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.
Contact Amie Quirarte
SERHANT. Lake Tahoe
Mobile 650.290.3008
Email at amie@realestatenorthtahoe.com
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Courtesy Photo: Compass
