MATTHEW KOENIG
Established in Magnolia.
Advising Seattle and the Eastside.
REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE FOR A CHANGING REGION
I help buyers and sellers make clear real estate decisions that support both quality of life and long-term financial position.
Licensed since 2009, I focus on our region’s established neighborhoods and the forces reshaping them — technology, mobility, and growth.
My work often connects long-time homeowners preparing for a next chapter with modern professional buyers looking for the right place to build their lives.
More than beds, baths, and size.
1: YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS COMPOSED OF MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS.
THE MOST CHALLENGING NEGOTIATION MAY BE WITHIN YOUR OWN HOUSEHOLD. MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS, INTERESTS, WORK NEEDS, PLAY NEEDS, MUST BE SATISFIED FOR A HOUSE TO WORK WELL. I HELP YOU INTERPRET THOSE NEEDS.
2: YOU MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND THE EAST SIDE.
WHAT CAN BE BUILT, AND WHAT MAY BE BUILT NEXT DOOR, IS CHANGING QUICKLY. HOW DO YOU BENEFIT, OR PROTECT YOURSELF, FROM THESE CHANGES?
3: ZONING CHANGES OFFER YOU NEW POSSIBILITIES. AND CHALLENGES.
4: YOUR JOB CAN CHANGE OVERNIGHT. YOUR REAL ESTATE CAN’T.
CAREERS IN OUR REGION CAN MOVE FAST, BUT REAL ESTATE IS A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT. I HELP YOU INTERPRET THAT INHERENT RISK.
5: YOU MAY BE 25 YEARS APART FROM THE PERSON ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE.
EVEN THOUGH OUR REGION IS RAPIDLY CHANGING, A LARGE AMOUNT OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ARE BETWEEN A LONG TERM HOMEOWNER (25+ YEARS OF OWNERSHIP) SELLING TO A WORKING PROFESSIONAL (USUALLY IN TECHNOLOGY). THEY ARE USING PROFOUNDLY DIFFERENT LENSES TO VIEW THE SAME HOME. I HELP MY CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THESE DIFFERING PRIORITIES..
Jen
“Matthew is personable, trustworthy, professional and fun. A winning and successful combination!”
Patrick
“Matthew is simply amazing. He made the process easy for me. He helped me understand what to look for in each home I visited.”
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