By Andee Zeigler, September 2, 2020
When our buyers first started looking for a home, it was mid winter. The hope of a busy Spring market with endless prospects was motivating them to start looking early. They were newlyweds ready to find a home to start a family in, filled with excitement and anxious to get the process started. We had toured a small handful of homes, getting a sense for their needs and wants when it all came to a screeching halt in early March.
We paused their search, unsure how long the pause would be, trying to navigate how to proceed with real estate in the time of a pandemic. A story we all know, what happens next and when does “next” happen? How long do we pause parts of our lives?
I felt it was important to let my clients know that we would proceed at their pace, whatever that might look like. In the meantime I would be available to keep tabs on inventory that met their needs, keep them posted on interest rates, deliver treats or just listen to their worries.
By July it was clear that a stand still pause wasn’t sustainable and that it was time to move forward, with caution and care.
Our buyers were thoughtful about not asking to see every single house, being very careful to consider location, layout and condition based on what was available online and through research. They were patient and lost one house to incredible competition, but alas, here we are early September and they finally have keys to their new home.
Another step toward starting a family has been completed! Now on to decorating!!
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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