Oops, I Forgot I Had a Blog - A love letter to my clients (and a gentle roast of myself)
- Melanie Tinsley
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
I know, I know...
This blog has been quieter than a buyer's market in 2021. I had big plans to keep it fresh in 2025… and then I got busy. Like, “12-closings-in-6-months” kind of busy.
While I’ve been MIA online, I’ve been very present in the real estate trenches—negotiating offers, unlocking doors, calming nerves, and celebrating wins. So, here’s a mid-year recap (finally) and a big heartfelt THANK YOU to every client who’s trusted me so far.
Also: Here is a fun Maui vacation trip my family and I just took to celebrate a great 1st half of the year, and also to show that balance is a very important thing to me!
Let’s roll the highlight reel:
🏞 Oakbrook Listing - Waiting for the perfect buyer!
My seller is making a move all the way across the country! We worked hard to get this one on the market, but sometimes things take time and there is always a reason. Everyone has loved it so far, but I fully believe the right buyer is coming soon!
🏞 Steilacoom Land Purchase
A sweet young family made their first real estate purchase—a coveted piece of Steilacoom land near the grandparents. The beginning of something big. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdJ2pOSORP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
💨 Fast Steilacoom Sale
This one went pending in just 12 hours. My sellers had already secured their lakefront dream with me, and this was the final step in their story.
🌊 Puget Sound View Condo
Came to browse, fell in love. Killer view of the Sound, orcas, eagles, and treetops. A total retirement win.
🏠 University Place Listing – $30K Over Ask
After interviewing three agents, my clients chose me for the “just right” pricing strategy. We listed smart, staged beautifully, and secured three strong offers.
🔑 University Place Buyer
He found me through an old blog post (ha!) and we started the home search in Steilacoom. Ended up in UP with an income-producing gem and no regrets.
🔁 Contingent Steilacoom Sale
California buyer, fast timeline, and a trusting seller. Took the risk—and it paid off. We even closed early.
🏡 Steilacoom Land Purchase (Again!)
These amazing buyers sold their Lakewood lake house with me—and turned around and bought this dreamy land for their next chapter.
🛶 Lake House Listing – Lakewood
That sale I mentioned? Yep—this one. Under contract in just 5 days. Lakeside listings hit different when marketed right.
🌅 Steilacoom Listing – Saltars Point
These sellers had just bought in Olympia with me right before the holidays, then turned around and listed this Saltars Point beauty. Teamwork makes for smooth transitions.
🛫 Lacey Purchase – Cross-Country Move
This family moved all the way across the country—and trusted me with their Lacey landing. From video tours to the front door, we made it happen.
🧸 Puyallup Buyer – Kid-Friendly Focus
Referred by a friend, these buyers and I toured several homes before landing on the perfect neighborhood to grow roots and raise a family.
📦 Olympia Listing – A Quick Pivot
A friend of a family member bought this home just a year ago, but life threw a curveball. We listed quickly, made smart decisions, and helped them move forward.
To my 2025 clients so far: Thank You!
Your trust, referrals, and faith in me mean everything. These stories aren’t just closings—they’re milestones, and I’m so grateful to be part of them.
Here’s to the second half of 2025—and maybe, just maybe, another blog post before December. No promises.
Thinking of buying or selling? Let’s chat before I forget I have a blog again. 😉
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