds. “You don’t have to focus them. And the quality of these low-cost cameras has been improving over time dramatically.”

“To shoot a 2,000-square-foot home, it takes this [Ricoh Theta V] between five and 10 minutes,” agrees Peter Schravemade of Maroochydore, Queensland, in Australia, relationship manager for Box Brownie, a company that offers turnkey photo editing, virtual tours, and other services for real estate pros.

Besides its affordability and speed, says Schravemade, the Ricoh camera allows you to “bracket” to create the best possible images. Bracketing means taking the same photo multiple times, each with a different exposure, which helps ensure your tour includes exceptional interior and exterior views. He recommends shooting from three to five different exposures, then editing them together to create a bracketed image.

Matterport’s higher price results from its function as both a camera and a scanner, taking 360-degree tour photos, then creating a dollhouse-like floor plan. The floor plan is the major advantage, says Bill Lublin, CEO of Century 21 Advantage Gold in Philadelphia. Using the “dollhouse” format, viewers can go from room to room easily. However, it takes one to two hours to upload the Matterport tour, so it’s a slower process than what the Ricoh products offer.

Whatever 360-degree camera you use, you’ll also have to download a smartphone app or invest in a hosting platform for your tours. You’ll upload your photos to that platform for storing, editing, and sharing.

Step 2: Organize Photography, Lighting, and Camera Placement

Before you start shooting, open your photography app or hosting platform, and then place your 360-degree camera on your tripod. “I like to take photos exactly how I would move through a house,” says Turner, “starting with the exterior.” Take one photo from across the street and another in the front yard. Photograph both sides of the house if there’s room for your gear; then move around the house, and capture the backyard. When you’ve finished shooting the exterior, open the front door and photograph the entryway. Before taking interior shots, open doors and turn on all the lights. Open blinds and curtains, unless the view detracts from the image. “Then navigate through the house and take photos, as many as is necessary to allow people to flow through it.”

Inside, place the tripod in the center of each room with the camera set at eye height, above furniture and countertops. Then leave the room to take the photo using the smartphone app. You can take one photo per room, unless you’re bracketing your exposures or the size of the room requires more. Large rooms may need two or three images from different positions.

A Matterport camera requires a different workflow. The camera scans every corner of the room, creating a 3D dollhouse-like floor plan. Frank suggests starting at the lowest level and working your way up. Position the camera to take shots from the center of hallways and at each room’s entryway. Then put your Matterport camera in each corner of the room to create a feel for room size; the number of photos will assist the software as it forms the 3D dollhouse model.

Step 3: Upload the Tour

There are hundreds of 360-degree tour providers and hosting platforms, including Matterport, Ricoh360 Tours, Ogulo, Immoviewer, Box Brownie, Giraffe360, and EyeSpy360, says Schravemade. Many have apps that upload your photos as you take them. Editing tools on many of the platforms will stitch your images together for a seamless tour experience.

Costs vary by platform and complexity. Immoviewer has a subscription model that runs from $69 per month for five active tours to $159 per month for 20. Box Brownie uses a pay-as-you-go model in which a tour with up to 15 photos costs $16, one with 16 to 25 photos costs $24; options for image enhancement start at $1.60, and 360-degree virtual staging is priced at $64. The more complex Matterport tours fall in the $250 to $400 range.

Step 4: Create the Tour, From Walkthrough to Exit

Many editing programs, including Box Brownie and Immoviewer, will put your photos in the right sequence as they upload; as long as you take your photos in the order of the flow of the home’s floor plan, they’ll be properly arranged for the virtual tour.

If you’re using Matterport’s software, after you upload your photos, they’re processed into the 3D model in the correct order. You can then start adding “Matter Tags” and highlight reels, embedding videos and brochures, and labeling rooms and dimensions, says Frank.

If you have the editing skills to stitch the images together yourself, Schravemade recommends programs such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, available as an online subscription for $9.99 per month as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud package. (A subscription to the full Adobe Creative Cloud costs $52 per month, but most users need only those two apps.)

With Immoviewer, “those tours are live the moment they’re uploaded. So if you’ve got a good [wireless] connection from the house and you use the app, the moment those images are uploaded, that virtual tour is live and ready to go,” Turner says.

Matterport’s detailed scanning and photography process can take a couple of hours to finish uploading. Once that upload completes, it then takes 24 to 48 hours to process. That’s when you’re able to start tagging and adding specs and points of interest. Box Brownie uses manual stitching for its photo editing process and has a 24-hour turnaround, says Schravemade.

Step 5: Publish and Market the Tour on Multiple Channels

Platforms such as realtor.com®, many MLSs, and social media are ideal places for publishing your virtual home tour. You can embed the tour link in email campaigns and text messages or drop it straight into Facebook, says Schravemade.

Once the images and 3D model have been created, Frank says, the Matterport system “automatically generates photos it thinks are usable in your marketing campaigns, as well as a few short teasers, which are great; you can easily download a GIF or MP4 [video] file and use it in your marketing campaigns.”

Make virtual home tours part of everything you can, whether it’s inexpensively with Immoviewer or Box Brownie or more fully immersive with detailed Matterport tours, Lublin advises. “People are more hesitant to enter properties now, but there’s a tremendous demand, and providing them the ability to see and choose to eliminate properties online is a powerful tool,” he says. “You always want to be seen as tech-forward. Now it’s easy to be tech-forward.”

Turner estimates 95% of listings still don’t have a true virtual tour, even amid the pandemic. “I wish [agents] wouldn’t be so hung up on perfect image quality, especially with a virtual tour,” he says. “Do one, get it up there, and give consumers this experience they’re looking for. A 360-degree camera is going to do a really good job of capturing an above-average image of the room.”

What You Need to Create 3D Home Tours

Camera: $250–$3,500. Experts interviewed for this article recommended a range of options, including the Ricoh Theta V ($380); Insta360 One X ($456); Ricoh Theta Z1 ($1,000); and Matterport Pro2 ($3,400).
Tripod or monopod: $25 to $50
Extra battery: $30 to $40
Battery charging station: $20 to $40
App: Virtual-tour providers have apps that enable you to upload 3D photos to create tours.

On a Budget

For about $15, you can get a selfie stick, attach your smartphone to it, and walk through a listing, narrating as you go and pointing out features people might otherwise see more readily in an in-person tour. It’s not a true virtual tour, but it’s an economical way to create a tour to post to social media and aggregator sites.

Hear From the Experts

The National Association of REALTORS®’ recent three-part TechEdge series took a deep dive into virtual tours. The June 30 session, “The Virtual Agent,” was hosted by broker-owner Bill Lublin and featured Jeff Turner and Peter Schravemade. REALTORS® can purchase a recording of the session for $14.95 at nartechedge.com .