All Neighbors in Seattle, WA
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Unlike the vast majority of "community" sites that rely on dry automatic algorithms, Localism employs a team of crack editors who approve the best content. Having your posts and photos consistently approved will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
"Legacy" content is also considered when ranking top neighbors. We don't want to leave the early adopters of Localism in the cold, and we're working hard to process that backlog.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
Seattle REO properties are easy to find here - I have dealt with a lot of foreclosure and short sale properties all over Seattle and the Seattle suburbs. The one thing I always find amazing is that there are still out of date websites out there actually charging you for information that you can get for free. Unless you plan on paying cash at an auction, then these foreclosure listings are in the MLS. 
I have actually been quite successful in Greenwood recently! My last listing in Greenwood sold in just four days and was priced roughly $10k higher than the last sale in there. My seller and I were confident with our price, but then a week or two before we brought the listing on (while I was in the process of having it Staged) a neighbor came on the market for far less. We were not happy with their agent's price decision, but thrilled that it sold and was not competition by the time we came on the market.
It turns out that both of these townhouses closed on the very same day even though they had gotten their offer well before we did. While we got close to full price, the other lower priced townhome got well below list. I felt bad for the seller because they had such a great unit and might have been able to get more out of it. 
When you are considering buying a home visit the home at different times of the week and at different times of day. During any one visit you may not notice that there is no sunlight in the backyard or that there is significantly more road noise during rush hour. A bedroom my get significant morning light which can effect heat and the ability to sleep late. The more different perspectives you get on a home, the more informed your choice will be. 
