Case Studies

How clear priorities and winter builder inventory produced a $406,000 new home with appliances, blinds, and no closing surprises This couple came to me through the same extended referral network that had already connected me with several Idaho buyers. They were close friends of two past clients, and I had met them socially before learning that they were preparing to purchase a home of their...

How a carefully managed Mardia sale led to a year of financial reset and a personalized new home under $500,000 This relationship began through a Google Local Services inquiry from two Meridian homeowners who needed to sell their higher-priced property on Mardia. Their priorities included a timely result, clear communication, and a process that treated both owners fairly and kept every material...

How a winter sale and concurrent purchase transformed an oversized property into a simpler home closer to family After losing her husband, this seller was left caring for the large Middleton home they had built together. It was a beautiful property: an immaculate residence with high ceilings, generous living space, an RV bay, a large homesite, and approximately half an acre of landscaping. The...

How an expired listing became a carefully coordinated move into Century Farm—and a second successful family sale This relationship began with a cold call to an expired listing. A Boise couple had already moved out of their home, listed it with another agent, and watched it fail to sell. When I met them at the vacant property, I found a home with genuine strengths—but also a presentation and...

How careful coordination, candid preparation advice, and a strategic credit protected a family's move from Eagle to Star. This couple began as neighbors of mine in Cedarfield, an established Eagle subdivision. They wanted to sell their current home and move to Star, where they could gain more space, a stronger amenity package, and a fresh start in a home that better fit their family. Their Eagle...

How a neighbor became a client, sold for $520,000, and found a better family home without leaving the part of Eagle she loved This client began as a neighbor and friend in Cedarfield, an Eagle subdivision where her home had been built by Corey Barton—now known as CBH Homes. She liked the general area but wanted a more refined home, stronger finishes, and a setting that better matched the life she...

How a private showing became a larger-home purchase, a well-positioned cash sale, and a long-term land investment I first met this buyer through one of my own listings in Century Farm, a highly regarded South Meridian community developed with parks, walking paths, multiple pools, nearby medical services, and direct access to the YMCA. The property itself was a Brighton Homes residence with five...

How an agent referral became a fast new-construction purchase designed around school, horses, and long-term value This transaction began through an agent-referral network connected to a national real estate coaching organization. A Colorado real estate agent posted in the group's private Facebook community that she and her husband were traveling to the Boise area to purchase a home. I responded...

How a Turo rental became a move to the Boise Bench—and a renovated home on one-third of an acre This relationship began in an unexpected place: a Turo rental. When a San Diego couple reserved my vehicle during a visit to Idaho, I sent them a brief message explaining that I was also a local real estate broker and could help if their trip included a home search. I left a Boise-area relocation guide...

How one Cedarfield listing solved a growing family's space needs before its first market day—and led to a mountain-cabin purchase This story began in my own Cedarfield neighborhood in Eagle and ultimately served two families with very different real estate goals. The sellers were friends and neighbors who lived only a few doors from me. They asked me to list their five-bedroom,...