Lindsay Dofelmier

About Us:

MISSION STATEMENT:

In order to inspire myself and those around me with an excitement for life, a passion for excellence and willingness to risk, I will use my talents to effect positive global change while following and remaining loyal to my passions.

My Mission: To make a difference while making a living.

My Vision: To help you achieve your real estate goals - as your neighbor, friend and realtor.

My Values: People, animals and the environment; community development, entrepreneurship, ambition, innovation, individuality, compassion, loyalty, networking, perseverance, personal responsibility, spontaneity, willingness to risk, dedication and hard work.

Why should I be your choice for urban real estate?

Not only do I believe in the urban lifestyle - I live it - right alongside you. I live in the North End with my 3 dogs and 2 cats, I ride my bike whenever possible to reduce my environmental impact, I shop with many of you at the Co-op. Like you, I meet my friends at locally-owned downtown and North End businesses. My dogs and I share the same streets, parks and off-leash trails as you. I share your excitement for life and the endless possibilities it holds. I share your values and passions: hiking, biking, the outdoors, animals, local entrepreneurial development and support, environmental stewardship. I also share our community's vision for sustainable urban renewal and development, community enrichment and historical preservation.

I am a strong supporter and advocate of "the triple bottom line," a philosophy that triangulates between three kinds of capital: Financial, ecological and social. Our success must be measured - personally and professionally - in all three areas. Financial success without social or ecological awareness and support creates an imbalance in our lives and in our world. Sir Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." I am such a faithful subscriber to this concept that as evidence of my commitment to making a difference while making a living, I work with each of my clients to choose a non-profit cause or organization whose goals and values we share as client and agent. I then donate $500 of my commission to this cause.

Most importantly however, I believe in building lasting relationships. I care about each and every one of you. I don't just want your business for one transaction - I want to build personal, meaningful relationships with each of my clients for life because I believe that together we can achieve more.

I am so committed to my belief that all relationships must be mutually beneficial to be successful that I offer what I call the "Easy Exit Guarantee". I encourage open communication and constructive feedback throughout the course of our transaction however, if either party feels at any time that the relationship is not to the benefit of both sides, you or I may change the termination date of our agreement to work together with a 48 hour written notice.

10 reasons Lindsay is the urban expert:

•1. I keep myself updated on national, valley, city and neighborhood trends so I can share this information with you.

•2. I take continuing education seriously with a commitment to expand my knowledge daily.

•3. I continually gather information that will benefit you from sources such as the internet, print publications, news articles and industry insiders.

•4. I familiarize myself with the vision that our City, County and Neighborhood Associations have for our urban community.

•5. I consistently work to build relationships with individuals in our community from a diverse array of personal and professional backgrounds.

•6. I consistently preview available properties in our neighborhoods to familiarize myself with trends and inventory.

•7. I take a personal interest in how Boise deals with growth and the unique issues rapid growth presents to our urban community.

•8. I am involved in an array of national, neighborhood and community organizations which keep me educated, informed and plugged in.

•9. I have a large - and growing - network of friends, neighbors, clients and investors whom I work to connect in mutually beneficial real estate, business and personal transactions benefiting not only the parties involved, but our community as a whole.

•10. I live the urban lifestyle!

I make a commitment to all of this so that I can give you the greatest level of knowledge and service possible.

What I can offer you in the sale or purchase of commercial or residential real estate:

I make a customer service commitment to each of my clients that begins before we list or preview property. I always begin with a needs analysis. I work diligently to uncover exactly what your needs and wants are so I can help you achieve your real estate, personal, financial and/or business goals. We then discuss our expectations of one another during the course of our relationship. I approach my business this way because I'm not just in the business of meeting your expectations - it is my goal to consistently and decisively exceed them; In order to do so I must have a clear picture of what your real estate goals and expectations are.

As a market expert for urban real estate I have the tools, systems, expertise and passion to help you achieve your goals. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, invest or develop - Lindsay is the Boise urban expert.

ABOUT ME:

I was born in Euless, Texas - just outside of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Aside from a one year period in third grade when we lived in Portland, Oregon I spent my first 12 years of life in Southlake, Texas. We moved to Heber City, Utah (outside of Park City) when I was in middle school. I graduated from high school in Salt Lake City and after attending the University of Utah for a year, I went abroad to study in Kyoto, Japan. I finished my B.A. in Seattle at the University of Washington. After graduating from UW with a double degree in Japan Studies and Japanese Literature, and with a minor in Political Science, I worked as the Director of a small grassroots, animal-oriented, non-profit organization in Seattle. After spending a couple of years with the organization I entered the small business sector. I founded two companies while living in Washington - both with the express goal of making a difference while making a living. In late November 2005 I sold one of these businesses and eagerly moved to the Treasure Valley to begin a new chapter in my life.

I come from a family of real estate professionals and investors so it was a natural progression for me to enter the industry. With my strong entrepreneurial sense and my years of experience in sales, customer service, and small business operations, I have the education and dedication to help you achieve your real estate goals in the commercial or residential sector.

So what are you waiting for? Now that you know about me and what I can do for you - don't hesitate, call me now. I want to get to know you and find out what I can do to help you achieve your goals!

Areas of Expertise

Lindsay is Boise's urban real estate expert - from North End historic homes to mixed use buildings, downtown condos and green building in the urban core!

Testimonials

BUY:

"Lindsay helped me with the purchase of my first home. She was always available (as I would frequently call her last minute to see a house) in addition to which, she was attentive and worked diligently in helping us find what we were looking for in a home. Lastly, as a side note, my 2 year old loves her!!"
-Sarah Schlesinger, Boise, ID 2007

“Lindsay has been a pleasure to work with; she went beyond the norm to help us. We lived in Colorado and trying to find a home in the Boise/Nampa area would have been difficult, but Lindsay was very busy emailing and phoning us to keep us informed. We have moved to Nampa to be near our family and are very happy. Thank you Lindsay. "
–Dorothy & George Barnett, Nampa, ID 2007

"Lindsay does an excellent job! She has practical answers for potential home buyers/sellers and employs innovative methods for maximum effect. I was highly impressed with her service to help me locate that perfect home in the Boise area."
–Stan Fleming, Boise, ID 2007

"We loved working with Lindsay! Lindsay is very dedicated to helping her clients. She is very efficient and is very good about calling and keeping in contact. We consider Lindsay a friend now that she helped us find and purchase our dream home." –Jeanette Zimmer & Scott Schoonover, Boise, ID 2007

"I have bought three homes in the Treasure valley since I moved here 8 years ago. Using Boise Urban Agent has been the best! They are knowledgeable, quick and a pleasure to work with. I was never pressured or forced to into something I did not want. They listened and gave me what I wanted."
–Randy Johnson, Boise ID 2008

"Lindsay is an innovator. She is redefining real estate, and working to figure out how to make the world, and the North End in particular, a better place to live. She was referred to us by a family member, and now she’s not only our neighbor and realtor, she’s a friend."
–Chris & Shelly Zimmer, Boise ID 2007

SELL:

Working with Lindsay to sell our home was a pleasure. As the market was slowing down, she new just what to do to generate immediate interest and sell our property. Without her guidance I fear we would still be carrying two mortgage payments and be stuck in a buyers market."
–Chad & Charmaine Caprai, Boise, ID 2007

"Working with Lindsay was a great pleasure. After being listed for many months with another Realtor and having no offers on our house we decided to interview other Realtors. It was then that a friend and client referred us to Lindsay. She sat down with us, explained what had gone wrong before, and outlined a plan of action. We were very impressed in Lindsay's presentation and obvious commitment to her job and her community. Within 10 days of hitting the MLS we had a pending contract. Lindsay was spot on when it came to the pricing of our property. It was amazing and proved to us how invaluable an asset a hard-working, dedicated and creative Realtor such as Lindsay can be to any home-selling experience."
-Alex & Julie Ormonde, Boise, ID 2008

"We really enjoyed working with Lindsay to sell our home. We originally listed with another Realtor, but after languishing on the market for many months the contract expired. It was at this time that Lindsay contacted us to offer her assistance. We didn’t know Lindsay from Adam and after the experience we’d just had with our other Realtor we were war; ultimately however, Lindsay’s professionalism and dedication to our success swayed us. She went the extra mile in ensuring that we were all on the same page and in explaining her reasoning for her strategy in selling homes – from pricing to staging and pre-inspection. Together we were a team and from the listing date forward she kept us informed. It’s no wonder our home sold in about half the average market time.”
-Joe & Amy Corcoran, Boise ID 2008