The Sellers Who Chose the Perfect Guide: A Luxury Home Journey on Livingston Mountain

Some stories begin with a single introduction.
This one began with two.

Years before real estate ever entered the picture, I met the sellers through my Running and Walking retail stores, Fit Right, where they were loyal customers. My business partner, Jonathan Romano, knew them from a different chapter of life, as fellow members of Royal Oaks Country Club. When their time came to sell their Livingston Mountain estate, all of those connections finally converged. Jonathan had nurtured this relationship over the years and secured the opportunity for us.  He then invited me to join the listing appointment, and the moment we stepped into their home, the partnership felt natural.

A Couple Who Knew What They Wanted and Why They Wanted It
Both sellers are retired business and marketing professionals. They’ve spent their careers making smart, strategic decisions, and this one was no different.

They had already purchased their next home, a beautiful property closer to town near Camas Meadows Golf Course and were excited for a lifestyle shift. Their Livingston Mountain residence, while stunning, sat on five acres and spanned over 7,644 square feet. Even with an elevator, the upkeep of a multilevel home of that scale was becoming more than they wanted to manage.

Their focus was clear:
✔ A simplified lifestyle
✔ A home closer to their daily routines
✔ A smooth, efficient, well-communicated selling process

They didn’t come to us fearful or uncertain. They came to us prepared, decisive, and committed to choosing the team who could represent their home at the level it deserved.

And after interviewing multiple agents, they chose us.

A Home That Showcased 16 Years of Pride and Care
Some homes need extensive prep.
This one needed polish, not transformation.

The sellers lived impeccably. Their home was clean, organized, staged with intention, and professionally maintained inside and out. Every room had its own personality, yet the design flowed seamlessly across more than 7,000 square feet. Our job wasn’t to fix anything, it was to amplify what already made the home extraordinary.

We tightened a few layout details, planned our visual storytelling, and then got to work on what we do best: high-impact luxury marketing.

Marketing Designed to Give the Home “Life”
Luxury buyers don’t just want to see a home.
They want to feel it.

We produced an entire suite of content that celebrated the lifestyle this home offered:

✨ Professional photography, including daytime and twilight
✨ Long-form cinematography capturing how the home lived day and night
✨ Short-form marketing content for social media
✨ A full property walk-through video
✨ Feature-focused reels highlighting craftsmanship and amenities
✨ And yes… a custom Ferrari incorporated into the shoot to match the home’s elevated aesthetic

We held multiple open houses, proactively called agents, and personally invited qualified buyers to tour.

The result?
Strong engagement.
High visibility.
Multiple tours.
Multiple offers.

In a shifting market where luxury buyers were increasingly value-driven, we were able to clearly articulate, and justify, the worth of this exceptional home.

Navigating a Market in Transition
The biggest hurdle wasn’t the home itself.
It was the timing.

As the market cooled, especially at higher price points, buyers began negotiating harder. Everyone wanted a deal. But because our sellers had kept their home in such immaculate condition, and because our marketing showcased its value so thoroughly, we were well-positioned to stand firm.

It became a masterclass in strategic positioning:
— Show the value
— Communicate the lifestyle
— Back every detail with proof

Eventually, one offer stood out above the rest; the most compelling, most aligned, and most respectful of the home’s worth.

A Smooth Closing:  Exactly What They Hoped For
Once the offer was accepted, everything moved forward with ease.

Even with a home built in 2007 and spanning thousands of square feet, the inspection came back exceptionally clean, a reflection of years of consistent care. The buyers had little to request, and the sellers navigated each step with the professionalism they were known for.

They weren’t emotional sellers.
They were thoughtful, strategic, and steady; the kind of clients who make teamwork effortless.

The Seller’s Reflection: A Review That Says Everything
After closing, they shared a review that meant the world to us. In it, they spoke about:

✔ Our professionalism
✔ Our clear and consistent communication
✔ The depth and execution of our marketing plan
✔ Our ability to draw agents and buyers to the property
✔ Our market knowledge and understanding of luxury finishes
✔ The strength of our resources and connections

They felt understood.
They felt supported.
They felt that their home, and their story, had been represented with the respect it deserved.

A Journey Summed Up in One Sentence
The sellers would say:

“We knew exactly what we wanted, so we hired the right team to get us there.”

Looking Back
This wasn’t just the sale of a home.
It was the closing of a chapter built on hard work, pride, and intentional living with the beginning of a new one defined by ease and proximity to the life they love.

We were honored to be the guides on that journey.