Response from Steve Lieu on 4/21/2025

Thank you! Patience is my superpower, and honesty comes with it! The market made me "quick" :-). Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! It means a great deal to me that you took the time to share your experience. I fully grasp how difficult it is for first-time buyers to make such a monumental life decision involving huge sums of money. I truly enjoyed our home search journey together and am delighted that my guidance throughout the process was helpful. Learning your preferences and helping you find a home that fits your unique needs is exactly what makes this work so rewarding for me. I'm happy to hear that the connections to service providers have been valuable for your home improvements. Building a reliable network of professionals is something I take pride in, as I believe my service extends beyond just the transaction itself. My goal is to make it easier for you. It was a genuine pleasure working with you, and I'm honored to have played a role in helping you find your home in the greater Seattle area. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else as you continue to make your house truly yours. I appreciate your recommendation and look forward to staying in touch!

Response from Steve Lieu on 4/7/2025

Your wonderful review truly touches me - thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're not done yet, I am looking to bring the same level of expertise to help you navigate our constantly changing market on the listing side! It brings me such joy to hear that I was able to make your home-buying journey feel easy and stress-free. We make a good team. Finding the right home on the Eastside certainly presents its challenges in today's competitive market, so I'm delighted we were able to secure your dream home so efficiently. Your trust in my guidance throughout the process meant a great deal to me. I believe that being responsive and accessible is one of the most important aspects of my role, so I'm pleased this made a difference for you. And I'm fortunate to work with an excellent network of professionals (lenders/contractors, etc.) who share my commitment to creating a seamless client experience. The greatest reward in my work is knowing you're happily in a home you love and envisioned for the family. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this significant milestone in your life. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything as you settle in. And of course, I'm always here for any future real estate needs or questions you or your friends and family might have.

Response from Steve Lieu on 3/27/2025

Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review of your home-buying experience with me. It truly means the world to hear that I was able to make such a positive impact during this significant milestone in your life. As first-time buyers, I know how overwhelming the process can feel, and I'm genuinely happy that I could provide the guidance, expertise, and responsiveness you need. Your attention to detail actually helped me serve you better, and I never minded answering those specific questions - they showed how thoughtful you were about making the right decision. It also helped me learn too! I particularly appreciate your mention of my market knowledge and data-driven approach. In today's competitive Issaquah market, especially in beautiful areas like Squak Mountain, Woodinville, Education Hill, and Redmond, etc. having accurate information is crucial for making confident decisions. I'll miss our evening and weekend viewings too and our strategy sessions! It was a pleasure getting to know you both throughout this journey. Helping clients like you find the perfect home is exactly why I love what I do. I can't wait to see you again once you've settled in. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything as you settle into your new home. Of course, I'm always here for any future real estate needs or questions you might have.

Response from Steve Lieu on 3/6/2025

Thank you so much for this incredible review, Shubhi! I'm truly touched by your kind words and detailed feedback about our time working together. I credit you and Ashwin for being curious and coachable. It was a genuine pleasure guiding you through your first home-buying journey. I particularly enjoyed our conversations about construction details, materials, and market trends - your curiosity and engagement made the educational aspect of the process so rewarding for me too! Understanding your specific needs and helping you navigate those trade-off decisions was crucial, and I'm glad you felt supported throughout that process. I believe that accessibility and flexibility are essential when making such an important life decision, so I was more than happy to work around your schedule. I'm especially pleased we were able to handle your unique paperwork situation smoothly (congratulations on that life event!). These are exactly the kinds of challenges that make my work interesting and fulfilling! I'm looking forward to our continued relationship as you settle into your new home. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all - whether it's home-related advice or just to catch up. Thank you again for placing your trust in me during this significant milestone in your lives!

Response from Steve Lieu on 3/6/2025

Wow, thank you so much for your kind review, Brian. I give you and Jennifer credit for taking bold, fast action. It was such a joy working with you and Jennifer from that first phone call during the holidays to prepping you to compete against 8 other buyers. I remember how cautious you were about entering the market as first-time buyers, and I'm so happy I could help make the journey less stressful for you. Please stay in touch and let me know how you're settling into your new home. My door is always open if you need anything at all, even if it's just home improvement advice or local recommendations. Thanks again for trusting me with such an important milestone in your lives!