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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>

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<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>

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<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.

Friendly. Worked hard for us and got a better deal then we expected. Knows the area well. She grew up in Lake forest park area.  High energy.  Savvy.  smart and hard working.

Friendly and Approachable! 

Jenny really knows the area and the market. I've lived in the neighborhood for 50 years, but Jenny knew better than me how to price and market the home, and we're delighted with the results!

We're delighted with the results!

Jerad was on top of all the issues we had to settle and made sure all details 
were taken care of at the proper time. He also reminded us of the urgency of completing the documents pertaining to all concerned parties.  I could certainly recommend his services to anyone.

I could certainly recommend his services to anyone.

Andrew Schein is a very process orientated real estate agent. He explains in detail the mechanisms of searching and buying a property in Seattle. He takes the time to return emails, phone calls, and texts promptly. He makes himself available for face to face meetings at suitable times that are convenient for the home buyer. He is extremely open to all the questions we had regarding home buying. Andrew was immensely helpful in structuring our offer in a very competitive Seattle market. Andrew is easily one of the best real estate agents in the Seattle metro area. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needed a real estate agent.

Andrew was immensely helpful in structuring our offer in a very competitive Seattle market.

In a tough market, couldn't have asked for a better agent and advocate. She had a knack for balancing both my husbands and my opinions and helped us make the choices that suited us both. Not only did Vicki have all the skills necessary to navigate us through a very competitive market, but she did it with such grace that she kept us calm all the way through the process.  We would highly recommend Vicki for her patience, negotiating skills, and extensive knowledge and understanding of the local Real Estate market.

We would highly recommend Vicki!!

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!

Zach provided a fantastic service and I would not hesitate to use him again or refer him to family and friends looking for a house.    

The Seattle market is red hot at the moment so to get a house you need to find someone who will respect your direction and needs but also nudge you where you need to be nudged and figure out angles to land a property.  

And then when a hurdle arises you, as one did in my deal, you need someone to jump in and serve your interests to get a resolution.    

Zach is a great partner for you to have.     Call him today !

Zach Provided a Fantastic Service!

Andrew has already made a great job helping to buy us a house during this very competitive time. He is detail-oriented, industry well-connected and reliable. Andrew has great knowledge of the market and delivered great advice at each stage of the homebuying process. It was super easy to work with him. We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

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
listing agent.

Knowledgeable and Professional!

Zach took the time to get to know us and our particular likes/dislikes for a future home. He sent us many home listings shortly after starting the process and he quickly adapted to our preferences as we ourselves were discovering them throughout the process. He is very proactive and driven in his home search and showings. 

We had 6 competing offers on our home, Zach had the experience and the knowledge to negotiate and tune our offer to be the best offer. We are greatly pleased with Zach's services and plan to utilize his skills for future home purchasing. 

Ultimately, we were and are very blessed to have Zach as a Real Estate agent and I would recommend him to anyone who is motivated to find and purchase a home.

I Highly Recommend Zach!

"Jenny was amazing to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Seattle. Jenny grew up in Seattle and knows all of the neighborhoods really well. My boyfriend and I were new to Seattle and described early on to Jenny what kind of home we were looking for, and what  characteristics of a neighborhood we enjoy. She really listened to our needs and continually adjusted the types of homes she found for us based on feedback from those we looked at together. Jenny was always available on short notice, and was extremely communicative throughout the entire process. At one point we had gotten frustrated with the Seattle housing market and how much we were being out bid on several offers, and Jenny went outside the box and investigated several off market homes for us just to try to help us find our dream home. We really felt that Jenny gave us very personal service and really put a lot of effort into helping us find what we were looking for, in the price range we had set. I can not sing Jenny's praises enough, she is really wonderful to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!"


I Would Not Hesitate to Recommend Her to Anyone!

Working with Zach was a tremendous pleasure.  He was exceptionally helpful in all aspects of the home buying process and I never felt like I was "missing something" or didn't understand what was next.  

He was always responsive and professional and it was a real pleasure getting to work with him.  I can't imagine the process had we not gone with Zach as our realtor.  I would highly recommend him to anyone interested or getting started.  

We started our process with pretty open ended ideas of what we wanted and Zach helped us figure out and narrow down our selection until we found the perfect place for us.  If I'm ever on the market to buy or sell again, I certainly will choose Zach.

 He Was Always Responsive and Professional!

First time home seller.  Doug was very realistic in what he thought I could sell my house for as it had unique features that limited the type of buyers.  It sold quickly once the price matched with what was selling.  Doug made the process easy.

Amazing Experience!

I would highly recommend Jenny Bouffiou for your of your real-estate needs. She's dedicated to her clients, great communication, knowledgeable and trustworthy. She works very hard and you can tell she loves her job. Thank you Jenny for all of your hard work.

I would highly recommend Jenny Bouffiou!

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!

Showed me around a large amount of diverse properties, helped me connect with the right loans/inspection folks, helped me close the process out quickly.

Quick and Helpful!

Jenny went above and beyond for us. We were selling our house after moving to another state, and she facilitated everything, including cleaning and repairs - she even came over and tarped our balcony in a snow storm to stop a ceiling leak. She was always quick to answer texts and calls. We felt like we were in great hands the whole way through. Thanks, Jenny

Jenny went above and beyond for us!

Andrew was tremendously helpful, patient, and knowledgeable throughout our home search. He made a stressful process feel manageable and he helped us get into a home that met our needs on all ends.  Would highly recommend working with Andrew for your home search in Seattle!

Would highly recommend working with Andrew for your home search in Seattle!

Great attention to detail, Knowledgeable and professional. Jenny's attention to all aspects of the deal allowed us to be hands off and get top dollar!

Knowledgeable and professional.

Since I was not in the area where my home was listed, Andrew provided me with a real sense of security, and represented me well during the selling process. Having a professional background in architecture and construction, Andrew's pre-sale advice on completing minor improvements and staging was excellent. His attention to detail throughout the marketing and sale process was really appreciated. I would recommend Andrew highly. He is knowledgeable and professional, and his communication skills - providing prompt, essential information - are excellent.

 His attention to detail throughout the marketing and sale process was really appreciated!

I thought Andrew did an amazing job throughout the process of looking for my new house. He was available when I requested him and was extremely knowledgeable when it came to my various questions as we went through the purchase. His expertise was greatly appreciated as he helped me get this house by outbidding 9 other people.  Andrew also did an amazing job when I listed my condo.  Throughout the entire listing process he was able to meet all of my expectations.  I was able to get over my asking price and it was a seamless process once he was able to stage, list and come to a mutual agreement.  He made it such an easy transition and I was never displaced while I continued to live in my condo. I will definitely go though him again when I'm looking for my next place.

He was able to meet all of my expectations!

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.

Jared was a miracle worker for us! He pulled off winning a competitive home purchase in Seattle, listing and selling our Condo within a week, and closing both transactions within a month.

Jared is the complete package for a realtor, background in appraisals and inspections, knows the Seattle market well, very responsive, and drives a shiny sports car. Highly recommend using Jared for buying and selling.

Jared is the complete package for a realtor!

Sara was my agent when I bought my house. She found what ultimately became my house one morning and emailed me the information right away suggesting we act quickly if I was interested because she expected there would be a lot of interest. She was so right. The seller took offers that night and there were multiple offers with escalation clauses and waivers. Sara was solid voice of reason to me in what felt like a whirlwind process. She also gave me great advice about how to craft my offer to be competitive but she was respectful of my boundaries on what I was prepared to offer. She was super engaged and responsive keeping me informed during a flurry of activity. Best of all, I got the house! I credit Sara for that.

She was super engaged and responsive keeping me informed during a flurry of activity!

I really enjoyed working with Zac and his team to sell my condo. He was attentive, on the ball, encouraging, helped us stay “in the know”, followed up with weekly phone calls. He also knows his stuff about the market and the ins and outs. I am super thankful that we choose to work with the McDonald Team and that they were so through in their approach, could not have made a better choice.

I Really Enjoyed Working With Zac!

You're lucky if you end up with Vicki as your agent. She's a powerhouse of knowledge and also just lovely and intuitive. I just wish I had heeded all her advice about other properties when she helped me buy a condo on Capital Hill.

She's a powerhouse of knowledge and also just lovely and intuitive.

Andrew is a skilled realtor and knows the Seattle market well. He understands both the business and the emotional process of navigating a competitive real estate market. He helped us negotiate several multiple offer situations and now we are enjoying our wonderful home. We would certainly utilize his services again in the future.

We would certainly utilize his services again in the future.

As a first-time buyer and an immigrant, I highly recommend Andrew as a buyers agent for the following reasons.

- Andrew knows the greater Seattle area very well.
Obviously he has been in the area for a long time. I vaguely remember he said he grew up in the area. He knows Seattle very well, which is crucial for immigrants like me. In the beginning of my search, my targets were not clear. I could not make up my mind about the area, and even the type of homes I should focus on. His knowledge about Seattle helped me narrow down my targets, and finally found the home I love.

- Andrew is professional.
As a first-time buyer, I have a lot of noob questions. He set up a video call and educated me the process of home buying. He tried his best to answer all my questions thoroughly with patience and care. He is never impatient even when I asked repetitive questions during the home tours. Andrew significantly alleviated my anxiousness to buy a house for the first time.

- Andrew never pushes the clients to increase the offer.
Everyone has different preferences. An agent should never push the clients to make an offer just to get the commission. Unfortunately, we still hear or see agents like that from time to time. In contrast, Andrew wants the buyers to get the homes they really love. He even advised against making offers to houses that are not worth it. He advised something like: "this house is XXX at most", "I would not make an offer on this one", "This one would not be competitive", or "We should walk away from this one." (These are probably not his exact words.)

- Andrew responds, quickly and professionally.
In such a market, we often need to discuss and to make decisions quickly, which requires the communications between the buyers and the agents to be quick and clear. It sounds simple, but it is not easy and Andrew is good at it. Once I changed my mind and decided to make an offer on a home in less than 12 hours. Andrew still made it happen!
 
I can make many more bullets, but you know what we mean. I highly recommend Andrew as a buyer's agent.

Andrew is professional!

Andrew helped us purchasing our first condo home, and before we finally decided on purchasing Andrew has been showing us around and sending us updates for more than a year, Andrew has been extremely patient and always nice and responsive to our requests. One example is in the middle of purchasing and close to closing stage, we decided to switch to a different loan provider just because a much better rate, Andrew helped us thoroughly think through the pros/cons, and actively communicated with seller and reached mutual agreement so that we could get some extension and switch to the ideal loan agent. 
The entire purchasing experience was incredible and we couldn't be happier with our new home, and we can't do that without Andrew's great work, I would highly recommend Andrew as buying agent and would love to work with Andrew again on our next purchase.

We would love to work with Andrew again on our next purchase.

We bought our first house with Andrew Schein two month ago.
Andrew is a genuinely nice local Real Estate Professional of WA, he is knowledgeable around NW/NE Seattle, is easy to work with, is very patient, with rich knowledge about types of construction, with good verbal communication and excellent feedback during our questions, focused all the time to lead us in the right direction of what we wanted to purchase, as well as always having a big and honest smile, pretty enthusiastic and smart person, polite and discreet with all around; all this constantly during the 10 months of process.

We explained to Andrew the we are looking for a fixer house in a specific neighborhood, location and budget, so that was not easy to match these days, due the fact that there are houses demolished every day in Seattle and there could be building a duplex or a tower next to your dream home.  Andrew  was extremely helpful in educating and teaching us to understand the actual quality of the houses and he gives us a piece of mind; overview the type of construction and characteristics, we inspect the houses with time and discretion. It also helps to know the potentials cost on the repairs of houses, while keeping in focus what we want to have in terms of final house and not in what he can potential sell to us, we never felt rushed or pressured, even though, he always was on the top of what was new in the market according the what we wanted to purchase,  he texted and e-mailed  us all the time, so pretty often we were looking the very next day at the houses.

His expertise was evident when I traveled abroad and Andrew and my husband visited some houses without me, with the help of Skype, Andrew was talking and describe the houses, structures, sizes and keeping in mind what was my preferences in the house, I was nervous at some points but when he was telling me about my preferences on a house I truly believe that he has my back. We kept continued communication via e mails until him and my husband put an offer on that house.

Andrew's expertise showed even more when we went through the buying process, he tracked details about negotiations and papers, making it easy to trust him in the process of buying a house.

We recommended Andrew for a successful purchase in this market in Seattle.
We have our beautiful fixed house with a lot of potential, and Andrew keeps in touch with us.

Evelyn Salinas and Jeff Vierstra

We recommended Andrew for a successful purchase in this market in Seattle!

Jenny went over and above for our house sale! Jumped in to help organize everything, even helping to clean our bonus space. Her open houses were friendly and she gathers the most information on a property to get it sold. Very knowledgeable and walks you through every part of the sales process. Always honest and forthright.

Organized and Professional!

Doug is a true professional. Ultimately we had no idea where we were going to purchase a home. We had it narrowed down to both the 1-5 and the 405 corridor so pretty much any good neighborhood on the east side OR the west side. Doug was patient and knowledgeable, not only about the neighborhoods but also homes in general. Many times I found myself asking him his opinion about structure, remodels etc, no shortage of information, BUT if he did not know, he was up front with me and later email me the answer. We spent a lot of time in the car, riding with Doug was a real pleasure, he has a good sense of humor which kept us going when at times the wind was out of our sails. I would recommend Doug for many reasons but what really stood out was the following; he was fair, patient, professional, prompt, punctual, passionate and he made time for us. This is the type of agent you want to work with, no frills, no gimmicks, just excellent service.

Doug is a true professional.

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

Jenny Boffiou was referred to my husband and I by my friend Michelle, who told me “Jenny is no nonsense and gets it done!” Jenny Boffiou turned out to be the greatest realtor we could ever have. First, Jenny is very competent and experienced and she knows how to price, show and sell properties. She sold our property to the first prospective buyer who attended the first open house. Second, Jenny kept us extremely well informed by giving us an early education on how to sell and by responding promptly to all our emails, text messages and calls. Third, Jenny prevented me from worrying by promptly giving me the answers, guidance and reassurance I needed. Jenny is down to earth, firmly grounded, generous, kind, intuitive and deeply caring. She is an excellent realtor and will always be our only realtor.

Competent and Experienced

Andrew was contracted to market three HOA-owned units in our development, which he completed to the unanimous satisfaction of the board. I worked directly with him on setting prices and scheduling the sales and his experience and expertise were compelling and confidence-inspiring. He was not bashful about what he thought was 'the right approach'. What was particularly impressive about Andrew is that he was never 'out of touch' and never unwilling to 'take care of issues'.

Andrew was never 'out of touch' and never unwilling to 'take care of issues'.

I happened to meet Doug Holman by happenstance when I stopped by an open house for a townhome in the Greenlake area.  Not a fan of most salespeople I've encountered, real estate or other, I was extremely impressed by Doug's demeanor.  He immediately came off as genuine and friendly but not overbearing or pushy.  I felt an instant trust and comfort with him that I decided to ask him to assist me as my agent.  Initially, Doug took me out to get a feel of places or layouts I would like in my home.  After a couple of meetings, I decided to postpone my purchase and rent temporarily.  About 4-5 months later, I decided I was ready to begin my search again.  Doug remembered me, which was very nice, and readily prepared places of interest based on our previous search but also detailing and new requests I may have.  He was easy to work with and quickly responded to all my questions and concerns.  During our search, Doug would willingly tell me of any defects of the home or things to be concerned or worried about prior to purchase.  He was forthcoming with information that was useful to a new homebuyer or someone with no experience.  I didn't feel like I was being swindled or "sold" on anything.  He in truth, was my friend and a confident that was helping me to purchase my new home.  I greatly appreciated his assistance and candidness so I felt I was getting the home I wanted at a great value.  I found my home within a month and purchased it within a week after making an offer.  Granted the seller expedited the sale, but Doug was there to help move everything along smoothly including referrals for a loan officer, that I also loved.  I enjoyed working with Doug so much that I recommended my friends to him and they recently purchased their home too.  Thank you Doug for a great first time experience!

He was easy to work with!

Doug has excellent knowledge of the property holdings in the Seattle area, an accurate meter for gauging the true value of a home and seeing its potential, the ability to match potential properties to a buyer's interests and lifestyle, a great feel for the where there is and is not room for negotiation in the sales process, and a great manner that keeps both sides at ease during the entire course of the transaction.  His professionalism, honesty and integrity are impeccable.  I have worked with Doug on five or six transactions with great satisfaction, would use him again myself, have regularly recommended him to others, and will continue to do so.

Excellent knowledge

I have worked with Doug on several purchases and sales of Seattle properties over the last 20 years including the purchase and sale of investment property including a duplex and triplex.  He is professional, responsive and understands the market.  He made my needs a priority and I will continue to use him for all of me Seattle Real Estate needs.

He is professional and responsive!

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!

Zach was great to work with--personable, proactive, and professional. He took the time to help us identify what we wanted, and how it could show up in the marketplace. In each offer we submitted, he was proactive asking the seller questions we had, and also ones we should've asked. Zach clearly loves what he does, and we loved working with him!

Zach Was Great to Work With!

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!

Zach and his team made it super easy to sell our home. He was friendly, responsive (esp with his regular Tuesday check-ins), and always gave great advice. I would HIGHLY receommend Zach.

I Would Highly Recommend Zach!

Where do I begin with praise for our real estate professional Vicki Young!  From the start, Vicki accepted our "detailed" input and began the hunt for the new house for which my spouse and I were shopping.  In addition to securing a house, Vicki also had a full plate knowing that after the purchase of our new home, she would be supporting each of us in the sale of our respective condominium units.  Whew...what a job ahead of us!  Vicki was realistic in her expectations telling us it would be a big job, but we could do it!  It wasn't long before we found a house and successfully navigated a mortgage and the purchase with Vicki's guidance.  Next, each of us moved out of our condos and "spruced them up", each on our own timelines.  Vicki guided us with quality referrals leading to successful conclusions.  My spouse and I had kept a realistic timeframes knowing that doing all of this "during the pandemic" could take 18 months and we were prepared for it.  Even through starts and pauses in the process, Vicki's confidence, positive attitude, and hand-holding, coupled with her experience and knowledge, led us through the process from start to finish in eight months!  Believe me when I say Vicki will stick with the job until it is finished to your highest expectation.  She's a gem and you'd be lucky to have her as your real estate professional!

She's a gem and you'd be lucky to have her as your real estate professional!

My husband and I worked with Andrew this spring and summer to buy our first house, and we're so glad we did. Not only was Andrew patient and knowledgeable with all of our questions throughout the process, but as a King County native, he knows the neighborhoods and the housing market inside and out. He was extremely responsive to us and we always felt he had our back. In addition, he has a previous background in construction, so he could give a knowledgeable eye to the shape/quality/value of the house itself and issues that may arise. This was invaluable. He also recommended our lender to us, and the closing process went smoothly and was on time. We couldn't recommend him more highly. We will definitely work again with Andrew in the future.

We will definitely work again with Andrew in the future.

Doug is a wonderful agent. He helped me sell my house in N. Seattle in 2020 and I was very happy with the experience. I was referred to Doug by a family friend and I would absolutely refer him to anyone else. He's professional, empathic and very authentic. I also give him top marks for responsiveness and ability to negotiate. He's earned a lifelong customer in me!

Doug is a wonderful agent.

Andrew is available and is an excellent communicator, these are the two most important things in purchasing estates in my opinion.
He transitioned me very well to the managers responsible for leasing my condo.

Andrew is available and is an excellent communicator!

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!

Steve is a real estate wizard. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, collaborated with us on choosing places to tour, and in the end, he was the one who actually found us our dream home. It was a property that was going to go quickly, but thanks to Steve's guidance, we were able to put in a competitive offer and get it accepted. Of course, Steve did not stop there! As we are first-time homebuyers, he guided us through the process from start to finish. He made sure to connect us with professionals ranging from our mortgage loan consultant to our insurance agent to our electrician. No detail was too small for Steve - from poring over condo bylaws to following up on an old boiler's warranty. He was even the one up on a twenty-foot ladder changing our lights for us in our new place on the day we picked up our keys! Steve brings years of experience with this market, a ton of expertise, and a serious dedication to finding clients the right home for them. Plus he is great to hang out with on house tours! We have already referred him to our friends starting the homebuying process and we can't recommend him highly enough.

Steve is a real estate wizard.

Andrew is a very dedicated and trustworthy agent with extensive knowledge of the real estate market, the negotiation process, construction, design and beyond.  This is our first home purchase and Andrew walked us through patiently and competently every step of the way.  

We were very specific about which neighborhood we wanted to live in to stay in our current school district that is seeing extremely high competition levels.  Andrew learned our preferences quickly, previewed houses for us and with his design and construction background helped us see the potential that houses had to offer.  We always felt like his only client (even though he is quite full) and he was able to accommodate our schedules and answer all of our questions thoroughly.   He managed the negotiation process masterfully making sure we stayed within our budget.

Once we bought our house, Andrew went above and beyond the call of duty helping us to find general contractors and brainstorm how to update our home to meet our needs.  

We are so fortunate to have had Andrew as our realtor and would highly recommend him!

We are so fortunate to have had Andrew as our realtor and would highly recommend him!

My husband and I were looking for a house on Zillow, that is how we met Doug. He showed us a couple of houses and we really enjoy the service he provided. He is very knowledgeable, honest and professional. Any home buyer or seller would benefit from his work.

He is very knowledgeable, honest and professional.

As a first time buyer I couldn't have worked with a better realtor than Andrew.  When I first met him I knew immediately that we would work well together.  He is pleasant and personable and handles all matters in a professional manner.  Andrew is straightforward and knowledgeable and communications were always prompt and easy.  He was honest and forthright on all my questions and issues.  Because of Andrew my contract was the one that was accepted.  He handled the negotiations with skill and diplomacy and in this hot market that is invaluable.  You just can't go wrong with Andrew.  I would give him 6 stars if I could.

You just can't go wrong with Andrew.  I would give him 6 stars if I could.

Working with Zach was great! He sold our house the first weekend it was listed!! He helped negotiate a higher price than we anticipated and made the terms of offer sweeter as well. Zach was very quick to reply and kept us informed every step of the way. I highly recommend using Zach to sell your house.

Working With Zach Was Great!

Zach McDonald has been a blast to work with!  Met him by random chance at an open house of his, told him that my previous realtor was being very unresponsive, and he immediately stepped up to the plate.  Within the first few hours of meeting him, he had already set up a showing that same day with a property that I was interested in viewing.  I was very impressed by his motivation and drive to find me the home that I wanted.  He is very quick to respond to emails, phone calls, and texts, and keeps in contact with you throughout the week, whether it's with potential properties, or just to check in and see what he can do for you.  Zach also has an awesome team along side him.  They made the closing process fly by with ease.  He likes to surround himself with the best in the business so he can provide his clients with the best service possible.

I would definitely recommend Zach to anyone looking for a motivated realtor that actually makes the house hunting process enjoyable and simple.

Zach McDonald Has Been a Blast to Work With!

Andrew recently helped us find and purchase our first home. He was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process. He patiently walked us through all the paperwork and the norms of the buying process so we felt prepared and comfortable and then after we got the house he even followed up with us three times after closing just to make sure we were settling in ok. He is very knowledgeable about construction, markets, and the buying process. I highly recommend Andrew and I'd use him again in a heartbeat!

He is very knowledgeable about construction, markets, and the buying 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!

We had a great experience with Andrew! He knows the Seattle area very well and introduced us to all of the neighborhoods we were interested in (and even some we hadn't been!). After our first few open houses he really got an idea of what we were looking for and helped steer us in the right direction during our search.  

He was great at guiding us as we put in offers on homes - giving sound advice while setting realistic expectations.  

Andrew is a fantastic realtor and a smart, funny guy! We would highly recommend.

Andrew is a fantastic realtor and a smart, funny guy!

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!!

Sarah was amazing—always available, responsive, and very accommodating! Went the extra mile for us on numerous occasions. Even picked up packages that we had accidentally shipped to the wrong address and delivered them to our house.

Sarah was Amazing!

My search was fairly specific so it took a while to find exactly the right house  - Andrew was super patient and really helped working through options. His background in the area and types of homes was really helpful.

Andrew was super patient and really helped working through options.

We worked with Zach to find our first house. We toured a number of houses between Seattle and Edmonds, and he was extremely helpful in keeping our expectations grounded in this aggressive market. At a few points in our journey, we were considering houses that needed some work, and Zach had knowledge to share on that subject as well. When we finally found the one, and Zach was a pro at arranging our offer, had all the suggestions for helping us be aggressive with our terms, and we won on our first offer with him!  We highly recommend him!

We Highly Recommend Him!

Jenny is an excellent realtor. She is very knowledgeable about the market and where prices are going, especially in Lake Forest Park. She would stop by often to check on the house. We were very thankful she was able to help us with my mother's estate sale. She is very transparent and was an excellent communicator throughout the process. She let us know up front what commissions would be, what costs she would cover, and what improvements were necessary and she had a good stable of contractors to provide bids. She made the arrangements with the contractors for us so we had competitive bids. We had 87 showings in the week we listed and multiple offers. I highly recommend Jenny to list your home. Dan

Jenny is an excellent realtor!

Andrew stands for 3 words - Diligent, creative, professional and it is no coincidence that his webpage states the same. Andrew spent adequate time in the initial stages of the search and provided us with many creative ideas to make great use of the space available in a home, especially when it is not staged. He was available 24/7 to answer questions via email, text and also to meet in person to tour a home. He was very encouraging and supportive in this competitive Seattle market especially when we lost closely on some bids. At the end of a 6 month search, we were happy buyers and it is safe to say he has become a good friend of ours in this process. We will highly recommend Andrew without any hesitation.

Andrew stands for 3 words - Diligent, creative, professional

Andrew was extremely helpful and responsive in our first home purchase! He made sure to show us a variety of home options and ensured they matched what we wanted.

Andrew was extremely helpful and responsive!!

I did not know Doug Holman before I enlisted his services as my Real Estate Agent.  He was highly recommended to me by a friend.  I was very impressed with Doug from the opening moments of our working together relationship to the very end.  My purchase had some very abnormal circumstances related to the transaction and Doug was able to flawlessly arise to the occasion at every turn and bump in the road.  Regardless of how busy he was with other clients he always made me feel like my transaction was of the utmost importance to him.  Although the level of drama was high at times, Doug always kept his cool and offered his assurance that no matter how invested in the process he was, if I ever wanted to turn away from the transaction, he would support me.  It was important for me to feel that Doug was my business partner throughout the entire transaction.  When you work with Doug you'll see that a person of his talent could've chosen to work in any other field and it'll become apparent that Real Estate is his career of choice and that he's clearly a head and shoulders above his peers.  I hope you have the opportunity to work with Doug Holman and that you enjoy working with him as much as I did. 
Sincerely,
Hans Nordlund

Flawless Transaction

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.

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!

I bought my Seattle condo through Andrew and he was of tremendous help. He guided me through the process and clearly explained everything to me. He was always available to answer any and all of my questions, as well as my family's questions, and constantly checked in with us to make sure we were up to speed. It was very obvious that he was knowledgeable and experienced in the field, and so his suggestions and advice were highly valued. Every step of the way he was there, and that was so appreciated. Extremely personable and nice guy. I absolutely recommend him.

Extremely personable and nice guy. I absolutely recommend him.

Throughout the process, Zach gave us thoughtful and proactive advice.  His suggested price point was spot on, and we greatly appreciated the weekly (and sometimes more frequent) updates on where things stood in the process, outstanding items, etc.  In addition, it was great that Zach has a team of efficient and cost-effective contractors that can do repairs and follow up items that arise out of the home inspection.  We were very happy with the transaction, and would whole-heartedly use him again.  Thank you.

We Were Very Happy With the Transaction!

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