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About Me
Hello!
I am a partner and Designated Broker of BCI Properties, LLC in Tacoma, Washington
and my wife Emily is a partner, Licensed Agent and Transaction Coordinator.
There are three things we focus on:
1. Real Estate - Residential and commercial sales.
2. Rental Property Management - residential, for our own rentals and for clients.
3. Investments - we invest in from 3-5 houses a year personally and help others do the same.
We are committed to providing our clients the highest level of service available. I am ABR certified, Accredited Buyers Representative, and member of the NWMLS & Washington & National Board of Realtors. Our oldest Son Don is also a Licensed RE Agent as well as his wife Sarah and our younger son Ben’s wife Staci Leske, plus my sister’s Rhoda and Grace. Our son Ben Leske is a Home Loan Officer with PC Bank, which allows us many advantages in serving buyers & sellers who need the best home loan rates. MVPC/ASE/ABR/NARPM/TAPCAR/
Who we are: Emily and I have lived in Western Washington since 1979. We love the Pacific Northwest! I am a positive individual with high energy, enthusiasm and knowledge and will ensure that you walk away with a positive experience. Emily is our smiling and happy Transaction Coordinator, ensuring your purchase or sale is tracked, processed and monitored daily until its completion. See our Testimonies online from satisfied clients.
Why choose us: Count on sound advice, reliable follow-through and attention to detail. Being a highly motivated and determined individual, I maintain the ability to satisfy the specific needs of each client. We offer a process that sets clients at ease, yet with our years of background and experience, we actually offer a sophisticated approach to analyzing client needs in order to produce the desired results. I am not just a salesman. I am a businessman, Investor and owner of rental properties. I have been in Escrow many times for my own purchases and sales so I know what must be done personally. We have won top honors for number of sales & best service in Washington State. You are in good hands!
Assurance: I believe my role, as a real estate agent, is to walk clients through the buying and selling process, taking the time to make sure every step of the transaction is understood. My commitment to honest and open communication is the foundation from which a solid, long lasting relationship is built. I am dedicated to provide the best possible service to all clients while upholding ethical standards. I will try to offer expert service for both home and land in Pierce and South King counties. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, you will always be represented professionally while always keeping your best interest in focus. We live by this creed:
"Watch your thoughts...They become words
Watch your words...They become actions
Watch your actions...They become habits
Watch your habits...They become character
Watch your character...It becomes your destiny"
I am a partner and Designated Broker of BCI Properties, LLC in Tacoma, Washington
and my wife Emily is a partner, Licensed Agent and Transaction Coordinator.
There are three things we focus on:
1. Real Estate - Residential and commercial sales.
2. Rental Property Management - residential, for our own rentals and for clients.
3. Investments - we invest in from 3-5 houses a year personally and help others do the same.
We are committed to providing our clients the highest level of service available. I am ABR certified, Accredited Buyers Representative, and member of the NWMLS & Washington & National Board of Realtors. Our oldest Son Don is also a Licensed RE Agent as well as his wife Sarah and our younger son Ben’s wife Staci Leske, plus my sister’s Rhoda and Grace. Our son Ben Leske is a Home Loan Officer with PC Bank, which allows us many advantages in serving buyers & sellers who need the best home loan rates. MVPC/ASE/ABR/NARPM/TAPCAR/
Who we are: Emily and I have lived in Western Washington since 1979. We love the Pacific Northwest! I am a positive individual with high energy, enthusiasm and knowledge and will ensure that you walk away with a positive experience. Emily is our smiling and happy Transaction Coordinator, ensuring your purchase or sale is tracked, processed and monitored daily until its completion. See our Testimonies online from satisfied clients.
Why choose us: Count on sound advice, reliable follow-through and attention to detail. Being a highly motivated and determined individual, I maintain the ability to satisfy the specific needs of each client. We offer a process that sets clients at ease, yet with our years of background and experience, we actually offer a sophisticated approach to analyzing client needs in order to produce the desired results. I am not just a salesman. I am a businessman, Investor and owner of rental properties. I have been in Escrow many times for my own purchases and sales so I know what must be done personally. We have won top honors for number of sales & best service in Washington State. You are in good hands!
Assurance: I believe my role, as a real estate agent, is to walk clients through the buying and selling process, taking the time to make sure every step of the transaction is understood. My commitment to honest and open communication is the foundation from which a solid, long lasting relationship is built. I am dedicated to provide the best possible service to all clients while upholding ethical standards. I will try to offer expert service for both home and land in Pierce and South King counties. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, you will always be represented professionally while always keeping your best interest in focus. We live by this creed:
"Watch your thoughts...They become words
Watch your words...They become actions
Watch your actions...They become habits
Watch your habits...They become character
Watch your character...It becomes your destiny"
Testimonials
"See lots more at: http://www.homes-and-properties.com/testimonies.htm"
Don / cut from main site Mon Apr 21
Don / cut from main site Mon Apr 21
"Robert & Judy L. - "Love our brand new Quadrant Home in DuPont. Help me find investment properties now ok? Real Estate is the only way to make great money in a reasonable time."
Bob L. / US MARINES Sat Oct 13, 2007
Bob L. / US MARINES Sat Oct 13, 2007
"Thanks for pointing us to Trulia and yes, glad to give you a testimony, of course its back in 2005. ---- Re: Joe & Arlene Vasquez - Hey you! You sold that home of ours pretty quick and found us that 9 acres just out of Spanaway really cheap. Whats up with all that good service? You got 48 hours in a day or what! Call or come see us sometime. BIG SMILES....!"
Arlene V. Mon Apr 11, 2005
Arlene V. Mon Apr 11, 2005
"From: Charles and Sandy F. --- // [late submission]
"Being out of state we thought we would never get our home sold & we were ready to let the Bank have it back. You saved us by getting our home sold quickly and put $9,000 in our pocket that we would have lost. How can we ever thank you!"
Sandy F. Sun Feb 5, 2006
Sandy F. Sun Feb 5, 2006
"From: David M. -
"As first time home buyers you really put us at ease. We love our new home! My military carrier makes it hard to deal with such matters as buying a home. You got it sold with no problems just as you promised. Thanks!"
David M. Fri Aug 10, 2007
David M. Fri Aug 10, 2007
"From: "Jacqueline T."
To: Donald J. Leske II
Subject: THANK YOU!!
The close happened yesterday!! .....
Thank You Don!!!! With your help, the nightmare that my family was in is almost over. .............................. Having a Great Agent makes all the difference. And you Don, you made me feel like I was your ONLY client. Jimmy thanks you as well. We can all carry on with our lives thanks to you and Emily.
In the future, if I know of anyone in need of an Exceptional Agent, I will give him or her your name. If I knew your managers name, I would send a review for you suggesting a pay increase or at least BONUS$$$.
I'll give you a call once I receive final copies of all the info.
Take Care,
Jacqueline"
Jacki Thu Jul 19, 2007
Jacki Thu Jul 19, 2007
"From: "Mike & Flo E."
To: "Don Leske II"
Subject: Thank you!
Greetings Don!
Mike and I want to thank you for your friendship and for being our realtor. You did such a super job! We really appreciated your integrity and your boundless enthusiasm in selling our home. You were wonderful to work with! Please give our best regards to Emily. And thanks again for storing my car.
Every blessing,
Flo E. (and Mike)"
Flo and Milke Wed Mar 21, 2007
Flo and Milke Wed Mar 21, 2007
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Donald J. Leske II answered:
Washington State still has a fairly good economy in terms of housing, as compared to some states, however the market is still a buyers market and sellers who are motivated and really need to sell must judge how long to wait depending on their own particular need IMHO.
In general when I list a home for sale I ask the owner to allow 2-4 weeks to judge what the reaction of the public and other agents are, in terms of traffic to our monitored sites, showings and feedback. If our feedback suggests that the price is too high, its best to confront it as soon as possible if the seller is serious about selling. Some sellers simply cannot or will not go lower and either end up loosing their homes... or the smart ones will rent out the home rather than loose it. Renting with a Professional Property Management company can in some cases save the day for the owner, who may not have thought of this option.
Overall, waiting too long is not a good thing in general. Best policy is to price right to begin with.
-Don / Broker
In general when I list a home for sale I ask the owner to allow 2-4 weeks to judge what the reaction of the public and other agents are, in terms of traffic to our monitored sites, showings and feedback. If our feedback suggests that the price is too high, its best to confront it as soon as possible if the seller is serious about selling. Some sellers simply cannot or will not go lower and either end up loosing their homes... or the smart ones will rent out the home rather than loose it. Renting with a Professional Property Management company can in some cases save the day for the owner, who may not have thought of this option.
Overall, waiting too long is not a good thing in general. Best policy is to price right to begin with.
-Don / Broker
Donald J. Leske II answered:
John,
There are LOTS OF REALTORS here... we come to answer questions from Buyers and Sellers. Do you have an Agent? - Its a tough market for sellers, we know, but if you are trying to sell your home on your own as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner) then this is not the place buyers come to see listings. There is a place here on Trulia for listings, this is not it.
Look for a good agent..., negotiate a good deal with them for the marketing and their commission or fee. Then tell them that if your property does not sell, you do realize that they will not get paid a fee nor get their money back for their time and cost of marketing but.... you will appreciate their efforts. - hummmm sounds good to me. ;-)
- By the way, did you know that most buyers want professional help and advice when making such a large financial move to purchase property? - Estimates from the association of Realtors place buyers not represented by a buyers agent to be only 4-6% of all buyers. So, the buyer for your property is probably with an agent right now.... looking at other properties, if you are not listed.
If you do have an agent and just wish to do more to sell your home, look for areas online to actually list your property... and always be sure to include the MLS # as agents will need this to refer to.
Donald J. Leske II / Broker
There are LOTS OF REALTORS here... we come to answer questions from Buyers and Sellers. Do you have an Agent? - Its a tough market for sellers, we know, but if you are trying to sell your home on your own as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner) then this is not the place buyers come to see listings. There is a place here on Trulia for listings, this is not it.
Look for a good agent..., negotiate a good deal with them for the marketing and their commission or fee. Then tell them that if your property does not sell, you do realize that they will not get paid a fee nor get their money back for their time and cost of marketing but.... you will appreciate their efforts. - hummmm sounds good to me. ;-)
- By the way, did you know that most buyers want professional help and advice when making such a large financial move to purchase property? - Estimates from the association of Realtors place buyers not represented by a buyers agent to be only 4-6% of all buyers. So, the buyer for your property is probably with an agent right now.... looking at other properties, if you are not listed.
If you do have an agent and just wish to do more to sell your home, look for areas online to actually list your property... and always be sure to include the MLS # as agents will need this to refer to.
Donald J. Leske II / Broker
Donald J. Leske II answered:
It looks like a feeding frenzy with out of the area agents waving their hands in the air "Pick Me!"..., but I suppose that that there are a lot of Agents who need the business and spend lots of time online searching for leads and whatever business they can find... me too sometimes. Right now I get from 4-7 good leads a day off the Internet. One thing that always makes me wonder though is how an Agent who is perhaps 40 miles away can say they know very much about the Tacoma market...really. Even the Gig Harbor Agents now need to pay a toll on the new bridge and jump into that territory.
Guess its ok, but if what happens if they need to show homes day after day? Will they handle it well? Its been my experience that many will not. - btw, This would have been a good post for the Agent-2-Agent section.
I don't know Don Dutton personally, but I like his posts and he has been around the Tacoma area a long time... longer than I have. I personally work with Ft. Lewis and McChord with their online Relocation services and place a lot of Military personnel. We assist with shipping, moving and utility needs too. -
As for local info for your people..., there are jobs here and certain areas boast better schools than others plus there are a couple bedroom communities that appear to be more desirable than others. There are certainly some areas that may not be best for your friends to move into.... but most Agents will not post that kind of possibly discriminating information on a Public forum...right?
Home prices can be from $136,000 for a 2 bedroom average home in an average area, to $249,000 for a fairly nice 3 bed, 2 bath home in an average neighborhood. Upscale areas can demand upwards of $289,000 to $349,000 or more for 3 bed/2bath homes. --- One good option may be to rent until they get to know the area better..., even 3-6 months.
Now be nice all you out of area Agents who posted for Tacoma business, and don't give me too many thumbs down. - oh go ahead if you must. - hehehe ;-)
Just my 2 cents worth,
-Don Sr. / Broker
BCI PROPERTIES, LLC
Property Management / Rentals
52 Homes SOLD in just over a year!
Guess its ok, but if what happens if they need to show homes day after day? Will they handle it well? Its been my experience that many will not. - btw, This would have been a good post for the Agent-2-Agent section.
I don't know Don Dutton personally, but I like his posts and he has been around the Tacoma area a long time... longer than I have. I personally work with Ft. Lewis and McChord with their online Relocation services and place a lot of Military personnel. We assist with shipping, moving and utility needs too. -
As for local info for your people..., there are jobs here and certain areas boast better schools than others plus there are a couple bedroom communities that appear to be more desirable than others. There are certainly some areas that may not be best for your friends to move into.... but most Agents will not post that kind of possibly discriminating information on a Public forum...right?
Home prices can be from $136,000 for a 2 bedroom average home in an average area, to $249,000 for a fairly nice 3 bed, 2 bath home in an average neighborhood. Upscale areas can demand upwards of $289,000 to $349,000 or more for 3 bed/2bath homes. --- One good option may be to rent until they get to know the area better..., even 3-6 months.
Now be nice all you out of area Agents who posted for Tacoma business, and don't give me too many thumbs down. - oh go ahead if you must. - hehehe ;-)
Just my 2 cents worth,
-Don Sr. / Broker
BCI PROPERTIES, LLC
Property Management / Rentals
52 Homes SOLD in just over a year!
Donald J. Leske II answered:
Hi Debbie!
Sorry about the new user below... just a simple mistake of placement.
- As for your question, YES in most cases you still owe the money if you have not released ownership and been released from debit through a Bankruptcy Court or other legal action. - If your Lien Holder has repossessed the home or if it sells via a Short Sale or if you have just walked away from it... you should contact your Lien Holder to ask what their policy is and what they intend to do about it. Its your right to know. - A good BK Attorney may be good to consult. ----
I have found many people do not realize that there may be several months left before a full Foreclosure and in a case like that you could contact a good local Realtor to list and possibly sell your home, even if its a Short Sale....which would be better than doing nothing and letting the Foreclosure happen. You can see some info about Short Sales on the link below.
Hope this helps a bit,
-Don Sr. / Broker
Sorry about the new user below... just a simple mistake of placement.
- As for your question, YES in most cases you still owe the money if you have not released ownership and been released from debit through a Bankruptcy Court or other legal action. - If your Lien Holder has repossessed the home or if it sells via a Short Sale or if you have just walked away from it... you should contact your Lien Holder to ask what their policy is and what they intend to do about it. Its your right to know. - A good BK Attorney may be good to consult. ----
I have found many people do not realize that there may be several months left before a full Foreclosure and in a case like that you could contact a good local Realtor to list and possibly sell your home, even if its a Short Sale....which would be better than doing nothing and letting the Foreclosure happen. You can see some info about Short Sales on the link below.
Hope this helps a bit,
-Don Sr. / Broker
Donald J. Leske II answered:
Hi Cheryl,
You gave no address. However if you find a real estate agent that you like, most of us are happy to do a quick search online and give you that information. Its just part of what we do. ----- You can also go to your local County Tax Assessor or records and ask for such information.
Hope that helped,
-Don Sr. / Broker
You gave no address. However if you find a real estate agent that you like, most of us are happy to do a quick search online and give you that information. Its just part of what we do. ----- You can also go to your local County Tax Assessor or records and ask for such information.
Hope that helped,
-Don Sr. / Broker
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