I knew right away, I was in good hands with Michele Shuler. Within hours of my lender (Joe Tafolla - great guy!) introducing us, she reached out and not with a generic "fill out this form" approach, but with a genuine interest in helping me find my new home.
I mentioned I was planning to fly up from California to the Seattle area so I could tour homes on Mercer Island that weekend, just to casually see what was available and she immediately spent a good 10-15 minutes with me over the phone to break down the current market conditions, what she could offer, and why I should consider working with her. Her responsiveness and direct communication style helped me understand the ins and outs of what to expect.
We spoke on Wednesday, and by Friday, Michele had put together a detailed itinerary of multiple properties based on my search criteria. She found an excellent selection of homes for me to view, covering a range of prices. However, it just so happened that the property I fell in love with was one of Michele's own listings.
Since it wasn't appropriate to represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction, she referred me to another agent to handle the closing. It was clear that Michele hadn't steered me towards her listing intentionally, and her ethical approach made me respect and trust her even more - Her integrity really shone through.
The agent she referred me to did an excellent job with preparing the contract and overall this transaction couldn't have gone better. We made an offer on March 25th and closed on April 11th - Her dedication to her clients' best interests, coupled with her market knowledge and professionalism, convinces me that this won't be the last time I use her services. If you're struggling to find a top realtor in Mercer Island, I can't recommend Michele highly enough!
