Comments as to Lee's expertise and experience
MIKE AND DIANNE:
We were ready to sell our
home in Arizona and relocate our primary residence to Bend. We found Lee
through his blog, www.bendisbetter.blogspot.com,
which is a terrific analysis of the area’s real estate and issues. Our
relocation turned out to be a long process with a number of visits to Bend and
Lee patiently worked with us through them all. Then we had to move quickly to
buy in Bend after an offer with a short closing on our Arizona home. Thanks to
Lee’s ability to work in a tight time frame we’re now happy residents of Awbrey
Butte. He even let us park in his garage until we could occupy our new home.
--Mike and Dianne, Awbrey Butte and Juneau, Alaska
residents.
JOHN R:
Lee affiliated with me on
the auction of developer interests in a complex property with very high-end
potential north of Bend. From the beginning I recognized that Lee goes beyond
the average broker with his impressive knowledge and analytical skills. In the
end his onsite presence at the property and participation in key decisions was
invaluable. I hope we can work together on another project.
-- President, Realty Markting Northwest, the Northwest’s leading real
estate auction group.
ANDY N.
I’ve known Lee for more than
20 years, and was first familiar with his work as a newspaper owner-publisher
in the Methow Valley of Washington state where I was manager of a resort
development venture. I’m an Oregon native but also divide my time among homes
and projects in California, Vail, CO and the Oregon coast. I asked Lee to
identify some Central Oregon private land in a spectacular setting where my
family might build a home. He found the ideal location, and we’ll continue to
work together on other real estate.
Andy N, former bank executive ,15 years as principal
in national real estate investment & hospitality management; currently real
estate investor and developer
RUSSEL W. -
Lee was recommended to me
one day when I was skiing with a friend at Mt. Bachelor and mentioned I planned
to sell my 160 acre ranch east of Bend. He identified the key ranch attributes,
recommended a pricing strategy and put together an impressive marketing package
including a slide presentation, using much of his excellent photography. Lee
understands water rights and land use issues unique to ranch properties. He has
even joined me in pruning the two dozen trees in my apple orchard. And we’ve
traded a number of good books on fly fishing, Western history and other common
interests.
Russel W., rancher, chef & restaurateur and
pilot.
KATHI Y. -
Lee represented me when I
purchased a home in Bend, and later when I sold my Sisters condo. In both
transactions he was thorough in presenting all the details I needed to make
decisions on pricing, offers and counter offers. His intelligence and
willingness to dig beneath the obvious issues made the buying and selling
process go smoothly. Working with Lee was an enjoyable experience and I’ll
certainly turn to him for his expertise in any future real estate needs.
Kathi, Bend resident.
CRAIG M. -
I’ve relied on Lee’s insight
and appreciation of working ranches and agricultural properties. Our property
combines residential land on acreage dedicated for long-term conservation and
agricultural activity. Lee has kept me informed of trends and shifts in the
market with consistent analysis of sales and economic trends both locally and
regionally.
Craig M., managing development partner, 480 acre
ranch and residential property.
