Homeowners in Sequim and Port Angeles, and for that matter throughout the country, are not satisfied with paying typical 6% real estate commissions.  Hence the rise of discount brokerage services, flat fee consulting services, and for-sale-by-owner websites. 

There are some very good reasons.  The whole business of buying and selling real estate has been changing.  Traditional advertising has been loosing its appeal to consumers.  Remember cold calling?  That used to be popular.  The public grew to hate cold calling so much, we have stringent laws controlling that distasteful practice, and we have "do not call" lists.  Remember the cigarette ads on billboards in the ’60’s and ’70’s?  Billion dollar judgments have been entered against cigarette companies, the advertising has been regulated by law, and billboards have become passe.

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Port Angeles Boat Haven along the waterfront offers a great secured dock for your sailboat or cabin cruiser.

Sequim also has a great marina, the John Wayne Marina. One of the best reasons to live on the North Olympic Peninsula is the Strait of Juan de Fuca and all the boating and fishing opportunities.

For your convenience, here is more information on the Port Angeles Boat Haven.

Photo by Chuck Marunde. Click on the photo to enlarge.

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