If your Spokane home sat on the market for months with no bites, you’re not alone. For many sellers, especially downsizers, expired listings are incredibly frustrating. You want an easier life: less maintenance, more freedom, or a move closer to family—and your home never sells. The question every seller asks next is simple: who can actually get this sold, and not just listed?
At Avenue Stone Real Estate, we specialize in helping Spokane and Coeur d’Alene homeowners relist with results. From the South Hill and Rockwood to Liberty Lake, Glenrose, and beyond, we know what it takes to find out what went wrong, reposition your home with intention, and bring qualified buyers to the table.
From Expired to Under Contract: The Downsizer’s Playbook
When a listing expires, it’s rarely just one thing. It’s often a mix of pricing, presentation, and market positioning.
Here’s what we change on day one:
- Pricing that fits with the current market according to a professional home valuation – not just a percentage off the last list.
- Presentation that tells your home’s story, with top-notch staging, professional photography and videography that highlights warmth, flow, and livability.
- A marketing plan that targets both local buyers and those relocating to Spokane who are drawn to homes with comfort, character, and easy upkeep.
- Showing strategy that respects your time, your privacy, and your next-step plans.
The result: homes that were overlooked begin getting meaningful showings, second looks, and clean offers.
Seller Proof, In Their Words
“We highly recommend Tanya Starkel to anyone needing a real estate professional. She and her staff provided an exceptional selling experience. Tanya is knowledgeable and communicated with me every step of the way. As an out-of-town seller, she made the process so much easier with her years of experience and local business contacts. Best Real Estate Broker in Town!”
-Ronee Bothamley
“Exceptional 5-star service! Tanya helped with the sale of our Spokane home due to an unexpected relocation. She made the process as easy as possible, communicated clearly and timely our expectations while delivering exceptional marketing. She is honest, thorough, and reliable.”
-Kayln Bidelspach
“Tanya is one of the most hardworking realtors we’ve had. There’s others we’ve 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 trustworthy, hardworking, and respectful person, this is the realtor you need.”
-Victor Burunov
Read more testimonials from our sellers on our Reviews page.
Before and After: The Way We Get the Job Done
Before working with Avenue Stone: the home was listed with generic wording, standard photos, and a price that missed the buyer bracket. First impressions are everything and mediocre presentation online means no showings.
After working with Avenue Stone:
- Narrative reset: We create a story for each home – tying the home to what we love about the Spokane lifestyle like all of the outdoor opportunities, fabulous schools, and a big-little-city vibe.
- Visuals that connect: Cinematic video, daylight and twilight photoshoots, and interactive reels for social media that make downsizers’ homes feel inviting and relevant.
- Expert marketing: Premium placements and ads, digital marketing to likely-mover audiences, and direct broker outreach through our extensive broker network.
- Offer management: Disciplined communication, offer strategies that protect you as a seller, and clean timelines to close—so you can move on to what’s next.
See examples of how we’ve turned expired listings into success stories at How We Got It Sold.
Why Expired Listings Are Our Specialty
When you’re downsizing, timing and confidence matter. Expired listings need more than a re-list—they need a thoughtful plan that accounts for your goals and the market’s pace.
- Positioning that fits current demand and seasonality.
- Presentation that earns attention in under three seconds online.
- Local expertise across Spokane neighborhoods and Coeur d’Alene.
- Follow-through that ensures every showing and detail moves you closer to your next home.
That’s why sellers who tried once without success bring their homes to us—and leave with results.
“Knowledge? Check. Responsive? Check. Professional? Check. Tanya is by far the most competent real estate agent I’ve ever worked with… her understanding of the local market is unmatched and her intuition is on point.”
-Bitty Balducci
Thinking of Relisting After Your Expired Listing?
If you’re downsizing and your home didn’t sell the first time, you’re in the right place. We’ll review what happened, rebuild your market presence, and guide you toward a smooth transition into your next chapter—whether that’s a condo, smaller home, or a move closer to family.
Explore our Featured Properties to see what strong marketing looks like.
Ready to relist with results? Let’s talk.
📞 Call or text Tanya Starkel at 509.475.9075
✉️ Email Tanya(at)AvenueStoneRealEstate(dotted)com
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