When our buyers decided to pack up their favorite possessions and move back to Portland from the mid west, they ditched their IKEA furniture and hit the road. They arrived in mid December, two kiddos in tow and camped out at a friends basement rental. The Portland market was just getting wild and they hit the ground running.
They came to us well educated and from a family of Realtors, they knew the process and were quick to adapt to the reality of our current market. That said, having your weekends dominated by loading the kids into the minivan over and over and over again only to have your hopes and dreams dashed each Monday is a daunting process. It really will wear on even the most seasoned buyers. We would meet up again the following weekend, baked treats in hand to heal the sorrows of Monday’s misfortunes and repeat, repeat, repeat…
They had their hearts set on being in Sellwood, walking to coffee shops, cake shops and lovely parks. There were many days when this truly seemed like an impossible dream.
Then just like that, the perfect house appeared!
Could it be?
Fully remodeled, amazing basement apartment (full real windows, all the light all the finishes just perfect!) They wrote a strong offer and crossed their fingers. The listing agent called me and said that the seller loved the offer but was wondering if they would accept a counter that was a bit higher but would include all the furnishings….like everything! All the airbnb bedding, towels, dishes and all the furnishings, carpets, tv’s in the main house too! Could it be more perfect? They literally just get to move right in and start hanging art and planting flowers! It really couldn’t have been a better match and we are just so thrilled for them.
Plus sometimes you meet clients and you just know that you also met new friends and thats the cherry on top!
Andee Zeigler
Principal Broker | OR
She/Her
I have called Portland home for over 20 years and can’t imagine raising my babies
anywhere else. I have been a REALTOR® for over a decade and still wake up every day
delighted that I truly love what I do. I love helping people find their home sweet home,
score an investment property that pencils out better than expected, holding the hand of
a first-time homebuyer, or guiding a nervous seller through the process of leaving a home
they’ve loved. I know Portland like the back of my hand and have a wealth of knowledge
about our unique homes and rapidly growing inventory of new construction.
I have loved up many homes over the years, from a total restoration of an 1894 Victorian
farmhouse to a full remodel of 1942 ranch and several in between. I enjoy educating my
clients on the home buying and selling process as well as educating them on how to care
for their home. I strive to help buyers understand their homes' unique qualities, how to
love them up, and the realities of vintage homeownership.
Each real estate transaction is different and for many people the entire process is new
and can feel overwhelming. I work hard to help clients manage expectations and give
them perspective along the way. I also truly love negotiating and believe it can be done
with grace and cooperation. Over the years many of my clients have become my friends
and I am grateful for the joy this career has brought me.
When I am not scouring the new listings, meeting clients for pie or reading up on all
things real estate, I am busy filling my days with goodness. I currently live in my dream
home in St. Johns with my husband, 3 kids, 2 cats, 2 ducks and goose! I am an avid
gardener, growing over 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables and countless plants and
flowers, including nearly 1000 tulips and over 100 dahlia varieties. During the spring
and summer we have a little free table with bouquets and plant starts for our
community. When the garden doesn’t need me you can find me in the kitchen. I try to
bake once a day, everything from sourdough to french macarons. I graduated with an
art degree and find great joy in painting and making pottery, there is almost always an
art project happening at the dining room table. I am a dedicated traveler and have made
exploring the world with my babies a priority. When we aren’t traveling internationally
we explore our corner of the world in our Vanagon, Dr. Coffey!
I am in constant awe of the beauty of the PNW and feel grateful that this is my home
sweet home. I absolutely believe that everyone should love where they live and won’t let
anyone settle!
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