Tag: Buyers Agent

Dollar Point | A Meaningful Price Adjustment Can Change the Conversation

Posted on by Liza Muhl

A Significant Opportunity in Dollar Point

3305 Dardanelles Avenue, Tahoe City, California

5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | 3,794 Sq Ft

Now Offered $3,950,000

A New Opportunity in Dollar Point

A meaningful price adjustment can change the conversation around a property. For 3305 Dardanelles Avenue in Dollar Point, the conversation has just changed.

This custom-built Tahoe home is now offered at $3,950,000, representing a $250,000 reduction from its previous price of $4.2 million.

But for me, the more interesting question is not simply what changed in price. It is what buyers are getting at this level.

A Home Designed Around the Tahoe Setting

One of the first things I look for when evaluating a Tahoe property is how well the home connects with its surroundings. At 3305 Dardanelles, the setting is a major part of the experience.

The home captures sweeping views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada, creating a backdrop that changes with the light and seasons. That connection continues inside.

Completed in 2018, the 3,794-square-foot residence combines contemporary design with materials and finishes that feel appropriate for a Tahoe home.

There are five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, along with custom millwork, designer flooring, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances.

The result is sophisticated without losing sight of where the home is.

Why Dollar Point Matters

I often encourage buyers to think beyond the property itself.

Where will you spend your time?

What do you want to be able to do without getting in the car?

And what kind of Tahoe experience do you want your home to provide?

Dollar Point answers many of those questions through its private community amenities. Residents enjoy access to a private beach, pier, buoy field, pool, tennis, and pickleball.

For buyers looking for a home that works as both a private retreat and a place to fully enjoy the Tahoe lifestyle, that matters.

Thoughtful Details That Add Long-Term Flexibility

Some of the most valuable features in a home are not always the ones that photograph best. 3305 Dardanelles includes a dedicated space for a future elevator.

That may not be at the top of a buyer’s wish list today. But thoughtful planning like this can create flexibility for the future. It can support multigenerational living, long-term accessibility, or simply make the home easier to enjoy over time.

That is the kind of detail I pay attention to when helping buyers evaluate a property.

The Q Take

For buyers who have been watching the Dollar Point market, this is a significant opportunity. At this level, buyers are not simply purchasing square footage. They are considering the setting, the views, the quality of the home, the community, and how all of those pieces work together.

That is why I think this price adjustment is worth another look. If you have been considering Dollar Point, this is a property worth seeing in person.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

The Off-Market Sale: When The Right Property Isn’t On the Market

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Off-Market Tahoe Home Sold in Dollar Point for $2.95M

148 Edgewood Drive, Tahoe City, California

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,289 SF

Sale Price $2,950,000

Late last year, I got a couple of calls from past clients who had received a call directly from a buyer looking to purchase a view property in Dollar Point.

This buyer was working with another agent at the time, but she had missed out on a few properties and felt like she needed to take matters into her own hands.

She identified the properties that would work, looked up the owners, and cold-called them directly.

In doing so, she ended up calling multiple clients of mine.

Every one of them sent her in my direction.

We met for coffee the next day.

The buyers decided they wanted to work with me, someone who could be more proactive in their search.

The Search

Once we started working together, I knew this would require a different approach.

The right property wasn’t sitting on the MLS waiting to be found.

I spent the next few months tapping into every resource I had: I called owners, called other brokers, and left no stone unturned as we searched for the perfect view property.

I found multiple homes off-market, but none quite fit the bill.

We kept our search going.

That’s an important part of representing buyers in a market like Tahoe.

Sometimes the property that checks every box requires a search beyond the properties currently available to the public.

That means knowing the neighborhoods. Knowing the properties. Knowing the owners and brokers. And being willing to make the calls.

Finding the Right Property

After rigorous outreach, I found the right property in May.

148 Edgewood Drive in Dollar Point.

It was an off-market opportunity that never hit the MLS.

I toured it on a Sunday afternoon.

The buyers were here in less than 48 hours.

Less than a week later, we were in escrow.

The property ultimately closed at $2,950,000, with me representing the buyers.

The Q Take

There is a particular kind of value in having an agent who knows where to look when the property you want isn’t publicly available.

This search took months.

It required persistence, relationships, outreach and a willingness to keep looking when the first opportunities weren’t the right ones.

For these buyers, the right home was ultimately found off-market, through the kind of direct outreach that happens well beyond an MLS search.

This is what it looks like when your agent knows the market inside and out, and is willing to do the work to prove it.

Who you work with matters.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

Another Lakefront Sold in Tahoe: 7708 North Lake Blvd. Sells for $4.175M

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Lakefront Real Estate is Rarely Simple

7708 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,304 SF

Sale Price $4,175,000

Everyone likes to talk about the easy sales.

The ones that move fast and close without a hitch.

Most lakefront sales aren’t that.

7708 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista is a good example.

The property ultimately sold for $4,175,000, with Amie Quirarte representing the sellers. But getting to the finish line took time, coordination, strategy, and persistence.

Lakefront Comes With Layers

Lakefront property carries a level of complexity that many other Tahoe transactions don’t.

There can be multiple agencies involved. TRPA review. Land use planners. Property-specific considerations. And coordination across the buyers, sellers, agents, consultants, and other professionals involved in the transaction.

Every piece has to come together.

It’s a different kind of transaction, and it takes a different kind of agent to see it through.

For 7708 North Lake, the process took longer than we hoped.

So we stayed with it.

We did the work. Adjusted the strategy when the market called for it. We kept moving the transaction forward.

And ultimately, we found the right buyer.

The Work Behind the Sale

A successful lakefront transaction is measured by the closing, but the work happens long before that moment.

It happens in the follow-up: In understanding the property’s position in the market, navigating the layers that come with Tahoe lakefront ownership, communicating consistently with everyone involved, and in staying engaged when the timeline stretches longer than anticipated.

That persistence matters.

For a seller, a property of this significance deserves an agent who remains fully engaged from the first conversation through the final signature.

And that is something worth celebrating.

The Q Take

Not every successful sale is defined by how quickly it happens.

Some transactions demonstrate something else: the value of staying power.

Lakefront real estate in Tahoe requires experience, patience, coordination, and a willingness to stay engaged through every layer of the process.

I’ve spent 12+ years selling real estate in Tahoe, and this is how I work every time.

Not just when it’s easy.

When it’s your lakefront on the line, you want someone who stays in it, start to finish, no matter how long that takes.

Who you work with matters.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

A Case Study in How Luxury Tahoe Real Estate Can Actually Trade

Posted on by Liza Muhl

A Quiet Sale. Multiple Offers. A $2.05 Million Result.

113 Marlette Drive, Tahoe City, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,500 SF

Sale Price $2,050,000

The Value of a Quiet Market

There are moments in Tahoe real estate when the right strategy is knowing exactly how much of the market needs to see a property.

For 113 Marlette Drive in Dollar Point, I took the property to market quietly, working privately with a small pool of qualified buyers and their agents.

The response was immediate.

The property drew multiple offers before the broader market ever knew it was available. My seller closed at $2,050,000, with meaningful leverage throughout the process.

For me, this is a good example of how an off-market strategy can work when it is paired with deep local knowledge and the right relationships.

Knowing the Market, House by House

I have spent more than 12 years learning Dollar Point property values, house by house.

That experience matters because every property has its own story. Condition, location, improvements, timing and buyer demand all shape how a property should be brought to market.

And that is an important part of representing Tahoe sellers. Knowing who the property is right for can be just as important as knowing what it is worth.

The Q Take

Luxury Tahoe real estate does not always trade loudly.

Sometimes the strongest opportunity comes from knowing the market deeply, understanding the property honestly and having the relationships to connect the right buyer with the right home.

That is the value of experience in a market like Tahoe.

Who you work with matters.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

THE Q TAKE | A Market That’s Shifting Faster Than Most Realize

Posted on by Liza Muhl

North Shore Tahoe Real Estate

There is a lot being said about the Tahoe real estate market right now. I tend to pay more attention to what I’m seeing firsthand. The conversations I’m having with buyers. The properties they are asking about. Where they are coming from. What they are willing to wait for. And, on the seller side, what happens when a truly exceptional property becomes available.

After nearly 17 years of calling Tahoe home and almost a decade and a half in this business, I’ve learned that the biggest shifts often show up in these details before they become obvious in the broader market.

Right now, I see several things worth watching.

Quality lakefront inventory is getting harder to find

The first is the simplest. Quality, turnkey lakefront inventory is tight, and it has been tightening for a while. There are always properties on the market. That doesn’t mean there is a deep supply of the properties buyers actually want.

The distinction matters.

When buyers are looking for a combination of lakefront access, views, privacy, location and turnkey condition, the pool becomes very small. And when one of those properties comes to market, the conversation can change quickly. That is the part of the market I watch closely. Not simply how much inventory exists, but what kind of inventory it is.

The Tahoe buyer is changing

For a long time, much of the Tahoe conversation centered around the second home. That buyer is still very much here. But I’m also seeing more people think about Tahoe as a primary residence decision, particularly on the Nevada side of the lake. That is an important shift.

I grew up in Pacifica, just outside San Francisco and Silicon Valley, before eventually making Tahoe home. I understand the connection many Bay Area families have with this lake because I’ve lived that transition myself.

Many of my clients have built a life around Tahoe without living here full-time. They may spend summers on the lake, winters skiing, weekends with family. Over time, the second home can become something much more significant.

For some buyers, the question has evolved from:

“Where do we want our Tahoe home?”

to:

“Could Tahoe actually be home?”

That changes the conversation around real estate.

I’m watching the relationship between Tahoe and the Bay Area

The connection between Tahoe and the Bay Area has always been meaningful. It is also one of the reasons I pay close attention to what is happening in Silicon Valley and the broader technology economy.

New wealth has historically found its way into real estate, and Tahoe has long been one of the places that attracts it. I don’t think every change in the technology sector translates directly into a Tahoe purchase. Real estate is more complicated than that. But capital tends to move. And Tahoe remains a compelling destination for people who have the resources to be highly selective about where they spend their time and money.

That makes the Bay Area an important feeder market to watch.

Sellers have more options than simply going public

This is something I think about with every listing. When a seller hires me, my first question isn’t necessarily, “How do we put this on the MLS?”

It’s:

“Who is the buyer for this property?”

Sometimes I already have a pretty good idea.

Before a property goes public, I often build a private list of qualified buyers from my network, sometimes 15 to 20 people, and start those conversations.

Who is actually looking?

Who has been waiting for something like this?

Who might move if the right property became available?

Some of my best sales have happened without an open house. For a seller who values discretion, that can be a significant advantage. It allows us to control who sees the property, when they see it, and how the opportunity is introduced. It also gives us information. And information is valuable when you are deciding how and when to bring a property to market.

Relationships tell me a lot about where the market is going

There is another piece of this that doesn’t show up neatly in a market report.

Who is calling?

My business has always been heavily relationship driven. Many of my clients come through referrals, and I continue to work with families years after their first Tahoe transaction. That gives me a different kind of market perspective. A conversation with someone who bought a Tahoe home five or ten years ago can tell you something a market statistic can’t.

Maybe they’re thinking about selling.

Maybe they’re looking for something larger.

Maybe they want to spend more time here.

Maybe their children are now old enough to enjoy Tahoe differently.

The reasons people buy and sell change. The relationship allows me to understand those changes.

So what does this mean if you own property on the North Shore?

For me, it comes back to context. If you own a property, I think it’s worth understanding exactly where it sits in today’s market. Not simply, “What is my home worth?”

But:

Who would buy it today?

What would they be comparing it to?

How much competing inventory actually exists?

What features are driving demand?

Would the right buyer already be within reach of the property?

And perhaps most importantly:

What is the right strategy for this particular property?

There isn’t one answer for every seller. The same is true for buyers. The right opportunity isn’t always the biggest house or the highest-priced property. Sometimes it is the property that fits the way you actually want to live in Tahoe.

That is where local knowledge becomes important.

The Q Take

The North Shore market is evolving. Quality inventory remains limited. Bay Area demand remains important. The profile of the Tahoe buyer is broadening. And I think we are going to continue seeing interesting movement between the second-home and primary-residence markets.

For sellers, I believe preparation and access to the right buyers matter more than simply being visible.

For buyers, patience and perspective matter.

And for both, understanding the market before making a major decision matters.

Just my perspective on what I’m seeing in Tahoe right now, and what I think is worth watching next.

Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

What Northstar Buyers Are Really Paying For: Location, Access and Four-Season Ownership

Posted on by Liza Muhl

The Seasons Change. The Lifestyle Stays

7001 Northstar Drive, Unit 411, Truckee, California

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,231 SF

Offered at $1,240,000

There is something special about the change of seasons at Northstar.

Fall brings crisp mountain air, golden aspens, and quieter days in the village. Soon, the first snow will arrive, bringing fresh powder, ski days, and long evenings in the mountains.

For buyers considering a Tahoe property, this is when I often think about what makes Northstar different. After working with buyers and sellers throughout North Lake Tahoe, I have seen how much the right location can shape the way a second home is actually enjoyed.

For some buyers, it begins with ski access. For others, it is the ability to use a home throughout the year, with an easy arrival, nearby amenities, and something to enjoy in every season.

Northstar brings those pieces together exceptionally well.

Why Northstar?

Location means something different to every Tahoe buyer.

If winter recreation is the priority, proximity to the mountain matters. If the property is intended to be a true second home, year-round usability becomes equally important. And for many buyers, convenience matters more than they initially realize.

Northstar offers all three.

The resort provides a true four-season experience, with skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, mountain biking, golf, and outdoor recreation during the warmer months.

The village adds another important layer. Dining, shopping, activities, and gathering spaces are all close by. You can spend a day outside without getting in the car every time you want to do something.

That ease is one of Northstar’s greatest strengths.

You can arrive for the weekend, park your car, and settle into mountain life.

For a second-home owner, that matters. It means more time enjoying Tahoe and less time managing the logistics of being here.

A Location That Works in Every Season

Northstar’s appeal extends well beyond ski season.

In fall, the surrounding forests become a backdrop for hiking, biking, and quiet mornings outdoors. Winter brings the experience Northstar is best known for, with the Gondola connecting the village directly to the mountain.

Then summer opens up an entirely different side of the community.

There are trails to explore, golf to play, bikes to ride, and long evenings to enjoy outside.

The seasons change. The lifestyle remains.

That is part of what makes Northstar such a compelling place to own.

Steps From the Gondola

At 7001 Northstar Drive #411, that lifestyle starts right outside your door.

Located in the heart of Northstar Village, this fourth-floor residence is just steps from the Gondola. For skiers, that is a meaningful advantage. You can walk to the lift rather than drive to the mountain, return home easily between runs, or finish the day with dinner in the village.

It is the kind of convenience that becomes more valuable every time you use it.

A Mountain Home With Room to Stay

The two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers a comfortable retreat after a day outside.

The spacious kitchen creates room to gather with family and friends. Hardwood floors add warmth, while the gas fireplace creates an inviting place to settle in after a day on the mountain. The balcony extends the living space outdoors with beautiful mountain views.

There is also a full-sized washer and dryer, a ground-level ski locker, and one underground parking space. Residents have access to a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and gym as well.

These details may not be what initially draws you to Northstar. They are the details that make ownership easier once you are here.

The Opportunity Beyond the Property

When I talk with buyers about Tahoe, I encourage them to think beyond the house itself.

Ask how you want to spend your time here.

Ask how often you want to come.

Think about who will use the property with you.

And consider what you want Tahoe to feel like when you arrive.

Those questions can change the way you evaluate a property.

For buyers looking for a mountain home with strong year-round appeal, Northstar deserves a close look. It combines the outdoor lifestyle people come to Tahoe for with the convenience and amenities of a thoughtfully designed resort community.

That combination is difficult to replicate.

A New Season at Northstar

The aspens will soon turn golden. The air will get colder. Then the first snow will arrive. Fresh powder. Ski days. Après-ski evenings. Fireside dinners.

At 7001 Northstar Drive #411, you can be at the center of it all.

To learn more about this Northstar residence or schedule a private showing, explore 7001 Northstar Drive, Unit 411.

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

Tahoe Woods Home Now $1.735M | 836 Holly Road in Tahoe City

Posted on by Liza Muhl

New Opportunity to Own a Beautifully Remodeled Retreat in Tahoe Woods

836 Holly Road, Tahoe City, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,920 Sq Ft

Listed Price $1,735,000

Peace among the pines. Light-filled rooms. A fireplace on a quiet morning. Coffee on the deck with nothing but forest beyond. That is the feeling at 836 Holly Road in Tahoe City.

Tucked against acres of open forest land, this serene three-bedroom, two-bath cabin offers the privacy and character many buyers seek in a Tahoe home. At the same time, thoughtful updates create a comfortable, move-in-ready retreat for weekends or full-time living.

Peace Among the Pines

Located in the Tahoe Woods neighborhood, 836 Holly Road feels surrounded by nature.

Towering pines and open forest create a peaceful setting from the moment you arrive. The large back deck extends that connection outdoors, with uninterrupted forest views providing a beautiful backdrop for morning coffee or quiet evenings.

As a result, the home offers something increasingly valuable in Tahoe: a sense of privacy and escape.

Light-Filled Mountain Living

Extensively remodeled in 2009, the home blends rustic Tahoe character with thoughtful modern updates.

Inside, the spacious great room features vaulted ceilings and skylights. Natural light fills the space throughout the day, while the open design creates an inviting place to gather.

Meanwhile, the home’s finishes bring warmth and functionality to everyday mountain living.

A Kitchen Made for Gathering

The kitchen combines beauty with practicality.

Custom cherry wood cabinetry adds warmth and character. Quartz countertops provide a durable, polished surface for everyday cooking and entertaining.

Together, these details create a kitchen that feels right at home in its mountain setting.

A Primary Suite Made to Unwind

The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat at the end of the day.

A cozy fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. The en suite bathroom features a jetted soaking tub, creating a relaxing space to unwind after a day outdoors.

Whether it’s a winter weekend or a quiet summer morning, the suite offers a comfortable place to slow down.

Your Tahoe Escape

Outside, the expansive back deck becomes another living space.

Surrounded by forest, it is an ideal spot for coffee, conversation, or simply enjoying the quiet. The natural setting also makes it easy to embrace the slower pace that draws so many people to Tahoe.

In addition, the home’s Tahoe Woods location provides a peaceful residential setting while keeping Tahoe City’s recreation and amenities within reach.

A Move-In-Ready Opportunity

For buyers searching for a Tahoe cabin without taking on a major renovation, 836 Holly Road offers a compelling opportunity.

The home has already been thoughtfully updated. Therefore, new owners can focus on enjoying the property rather than planning their next project.

Now offered at $1,735,000, the property represents a $100,000 price reduction.

For those dreaming about fall weekends among the pines or winter days in the mountains, the timing could not be better.

Property Highlights

  • Now Offered at $1,735,000
  • $100,000 Price Reduction
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Tahoe Woods neighborhood
  • Extensively remodeled in 2009
  • Vaulted ceilings and skylights
  • Spacious great room
  • Custom cherry wood kitchen cabinetry
  • Quartz countertops
  • Primary suite with fireplace
  • En suite bath with jetted soaking tub
  • Expansive back deck
  • Uninterrupted forest views
  • Backs to acres of open forest land
  • Move-in ready

Maybe Home Can Be a Little More Like This

Some Tahoe homes are about proximity to the lake. Others are about the feeling you have when you arrive.

At 836 Holly Road, that feeling is quiet, natural, and distinctly Tahoe.

If you’d like a private tour or more information on this property, contact Amie Quirarte with SERHANT. Lake Tahoe.

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

 

New Homewood Listing | 4820 Sacramento Avenue | Lake Tahoe

Posted on by Liza Muhl

A Rare West Shore Find

4820 Sacramento Avenue, Homewood, California

5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 3,633 Sq Ft

Listed Price $2,995,000

There are homes that offer a great Tahoe setting, and then there are homes that bring together the location, views, design, and outdoor space in a way that feels especially rare.

4820 Sacramento Avenue in Homewood is one of those homes.

Set in one of the West Shore’s most desirable pockets, this custom mountain home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 3,633 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space.

Designed to Bring Tahoe In

Inside, vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan create a sense of volume and ease. Walls of windows bring natural light into the home while framing the surrounding lake and mountain landscape.

Three decks extend the living space outdoors, creating natural places to enjoy a morning coffee, gather with friends, or take in the changing light across the West Shore.

The result is a home that feels connected to its surroundings while remaining warm and comfortable.

A Backyard That Is Hard to Find

One of the property’s most compelling features is beyond the walls.

The backyard is large, flat, and genuinely usable, a combination that is increasingly difficult to find on the West Shore.

There is room to gather around the fire pit, entertain a crowd, play outside, or simply enjoy having space to spread out. For Tahoe living, that kind of outdoor flexibility can make all the difference.

In the Heart of Homewood

Location is another defining feature.

Homewood Ski Resort is approximately half a mile away, making it easy to enjoy one of the West Shore’s iconic winter destinations. Lake Tahoe is also close at hand, with a public access point just two blocks from the property.

And the neighborhood is entering an exciting new chapter.

Homewood is in the midst of significant resort redevelopment, with a new gondola and village improvements underway. The changes are reshaping the resort and adding another layer of interest to this already desirable stretch of the West Shore.

A West Shore Home With Staying Power

The appeal of 4820 Sacramento Avenue goes beyond any single feature.

It is the combination of a sought-after Homewood location, classic Tahoe character, lake and mountain views, generous living space, and an unusually usable backyard.

For those looking for a Tahoe home that works equally well for everyday living and gathering with family and friends, this property offers something increasingly difficult to find.

For more information or to arrange a private showing, contact Amie Quirarte with SERHANT. Lake Tahoe.

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email me at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

 

Just Sold in Dollar Point: The Home That Started It All

Posted on by Liza Muhl

Home, Family, and a Relationship Built on Trust

39 Observation Drive, Tahoe City, California

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,344 SF

Sale Price $2,785,000

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The Home Where Their Tahoe Story Began

Remember the story about the buyers who found their bigger home at 3365 Edgewater? Same family. Here’s the other half of it.

39 Observation was their first Tahoe home, the one my attorney connected us on years ago. It’s where they fell in love with this lake, this community, this whole way of life. And it’s the reason they eventually needed more room.

For this family, 39 Observation Drive was more than a home in Dollar Point. It was where their Tahoe story took root.

When It Was Time for the Next Chapter

Once they found the bigger house, it was time to let this one go.

They didn’t feel the need to interview other agents because we’d already built a relationship of trust and transparency. I was ready to go.

That trust matters, especially when selling a home filled with years of memories. There was already a shared understanding of their goals, their connection to the community, and what this home meant to them.

Three Times Representing This Family

This was the third time representing this family.

First, as buyers here.

Then, as buyers on the new place.

Now, as their listing agent, closing the chapter on the house that started it all.

The transaction may have been a sale, but the relationship behind it was built over years and multiple homes.

More Than a Transaction

Some clients you close a deal with. With others, you build a relationship over the years and multiple homes.

This family is the second kind, and I’m grateful for every chapter of it.

Congratulations to a family moving into their next chapter in Tahoe, while closing the door on the home that started it all.

Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply curious about today’s Lake Tahoe market, I’d be honored to help you navigate your next chapter. Let’s start the conversation.

Who you work with matters.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more

Just Sold in Homewood: The Right Buyer for a Lake Tahoe Home

Posted on by Liza Muhl

A West Shore Dream Come True

250 Grimsel Pass Road, Homewood, California

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,814 SF

Sale Price $4,000,000

A Referral Started It All

You’ve heard every realtor (including me) in the history of real estate say how important referrals are to their business. Well, that’s how this story starts. With a referral.

But this referral came from an agent in Incline who is not licensed in California. Earning the trust of a client is one thing, but earning the trust of another top-producing agent in my same market is another. This agent sells extremely high-end homes and comes from deep-rooted experience. When he called and explained what the client was looking for, he told me I was the first person he thought of.

I immediately went to work. I was put in touch with the buyer, who is also very sophisticated in real estate, with a deep attachment to the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Both he and his wife’s family grew up with property in Lake Tahoe, both of them spending some of their most formative years here. After both of their families had to sell their properties, these two had always held onto hope they would be able to earn enough money to one day buy a place of their own.

Finding Their Way Back to the West Shore

These are some of the hardest-working people you’ll ever meet, and boy did they do it. They built a business, sold a business, and were finally ready to get back to the west shore. We tracked down their old family house, but the owners, though very sweet, were not willing to let it go. So, we went back to square one and started their search from scratch.

When the Right Home Comes Along

When 250 Grimsel Pass came on the market, I knew this was the perfect place for them. They originally had their eyes set on lakefront, but this property checked every other box, so I sent it to them anyway. Side note: good agents WILL send you properties that are LOWER than your budget if they are right for you!

The plan was to look at it during their trip at the end of the month, but I knew this property would bring in multiple offers, and it did. My client was on a flight within a few hours of us talking, and we were at the house the next morning at 8am.

A Multiple-Offer Moment

What ensued was a fast-paced multiple-offer scenario (3 offers total), and though the stress was compounding because we knew it was the right property for them (and I knew they would be devastated to lose it), we stayed the course. We were strategic, decisive, and worked together to find unique ways to strengthen our offer.

The end result? We won.

A Home That Means More

And today, we close on this magnificent property that means far more to these two people than most could imagine. Congratulations to the buyers!

Looking back, the Incline agent who trusted me with his clients was right. I was the right person for the job.

For Sellers, This Is the Part of the Story That Matters

The right buyer may not be actively searching for your property today.

They may be referred by another agent. They may be looking for something completely different. They may have a very specific vision of what they want or a budget that gives them more options than they realize.

My job is to understand the people behind the search, recognize when a property is right for them, and create the connection that brings the two together.

So, when you’re ready to sell, the question isn’t only: Who is looking for a home like yours?

It’s also: Do I know where to find your perfect buyer?

Let’s start the conversation and find out.

Who you work with matters.

Contact: Amie Quirarte

Founding Agent, SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Founder, The Q Group

Mobile 650.290.3008
Email at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
Visit Amie Quirarte with The Q Group to learn more