Michelle Blue

About Michelle:

Michelle works with buyers and sellers on the Eastside - with her primary focus in the community she lives and volunteers in, Woodinville.

Buyers: Michelle will work with you to find the home that will let you live the lifestyle that is most important to you. She will provide you with the information and education that will help you make great decisions and have a smooth buying experience.

Sellers: Michelle will make sure that you and your home are prepared to go on the market, you have professional photos and well written comments, you get maximum agent and internet exposure so that your home will sell in a timely manner and for the highest value.

Investors: Michelle is an investor and knows first hand what to look for and what it takes to buy and manage properties that will build wealth. Whether you are an experienced investor and you want Michelle to find the properties that meet your criteria or a new investor and you need to learn about investing before you take the leap - Michelle can make it happen.

For more information on Michelle's services please go to www.MichelleBlue.com.

Background, Education & Training

Michelle has spent 21+ years in sales, helping her clients achieve their dreams by negotiating win-win contracts. She does this by really listening to buyers, sellers and agents to find out what is most important to them and then comes up with creative solutions.

Education:
BS Biology, University of Washington
Master of Health Administration (MHA), University of Washington

Licenses: Washington State Real Estate License

Certifications & Accreditation:
Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Realtor
Certified Washington State Real Estate Instructor: Business & Marketing

Continuing Education:
ASP HomeStaging for Realtors, Washington State Housing Housing Finance Commission House Key & Homebuyer Education Instructor Training, CRS:202 Effective Buyer Sales Strategies, Short Sales & Foreclosures, 2008 Legal Update - Distressed Properties, Marketing Luxury Listings to Sell, Raising the Red Flag/How to Read A Title Report, Washington Real Estate Practices, Effective Open House Techniques, Showcasing Listings on the Internet, Working with Buyers (Buyer Representation), Advertising for Real Estate Agents, Generation X, Listing & Marketing Properties, Condominimums in the State of Washington, Creating Wealth through Investment Real Estate, Risk Reduction through Home Warranty, Dissecting the Contingency, Sales Ratios, Identifying Sensitive Land Areas, Raising the Bar in Real Estate Services, Instructor Development Workshop, Real Estate Ethics, CORE Curriculum & Current WA State Issues, New WA State Forms Update, Work Smarter not Harder to benefit your Clients, Fair Housing, Environmental Hazards, Asset Management, Buffini 100 Days to Greatness, and Real Estate Finance.

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma, 2004; Beyond Selling Value, Mark Shonka 2004; Lominger Management Training: Leading Change, Cultural & Organizational Values, Performance Management, Workforce Review, 2001-2004; Harvard Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives, Harvard University, June 1993; Dealing with Difficult People & Difficult Situations, Harvard University, June 1993; and Zenger-Miller Frontline Leadership Management Training, 24 modules 1991-1992.

What Michelle's Clients Say

Here is what Michelle's clients say about working with her...

We have the utmost respect for Michelle's abilities as our realtor and as a person. She is highly capable, professional, smart and hard working. The only regret we have is that we did not use her to help us buy our new home, only to sell our old home. We could have used her business acumen on our side for that transaction too! Having dealt with mediocre realtors in the past, it was apparent right the beginning of the process, that using Michelle was the best choice we could have made. I would definitely use her again and I would strongly recommend her to anyone who asked.
~ Helen Dawson

"Michelle worked hard to help us sell our house during a difficult economic climate. She always listened to what we wanted and helped us to find solutions that worked well for us. I would definitely hire Michelle again and I recommend her highly."
~ Bruce Dawson

Michelle, where do I start?? She is an amazing person and one of the best RE agents I have ever met. She was working with my brother and doing an amazing job of giving him more than he wanted. I met with her and within 4 houses we finalized the condo I ended up buying. She then after tirelessly working with my brother got him into the home he really loves as well. She is very patient, caring, and up front and honest. I have actually referred people to her and will continue to do so. She also has the best follow up I have ever seen. She continues to stay in contact with me and is always at the top of her game. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a place in the greater Seattle/Bellevue area. Thanks Michelle for all your hard work!~Troy Bernitter

I interviewed several agents, and Michelle had the best plan, was most energetic, and had the most data in my market analysis. Since I decided on using her, she has been very involved and dependable, and shows much initiative. I would give her high marks so far. (House is not sold- but has not been on the market for a week yet!!) I would recommend her to anyone trying to sell in this tough market.
~ Heidi VanDoren

MICHELLE FOUND US OUR DREAM HOUSE. We wanted to live in a certain area but our budget made it difficult to find suitable homes. My wife and I are very diligent and did a TON of research on our own outside of day-long searches with Michelle. In the end though, it was a lead on a foreclosure that Michelle pursued on her own that ended up being the perfect house and the most amazing bargain.Michelle's personality is a perfect mix; she has a laid back style yet possesses a shrewd business sense and a keen eye for finding the best deal possible. We appreciated the fact too that she was never afraid to speak her mind on a particular subject. Despite the house-hunting process itself being frustrating at times, it was always a pleasure to talk with Michelle and we felt like we could go through this major process at our own speed without being rushed.

I've worked with a two other very good realtors in the past and I would definintely rank Michelle as #1. " ~Matt Bernhard & Florence Farricker

"Michelle is a highly creative agent with excellent knowledge of her marketplace. She is GREAT to work with!"
~Bill & Annmarie Cassidy

"Michelle helped us buy a house in the Woodinville WA area. She knows her job very well and is very detailed in her job. She understands what the customer wants and did not push us into buying anything that would not fit our family. Michelle is very punctual and always happy to help us.
~Deana Palmer