🏑 Real Estate News: October 2026



Living in a Home on a Property with a Septic System in Snohomish County?Β 

Owners living in a home on a property with an onsite sewage system looking to sell? We write to you to keep you informed of new requirements coming as of November 1, 2026, that must take place prior to successfully recording your property sale. Here are some of the required details:

  • A full septic system inspection by a certified septic contractor within the last 12 months.Β 
  • If the technician recommends a pumping of the tank or tanks in the report, this must be completed and filed.
  • Supply a copy of the septic “As-Built” on file with Snohomish County Health Department.Β  If an “As-Built” is not available have a certified septic contractor supply a site plan.
  • Submit a report of property transfer application and fee to Snohomish County Health Department.Β 
  • Provide your buyer a copy of the Health Department reviewed report of property transfer, all septic maintenance records, and disclosures prior to your property transfer.Β 

As your trusted real estate professional team, we will assist and support in guiding you through this process, staying in tight communication with your buyer’s broker regarding timing, timelines, or the existence of any potential delays. Our intension is to council our sellers with advanced preparation to set your home sale up for timely compliance and success. Want to sell your home? Reach out for a home evaluation today! 


First Look

As of September 4, 2026, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service has implemented a new status category called “First Look”. This is similar to a “Coming Soon” listing status available in other states to agent/broker MLS members in an effort to pre-market a property. This category came into play allowing sellers the opportunity to share their upcoming listing with the open market in advance of going live on the market, “Active” status. Want to learn more about First Look and if this is an option you’d like to consider? Call us today! 


Thinking About Real Estate in an Effort to Establish a Plan for Your Future?

A plan is a great start. Let us put our systems and platform to work for you! Your success is important to our team. We have tried and true systems in place to help you achieve your real estate goals. We would love to put our experience and expertise to work for you. Want to buy or sell a house? We are here for you to assist and support in setting your plans into motion towards your future.

Your Home, Your Future, Our Commitment



Contact us in
Washington at:

Mindy
425-350-8893
mindyhibbard@mhreteam.com
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Tom
425-350-8892
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Ally
253-653-8019
allybosak@mhreteam.com
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Contact us in
Texas at:

Mindy
469-438-0907
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Tom
469-478-8433
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We are a competent, caring and professional team who take care of you like family. With decades of experience in our respective fields, you’ll find we are knowledgeable experts, ready to guide you through the entire process with nothing left unexplained. Our team strives to make your buying and selling journey a positive one, with your satisfaction our top priority. We provide a full-service real estate experience with consistent communication and absolute transparency. We are standing by to walk you through the process from start to finish, including a comprehensive value proposition, staging, applying our exceptional marketing strategy and finalizing the successful sale of your home. Buyers will benefit not only from our strong home search tools, but also from negotiation expertise and extensive home construction knowledge. We are all committed to making your buying or home selling experience one that exceeds your expectations.


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