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The Story Behind the WatercolorsWhen I got married several years ago a long time friend of mine secretly took a trip over to my house and took photos so she could paint a watercolor of it and give it to us as our wedding gift. She is an amazing artist and her name is Lyn Conlan. I treasure this beautiful gift and it hangs in a place of honor here in my home in Sequim now.

When I became a Realtor I decided to ask her if she would consider lending her talents to my business by painting my sellers’ homes as a way of thanking them for their business and also enabling me to use the watercolor in my marketing. She has graciously allowed me to use digital copies of the pieces for various forms of marketing of my client’s homes including the use of the images in flyers, post cards and videos. I have actually been to listing appointments where people have taken the post cards from a drawer and said, “I’ve been collecting these.” Using the watercolor in marketing is just another way that helps my listings stand out from the crowd.

I am happy to be able to continue to offer these professionally painted watercolors to my clients in Washington who list their homes with me and hope that all who receive one will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed mine!

Glenflow Court

“I spoke with Dottie last night as she was packing to go visit her sister in Poulsbo. She is so happy living at her new home and having the freedom to go on outings, take classes and just enjoy life. You were such an important part of making this happen. Right from the get-go, you saw the potential in Mom’s townhouse and how to stage it and feature it in a very challenging housing market. You are such a fantastic real estate agent.” - Missy | Glendale, CA

“Home is where the heart is, and hence a moveable feast.” - Angela Carter

Hollister Terrace

“Peace – that is the other name for home.” - Kathleen Norris

“Your knowledge of the real estate industry and the current market situation was evident in every step of the way, from the timing on the listing, to pricing and staging of the house. Your professionalism really shone. In times like these with the media spreading bad news about the real estate market, and seeing friends struggle to get their houses sold, our sale went off without a hitch, in the price range we wanted and in record time.”

- Alison | Glendale, CA

Loma Vista

“We are enthusiastically writing this letter on behalf of Sue Eller a for the phenomenal service and support she provided in preparing, listing, and closing the sale on our home. From the beginning to the end of the entire process – and beyond – she was energetic, professional, and encouraging. We also appreciated her consistent attention to small yet important details, never letting anything fall through the cracks.” - Laura & David | Pasadena, CA

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” - Jane Austen

Santa Maria

“My research told me that you would be a great choice, successful in dealing with the logistics and the transaction. Nonetheless, I was unexpectedly overwhelmed with the intangibles that you brought to the process. Your splendid sense for staging the property, along with your eye for, and attention to detail, made me envious of the successful buyer.”

-Robert | Glendale, CA

“Where thou art, that is home.” - Emily Dickinson

Prospect Avenue

“Sue is a fantastic agent! She spent her own money to buy “props” to stage our home and spent many hours over several days getting it just right. She constantly complimented us for our efforts and knew just when to be an agent and just when to be a friend.”

-Michelle | La Crescenta, CA

“There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair.” - Johann Friedrich Von Schiller

Arch Place

“Even though we knew we were not your only clients, there was never a moment that we felt you were not on top of things. Your emails, phone calls, texts, and yes, even surprise visits were very much appreciated to keep us constantly informed as to what was going on. We felt as though we were your only clients. We just want to end by saying: You are the best.”

-Al & Kay | Glendale, CA

“There is no sanctuary like the virtue of home.” - Edward Everett

El Caminito

“I met Sue at an open house and was immediately drawn to her because of her humor and friendly nature. I am happy to say that Sue Eller started as my Realtor and has now become a friend. She really cares for the people she does business with and is honest, truthful and has integrity. She says what has to be said, even if it would be easier to not say it, and so, one trusts her and believes her word.”

-Zoe | La Crescenta, CA

“Be he a king or a peasant, he is happiest who finds peace at home.” - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Capistrano Avenue

“Sue’s persistence, attention to detail, knowledge of the market, and determination to succeed helped us come out on top while so many around us still struggle. We are forever grateful to her. She is a kind and generous person who goes above and beyond. Her personal commitment to her clients is remarkable.”

-Ann | Glendale, CA

“A house is built with boards and beams, a home is built with love and dreams” - Unknown

Sparr Boulevard

“Sue Eller put forth the most creative ideas to sell our home for top dollar in a tough and slowing market. Of all the very seasoned real estate people I’ve dealt with over 30 years, Sue was far and away the most creative, hard working and focused of them all. She raised the bar to a new standard of what an exceptional real estate professional needs to do to successfully market top-tier homes.”

-Kirk | Glendale, CA

“We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us.” - Winston Churchill

Pass Avenue

“Her staging ability, her knowledge of marketing, her networking power, and her friendliness & positive attitude were the reasons we were able to sell my house. She then helped me through the process of buying my new home and I am extremely grateful for all of her help in negotiating the land mines of trying to buy a bank-owned home in this market.”

-Tenly | Burbank, CA

“It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.” - Unknown

Kirkby Road

“A few days ago we closed escrow. The whole listing and sale process took only 2 months. Sue Eller was a professional at all the points of the transaction. It was a delight dealing with her. You should be very proud to have her on your staff.”

-Victor | Glendale, CA

“I had 3 chairs in my house. One for solitude, two for friendship, and three for society.” - Thoreau “Walden”

Hollister Terrace

“House is a home when it shelters the body and comforts the soul.” - Phillip Moffitt

“Fortune was with us and the sale was flawless. Yes luck was on our side and no doubt a few angels too. One of those angel’s name is Sue Eller. Her energy and expertise hold a place of honor in my heart that will not long be forgotten.” - Karen | Glendale, CA

The Story Behind the Watercolors

Lyn Conlan has been an artist for over 25 years. Although watercolor is her first love, she’s also an accomplished oil painter. Watercolors have been integral in her designs for book covers, corporate logos, magazine ad and real estate house portraits. Traveling throughout the U.S., as well as Paris, Provence, Ireland, the Amalfi Coast and Northern Italy, she has painted and shown her work in numerous locales. Her series of watercolors of historical landmarks in Glendale Calif. were commissioned the city’s Centennial and giclee’ copies were donated to local charitable organizations and auctioned off, generating thousands of dollars for several worthy causes.

As a member of Westlake Village Art Guild, Lyn has won numerous awards, including first place awards in their 2008 and 2011 juried shows. Sue Eller is proud to be able to present her sellers with her signature closing gift – a watercolor of their home painted by Lyn.

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