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Customer Reviews

Dave did a fantastic job in helping my wife and I find and purchase our first home. His knowledge, insight, and experience were invaluable in the search and eventual negotiations. He was highly involved during the entire closing process and was always available to answer questions at the drop of a dime. Couldn't be happier with our experience with him!

Jacob & Yoshimi A. - Bothell, WA

Dave has gone above and beyond all expectations in being my selling agent. He helped find and facilitate a slew of contractors, scheduling and logistics around items necessary to get the house sold. I really cannot exaggerate the amount of time and effort that Dave put in over the last several months to help with getting everything ready, and I cannot thank him enough for his work.

Jon & Venessa H. - Monroe, WA

It was a pleasure to have David Stein as our real estate agent.  He was quick in responding to any question we had.  He went above and beyond when it came to the closing. He is very knowledgeable about the real estate in our area   I would not hesitate to use him in the future.

John and Rosemarie D. - Kirkland, WA

I recently sold my house with the help of David, and the whole experience was amazing! From day one, he was incredibly supportive, always making me feel confident and informed throughout the process. Selling a house can be stressful, but he made it feel so much easier. He took the time to understand my needs and really went above and beyond to get me the best possible outcome. His market knowledge and strategy were spot on, and he was always there to answer my questions, no matter how small. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you're thinking of selling, I highly recommend David.

Brenda F. - Kirkland

Dave is an excellent Broker/agent for buying and selling homes. We have worked with Dave for over three months on three transactions. He does extensive research, communication and is available 24/7. He assisted on getting our house ready to sell, which sold in 3 days in a slower market in our area. I highly recommend Dave for any real estate needs.

Brian & Deb B. - Duvall

Dave is an unbelievable agent - and that's actually not a hyperbole: He combines his deep knowledge of home construction and DIY improvements, keen ability to conduct thorough research of the market, extremely personable and very personal approach, and an uncanny level of care and understanding of other's needs, and he delivers results.

We started our journey with Dave in December 2023, and he sincerely took the time to learn our "absolute not"s and our "must have"s, applying that knowledge to his searches. He was *so* generous with the deep knowledge he has so diligently gained over the years, pointing out what to look for in home construction, what pitfalls to avoid, and what seemed impossible to us but could be fixed. Atop all this (and most importantly to me and our family), his gut instincts - having deeply studied the local housing market for several years - truly and honestly saved us on several occasions from making some major homebuying mistakes. (I look back now at all the homes we *almost* bought, and I am so very glad that Dave was there to help guide and coach us - it was like he knew what we needed before we did.) His data-driven research also enabled us to find the exact right price to offer - without overpaying.

You do not need any other real estate agent. Period. No matter the outcome of your first conversation with him, I can guarantee you that you *will not* regret having reached out to David Stein.

Jed E. - Bothell

We had a great experience with Dave, from his ability to listen to our needs all the way through the process of purchase. He was responsive and efficient! Looking forward to working with Dave again on our business purchase.

Chrsitina P. - Monroe

Windermere Real Estate - Woodinville  

The best real estate brokers are the ones that best understand the needs of their clients.  Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

Whether you are planning on selling or buying a home, you are most likely looking for some of the top real estate agents / brokers in your area.  Whether you are living in or looking for a property in Bothell, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Redmond or Mill Creek, or any other city throughout the Puget Sound market area,  it is important to keep  up with current market trends and upcoming changes to the area.

Experience Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

For over the last 20 years, as a real estate broker, I have been working with clients buying and selling residential houses, condominiums, and multi-family properties.  As a listing agent, I not only represent sellers, but I also educate them on the process of selling  their property today.  I can also help you to figure out how much equity your property has built up over the years.  As a buyer's broker, I spend a number of hours educating myself of what the buyer's needs.  The most common requirements often include the amount of living area, number of bedrooms and baths, type of architecture, proximity to schools and amenities.  In addition, the overall feel of what they hope their neighborhood is like, is just as important.  After viewing a number of potential properties, buyer's will soon be able to focus in on which ones best fit their needs.  Feel free to visit me at the Windermere office in downtown Woodinville, WA.

Staying within budget Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

In regards to affordability, buyers must ask themselves, what is a comfortable mortgage payment.  If you are buying with cash, then there is no need for a mortgage.  But if you plan on borrowing funds to get into a house, then you not only need money available for a down payment, you will also want to have a discussion with your loan officer about getting a pre-approval letter.  Better yet, an underwritten pre-approval letter.  Your lender will be familiar with title search and title insurance, the amount of down payment required, and what to expect upon closing and the closing date.

Home Inspections when Buying a House  Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

Once a buyer finds a potential house, I highly recommend having the house inspected by a professional home inspector.  Once the home inspector has completed the inspection of the property, it is up to the buyer to make a decision of whether or not to go through with the purchase.  Sometimes an inspection report will show all components of a house to be in good condition.  Other times the results of the inspection report will reveal a number of issues.  Some being major, like a bad roof or foundation, while others results showing minor problems that can be easily remedied.  Even if you feel you are competent in inspecting a property on your own as a real estate buyer, I still highly recommend hiring a home inspector.

The Appraisal Process Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

Once the home inspection has been completed, and you are happy with the results from the home inspection report, usually the next step is for a real estate appraiser to determine the market value of the property based on comparable, resent, relevant sales located within the same market area as the home you are planning to purchase.  If the appraisal report determines the market value of the home supports the price you are offering to purchase the home, then you are happy and the bank is happy.  If for some reason the appraisal report  comes in lower than the purchase price, then you, the buyer, can either negotiate the sale price with the seller, come up with more down payment funds, or simply walk away from the sale if the contract has been written up that way.

Why You Should Consider Working With Me Windermere Real Estate Woodinville WA

As a Windermere agent, I am fortunate to work alongside some of the most successful real estate brokers in the business.  This is truly one of the main components that drives me to be my best.  For over the last 20 years, I have been helping buyers find homes that best fit their needs.  At the same time, I have helped sellers not only sell their houses, condos and multi-family homes, but have been proactive in assisting them through the entire sales process.

Before entering the real estate arena, I was a licensed contractor for over a decade.  This experience not only put me into hundreds of homes, but gave me the opportunity to work with some of the best builders, contractors and subcontractors throughout the Puget Sound area at the time.  This exposure to new construction and remodeling projects taught me how to differentiate not just between good and average quality building materials, but workmanship as well.  I am fortunate to have this knowledge and experience, which has been a true asset over the years when working the buyers.

If you are in the market of finding your next home, selling a home, or looking to purchase real estate as an investment, I would enjoy being a part of that process.  It would also be a great opportunity to make a new friend!

Sincerely,

David Stein
Windermere - Woodinville
(206) 900-3015

Windermere Woodinville WA