Testimonials

IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE. I spent a few years as a licensed real estate agent in N. Idaho. Here's what I know, only about ten percent of agents aren't someone's niece or son in law selling a family property. Of the ten percent left, one percent are five star professionals. Not only do they know the macro, that is the local/regional/national market, but they know the micro, the bewildering details that are typical of a residential sale. Better still, the one percent can see a problem headed at the seller or buyer and take care of it. What this means is if you buy or sell and use Tanya Starkel and her team at Avenue Stone, you can sleep well at night. We wouldn't dream of buying or selling without them. They're worth every penny because they get top dollar on a sale and true market value on a buy, an ability few in this profession can claim.

"Most Hard Working REALTOR!"

There’s others we have tried and she’s the only one that worked hard and wasn’t trying to sell it quickly just to sell. She listens to her clients and works together with us as a team. If you’re looking for a trust worthy, hard working, and respectful this is the realtor you need. Thank you, Tanya!

Tanya and team came recommended via contacts in the area and we couldn't be more thankful we were lucky enough to have her team working with us. She made our long distance move back to the region less stressful as her communication was always prompt and thorough. She has continued to be a great resource and demonstrates she cares about those she has helped buy a home.

I was introduced to Meg by my daughter as Meg assisted her family to buy a new home (6/2020) and sell their home at the same time. Karen and I began looking for a new home 10/2020, just on a whim. The market was poppin, yet we felt with rates as they were now would be a good time. Meg showed us a house, we made an offer and lost out to multiple offers. Oh well. I continue to look, as did Meg and we narrowed our search. Meg looked at new listings daily for us and sent them for review. Over the following 10 months we looked at 10-12 homes, making a run at one other and lost to the same situation. We didn’t have to move so we were content to stand our ground. Fast forward to 8/2021, we found another home, it was exactly what we were looking for and made a run at it and got it YAY! Randy Wells was the listing agent. We then listed our home 2 weeks later and while collaborating with Meg set a price and staged the home, it sold on day 1 to one of Randy’s clients. Same Realtors involved in both transactions. They were great!!!

"She’s simply the best!"

I cannot recommend Tanya Starkel and her team at Avenue Stone Real Estate enough! As homebuyers living out of state, we were nervous about navigating the process, but Tanya made it an absolute breeze.

During a quick day trip to Spokane, she expertly guided us in finding our dream home in the Rockwood neighborhood. Remarkably, we were able to view properties, make a decision, and submit an offer—all in just one day! Tanya’s efficiency and expertise truly impressed us.

What stood out the most was her extensive network of professionals. She connected us with reliable inspectors, lenders, and contractors, which allowed us to manage the closing process seamlessly from out of state. Her wealth of knowledge about the local market and services was invaluable.

Thanks to Tanya, we are now happily settled in our dream home. If you’re looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive realtor, look no further than Tanya Starkel.

We recently sold our home of nearly 20 years and purchased another back to back. We had been thinking about finding something a bit bigger for years, and we finally took the leap this past spring. Meg Leech is a dear friend and I always told her when we sell, we will be coming to you. What a blessing she was throughout both transactions. The process went smoothly from start to finish. She was always one step ahead, keeping us posted on what needed to be accomplished when, and what was coming up next. If ever we had questions, she was immediately back to us with explanations. Meg is thoughtful, patient, and above all honest. We appreciated her frankness on all matters. In closing we can tell you from experience that Meg is more about service to her clients, than she is about closing the deal. Look no further than Meg Leech for your real estate needs!

"We have already recommended Tanya to friends and family."

Tanya listed our home after it had been on the market for 6 months without a successful transaction. She gave the listing new energy by upgrading the listing photos, shooting numerous videos and prominently promoting it on social media. Her new approach immediately yielded showings during which she was diligent in keeping us apprised of their status. In less than 2 months, we received an offer which was record time for a high-end luxury home. During the negotiation process, Tanya helped strategize negotiating tactics. In the end, we closed a deal for a fair price.

My husband and I have bought and sold homes multiple times with multiple realtors. We have had both good and bad experiences with realtors. This last sell and purchase we decided to use Meaghan Leech. Meg was very professional and very respectful of our feelings through the process. She gave her opinion without pushing us, she gave us the control with her professional guidance. She made all of our decisions much easier. With Meg's help we sold our house and bought our dream home. She made our experience through this challenging process so much easier. And we sold and bought during the Covid-19 shutdown. This was the best experience we have ever had with a realtor. We are so grateful for Meg. We highly recommend Meaghan Leech for a realtor!

"She Realistically Went Over the Home Market With Us."

If you want to sell your home with one of the best then I would suggest Tanya Starkel. Her professionalism shined as she treated our home as her own when we went to list with her. She provided professional photography to showcase our home in a beautiful brochure. In addition, a home stager was provided at no cost to us, who came and gave many great tips on ways to make our home more buyer friendly. She was eager to help, and always delivered whatever was promised. She realistically went over the home market with us, so we could value our home at a competitive but fair price.

I interviewed five realtors in Spokane before choosing Tanya Starkel. She’s down-to-earth, authentic, and knows her shit. Moving from out of state, we needed someone who really understood the market and could help us find the right fit. Tanya found homes that perfectly matched our criteria, including ones we hadn’t even seen in our own searches. She was clear, organized, and made viewing homes a smooth process.

Highly recommend Tanya as your realtor.