2009

“You made it easy. Tony, you really earned our respect…”

We were very happy with the level of service you provided. You gave us great insight to the various areas we were looking at. Coming from out of state it was hard not knowing the market up here. You made it easy. Tony, you really earned our respect. You even found someone to show us around when we could only come up on a weekend you were out of town. You always returned my emails and calls promptly. I...

“It was important for us to find a realtor who would pay attention to detail and do things for us…”

Thank you so much for helping us with the sale of our English Hill home last fall. Living out of state, it was important for us to find a realtor who would pay attention to detail and do things for us that we couldn’t do from our location. Listing a home in this market was unsettling, but with your advice and input we were able to find a way to get it sold. Thanks again for the extra effort you put in...

“Thank you Tony for all your guidance, concern, advise and nurturing during the entire process…”

Thank you so much for making our dream of owning a home once again come true. You are amazing, through all 15 homes we looked at, you hung in their with us. We are so grateful to you for showing us the home we finally settle on and purchased. We absolutely will recommend you to all our friends that may be looking for an agent… Knowing they will be as impressed with your professionalism and knowledge of...

Landscaping to Increase Property Value

About a month ago, I was interviewed for the Lowe's for Pros website on landscaping ideas to improve the market value and salability of a home. Below is the text of the article and here is the link:http://www.lowesforpros.com/landscaping-to-increase-property-value   Landscaping to Increase Property Value   By: Jake FowlerIssue Date: October 2009   For homeowners, curb appeal is...

“Extremely satisfied with my experience with you Tony…”

I was extremely satisfied with my experience with you Tony. Your approach to the initial marketing with the attention to details and honest approach to market placement was outstanding. The marketing follow up with internet, fliers and feed back was great. Keeping the seller, me, up to date was very important. Your dedication to a professional and personal approach to real estate transactions is...

“You will find in Tony a Realtor with experience, patience, empathy and perseverance…”

My husband Dow and I enthusiastically refer Tony to friends and acquaintances and encourage you to utilize his services. You will find in Tony a Realtor with experience, patience, empathy and perseverance. We first met Tony when planning our first move to Seattle, back in 2000. Newly engaged, we were looking in a new city for our first house together. We were referred to Tony through a business contact,...

“Having you as our realtor made this an easy process…”

I wanted to say thank you so much for your help with our move.  Moving almost 2000 miles is quite a move and you were there every step of  the way.  You were always in contact with us while we were in Texas helping us with any questions we had about the different areas in Seattle. Then when we came for our house hunting trip you even made a packet of the homes that we were going to visit for the kids...

Inventory shrinking, sales rising, prices stabilizing in some Northwest MLS areas

KIRKLAND, WA, June 4, 2009 – Waiting longer to buy a home is not likely to pay off, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service director Kathy Estey after reviewing reports summarizing May activity. Estey pointed to shrinking inventory (about 20 percent fewer listings than a year ago), double-digit increases in the number of pending sales (up 17.7 percent from a year ago), solid open house activity,...

Pending sales in Western Washington rise with improved affordability, buyer incentives

KIRKLAND, WA, May 5, 2009 –Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported pending sales for April surged 11.4 percent compared to twelve months ago – and rose 21.3 percent from March. Brokers reported 6,918 pending sales during April across the 19 counties that make up the Northwest MLS market area. That's up from the year-ago total of 6,208, and the March figure of 5,701 pending sales (offers...

Monday’s Market Update – Eastside Residential

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1.    These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you...

Why I still love Real Estate after 20 years…

In December 2008, I received a referral from Heidi Sheldon at Options for Seniors. She had just met with Neal McLaughlin and asked me to give him a call. Neal had flown into town from Georgia to help move his parents into assisted living, which is Heidi’s specialty. Neal needed to sell his parents home and wanted advice on staging and pricing. He also needed to find someone he could trust to handle the...

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

In memory of my Irish mother… I would like to share some of my favorite Irish sayings and blessings with you.   An Irishman's Philosophy In life, there are only two things to worry about—Either you are well or you are sick.If you are well, there is nothing to worry about, But if you are sick, there are only two things to worry about—Either you will get well or you will die.If you get well,...

Monday’s Market Update – Eastside Residential

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: 1.    These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you...

“Tony is a Diamond level Real Estate Agent. There is no one better!”

If you are looking for an agent who has limited experience in the industry or who only does real estate on the side then look somewhere else. Tony is a Diamond level Real Estate Agent. There is no one better! Tony's many years of experience in and knowledge of Real Estate come shining through during the entire home buying process. We are beyond thrilled with the way Tony facilitated the purchase and...

Cost vs. Value 2008 – Additions

Thinking of adding on to your abode?  In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at three popular additions that can make your home much more enjoyable! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Family Room Addition   Project Description:  In a style appropriate to the existing house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawl space foundation with vinyl siding and...

Monday’s Market Update – Seattle Area Condo

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption RatesBy: Tony MeierEastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Condo market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep this in mind: 1.    These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you would...

English Hill Listing – 3 Bdrm, 2.25 Bth Two Story Home on a Quiet Cul-De-Sac in Redmond’s sought after community of English Hill

EnglishHillHome.com By Tony Meier View in HD  Redmond Listing - $500,000 - Charming English Hill Home in Olde Morrison Place!17633 NE 129th Pl, Redmond 2300 s.f., 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath two story home nestled in the back of a cul-de-sac on a west facing 7,850 s.f. lot in Olde Morrison Place on English Hill! For more information and DOZENS of photos go to http://EnglishHillHome.com Nestled in a...

Cost vs. Value 2008 – Bathrooms

Thinking of remodeling your home?  In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a home’s desirability and salability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Addition   Project Description:  Add a full 6-by-8-foot bath over a crawl space with poured concrete walls. Include cultured-marble...

Cost vs. Value 2008 – The Kitchen

Thinking of remodeling your home?  In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes made to enhance a home’s value and general appeal. After all, isn't that where most good parties are! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Minor Kitchen Remodel   Project Description: In a functional but...

Monday’s Market Update – Seattle Area Residential

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Seattle Area over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you would...

Monday Market Update – Eastside Residential

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you would...

Monday Market Update – Eastside Residential

Eastside & Seattle Market Absorption Rates By: Tony Meier Eastside & Seattle Realtor   This week we will be looking at the Residential market absorption rates for the Eastside over the last 7 weeks. When looking at these numbers, keep in this in mind: These are an average of the all price ranges in the area. Some price ranges are definitely moving faster than others! If you would like...