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<p>Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State&rsquo;s largest city, it&rsquo;s home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquartered in its metropolitan area. The futuristic Space Needle, a 1962 World&rsquo;s Fair legacy, is its most iconic landmark.</p>
<p>Seattle has a history of boom-and-bust cycles, like many other cities near areas of extensive natural and mineral resources. Seattle has risen several times economically, then gone into precipitous decline, but it has typically used those periods to rebuild solid infrastructure.</p>
<p>The first such boom, covering the early years of the city, rode on the lumber industry. During this period the road now known as Yesler Way won the nickname "Skid Road," supposedly after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry Yesler's sawmill. The later dereliction of the area may be a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American lexicon as Skid Row. Like much of the American West, Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management, as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885&ndash;1886. This violence originated with unemployed whites who were determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma). In 1900, Asians were 4.2% of the population. Authorities declared martial law and federal troops arrived to put down the disorder.</p>
<p>Seattle had achieved sufficient economic success that when the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 destroyed the central business district, a far grander city-center rapidly emerged in its place. Finance company Washington Mutual, for example, was founded in the immediate wake of the fire. However, the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard.</p>

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<p>Lake Forest Park is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United, located northeast of Seattle. It was developed in the 20th century as a bedroom community with single-family housing on medium to large-sized lots. Less than 4% of the city's land is zoned commercial, largely concentrated in one location, and there are no industrial areas. The city is situated at the northwest end of Lake Washington along State Route 522, which provides connections to Seattle and Bothell. Lake Forest Park includes several parks and nature reserves, access to the Burke&ndash;Gilman Trail, and organized summer events. The population was 12,598 at the 2010 census.</p>

Lake Forest Park

<p>Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is located between the city limits of Seattle and the Snohomish County border, approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Downtown Seattle. As of the 2010 census, the population of Shoreline was 53,007, making it the 20th largest city in the state; by 2019, the population had risen to an estimated 57,027. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Shoreline ranks 91st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.</p>

Shoreline

<p>Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located in the southwest corner of the county, facing Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is located 15 miles (24 km) north of Seattle and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Everett. With a population of 39,709 residents in the 2010 U.S. census, Edmonds is the third most populous city in the county. The estimated population in 2019 was 42,605. Edmonds was established in 1876 by logger George Brackett, who bought the land claim of an earlier settler. It was incorporated as a city in 1890, shortly before the arrival of the Great Northern Railway. Early residents of the city were employed by the shingle mills and logging companies that operated in the area until the 1950s. The hills surrounding Edmonds were developed into suburban bedroom communities in the mid-to-late 20th century and subsequently annexed into the city. Edmonds is a regional hub for the arts, with museums, specialized facilities, and major annual festivals within the city's downtown area. The city is connected to nearby areas by two state highways and the state ferry system, which operates a ferry route to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula. Public transit service in Edmonds is centered around the downtown train station, served by Amtrak and Sounder commuter trains, and includes several Community Transit bus routes that travel through outlying neighborhoods.</p>

Edmonds

<p>Bellevue is a city in Washington state, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Downtown Park has a large lawn, gardens and a waterfall. Nearby, the Bellevue Arts Museum features craft and design exhibitions, plus a sculpture garden. The Bellevue Botanical Garden highlights Pacific Northwest plants, and includes woodlands and wetlands. KidsQuest Children&rsquo;s Museum has interactive science, tech and art exhibitions.</p>
<p>Bellevue lies between&nbsp;Lake Washington&nbsp;to the west and the smaller&nbsp;Lake Sammamish&nbsp;to the east. Much of Bellevue is drained by the&nbsp;Kelsey Creek&nbsp;watershed, whose source is located in the Larsen Lake and&nbsp;Phantom Lake&nbsp;green belt&nbsp;and whose outlet is near where&nbsp;Interstate 90&nbsp;meets Lake Washington's eastern shore. The city is bisected by&nbsp;Interstate 405&nbsp;running north&ndash;south, and the southern portion is crossed from west to east by Interstate 90. The&nbsp;State Route 520&nbsp;freeway roughly delineates the upper reaches of Bellevue.</p>
<p>According to the&nbsp;United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.47 square miles (94.46&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), of which 31.97 square miles (82.80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) is land and 4.50 square miles (11.65&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) is water. <sup id="cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_27-0" class="reference"></sup>The city's name is derived from a&nbsp;French&nbsp;term for "beautiful view". Under favorable weather conditions, scenic vistas of the&nbsp;Olympic Mountains&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cascade Mountains can be viewed from hilltops (and strategically positioned high-rise buildings) within the incorporated city. South of I-90, the city continues up&nbsp;Cougar Mountain, at the top of which is an unincorporated King County location called Hilltop. To the west of Cougar Mountain, Bellevue includes the&nbsp;Coal Creek, Somerset, and&nbsp;<a href="\" title="Factoria, Bellevue">Factoria</a>&nbsp;neighborhoods.</p>
<p>Bellevue is bordered by the cities of&nbsp;Kirkland&nbsp;to the north and&nbsp;Redmond&nbsp;to the northeast along the&nbsp;Overlake&nbsp;and&nbsp;Crossroads&nbsp;neighborhoods. Across the short&nbsp;East Channel Bridge, I-90 connects Bellevue to&nbsp;Mercer Island&nbsp;to the southwest.&nbsp;Issaquah&nbsp;is to the east, down I-90 at the south end of Lake Sammamish. The city is bordered to the west by many affluent suburbs such as&nbsp;Medina,&nbsp;Clyde Hill,&nbsp;Hunts Point&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yarrow Point. The south end of Bellevue is bordered by the city of&nbsp;Renton, and to the southeast, the relatively recently incorporated city of&nbsp;Newcastle.</p>

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<p>Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 191,704, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third-largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound region, which has a population of around 1 million. Tacoma adopted its name after the nearby Mount Rainier, originally called Takhoma or Tahoma. It is locally known as the "City of Destiny" because the area was chosen to be the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad in the late 19th century. The decision of the railroad was influenced by Tacoma's neighboring deep-water harbor, Commencement Bay. By connecting the bay with the railroad, Tacoma's motto became "When rails meet sails". Commencement Bay serves the Port of Tacoma, a center of international trade on the Pacific Coast and Washington's largest port. The city gained notoriety in 1940 for the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which earned the nickname "Galloping Gertie". Like most industrial cities, Tacoma suffered a prolonged decline in the mid-20th century as a result of suburbanization and divestment. Since the 1990s, downtown Tacoma has undergone revitalization effort. Developments in the downtown include the University of Washington Tacoma; Line T (formerly Tacoma Link), the first modern electric light rail service in the state; the state's highest density of art and history museums; and a restored urban waterfront, the Thea Foss Waterway. Tacoma has been named one of the most livable areas in the United States. In 2006, Tacoma was listed as one of the "most walkable" cities in the country.</p>

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We are a full service Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management Company, serving the Greater Seattle area since 1991. Owned and operated by Gordon Stephenson and Jay Young, the same team that founded the company in 1991, Real Property Associates offers an unbeatable blend of knowledge, experience and commitment – both to the community it serves and to a vision of excellent service and innovative solutions.

We have been working with Andrew a couple months as our "buyer's agent" as we looked for a new home in Seattle. He did a great job with setting up a regular MLS automatic search that was very helpful in finding good candidate homes for us. We wound up finding a view home in Edmonds and Andrew helped in our offer strategy to negotiate a good price. He also facilitated some inspections and arranging a contractor to review a number of items so we had a good handle on the costs involved as we went the final negotiations post-inspection. Andrew was always very responsive and very knowledgeable on the process and how to approach the negotiations very strategically. I would recommend Andrew for any real estate purchase you may be considering.

I would recommend Andrew for any real estate purchase you may be considering!

Zach helped us get our first home in the Seattle area. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Even in a real estate market like this, he was able to find us a great home within our budget. He made sure we were comfortable with all decisions we had to make during bidding, and he was very responsive to any and all matters during the home closing process. I would recommend Zach to anybody who is looking for a new home in the Seattle area.

I Would Recommend Zach to Anybody!

My family moved to the Seattle area from the other side of the country recently and were impressed with Zach's professionalism. He immediately responded to my inquiry before moving. He stayed in touched while we rented a place upon moving here. His knowledge of the market and the sales process here in Washington was valuable to us, helping us navigate making an offer in this competitive market and referring us to mortgage lenders and other professionals.

He Immediately Responded to My Inquiry!

We approached Doug about purchasing a new home in Lake Forest Park roughly 4 years ago.  He was patient with us in learning what we wanted for our family, and the type of homes we were open to looking at.  FOUR years!!  Each time a home that met our very narrow criteria became available, he was responsive, objective, and it truly felt like he always had our families best interest at heart.  When we found the home we wanted, he skillfully negotiated our deal, and communicated with us at all points along the way.  He heard what we wanted, listened to where we were open to negotiating, and in the end we landed with a home we could not be happier in, at a price that was within our budget.  If you are looking for a home in the Lake Forest Park or surrounding area, you could not go wrong with selecting Doug Holman as your agent.

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We are a recently retired couple moving back to Seattle after many years away.  We found Andrew on the internet and met with him before we actually moved and found him to be personable, extremely informative and very helpful.  So when we completed our move we began working with him.

Andrew spent a lot of time introducing us to areas that would likely be in our price range and explaining the situation to us as buyers in a very competitive market.  He paid close attention to our reaction to houses and quickly had a good grasp of all the features we most wanted (or didn't want) in a home.  This became invaluable as the weeks went by, as he could preview a home for us and let us know if he thought it fit our needs well enough for us to visit it ourselves.  

We ultimately bid on three different houses, and Andrew was excellent at making sure all the needed steps could be carried out within the very short time window to bid (around a week).  He arranged for the inspections we required; walked us through the formalities of submitting a bid as well as the process owners went through to arrive at which bid was ultimately chosen; and made sure our bids were submitted in a timely way.  He also kept us apprised of where we were in the process.

Andrew's knowledge of home construction and maintenance was invaluable as we assessed to what degree repairs or upgrades might be needed on any particular property.  He was able to guesstimate the cost of likely repairs, as well as to refer us to numerous contractors and other specialists once our bid was selected.  Even after escrow closed, Andrew has been providing suggestions for contractors to get some of the needed work done on our new home.

Andrew has been great to work with because he is straightforward about what he sees as a property's good qualities and flaws, as well as about what he thinks a home will likely sell for (all are substantially above the asking price in this crazy market).  He has a great sense of humor and we felt comfortable with him right away.  His manner is casual but he is completely professional in his work.  He was always accessible and very responsive (esp. via text), and if he didn't have the answer to a question he immediately got the answer from the right source.  All in all, our experience working with Andrew was very positive.  We felt we were getting good guidance all along, that he listened to us and was able to steer us toward properties we would be most likely to seriously consider, and that he wanted us to find a house that we truly felt good about.  We recommend him very highly!

We recommend him very highly!

We’ve worked with Ryker twice now and he has done an incredible job helping guide us through the buying process. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the area (specifically when it comes to identifying investment opportunities in western Washington). I’d highly recommend working with him!

I’d highly recommend working with him!

Andrew was a great help to me in choosing a home.  He was responsive to my questions, patient with my search, and offered sound advice when it came to choosing the best property for me.  He is very organized and walked me through the entire process, making sure that I understood everything along the way.  

He was friendly and relaxed in his approach, and he had great ideas for how to adapt certain properties to fit with my wants and needs.  He took the time to listen to my list of priorities and reminded me not to be discouraged by the length that the process can take.   

I can highly recommend his services and I was very pleased with my experience!

I can highly recommend his services and I was very pleased with my experience!

My wife and I had an amazing home buying experience with Andrew. We were moving to Seattle without any local knowledge or references. I noted his positive reviews on Zillow and decided to give him a call. I’m sure glad I did. Andrew went above and beyond for us. We were out of town buyers and could only make it out to view properties on one particular weekend. He gave us his undivided attention and arranged for us to see a long list of properties. He was willing and able to adjust on the fly once we realized we didn’t like a particular neighborhood, even though the majority of the properties we had planned to see were located there.  Andrew helped us construct a competitive offer, which was accepted for our perfect home. He managed to talk me out of offering too much which speaks to his honesty and integrity. Throughout the process he gave us sound advice and was always willing to tell us the pros and cons of each house or neighborhood. Overall, I never felt pressured. After we closed on the house, but before we could move to Seattle, Andrew arranged for a number of bids to refinish the floors and personally oversaw the work. I would recommend him as a real estate agent to family and friends without hesitation!

I would recommend him as a real estate agent to family and friends without hesitation!

Working with Doug was an outstanding experience for our family as he helped to sell our elderly mother's home. Doug not only helped us with the details and framework of the sale, but he took the initiative to help us identity areas of the home that needed to be spruced up for sale, and then followed through with us to completion.

Doug is hard-working and professional, and above all he is honest and trustworthy. That mattered the most to my mother and to our family, and we were rewarded with a top-of-the-line experience.

I highly recommend Doug without any reservations.

Working with Doug was an outstanding experience!

Selling my condo in a difficult market was challenging, but working with Doug was a rewarding experience. His extensive background in real estate and finance, combined with his intelligence, common sense, down to earth values, and sense of humor made the entire process so much easier than it should have been. He makes the whole process feel like working with a good friend, rather than an agent, and he's very responsive to your requests and concerns. Doug listens patiently to what his clients want, then suggests the best approach without forcing it. He's so tuned in to the market that he knows what works and what doesn't, and he's pleasant and fun to work with. I can't think of an agent with a better combination of real estate and people skills. Ultimately, my condo sold at the price I wanted, and the transaction couldn't have gone more smoothly. Doug even dropped by my condo on closing day to see if I needed any help putting the finishing touches on the cleanup. You will love working with Doug Holman!

You will love working with Doug Holman!

He helped me buy a town home in Crown Hill. He was very helpful and had a great amount of local knowledge. I'm also very impressed by his responsiveness. I strongly recommend connecting with him if anyone needs to buy a house.

I strongly recommend connecting with him!!!

Working with Vicki was a dream! My parents recommended her to my husband and I after they worked with her to sell my grandfather's house, and it was the best decision we made. As first-time homebuyers, we were pleasantly surprised with how smooth the whole process went with Vicki. She was helpful, informative, and committed to helping us find a home that we loved. With her help we found a home much quick than anticipated. 10/10 experience, thank you Vicki!

She was helpful, informative, and committed to helping us find a home that we loved.

Selling the family home, Doug took us through the steps we needed to do for a fast sale.  They worked.  He is very knowledgeable in all phases of real estate.  Our family recommends him highly

He is very knowledgeable in all phases of real estate.

Heidi listed one of our properties which sold in a timely manner during a very difficult market environment.  Heidi is extremely professional and performs at her job very well.  I would highly recommend Heidi as a real estate agent.

Extremely Professional!

Jenny is awesome. This is the second time we have worked with her and this time we both sold and purchased which of course is twice the work! She was on top of everything and let us know progress and expectations every step of the way. She is honest which is needed when looking for houses so you don’t waste your time. We’ve recommended her to anyone looking to buy or sell and will continue to do so.

Jenny is awesome!

Me and my fiance found Zach via online reviews on Zillow and it was one of our best decision. As first time buyers, we went back and forth multiple times for coupe of homes but Zach was very patient and walked us through pros and cons for each one of them. We had a multiple offer situation on the home we bought and Zach won us the offer without over bidding. We also went with the lender Zach suggested and the entire process went smoothly. Zach regularly followed up even after the closing to see how things were going. We would definitely work with him again in the future.

We Would Definitely Work With Him Again!

I highly recommend Zach in the purchase/sale of your home. Zach was great during the sale of our condo. He guided us step-by-step and provided subject matter expertise, making the process a smooth one.

I Highly Recommend Zach!

Doug has been great to work with from day one.  We plan to retire to the northern Seattle area and we wanted to find an investment property to start planting our roots.  We were unfamiliar with the local market and we needed someone with a lot of experience not only to find us the right home, but also educate us about the entire market.

Doug was really great on both counts. When you look at a lot of properties, you spend a lot of time with your agent traveling from place to place. We spent our time asking hundreds of questions and Doug patiently explained the entire market landscape to us. 

Since we work out of the country and departed Seattle before the closing, Doug has also found a tenant for our condo. So the process from finding a property to renting out the property has been very easy and efficient. We would definitely use his services again.

Doug was really great on both counts.

Steve knows his stuff and has always provided us with the right information to help us make the best decision for our family...Especially with his years of knowledge in the mortgage industry knowing how to best and accurately navigate through it, so we get the money we need for the  home we were looking for...!

Highly likely to recommend

Doug Holman is the real estate expert you want on your side when you are buying a home. My wife and I were on the hunt for our first home in December 2011 when we met Doug. We were planning on meeting with several agents and picking the one who best matched our interests.  We were looking for someone who was experienced, straight forward, family oriented, and who had our interests in mind and who took his job seriously. I liked Doug from his description of himself; "I'll be the 40 something 6'2" guy with a manila folder."  Our first meeting went very well.  After checking out a few of his references (all glowing recommendations) we decided Doug was our man. Doug took the time to find out our interests, our price range and our future plans.  He sent houses our way, gave candid reviews of the properties, and took us touring. After several weeks of looking, we found our future town-home - a great deal of a short-sale that was being rented to tenants.  Doug made it easy for us - he set us up with a loan officer (who obtained a great deal for us), obtained concessions from the bank, dealt with the tenants, helped with setting up utilities, and more. The process from submitting a bid to closing took over three months.  During this time he kept sending us more properties to check out in case the short sale fell through and maintained constant contact.  Even after the sale Doug continued to help until the entire sticky tenant situation was resolved. Doug is an intelligent expert in his field and made us feel like we were his only client.  It was evident that our well-being was important to him. Doug will be on our team for our next home purchase.

A real estate expert you want on your side.

We worked with Andrew in 2014 to buy our home in Edmonds, so we reached out to him when we decided to sell it in 2021 since he did a great job for us buyers back then.

Andrew did a great job selling our home in 2021. He helped us prioritize the important things to get fixed, found an exterior painting contractor (which was a huge challenge due to all of them being so busy). 

He also was good at setting our expectations on price and how long it would take to sell. He was always responsive and went "above and beyond" to help with the final cleaning just before closing, and getting rid of some overlooked items in the fridge and furniture the buyers did not want.

He was always responsive and went "above and beyond"!

Zach was very helpful at all times with his recommendations and advice in the process of placing our home on the market.  He went through our home with us and gave us much insight into preparing our home to show well.  Zach did a fantastic job in marketing our home with use of 3D video tour of our home as well as videography using a drone to highlight the outside of the property, and the several open houses which he personally handled.
Zach is a consummate professional in the way he handles all the details.  I would highly recommend and refer to Zach McDonald.  Thank you, Zach.

Zach Was Very Helpful at All Times!

Andrew was a fantastic resource and guide for the very stressful, fast-paced, and confusing process of buying a home in Seattle in this market. He knows the area and market well and has a high end construction background so he can make educated guesses about possible updates (and their costs), which we found very helpful. Most importantly his approach is diligent and objective, answering all our questions exactly as we asked them, making no effort to sway or rush our decision-making. And we took a while to find the right home! He was incredibly skilled and respectful in his communication with seller’s agents and we felt we often got extra consideration from agents because they enjoyed working with Andrew. He’s a gem and we highly recommend him!

He was incredibly skilled and respectful in his communication with seller’s agents!

We learned about Doug through a referral from a friend of ours and we couldn't have been happier working with him. We contacted him a year before we were ready to move to discuss our plan and ,overtime, asked a lot of questions. From the beginning he was timely in responding and thoughtfully answered our myriad questions.  He came to our house on several occasions to meet with us, long before we were ready to list our house. We really appreciate the time he took with us. Once we were ready to list, the process was seamless and this was because Doug was on top of all the details. Doug has a wealth of experience and clearly knows the realty business.  We highly recommend Doug to anyone in need of a
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Knowledgeable and Professional!

It was a great experience working with Steve as a 1st time buyer and not coming from the Seattle/ WA/ US area.  Steve had tremendous patience  navigating me through lots of the basic questions i had & took time over multiple weeks and months through conversations and showing me homes to help me discover the right type of property for me.  I appreciated his flexibility to show me homes when ever i could fit them into my busy work schedule which meant i didn't miss out on a home in the highly competitive Seattle market. His knowledge of the local area, pit falls to avoid and the reality of buying certain types of homes really provided me with a level of confidence that would make me easily recommend Steve to a friend or work colleague.

Tremendous Patience

Throughout our home buying experience, Zach proved to be an indispensable resource for us. In the process of searching for a suitable location to move to, he offered us valuable insight and expertise which inspired much needed confidence. His relaxed and jovial candor provided a refreshing level of enjoyment in an otherwise tedious and painstaking process. Upon his discovery of what seemed to be the ideal location, price point, and housing arrangement for us, Zach's expert negotiation skills allowed us to sustain a competitive offer even at a lower price. I firmly believe that we would not be in the beautiful home we live in now if it had not been for Zach. I would personally recommend him to friends, relatives, and any persons looking for somebody knowledgeable, respectful, and approachable to guide them through the process of home buying.

Zach Proved To Be an Indispensable Resource for Us!

Zach is great. He provided a plan after our first meeting, a list of different companies to help get our property in order (painting, carpet, etc.), and accessibility. Overall, he did a great job selling our property from logistics to pricing.

He Did a Great Job Selling Our Property!

Vicki helped us sell our existing home and buy our future home.  She was a complete delight to work with.  She is very responsive and knowledgeable.  She understood our needs and helped to make sure they were met.  I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for real estate assistance.  She is a lovely person and a trustworthy consultant in this process.

 She is a lovely person and a trustworthy consultant in this process!

We were paired up with Andrew through a Zillow listing and he was a tremendous help to us when we were searching for our first home. He is very knowledgeable about the area, the current market and also has a background in construction which proved to be very helpful when touring properties. He was super accommodating with his schedule and met us on evenings and weekends to tour different homes. My husband and I would absolutely work with him again and we will happily refer our friends to do the same.

My husband and I would absolutely work with him again!

Andrew was a true professional, from our first meeting through to getting the keys. He listened to our wishlist and helped us build it out based on the (many) properties we viewed. His experience in construction and eye for design also were invaluable in identifying not only what each house was, but what it could be. He took time to get to really understand our preferences, recommending and encouraging us in going through many different houses and house types and tracking our preferences beyond what we would have identified ourselves. This made identifying "the" house an intuitive and easy decision.

 He listened to our wishlist and helped us build it out based on the (many) properties we viewed.

Vicky was great, she worked very hard for us.  She was quick to respond and went the extra mile. Much appreciated. We will definitely be using her again and will recommend her to everyone.

We will definitely be using her again!!

I had a very tight timeframe to buy a house and Sarah did an excellent job leading me through the process. She knows the Seattle area well, was always available to answer my questions, and helped make the home buying process easy. Thank you Sarah!

Thank you Sarah!

So helpfull and great with follow ups and details. We had a unique situation and he was so patient and thorough with every step throughout the process.

He Was So Patient!

Andrew was a wonderful Real Estate Agent to work with. He was very professional and responsive throughout the whole process and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Seattle. As a first-time homebuyer he made the process feel easy, we never felt pushed or swayed in any direction. He was great at pointing out things about a home that many first-time homebuyers may miss, such as large expenses or the potential of the neighborhood.  Thanks Andrew!

I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Seattle!

Zach and his team were outstanding and went above expectations: they were professional, prompt, knowledgeable, and coordinated all of the contractor repairs and cleaning. Zach also talked me off the emotional cliff several times during the listing and offer process.

Went Above Expectations!

Our family is seeking for various residential properties for long-term investment in Seattle area, and we are lucky to have worked with Doug since the beginning of this process. Doug is a dedicated real estate agent with a vast knowledge of the local market and understanding of investment strategies. 

Doug found this duplex which meets all of our investment criteria. He performed property inspection on our behalf to ensure there was no hidden problem. His assessment was accurate, detailed and timely for us to make the purchase decision. 

The bidding process was competitive with no less than five offers. Doug advised us with the right purchase price to acquire the property to beat the next best offer by just $5,000. With his help on the paperwork, we were able to close this transaction quickly. 

Not only taking us through the purchasing process but he also helped us find a perfect tenant to lease this place. We were very picky, and he had to show the property multiple times.

I would recommend Doug to anyone who is looking to buy residential properties in the Greater Seattle Area.

Doug is a dedicated real estate agent

Andrew is a very hard worker. We are very happy we found him. 

We bought our ideal house with his help even though we do not live in the area. He would send us very detailed videos of the properties we were interested in on a regular basis. He was very patient and honest with us throughout the entire process.  

A big plus is that he is originally from Seattle so he is very knowledgeable of the area.  

He is extremely responsive and detailed oriented and knowns the process. 

We highly recommend Andrew if you are interested in buying a property in the Seattle area. You won’t be disappointed.

He is extremely responsive and detailed oriented!!

I bought a town house recently. Zac was great. His recommendation of properties and availability were both excellent. I am looking forward to working with him again.

I Am Looking Forward To Working With Him Again!

We met Zach at an open house and he made such a positive first impression that we immediately decided we'd like to work with him.   As first time home buyers we had a lot of questions, and he was able to walk us through everything perfectly!

Zach ended up finding an awesome place for us that met all of our criteria months before it would have been listed.   Thanks to this we were able to have our eventual offer accepted without any hassle (prior to a bidding war or price increase).

The process of getting the offer in, negotiating and eventually closing was dealt with by Zach masterfully.  Throughout the entire process we had a perfect level of communication.   It didn't matter when we called Zach or why, he was always super responsive and able to sort out issues we had immediately.

Overall, we couldn't have been happier with the experience.   I would highly recommend Zach to any of my friends, family or strangers looking to buy a home!

 I Would Highly Recommend Zach!

Steve did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchase of our condo.  His expertise in the market's geographic area was instrumental in determining a competitive purchasing price while considering the future resale value for the area.  Steve was very involved in all aspects of the closing process and kept the tasks and details with the lender/title companies on-track.  As with any home purchase, there is always a list of home inspection items and findings which are addressed and need to be attended to.  Steve worked with both the seller and the HOA and had the items repaired (or scheduled).
Steve was a pleasure to work with throughout the process and we would highly recommend his services!

We worked with Zach for about 4 months before finding a house. He and his team were always eager to help and quick to respond. They were always willing to get a house showing at the drop of a hat, and was willing to give actual recommendations on if a house was not worth the price or not. Highly recommend!

Highly Recommend!

Andrew helped me sell my existing home in conjunction with buying a new home. Andrew's dedication and expertise in helping me find a home was beyond what words can describe. I am extremely happy with the home that I now inhabit and I doubt that many other agents could have guided me through the extremely aggressive Seattle real estate market to end up here. It took me 9 months and multiple offers to eventually land a home. The process called upon many of Andrew's skills in property discovery, price negotiation, and structural assessment. I've worked with professionals of many kinds in both my business and my home life, and I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew as a real estate agent. He is up to date on the latest technologies (which helped me get a jump on my current house a few hours before the competition). He has a unique ability to both understand my needs for a house but also help me consider a range of options for arriving at the kind of house that my family needed (buy, build, remodel). In the end, I ended up at an extremely unique property with which I am extremely happy (new construction, built green, walkable, more bedrooms than I expected). I highly recommend that you work with Andrew to purchase your next house. When selling my existing home, Andrew was incredibly responsive to my needs and adjusted his target price to match my expectations for what my home was worth. It ended up selling for the higher amount and I'm happy with how it turned out. Andrew's background education in construction came into play when we made a few last minute enhancements to the house, not to mention his abilities in coordinating top notch staging and photography. Overall, I highly recommend Andrew for anyone who needs to buy or sell a house.

I highly recommend Andrew for anyone who needs to buy or sell a house!

Zach was really responsive, enthusiastic, and genuine. He made me feel really comfortable buying a house and he's been very actively searching for houses that fit my need. I remembered one time Zach was on family vacation but he was still responding to his email and he made sure the house that I was interested in that someone else can give me the tour. I deeply appreciate Zach's help!

 I Deeply Appreciate Zach’s Help!

We purchased our home from Doug in 2015 when were moving from Seattle. Doug always made us feel like we were his only client—he was always available for us and made time to address all our questions. Since we were moving from out of town, we were only available for showings at odd intervals, but Doug always adapted to our schedule and made sure we got the information we needed. He was particularly astute in terms of evaluating properties, pricing, and has extensive knowledge of the area. He gave us a lot of background information to inform our choices and knew the details of neighborhoods and individual homes. Doug went the extra mile several times, including being at the house when Comcast did the internet installation prior to our move in.

Committed and Professional

Andrew was fantastic!!! He was professional, answered endless amounts of our questions and did a stellar job.  His strategy for selling our house worked perfectly and we sold for significantly over asking and had 8 offers to choose from.   I was so incredibly impressed with Andrew I would recommend him without any reservations to my friends and family.

I would recommend him without any reservations to my friends and family.

Doug Holman’s the best.  
He helped me with the upleg of a 1031 exchange.  I’m in the process of selling some real estate I own in California and re-invest in the Seattle area.  I sold a small apartment in California without realizing how tight the Seattle market was and would have had a bad result if Doug wasn’t there to help me.   Doug has such a command of the neighborhoods he works that he seems to be able to sense which properties will be best from the investment perspective.  He also can look beyond the first impression and see hidden value.  He has experience fixing up properties that might be undervalued in their initial state, and has an extensive list of contractors and handymen that he will recommend if the numbers work out.  The market in Seattle was hard to break into in April 2013 but Doug kept working with me until I accomplished my objective, which was to find real estate that produced a very respectable rate of return.  The properties are well enough located  so they will probably appreciate nicely.
I am managing the properties myself but had to return to California for an extended period.  Doug has been kind enough to help me find handymen for a few small items that came up since my leaving.  I’m an experienced investor and have worked with good realtors before.  Doug is the best.

Amazing Realtor!

Let me start by saying, in this over-saturated landscape of brokers and agents, Steve is a breath of fresh air, a diamond amidst the rubble; one who should be seriously considered to represent you.  We could not have been more pleased with ALL facets of work provided to us.  If exploring Queen Anne and the greater Seattle area, Steve's vast knowledge and understanding of the nuances from upper to lower, east to west; was indispensable.
His expertise in area is only rivaled by his strategy and tenacity.  There's a saying that goes, "work smarter, not harder," but in Steve's case, I'd say "WORK SMARTER, WORK HARDER," is more fitting!  Steve consistently went above and beyond the normal course of duty to make sure all our questions were answered; all our concerns, met.  Best of all, he's about the kindest man you'll meet.  Grounded, patient but also ready to guide and lead through the clutter of negotiation, legalese, inspection, contingencies, etc.  Please do yourself a favor and place Steve in your consideration set; as I am confident he will win you over with expertise, wrapped in kindness; like he did with us.  Happy hunting and for those reading this, best of luck in your home search endeavors.

Steve is a breath of fresh air!

Zach is very resourceful. He helped my family to buy a house we like without paying over asking price. We are very thankful for his hard work. He was always on top of his work. I strongly recommend Zach to any buyer.

Zach Is Very Resourceful!

Doug Holman is an exceptionally experienced, conscientious and service oriented real estate professional. We were trying to list our home when an unusual predicament came up during the transaction, and Doug was able to guide us through a minefield of options while providing the thoughtful, patient and ethical advice we needed. He provided timely and concise information, communicated effectively and honestly. I would recommend him without reservation.

Doug Holman is an exceptionally experienced.

Josh was incredibly patient with us as first time home buyers, who had a lot to learn in finding the just right home for us now and in the future. Josh always looked out for our best interest, and we never felt pressure to rush or sacrifice anything in the house hunt. We have previously, and will continue to highly recommend Josh to others looking for their home sweet home. We are so thankful Josh walked us through the process thoughtfully, and we are happy to be in a home we will love forever.

Incredibly Patient

Doug made buying our first home easy. Unlike other agents we worked with, he never pressured us from the start -- or ever. He gave us a fair look at the pros and cons of each of the many houses we looked at. He answered numerous emails and phone calls promptly and consistently gave a running timeline of where we were in the process and what we could look forward to next. <br/><br/>In the beginning, the pace was relaxed for everyone, but when the search became serious, Doug's responsiveness ramped up in helping us find and communicate with a lender, inspector, etc. When we finally made a bid, he urged us to include an elevator clause -- something neither my husband nor I or many of our home-owning friends -- had ever heard of. The clause helped us beat several other offers. He helped us communicate with the former owners (who were still renting back) when we wished to buy some of the furniture and art we saw during the staging. <br/><br/>Ultimately, this process was as smooth as we could expect, and we appreciated Doug's forthrightness, honesty, timeliness, and personable demeanor. <br/><br/>Thanks for helping us buy our home, Doug!

Excellent Realtor!

Andrew was fantastic to work with! He clearly understood what we wanted in our new home. He was very patient and was always concerned about meeting our requirements. He always provided honest comments about each location, both how each place would meet our needs and what concerns we should have. With only a few trips from California, we were successfully able to purchase a new condo in Seattle.

He clearly understood what we wanted in our new home!

Andrew was a fantastic agent for us. Beyond being a genuinely nice guy, Andrew helped us get our house on the market very quickly. He even had numerous connections to help get the house ready including painter, yard work, etc. I would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone.

I would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone.

Steve was really great to work with.  He was very responsive and helped us navigate the process.  He worked with us for months before we were ready to buy.  He also knows all of the ins-and-outs of the business. Even after the purchase was complete and we closed, he is still helping us get the floor plans from the city.

Steve was really great to work with

When my husband and I decided we were ready to get serious about buying a house, we still didn't have an agent. We met Zach by chance at an open house. We had met quite a few real estate agents but Zach stood out. He's very down-to-earth and not pushy. He was great throughout the whole process, always responding quickly and taking care of all of the details. Even now that we have closed on our house, he's still answering our questions. I would recommend him to anyone.

I Would Recommend Him to Anyone!

Very knowledgeable and helpful with the listing. He has his own team for staging the property. He and his team have made the process very smooth and painless. Thank you.

He and his team have made the process very smooth and painless!

I can't exclaim enough how Doug helped us through a very difficult process, walked us through all the scenarios and got my in-laws house sold just as everything shut down for the pandemic. He answered all of our questions,  was there any and every time we needed him. If you are selling or buying a house I recommend Doug for any of your needs.
HIRE THIS MAN ASAP!

HIRE THIS MAN ASAP!

My wife and I were first-time home buyers and Andrew made the process much less intimidating than it could have been. He went to great lengths to understand what were looking for and was super-responsive throughout our journey. He went to great lengths to make sure we understood everything as we navigated touring homes, making offers, home inspections, and everything else that comes with looking for and buying a home. We feel very lucky to have connected with Andrew and would recommend him in a heartbeat!

We feel very lucky to have connected with Andrew and would recommend him in a heartbeat!

Andrew is a great realtor. He knows the Seattle market, explains everything you need to know, understands construction and can give practical advice on cosmetic updates and remodels, has a great network of resources to help through the buying process, and he's a nice guy you'll happily spend time with on the house buying journey. Andrew continues to be a resource for my wife and me since we closed.

 Andrew continues to be a resource for my wife and me since we closed!

Zack was a true pleasure to work with. He gave excellent advice that came from his knowledge of the industry and region and made the buying and selling process much more manageable. I would (and will) recommend him in a heartbeat.

Zack Was a True Pleasure to Work With!

Zach is unique in a great way. I've worked with 2 real estate agents in the past with mixed results. Zach in comparison was available to answer questions throughout the process and I never felt I was on the back-burner. End result, I got a better deal than what I expected b/c of him.

I'm not a fan of agents that sound more like sales trying to convince you a house is nice. Instead, Zach would let me draw my own conclusions about a property and be upfront when he thought something may be 'off'. Most important of all, it was his negotiating skills combined with his scheduling bids on needed work on the house that got me a good deal. You won't be disappointed when you choose to work with him.

Zach Is Unique in a Great Way!

My experience with Zack buying my first home in America (I'm European) was great!  I decided to quit renting and finally buy a place… I was a little concern about my little knowledge of this endeavor in the US. Zack was able to explain this very clearly from the start, and on every stage of the closing process. 

He was exceptionally diligent addressing the issues around my tight timeline to close, due to a scheduled trip to Europe. He was also exceptionally adaptable to the times of the day I had available to go see places around the city. I wanted to get a good sense of what was available for my price range in different areas of Seattle. Zack was always pleased to show a good range of possibilities, and very thoughtful helping in my decision. 

I strongly recommend his services, friendly and very professional. 

Alfonso

I Strongly Recommend His Services!

Jenny Bouffiou did a great job of managing with the contractor , carpet layers, house and garage cleaners, window installers, and landscapers while developing a solid sale price for my house in Seattle.

House Preparation was flawless!

This was our third transaction with Jenny and each one has been amazing.  She is thorough, knowledgeable, and responsive.  We absolutely love her!  She knows the process very well and each transaction has run very, very smoothly.

Each Transaction has been Amazing!

Around the time we started looking for a home we saw a property and used Zillow's visit the property feature.  A bunch of agents contacted us, left multiple voicemails, put me on mailing lists, called from unknown numbers and left vague voicemails, none about the specific property.  Andrew left one voicemail explaining that the property was pending but they we should give him a call if we'd like to see other homes.  

I called Andrew back and eventually my fiance and I visited him in his office near Northgate where he went over the home buying process, his credentials and answered every (exhausted) question we had.  He was very patient, knowledgeable and honest.  With our budget, we weren't getting a craftsman in Capitol Hill, but we could get something in Seattle that met our needs with out breaking the bank.  

Over the next few months we saw houses that were nice but far away, fixer-uppers, small houses, houses in a flight path, flipped houses with a premium price tag for a mediocre paint job, and others my fiance and I just didn't agree on.  

When he sent us a houses that we liked, he met or drove us to the property in a day or so.  I was really surprised initially when he would show us all the flaws, which he saw right away with his history in construction management.  One house had a really interesting plank wall, which he showed us was not insulated properly and would likely affect our energy bills.  When a house had an undesirable characteristic, he was very honest about the probability of changing it and how much it would cost.

We eventually found a house we really liked that was bid out of our price range.  Andrew was able get a pulse on the bidding process, and we didn't even submit an offer.  We were disheartened, but we didn't have to spend any money.  We even backed out of an offer that got accepted after the inspection showed a multitude of problems.  Andrew communicated that this was just part of the process and we moved on.

Eventually we found another place we liked.  Andrew arranged a pre-inspection and we submitted an offer.  There were almost 10 other offers on the place, but Andrew put together a really solid offer letter and it was accepted.  While researching the home buying process I found that sellers sometimes didn't accept an offer just because the offer wasn't put together well enough.  Less than a month later and a document signing arthritic hand later, we had the keys.  I really couldn't recommend Andrew enough!

I really couldn't recommend Andrew enough!

Andrew was able to meet my family's needs in short order. He found us properties that fit our requirements and we got the deal done before the holidays making our mother very happy.  She commented how trustworthy and knowledgeable he was as to how he set her at ease.

Highly Recommended!

Andrew was very helpful during the entire process for the search of a house and purchase process. His excellent knowledge of the market helped us making the right choice.

His excellent knowledge of the market helped us making the right choice.

Andrew came highly recommended to us. After interviewing a few agents it was clear we wanted to work with Andrew. We were selling my mom’s house that she had lived in for 55 years in Seattle but we were living in Portland which included additional logistic issues for us.
The home hadn’t been updated at all but very well maintained. Andrew's background in construction and design really helped in making decisions on how to market the home and knowing how to show the home which included incredible staging and photography. We never had problems connecting with him, he was always available.  Andrew went above and beyond for us.  He made us feel like we were his only clients. 
The home was  on the market for one week and brought in multiple offers higher than the listing price.  Needless to say we were very pleased with the entire process and outcome.
Overall, we highly recommend Andrew for buying or selling any home.  He is extremely professional, friendly and fun.  It was truly a pleasure working with him.

He is extremely professional, friendly and fun!!

Recommending Zach to all our friends and family! Purchased our dream home for under asking price and all within a speedy and smooth 21 day closing period. The home buying process couldn't have been any easier with Zach's knowledgeable advice and excellent communication throughout the entire process. 

Being first time home buyers, the process of purchasing seemed overwhelming and stressful. Zach was very patient and thorough when answering all our questions before beginning our home search. When touring, Zach was conveniently available to fit with our schedules and detail orienteded while reviewing each property. His ability to navigate this crazy Seattle market gave us peace of mind when deciding which homes were a good fit and worth our time pursuing. When our very first offer was accepted, he was professional and prompt communicating with all parties and was able to negotiation the price to a great deal. We are so excited to start this next chapter of being home owners and we have Zach to thank for making it possible!

Recommending Zach to All Our Friends and Family!

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