If you're a military member or veteran thinking about buying or selling a home in Snohomish County, Washington, the NewDay Salute Program is a real estate giveback program designed to provide eligible clients with additional support at closing.

Through the program, eligible military members and veterans may receive a giveback equal to 20% of Annette Stoddard's earned real estate compensation when they buy or sell a home with NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

The benefit is applied at closing when approved and properly disclosed through the transaction. The program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval, and the benefit is available only after a successful closing and funding.

Most importantly, participating in the program doesn't mean receiving reduced real estate service.

You still receive full-service representation, including guidance, negotiation, professional marketing when selling, trusted resources, and communication throughout the transaction.

I'm Annette Stoddard, a real estate agent with NewDay Real Estate Solutions serving military members, veterans, buyers, and sellers throughout Snohomish County, Washington.

Serving military members and veterans is personal to me, and the NewDay Salute Program is one way I can say thank you.

Here's how it works.

What Is the NewDay Salute Program?

The NewDay Salute Program is designed for eligible military members and veterans who are buying or selling real estate with NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

The idea behind it is simple:

You served our country. This is one way NewDay can give something back when helping you make your next move.

Eligible participants may receive a giveback equal to 20% of Annette's earned real estate compensation from the transaction.

The program can apply when you're:

Buying a home

or

Selling a home.

The benefit is handled through the real estate transaction and applied at closing when approved and properly disclosed.

How Much Is the NewDay Salute Program Giveback?

The potential giveback is equal to 20% of Annette's earned real estate compensation on an eligible transaction.

There's an important distinction here.

It isn't 20% of the home's purchase price.

It isn't a guaranteed fixed dollar amount.

It's based on Annette's earned real estate compensation from the transaction.

Because every transaction can be different, the actual dollar amount can vary.

That's why I don't want to advertise a specific dollar savings that may not apply to your transaction.

Instead, we can review your situation and explain how the program may work before you make your move.

Is the Giveback Guaranteed?

No.

This is important to understand upfront.

The NewDay Salute Program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval.

The benefit must also be properly disclosed through the transaction and is available only upon successful closing and funding.

That means we don't want to make assumptions about the benefit before the appropriate parties have reviewed the transaction.

If you're financing your purchase, your lender needs to be part of that conversation.

The goal is to make everything clear and properly handled from the beginning.

Can I Use the NewDay Salute Program When Buying a Home?

Eligible military members and veterans may potentially receive the NewDay Salute giveback when purchasing a home through NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

And the giveback doesn't replace buyer representation.

You'll still receive help with the home-buying process from start to finish.

That can include:

Understanding the local market.

Identifying properties.

Touring homes.

Evaluating asking prices.

Reviewing comparable properties.

Preparing an offer.

Negotiating terms.

Coordinating the transaction.

Connecting with appropriate professional resources.

Managing deadlines.

And communicating throughout the process.

The Salute Program is an additional benefit associated with the transaction—not a substitute for representation.

Can I Use the NewDay Salute Program When Selling a Home?

Yes, the program is also designed for eligible military members and veterans selling a home through NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

That's important because military and veteran homeowners aren't always looking to buy.

You may be:

Relocating.

Downsizing.

Moving closer to family.

Selling an investment property.

Moving to another state.

Selling before purchasing your next home.

Or simply ready for a change.

Eligible sellers may potentially receive the same type of giveback based on 20% of Annette's earned real estate compensation, subject to the program requirements and transaction approval.

Does the Salute Program Mean I Get Less Service?

No.

This is one of the most important things I want military members and veterans to understand.

The program isn't designed around giving you less service in exchange for a benefit.

NewDay states that participating clients still receive full-service representation.

For sellers, that can include professional marketing, pricing guidance, negotiation, transaction coordination, communication, and other services appropriate to the listing.

For buyers, that means having representation and guidance throughout the purchase process.

The goal is to provide the real estate service you'd expect while also offering a possible giveback at closing for eligible military members and veterans.

Why Did NewDay Create the Salute Program?

Serving military members and veterans is personal at NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

The program is intended as a real estate thank-you for those who have served.

That's why I want the program to stay straightforward.

It's not about turning military service into a marketing slogan.

It's about creating a tangible benefit that may help an eligible client at closing while still providing the representation they need to make a confident real estate decision.

Does the NewDay Salute Program Only Apply in Snohomish County?

NewDay Real Estate Solutions is a Washington real estate brokerage serving Snohomish County and surrounding communities.

Because eligibility and transaction circumstances can vary, don't assume a particular property or transaction qualifies solely based on location.

If you're buying or selling in Snohomish County or a surrounding community, contact NewDay and we'll review your situation before you rely on the program benefit.

What Snohomish County Communities Does NewDay Serve?

NewDay Real Estate Solutions works with buyers and sellers throughout Snohomish County and surrounding communities.

That can include people considering places such as:

Everett.

Lynnwood.

Edmonds.

Mukilteo.

Mill Creek.

Lake Stevens.

Marysville.

Snohomish.

Monroe.

Arlington.

Stanwood.

Mountlake Terrace.

And other communities throughout the county.

If you're relocating because of military service, transitioning out of service, or simply making a personal move, your search shouldn't start with someone telling you which city is "best."

It should start with your needs.

What If I'm Relocating to Snohomish County?

If you're moving into Snohomish County, we can start by identifying what matters most to you.

For example:

Where will you work?

How much commuting are you comfortable with?

What's your comfortable housing payment?

Do you want a condo, townhome, detached house, or acreage?

How important is access to Seattle?

Do you need to reach Everett regularly?

Do you prefer a more urban, suburban, small-town, or rural setting?

Those answers help narrow the search much faster than simply looking at a list of popular communities.

What If I'm Leaving Snohomish County?

The NewDay Salute Program isn't only about people moving into the area.

Military members and veterans may also need to sell.

If you're leaving Snohomish County, your priorities may include:

Preparing your home.

Understanding its current market value.

Determining what repairs or improvements make sense.

Creating a realistic timeline.

Marketing the property.

Negotiating an offer.

Coordinating closing.

And managing the move.

If you're eligible for the Salute Program, we'll also review how the potential giveback fits into your transaction.

What If I'm Both Selling and Buying?

This is where planning becomes especially important.

Maybe you're selling in Everett and buying in Lake Stevens.

Or selling in Lynnwood and moving farther north.

Or selling in Snohomish County before leaving Washington.

Now we have two transactions to coordinate.

We need to understand:

Your current home's likely value.

Your equity.

Your financing.

Whether you need to sell before buying.

Your preferred timeline.

Your next housing market.

And how the transactions need to work together.

If you're interested in using the NewDay Salute Program, we should discuss that early too so the appropriate transaction professionals can review how it applies.

Can I Use VA Financing With the NewDay Salute Program?

VA financing and the NewDay Salute Program are separate things.

The NewDay Salute Program page states that the program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval.

Because financing and transaction circumstances vary, I don't want to tell a veteran that a particular benefit will automatically work with a specific loan.

Instead, we review the situation with your lender and the other appropriate transaction professionals.

If you're planning to use VA financing, tell us early.

That way the potential Salute Program benefit can be reviewed correctly rather than assumed.

Do I Have to Use a VA Loan to Ask About the NewDay Salute Program?

The published NewDay Salute Program information identifies the program as a benefit for eligible military members and veterans buying or selling with NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

It does not state that a VA loan is required to ask about the program.

Your financing and eligibility should still be reviewed for your specific transaction.

So if you're a military member or veteran using another financing option—or you're selling rather than buying—it's still worth asking whether you qualify.

When Is the Giveback Applied?

The program states that the benefit is applied at closing when approved and properly disclosed through the transaction.

The benefit is available only upon successful closing and funding.

That's important because the Salute Program isn't a cash payment made simply because you begin working with NewDay.

It's tied to an eligible real estate transaction that successfully closes and funds.

Why Does the Giveback Need Approval?

Real estate transactions involve multiple parties and requirements.

Depending on the transaction, those parties can include:

Your lender.

Escrow.

The brokerage.

And other transaction professionals.

That's why NewDay specifically states that the program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval.

The objective isn't to make the program complicated.

It's to make sure the benefit is properly handled and disclosed.

Real-World Buyer Scenario

Imagine you're a veteran relocating to Snohomish County.

You've been looking at Lynnwood because you need access toward Seattle, but you're also considering Everett because your housing budget may give you different options there.

You contact me before you're ready to make an offer.

First, we talk about your move.

We determine your comfortable budget and the type of property you need.

You work with your lender to establish your financing.

Then we compare actual homes.

At the same time, you tell me you're a veteran interested in the NewDay Salute Program.

Now we can review the program early and involve the appropriate transaction professionals rather than waiting until closing to ask whether a benefit applies.

That's how I'd prefer to handle it.

Clear from the beginning.

Real-World Seller Scenario

Now imagine you've owned a home in Snohomish County for 12 years.

You're a veteran and you're considering selling so you can move closer to family.

Your first question might be:

"What is my house worth?"

That's where we start.

We look at the property, condition, recent comparable sales, current competition, and your timeline.

Then we build the selling strategy.

Because you're a veteran, we can also discuss the NewDay Salute Program and whether your transaction may qualify for the giveback.

The program doesn't replace the selling strategy.

It adds another potential benefit to the service you're already receiving.

Common Mistakes Military and Veteran Buyers Should Avoid

Assuming the Giveback Is 20% of the Home Price

It isn't.

The program is based on 20% of Annette's earned real estate compensation on an eligible transaction.

Assuming the Benefit Is Automatically Guaranteed

It isn't.

Approvals and successful closing and funding are required.

Waiting Until Closing to Ask About It

Talk about the program early.

Choosing a Home Based Only on the Program

The property still needs to make sense for your finances and lifestyle.

Ignoring Your Comfortable Monthly Payment

Your home needs to work after closing too.

Common Mistakes Military and Veteran Sellers Should Avoid

Assuming the Giveback Replaces a Selling Strategy

It doesn't.

Your home still needs appropriate pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation.

Pricing Based on What You Need to Walk Away With

Buyers determine what they're willing to pay based on the property and market.

Waiting Until the Home Is Listed to Plan the Move

Start earlier whenever possible.

Assuming Eligibility Without Checking

Review the program before relying on a particular benefit.

How to Get Started With the NewDay Salute Program

The process can begin simply.

Step 1: Tell Me You're Interested in the Program

Let me know you're a military member or veteran and want to learn about the NewDay Salute Program.

Step 2: Tell Me Whether You're Buying or Selling

Or both.

That gives us the context we need.

Step 3: Review Your Real Estate Goals

We'll discuss the property, location, budget, timing, and other factors relevant to your move.

Step 4: Review the Program for Your Transaction

We'll determine what needs to be reviewed and approved by the appropriate parties.

Step 5: Move Forward With Full-Service Representation

If you're buying, we build the home-search and purchase strategy.

If you're selling, we build the pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation strategy.

Step 6: Complete the Transaction

When approved and properly disclosed, the applicable Salute Program benefit is handled through the transaction at closing.

The benefit is available only upon successful closing and funding.

What Makes the NewDay Salute Program Different?

For me, the most important part isn't simply the percentage.

It's the combination of:

A tangible potential giveback

and

full-service real estate representation.

You shouldn't have to choose between receiving a benefit and receiving the help you need to navigate a major real estate transaction.

The program is intended to provide both.

So, What Is the NewDay Salute Program?

The NewDay Salute Program is a real estate giveback program from NewDay Real Estate Solutions for eligible military members and veterans buying or selling a home.

Eligible participants may receive a giveback equal to 20% of Annette Stoddard's earned real estate compensation.

The benefit is applied at closing when approved and properly disclosed and is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval. It is available only upon successful closing and funding.

Participants still receive full-service real estate representation.

That's the program in plain language.

It's a way for NewDay Real Estate Solutions to say thank you while helping military members and veterans make their next real estate move with clear guidance and local support.

Frequently Asked Questions About the NewDay Salute Program

What is the NewDay Salute Program?

The NewDay Salute Program is a real estate giveback program for eligible military members and veterans buying or selling a home with NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

How much can an eligible military member or veteran receive?

Eligible participants may receive a giveback equal to 20% of Annette Stoddard's earned real estate compensation from the transaction.

Is that 20% of the home's sale price?

No. The potential giveback is based on 20% of Annette's earned real estate compensation, not 20% of the home's price.

Can sellers use the NewDay Salute Program?

Yes. The program is designed for eligible military members and veterans who buy or sell with NewDay Real Estate Solutions.

Is the benefit guaranteed?

No. The program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval. The benefit is available only upon successful closing and funding.

Do I still receive full real estate representation?

Yes. NewDay states that clients still receive full-service representation, including guidance, negotiation, professional marketing, trusted resources, and ongoing communication.

Do I have to use a VA loan?

The published program information does not state that a VA loan is required. Financing and program eligibility should be reviewed for your particular transaction.

Are You a Military Member or Veteran Planning a Move?

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime property, relocating into Snohomish County, or preparing for your next move, I'd be happy to talk through your options.

I'm Annette Stoddard, a real estate agent with NewDay Real Estate Solutions serving military members, veterans, buyers, and sellers throughout Snohomish County, Washington.

Serving military members and veterans is personal to me.

The NewDay Salute Program is one way I can give back.

Let's first understand what you're trying to accomplish.

Then we'll determine how the program may apply to your transaction.

Annette Stoddard
NewDay Real Estate Solutions
Real Estate Agent | Snohomish County, Washington
+1 425-330-9794

Program note: The NewDay Salute Program is subject to lender, escrow, brokerage, and transaction approval. The benefit is available only upon successful closing and funding.