English Hill Home - New listing on English Hill in Olde Morrision Place!By: Tony Meier - Eastside Realtor For additional details on this home go to: www.EnglishHillHome.com17660 NE 129th Pl Redmond 98052 Status Active Listing# 27095534 County King Beds 4 Baths 2.25 Fireplaces 1 List Price 599,950 Sold Price Year Built 1984 Style 12-2 Story Bldg Type....
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Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics - 5/23/2007By: Tony Meier - Eastside RealtorAnother strong week for Redmond Home Sales. With the total volume averaging 16.14 weeks, the market remains seller favored with the sellers in firm control under $800,000. When looking at the spreadsheet keep this in mind... The following is generally accepted as to the state of the market - 1. Less than 18...
By: Tony MeierEastside Realtor There is much talk about Zillow and the accuracy of their Zestimate valuations. Their site has caught the attention of many who want to know what their friend, boss, co-worker or neighbor's home is worth. Unfortunately, there valuation model is not very accurate. To Zillow's credit, they say "Our data shows that the majority of our Zestimate home...
By: Tony MeierRedmond Realtor As the President of the English Hill Homeowners Association and a very active Realtor in the area, it is my job to stay on top off all things regarding English Hill. The following came from Sunrise today. Appearently the bear was sighted in the greenbelt behind the school. ________________________________________________________ Sunrise Elementary School is currently in full...
By: Tony MeierRedmond Realtor Making Too Low of an Offer - You would be surprised on how many dream homes are lost because of the buyers inability to move a little on price, terms and concessions. Remember that $5000 in today's loan market increases your monthly investment $40 per month-the cost of on average dinner out-hardly a price worthy of giving up a lifetime of satisfaction. Follow your...
By: Tony MeierRedmond Realtor Springtime... a time to enjoy your senses. The joys of watching baseball.... The sound of the birds chirping in the trees... The wonderful smells from the BBQ.... The sound of construction trucks... The smell of hot asphalt! Ahh... yes it is springtime! Yes, springtime is paving season in the Northwest. This year... the King County DOT crews are busy working on...
Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics - 5/16/2007By: Tony Meier - Redmond RealtorAnother strong week for Redmond Home Sales. We are still seeing inventory build which is customary as we move into the summer months. I have enhanced the spreadsheet this week with 2 digits after the decimal point. This will more accurately reflect the price ranges with few sales, like the upper end, When looking at the...
By: Tony MeierRedmond Realtor How Much Should I Offer? I am often asked by my clients, “How much under the listing price should we offer?” This is an excellent question. The answer is difficult. The main reason I emphasize the education phase of looking at homes is because that is the best way for you to know values. When you review and study 40 - 60 (or more!) listings, then drive by 10 - 20 and look...
Annual English Hill Garage Sale June 1&2By: Tony Meier, Redmond RealtorAttention Bargian Hunters! All of English Hill will be on SALE! It's time again for the annual English Hill garage sale! This years event will be held on June 1st & 2nd from 9 am to 4 pm. The English Hill Homeowners Association advertises this event in local newspapers, and hangs a banner sign. This is a very popular...
Redmond Real Estate Housing Statistics - 5/9/2007By: Tony Meier - Redmond Realtor"How's the market..." a question frequently asked by my clients. My answer is always... "That depends". It matters not only what area you are in but also what price range. I pay close attention to the market statistics each week so I can better advise my clients before they make a decision...
Forbes magazine has calculated what it considers the most overpriced U.S. housing markets by estimating a “price-to-earnings” (P/E) ratio for each of the 40 largest metro areas. Just like the P/E of a stock, this value attempts to measure the price a home owner would pay for $1 of return. It was figured by dividing each market’s median home price by annual rents minus taxes and insurance. The average...
Fewer than 20 percent of all U.S. households are affluent, yet that group controls nearly half of all aggregate income, according to a new report from Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com. A major component of their wealth? Residential real estate, thanks to “the run-up in values in major metropolitan areas, where the affluent tend to live,” according to the company. Nearly 21 million...
King County Median Price Up 10% From March 2006By: Tony MeierRedmond Realtor The numbers are just in and I have update my spreadsheets that I use to stay abreast of the market place. King County still remains a strong sellers market with 10% appreciation since March 2006. The median priced resale home was worth $399,000 in March 2006 and is now closing at $439,900. The market has increased 3.51% in 2007 as...
2006 Cost vs. Value Home Remodeling Projects -Seattle Area These figures were just released by Remodeling Magazine concerning a cost vs. value survey done in the Seattle area. The survey compares the cost of 11 popular home improvements with an estimate of the projects recouped value in a one year resale scenario. One thing I want to emphasize is the location of the home is still the key factor in return...
We had the good fortune to be referred by a friend to Tony Meier when we were looking for our first house in Woodinville. He impressed us most because he was everything our other agent for our previous house was not. Tony was totally on top of the market and very quickly knew just what we were looking for. Not an easy task I’m sure because we didn’t think we a clue what we were looking for. He...
Tony brings a wealth of real estate experience to the table; is very personable and comes with a high level of integrity, honesty and trustworthiness. A lovely gentlemen. Highly recommended. Saumil Gandhi - Purchased in Issaquah -...
My husband and I have known Tony Meier for over 5 years. During that time we discussed investing in residential rental properties and ultimately purchase two rental properties. We also bought a new home for us in 2003 and sold our old home in 2005. His knowledge and experience guided us through each of the processes very smoothly. Tony’s coaching made us feel comfortable to become landlords for the first...
I have known Tony for about a year and he helped my wife and I buy a home in 2006. There were problems with the sale, Tony went above and beyond to not only manage my wife’s stress throughout the process, but also to have the sale close on time. I will use Tony again in the future and feel absolutely confident in his abilities to handle any referrals I would send him. Dr. Josh Winslow, D.C. -...
I have had the distinct pleasure of buying and selling three properties with Tony Meier. He has consistently provided me with excellent service from beginning to end. Tony has a unique way of making you feel like you are his only client when you are working with him. His attention to detail, depth of market knowledge and business savvy give you the piece of mind as potential buyer/seller knowing that you...
Tony came over to our home and went over through the entire process of what we would have to do to sell our home. My wife and I can’t say enough good things about this man and the way he goes about his job. Tony took care of all the details even when little glitches came up during the process. If you are thinking of selling now or in the near future, please consider giving a call to Tony. Frank and...
We’re back from vacation now, and wanted to express our satisfaction with the way you have handled the sale of our property. As you know, being a small builder, we’ve had a chance to work with several local real estate agents. We both feel that our association with you as our realtor went well, as we have no hesitation in recommending you as a first rate agent. During the lengthy negotiations of the...
We had a cross-country move and Tony made sure we knew what was happening every step of the way! The move was tough enough by itself, but it would have been even harder without Tony’s help. Thanks for the wonderful support Tony! Howard Hampton and Karen Staehling-Hampton - Purchased and Sold in Bothell -...
Tony was fast and direct. He treated us like we were his only clients. We liked the way he reacted with our multiple-offer situation. He was very competitive and on top of the offer. Janice Alves and Marcelo Araujo - Purchased in Woodinville &...
We had so much fun at the housewarming party that you hosted for us. It was a HUGE success! My friends are still talking about the awesome food presentation. Mark and I not only enjoyed working with you, but we genuinely think of you as a friend. We’ll be in touch and please use us for references anytime. Mark Engbaum and Renee Korsmo - Sold in Bellevue, Purchased in...
I can recommend Tony without reservation. I bought my house in Sammamish through Tony and 6 years later sold it. His advise in both cases was sound. We had no problem setting a asking price after consulting various data about recent home sales. More importantly for me was the service and help Tony provided during the sales process. I was in the midst of relocating to California and on several occasions...
Thanks for making our first home purchase so fun and easy. Lisa and Mark Pearson - Purchased in...
Buying a home from 3,000 miles away, on a limited budget, and in unfamiliar territory, Tony had his work cut out for himself when helping us find our home. He stayed in constant communication with us so we knew he’d be available for each and every question we had. While staying in touch with us he also gave us the space to make our own decisions without pressure. We are happy with our home and have...
I am quite satisfied with your service and how last minute issues were effectively dealt with, keeping the unwanted excitement level low. Calls were returned promptly and Tony was always accessible to answer questions or quickly deal this anything needed to keep the transaction on schedule. I would not hesitate to use Tony in the future and recommend him to anyone considering selling or buying real...
Tony, you kept us in the know every step in our transactions – you were a rock. You went way over our expectations (which are high) and made the whole buying of our wonderful home such a pleasure! Thank you! Morgan and Bill Miller - Purchased in Woodinville (first...
Tony worked very hard in helping to make our home buying process as easy for us as possible. He was, without fail, very quick with every follow-through and request that presented itself. The first session with him was a great learning experience as he spent a great deal of time explaining what we would go through and how we should handle various situations. The Windermere written materials were a wonderful...
We chose Tony after reading an earlier recommendation at Microsoft. Tony tailored house searches for us, which we received in our inbox every morning. He was very quick in replying to our requests for additional information on the properties Tony showed us houses both in the Eastside and in Seattle, and he was knowledgeable on both areas, and was able to help us weigh the pros and cons of both areas....
Just wanted to say thanks for all of your help with the purchase of my new home. I absolutely love it! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with you. I was telling a friend today that you made me feel like I was your only client. You were always available and willing to go that extra mile for me. I will never forget that. I will be sending clients your way. Thank you,...
I appreciate the consistent professionalism, no-nonsense approach to negotiations, and conclusion of the transaction. Jackson Mueller - Purchased & Sold in...
I had worked with Tony before when he helped me purchase my first house. A couple of months later, I contacted him again, this time to help sell a property that my parents owned in Seattle. Our experience with the first agent we’d hired was very negative, and when I talked to Tony, I was happy to realize that his services weren’t limited to the Eastside, and he works within a 20-30 mile radius, so he...
We just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and help to us in buying our first new home. We are thankful to Melinda for referring you to us! We were very pleased with our experience and will recommend you with flying colors if we know someone in the market! We are really enjoying our new place and are pleased with our decision to buy it. Thanks again for everything Tony! Robin and Per Jones -...
Having never done this before, I can’t think of anything that would have made it better. It was very easy and met, if not exceeded, my expectations. As a first time home buyer, I was nervous about the process and anxious about doing it on my own. Your helpful guidance and grounded approach made it easier than I ever imagined it could be! I want to thank you for the time you spent educating me about the...
From the beginning, I felt very comfortable, as Tony went over the entire process with me. I was very specific in what I wanted, and he never once tried to show me something that didn’t fit my description. In fact, every morning, there’d be a number of listings in my inbox that matched my criteria, and then I’d usually give him a call, and we’d see the properties that I chose. It took us a while to...
Tony Meier came to my attention through my employer, as he was the realtor who assisted many of our new employees with the purchase of their new homes during their relocation to Seattle. Because Tony was so successful in satisfying our new hires, I decided to have him help me buy my first home. Without a doubt, he is the most patient, smart and energetic realtor I have ever met. Very quickly I found the...
I’ve known Tony for many years, almost since I moved to Seattle in 1993. When Maria and I decided to buy our first home, we called Tony. After talking with us and evaluating our needs and wish list, Tony assisted us in finding our perfect home in less than a week. What’s more, Tony’s professional contacts and knowledge of the market allowed us to close in less than 2 weeks. Tony is a one-stop shop....
Professionalism, promptness, and proven results are some of the qualities that impressed me the most about Tony. He kept me informed about what he was doing and how the sale of the house was going. There was never a time when I was wondering what was happening. I thought it was especially great that Tony put together a new buyers handbook for prospective buyers, containing information about the surrounding...
Tony has been very helpful and informative in our search for a home. He is open to suggestions and takes our concerns seriously. We have been pleased to interact with someone who is very friendly, easy-going, and who also has a good sense of humor! Tony has made house hunting a pleasant experience! May and Mark Sutherland - Purchased in...
Tony was and is a great resource for our residential real estate needs. Thanks Tony. Mike and Melanie Riley - Purchased in...
Kathy and I enjoyed the home buying experience you provided us. This was our second home and our goal was a family home that is close to work. You were very well prepared with resources to search for homes in the area and in price ranges we requested. I enjoyed seeing the full use of technology from the electronic home searches you did for us to the e-mail and digital pictures. The thing we were most...
I tried another agent first and got nowhere fast! I called Tony and he got with the program and didn’t stop until the home was sold. I felt I was in good hands. Thanks! Darlene Von Millanich - Sold in...
I felt comfortable and relaxed in talking with you like an old family friend. Gladys Nabors - Sold in...
Tony, we really enjoyed working with you. The transaction was handled very professionally and you were always there when we needed you. Thank you! Bill & Barb Bovermann - Purchased in...
He was always responsive to our suggestions and concerns. Good work! Jose Riesco & Reyes Camino - Sold in Redmond and Purchased in...
Tony went way above the line to help us find a new home. His enthusiasm and commitment made the process fun. Steve & Kathy Vincent - Purchased in...
Tony, you were the perfect balance of not being overly pushing, yet staying in contact. I always felt like I was your most important client. Nancy Lewis - Purchased in...
Over the years I have dealt with many brokers who were only looking out for themselves. With Tony I felt a sincere and genuine desire interest on his part for what was best for me. If I ever buy or sell a home again, I will call Tony Meier. With him on my team, I know I will get the best deal possible and in the shortest possible time. He is the kind of Realtor that can restore one’s faith in the...
We had intended to meet with 3 realtors to pick one. You were the first we met with and we knew you were the one we wanted to work with immediately. That first meeting where you took the time to understand our needs and likes and dislikes left us feeling like WOW! This is going to be a great experience. You exceeded our expectations when it came to being our advocate: someone who was strong and wouldn’t...
Tony Meier gave us better service that we could have imagined. From choosing the right house, in the right area, for our family, through all the paperwork and making sure we had settled in, he could not have done more. His help was especially valuable because we moved here from the UK and did not know the Seattle area at all. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Susan and Nick McCooke - Purchased...
We had only a week to buy a home and our friends thought were crazy. With Tony this process was not only possible, it was actually enjoyable! Tony was professional, on top of things, honest and a pleasure to work with. He was there every step of the way from the inspection to the closing. Even after everything was finalized, Tony kept in contact with us to make sure we were happy with the house and to...
Tony’s advice on staging and pricing our home was extremely helpful and right on target. We would have been lost without his help in choosing the best offer from those on the table. Fortunately, no problems came up—but had we encountered them, we felt we were in capable hands. We wholeheartedly recommend Tony Meier Tony and Tina Monsaas - Sold in...
Tony is not only a skilled, creative and successful professional, he is consistently warm and upbeat!. Tony really cares about the people that he works with. Alan Donaldson,...
We panicked when we couldn’t find a renter for our home in Bothell, and after two months of double mortgage payments, decided we needed to sell. The problem was we had moved to Tucson so we weren’t there to handle the details. Tony and his assistant Laura listed the house on a Friday, and we had a buyer by the next day. During the approval process, they arranged for small repairs and took care of...
From our first contact with Tony Meier through the closing of our new home, Tony was an invaluable source of information, advice and help. Acting as our agent he was dedicated, patient and exhibited a sense of humor which eased the tensions that seem to be inherent in real estate transactions. He was always available for quick advice and always had time to show us yet another house. Tony Meier is extremely...
We found Tony to be a very good agent. He is very knowledgeable in all areas concerning a purchase or sale. He never failed to follow up on an inquiry we had. He was very patient as we viewed over 30 homes and were given information on over 100 homes for sale. Even after our purchase, Tony kept in touch and provided recommendations for professionals in the area. We found Tony very professional...
Working with Tony to buy my house couldn’t have been better. He knows what he is doing and either has the answer or knows how to find it. Tony was always professional and made sure things were done right. I would highly recommend Tony in your buying or selling a home. David Monsaas - Purchased in...
We were very pleased with Tony’s service. He would stop at nothing to aid us in purchasing our first home. No detail was overlooked and we were well informed and guided through the process. Barrett & Lisa Teays - Purchased in Lake...
Tony was always there for us when ever we had questions or concerns. The service he gave us was more than we expected from an agent. If asked to recommend a real estate agent, we would have no qualms in recommending Tony Meier. One would have to go a long way to find a more professional and dedicated team than Tony Meier. Tom & Janet Miller - Sold in...
Our home sold in 2 days and during this hectic period, Tony was constant in his detail. Even after all documents were legalized, he continued to facilitate any and all questions we had. Tony does not just sell and leave. We recommend and appreciate Tony’s attention to detail and thoroughness. Ken & June Real - Sold in Redmond, Purchased in...
When we listed our house with Tony, we had a full-price offer within 2 hours. He clearly knows the area, the business, the tactics, and how to price a house correctly. Even though the buyers were friends of Tony, we still felt that Tony was representing our interests as his clients. We recommend Tony without hesitation. Matt and Sue McGinnis - Sold in...
We were impressed with the professionalism of Tony. He took care of every detail, making the selling of our house painless. Our house sold quickly and we believe it was due to the way Tony promoted our house. Bobby & Ginger Terrell - Sold in...
We appreciated that you were professional in your transactions, made a number of good suggestions and helped us to sell our house rapidly. Thank you! Sonja and Noman Noor - Sold in...
Tony is fabulous! We met only once and he went to work immediately. Tony had the property sold and closed within 2 months! He is really a great to have on your side! Michelle Harvick - California transaction prior to 1995 Tony is a strong, experienced and hardworking real estate agent. He has a great sense of responsibility. During the whole process Tony worked through the problems with wit and...