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Working With Alina

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What It’s Like to Work With Me

With a decade of real estate experience — and a background in hospitality and finance — I bring a people-first approach to every transaction. As a mom of two and a trusted advisor, I’m passionate about guiding clients through one of life’s biggest decisions, whether buying their dream home or selling a valuable investment. Every client’s story is unique, and I believe real estate is about more than houses and interest rates — it’s about understanding people, building relationships, and creating results that truly matter.

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Choose Your Path

Buying, selling, or doing both — I’ve got you covered.

Click below to see how I make each process smooth, strategic, and stress-free.

I'm Buying

Find the right home and negotiate with confidence.

I'm Selling

Attract top buyers and maximize your return.

I'm Doing Both

Seamlessly coordinate your sale and purchase.

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I’m Buying

Finding the right home isn’t just about square footage or location — it’s about matching your lifestyle, goals, and budget with the perfect property. In this section, you’ll get an inside look at my proven approach to helping buyers succeed in today’s market.

✔︎ Buyer Advice Videos – Get tips on the essentials buyers need to know: offers, inspections, money, timing & pitfalls.

✔︎ Neighborhoods/Area Tour Videos – Explore local neighborhoods, amenities, and market highlights before you even step foot in a home.

✔︎ Buyer Testimonials – Hear from clients who found their dream home with my guidance.

✔︎ Bonus Resource – Download my free Buyer Guide packed with tips, timelines, and checklists.

Let’s make your home search exciting, stress-free, and rewarding.


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Buyer Advice Videos

Questions to ask a Realtor When Buying a House

What Makes a Competitive Offer

Red Flags to Look For When Buying a Home

What is a Final Walkthrough & Why is it Important?

How Long Does the Buying Process Take?

Truth for First Time Homebuyers

Why You Should Never Skip a Home Inspection

What Inspectors Always Look For

Should You Buy a Single-Family Home or Townhome?

Loan Approval Process Explained

What is Mortgage Insurance and How it Affects You?

Don't just pick the house...pick the location!

Areas

Bothell- Maywood Hills

Seattle- Ballard

Woodinville- West Woodinville

Kenmore vs Bothell

Safest Cities in Washington

Woodinville- New Mixed-Use Development | The Harvest

Buyer Client Stories

Knowledgeable & Helpful

"Working with Alina Araujo was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Alina is by far the most knowledgeable and helpful agent anybody could ask for.  My wife and I have recently closed on our first property and with Alina's expertise in the industry she guided us through the entire process ensuring that we knew what we needed to do and what steps would be next.  I highly recommend Alina Araujo she did such a wonderful job. My wife and I were very pleased with her services." ~Steve & Katie

Low Stress, Streamlined & Efficient

"We were looking to get into rental property and Alina's experience, seasoned team and vast network were just what we were looking for.

The insights Alina and team pushed to us pro actively was very timey & insightful. From regional market reports to local neighborhoods comparable and benchmark reports.

Who knew that buying a property can be low stress, streamlined and efficient?

We cant wait to partner with Alina and her team for the next deals we will look at." 

~Itai Rikovitch

Exceptional, Accommodating, Responsive

"What can we say about Alina besides the fact that she was truly remarkable! She was exceptionally accommodating to our needs, arranging property viewings at our convenience, whether it was a Sunday morning or an evening appointment! Even while she was on vacation in Europe, she went above and beyond our expectations. She let us know we could reach out to her anytime, and she would respond, regardless of the time zone differences. Although we tried not to interrupt her, Alina still found a way to reply to us. She made sure we could see homes as they hit the market, even while she was away. Alina was a pleasure to work with, her friendly nature, knowledge and keeping us informed during the entire process were exceptional! We would wholeheartedly recommend Alina to anyone, and if we were to move again, she would undoubtedly be our first choice!" ~ Maureen Stern

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I’m Selling

Getting top dollar takes more than an MLS entry—it takes smart pricing, standout presentation, and relentless marketing. Here’s how I help sellers win in today’s market.

✔︎ Seller Advice Videos — Pricing strategy (CMA + timing), prep & staging checklists, showings/offer tactics, and inspections/appraisal tips.
✔︎ Marketing Examples — Real listing tours, before/after prep, pro photos & video, plus multi-channel reach (website, YouTube/GBP, social, Google).
✔︎ Seller Client Stories — Quick testimonials and case studies showing faster sales, stronger terms, and smooth closings.
✔︎ Bonus Resource — Download the free Seller Guide with prep lists, timelines, and move-out tips

Let’s make your sale smooth, strategic, and profitable.


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Seller Advice Videos

Sell Quickly & Successfully

No Out of Pocket Costs Before Listing

3 Questions to Ask Your Listing Agent

Biggest Mistake When Listing

Selling in a Slow Market

Can I sell my house with my decor in it?

Your Home is Listed. Now What?

Do THIS Before You Sell Your Home

Hot Questions for the Appraiser

Marketing Examples

Guided Tour, Brier

Showcase Tour, Brier

Showcase Tour, Black Diamond

Showcase Tour, Everett

Guided Tour, Bothell

Showcase Tour, Edmonds

Seller Client Stories

Responsive, Knowledgeable, Has Her Clients' Best Interest at Heart

"I had an excellent experience working with Alina on the sale of my home. She was consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process.
Alina went above and beyond in helping me get the house ready to sell—offering valuable advice and ensuring everything was presented in the best possible light.
I highly recommend Alina to anyone looking to sell their home. She knows the market, communicates clearly, and genuinely has her clients’ best interests at heart." ~Gloria P.

Great Marketing, gives 100% The entire process

"Alina always gave 100% before, during and throughout the closing of my home. She took her time and resources to advise and prepare my property for market. Then continued to reach out through her vast database to potential buyers as well as informing many other agents throughout the region. The energy she brought to the open house was infectious! She was always positive and encouraging when the market had slowed and stayed steady to find me a buyer that fell in love with my home of nearly 25 years.

I knew when I met Alina, she’d be my agent. She’s so passionate about what she does, and is always immersing herself in market trends and industry conferences. I have several friends and clients who are agents but Alina was the only choice for me. I guarantee you’ll be thanking yourself for choosing her as your realtor! She is outstanding" 

~Diane Oakley

Above & Beyond: Strategy, Marketing, Communication

"Our family cannot express how much we appreciate the professionalism, expertise, and friendship that we developed with Alina Araujo. From the first moment we met, we felt secure and trusted Alina's strategy for the sale of our home in this tough market. The marketing, communication, and end to end process was top notch. Alina went above and beyond to prepare for our open house: I was traveling and my wife had to get ready for the showing with our two small children. Alina rolled up her sleeves and did most it it herself - even swept our deck so that the house shined. Everything paid off and we accepted an offer after just 9 days on the market. She was ready with an answer at all times to our questions and was proactive throughout.

She is the best agent in the area and we are happy to provide referrals any time." ~ Samuel Morales

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I’m Buying & Selling

Doing both at once is absolutely doable with the right plan. I’ll coordinate timing, financing, and logistics so you don’t carry two homes—or end up between them. We’ll choose the best path (sell-then-buy or buy-then-sell), line up options like bridge/HELOC or contingencies, and negotiate rent-backs or flexible closings when needed.

For step-by-step guidance, see Buyer Advice and Seller Advice above.

Download my free Buyer Guide and Seller Guide.

Below, explore client stories from families who bought and sold simultaneously—and how we made it smooth.

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Buyer & Seller Client Stories

Expert. Reassuring, "Everything she touches turns to sold"

"Alina has been nothing short of amazing and we are so grateful that she helped us find our new haven and sell our first home.

Moving is such an emotional process that involves so many unknowns and in many ways, is a leap of faith forward. We are so thankful for her reassurance, expertise, and attention to detail. We are thrilled to be settling into our new home and are forever grateful to her! I cannot recommend Alina and her team enough, she is Magical and “everything she touches turns to sold” ; )" ~Manae Pisano

Prompt, Personable, Makes it Easy

"After deciding to upsize due to our growing family, we found Alina through a family member who had experience working with her. Alina helped us to purchase our new home, as well as sell our old home all within a month. Alina was quick in contacting us almost immediately after reaching out to her and her response time continued to be prompt during the whole process. She has to be one of the most personable and knowledgeable people in the real estate industry. She walked us through the process every step of the way and made what could have been a confusing process, extremely easy. It was a pleasure to work with her and we would gladly work with her again in a heartbeat. If you are looking for an agent with honesty, integrity, kindness, and knowledge of the market, go with Alina as your agent." ~Brittany Kubik

Above & Beyond: Strategy, Marketing, Communication

"Our family cannot express how much we appreciate the professionalism, expertise, and friendship that we developed with Alina Araujo. From the first moment we met, we felt secure and trusted Alina's strategy for the sale of our home in this tough market. The marketing, communication, and end to end process was top notch. Alina went above and beyond to prepare for our open house: I was traveling and my wife had to get ready for the showing with our two small children. Alina rolled up her sleeves and did most it it herself - even swept our deck so that the house shined. Everything paid off and we accepted an offer after just 9 days on the market. She was ready with an answer at all times to our questions and was proactive throughout.

She is the best agent in the area and we are happy to provide referrals any time." ~ Samuel Morales

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