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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.

Andrew provided excellent guidance throughout the listing and sale of our property.  He was very hands on and did a great job of anticipating our questions/concerns and addressing these in a proactive manner.

I would absolutely recommend Andrew to friends and family.

I would absolutely recommend Andrew to friends and family.

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!

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.

Went the Extra Mile for Us!

Looking for an agent who knows the market, willing to go the extra mile, very responsive, and aggressive when negotiating? Look no further than Andrew Schein! Oh! And did I mention that Andrew has a degree in architecture and construction management? Yup, double win! Why settle for any other agent?

With Andrew's help, my wife and I bought the house of our dreams, in the neighborhood we wanted, and it was well below our budget.

My wife and I were very proactive looking at the current houses on the market, and Andrew was always more than willing to walk through all houses of interest several times a week. He did this week after week for 5 months until we found our house. Proof that he was committed to getting us a house to fit our needs.

Looking for a house? Message Andrew. Andrew Schein + you = House of your dreams. Who says math isn't fun?

Andrew was committed to getting us a house to fit our needs.

Working with Zach on our home sale was the best decision we made. His honest, straightforward approach to the listing process calmed our nerves in an otherwise unknown territory. Along the way, he shared tips and included us in his expertise of when to list and what to highlight—acting on proven results from prior experience. These were all contributing factors to an effortless sale. He was impressively responsive, would reply to our questions immediately, and checked-in with us before the close of each week. It was also very easy to relate to Zach and talk through the entire process. He approached us as friends, but handled things as a professional and paid keen attention to even the littlest detail. We loved working with Zach!

We Loved Working With Zach!

We told him what is our need and he showed us few houses but most houses were getting bid, so it is hard to buy. One day he showed us unlisted house and we really like that house. Not much hassle, we exchanged email few times and we got the house in very short period time.
Everything was very smooth.
He wasn’t push at all. Very friendly and sincere!

Very Friendly and Sincere!

I worked with Andrew for almost 11 months to finally get the townhouse fitting for my budget and taste. This was my first home buying experience and I didn’t know anything about the whole process. Andrew started with educating me about all of the home buying steps, then he carefully noted what I was looking for. Next, he showed me a large portfolio of listings with different prices and characteristics to help me set my expectations. Later, he patiently showed dozens of townhomes to me during the next 10 months and he was totally objective with his opinions. He was very organized, prompt, and reachable when we needed to submit an offer in a very short amount of time or I wanted to see a unit. He was a great help during the closing phase as well. He was always on my side and protecting me as his client. He was involved in every stage actively and his bias for action solved some significantly important obstacles that I encountered during the closing phase. He kept checking if everything is fine with the house even after I moved in. Also, he is very professional and fun to work with. Overall, I feel very lucky to work with Andrew; without him I wouldn’t be able to get my home as smoothly as I did.

He is very professional and fun to work with!

Doug was great at listening to my feedback about places that I did and did not like to hone his recommendations for me. He was also extremely patient and offered thoughtful advice when I couldn't make up my mind. Knowing that I was flexible about closing dates, he used that to my advantage to negotiate an offer. Once my offer was accepted, Doug was extremely helpful in explaining the next steps. I really enjoyed working with Doug and would definitely recommend him.

Extremely Patient

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 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."


On Top of All the Details!

Andrew was such a pleasure to work through during this home-buying assistance. Unfortunately for him, not only did he have to deal with me, but also my father who was the actual buyer. Andrew was extremely patient throughout the process and understood the process of how my father and I had to communicate long-distance as well as come to an agreement on the final purchase. There was much back-and-forth to have to work with and I am very thankful that Andrew was there to help me understand the details so I was able to relay them to my father. I would recommend Andrew to anyone. His low-pressure and easy-going nature put me at ease and made this experience much less difficult than I had imagine it would be. Thank you Andrew for all of your help!

Andrew was extremely patient throughout the process!

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!

Sarah is an excellent real estate agent. She takes the time to listen and search for properties that fit your needs. Moving is incredibly stressful and she took the stress away from us. I would recommend her to everyone.

Sarah is an excellent real estate agent!

Working with Zach was a great experience! As first time home buyers Zach helped my wife and I through out the entire process and was always quick to answer our questions or concerns. He paid attention to what we like and has a great at sense for finding places that we were actually interested in, rather than just showing for showing's sake. Once we found a place we were interested in he helped us make a strong offer and put us in a position to be at the top of the sellers list of possibilities. We're really excited to settle down in our new place now and really couldn't have done it without Zach's help!

Working With Zach Was a Great Experience!

Doug Holman is a PRO in every sense of the word. Great knowledge of the greater Puget Sound Area market, intuitive customer service, and trustworthy. Doug was very accessible, helped negotiate a great price and was helpful through the execution of purchase. He clearly has a vast amount of experience and I would recommend him highly.

Doug Holman is a PRO!

Jenny was actually the sellers agent (I was buying) but she was such a pleasure to work with! She was in charge of making sure all open permits were settled and closed with the city as agreed upon, and even after I purchased the home, she followed through very quickly on her commitments to ensure I was satisfied as the buyer. She was very responsive and addressed all my questions and took her job very seriously. I highly recommend working with her!

Such a pleasure to work with!

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!

I was based in California throughout and house went only through basic cleanup/maintenance before being put up for sale so wasn't sure what to expect.  In the end we went through several offers, three of which were accepted (one buyer pulled out at inspection stage, one buyer was not able to secure financing in spite of being pre-approved and final buyer for sale that went through). Throughout I was very happy with Zach as he guided me through the process, explaining all the intricacies and alternatives. When negotiation was needed, he would often suggest reasonable moves and counteroffers and provide context without being too pushy or hurried. I appreciated the balanced use of email/sms/phones to keep me informed and push things along. 
In the end house sold well above the asking price and the closing process was smooth.

Overall I was quite happy and would gladly recommend Zach to my friends.

I Was Quite Happy and Would Gladly Recommend Zach!

When I wanted to downsize, I hired Doug Holman as my realtor. I liked his honesty and professionalism when communicating with me. He never sugars coated anything, but he's not pushy. Whenever I needed an answer regarding a property, he was very prompt to respond. He listened to me, making sure I was comfortable to make a well-informed decision. Most importantly, his knowledge and experience in the real estate industry helped me save a lot of money. He even helped me beyond and above his role as my realtor when I desperately needed help.

Honest and Professional

Zach was extremely helpful in our home search. We happened to meet Zach by chance, but in the end it worked out quite well for us. He possesses a lot of knowledge about the area which we were targeting for our home purchase (North Seattle), and after a few showings he got a very good idea of the kind of home we were looking for. That helped us a lot in narrowing down our choices. When we finally decided on our home, Zach moved pretty quickly with making a bid on the home, and completing the negotiation with the seller. Price wise, he was able to obtain a good deal for the home. He is extremely responsive, and answered all of our questions in the quickest possible manner. 

Even after we moved into our new home, he regularly checked in with us  to make sure everything was going smoothly. He was very helpful during the whole transition process. We greatly appreciate his guidance in us going from being renters to homeowners. 

In terms of the purchase process, there were a couple of things which we felt could have gone better:

1. We had a tight closing date, which made it almost impossible for us to shop for the best loan options. We had no idea that there had been a slight change in the loan process in October, which made securing a loan slightly longer. We would have liked Zach to be cognizant of these changes, which would have helped us secure a better closing date.

2. The seller had agreed in the contract that he would pay the sewer capacity charges in full, and we were under the impression that we will get it in the form of a credit towards closing cost. However, later we came to know that the seller can only pay it directly to the county, and not to us. We would have expected Zach to know about this, especially since we were factoring in this money for closing costs.

Zach Was Extremely Helpful!

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.

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!

Andrew was an excellent agent for us. He was resilient in finding homes that fit our criteria and always available to tour homes, answer phone calls and answered many questions we had. Andrews experience in the construction industry proved invaluable as he was able to see spaces and in a different way and offer insight to their potential or point out red flags that would be costly in the long run. Once we found a house we liked, Andrew quickly and thoroughly put together an excellent offer and our first offer was accepted!! We credit this to Andrew's diligence and desire to do what is best for his clients. We highly recommend Andrew to anyone in search of a home in the Seattle area as his work ethic and expertise will find you the perfect home.

We credit this to Andrew's diligence and desire to do what is best for his clients.

I've been thinking of buying a home for a while, and I finally contacted Zach to help me explore my options. This is the first home that I bought, so I needed a lot of help learning about the process. We met at Starbucks a couple days after I contacted him, and he explained the whole process to me and he also asked me a lot of questions so that he could learn what I was looking for and what price range was realistic for me.

We started looking for homes, and I quickly found what I was looking for. He took care of the making the offer and all of that for me, and he was very responsive and helpful throughout that process. We finally closed and now I happily own the condo that I've always wanted!

Happily Own the Condo That I’ve Always Wanted!

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!

"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 Couldn’t Recommend Him More Highly!

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!

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"!

As a first time condo-buyer in a new city I was pretty nervous about the entire process, but Andrew was absolutely wonderful to work with. Starting from the first time we met to tour a unit and chat, he provided me with extensive information (including an entire guidebook on the home-buying process) and was available and responsive to any questions I had (even the likely very stupid ones). We ended up negotiating an off-market deal with the seller for my unit which saved everyone time and money in the end. Since the sale, Andrew has checked in multiple times and been more than willing to answer questions about the unit and complex. I would highly recommend him to anyone, and particularly first-time buyers like myself.

I would highly recommend him to anyone!!

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!

My wife and I were new to the area looking for our first house and were recommended Doug by a work colleague and friend.   As buyers, we couldn't have been happier with the service we received.  Doug was able to process the type of house we were interested in in the area we were interested in and show us only the houses that met our specifications.  He was patient with us throughout the whole process.  He was also honest with us about his opinions on certain properties, features, locations, etc.  He never once tried to up sell us or push any property on us that we weren't interested in.  We grew to trust him implicitly.  Doug was patient with my wife and I and eventually found us the house we ended up buying.  He was shrewd in his negotiating and got us the best deal possible, even in this hot market. We can not give any higher endorsement of him.   We hope that Doug is still working in the future when we decide to sell and find another property.

We can not give any higher endorsement of him.  

Doug was recommended to me several years ago when I started looking for a condo (my first home purchase ever) in North Seattle. A number of my friends had used him when buying their homes, and they could not recommend him highly enough. As soon as we went on our first condo-shopping outing, I saw what they were talking about. Doug not only knows a lot about the real estate market in the area, but he's a very straightforward, no-B.S. kind of guy. His insight and experience were invaluable to me as I navigated what was an intimidating and overwhelming new territory for me. I always felt that Doug put my best interests as the home-buyer first (ahead of say, getting a sale), pointing out the assets and drawbacks of each of the couple dozen condos we visited, much of which I never would have noticed had he not been there. His patience and geniality were wonderful too, making each outing a pleasant experience. I'm so glad I chose Doug as my agent; without him I probably would not have made as well-informed a decision or felt as confident about it as I did. When I am ready to move again, I will be sure to call him up.

Very straightforward

As a first-time homebuyer, Andrew was an invaluable resource for helping me locate a house to buy. I needed to tour many homes to work out what I was looking for, and Andrew was more than willing to help me. He also gave a great explanation of the whole process and gave strong advice for what work to do on the house after purchase, with contractor recommendations. At no point did I feel like Andrew was lacking in any way. Totally recommend ;)

At no point did I feel like Andrew was lacking in any way. Totally recommend!

Andrew Schein is a fantastic real estate agent. He's smart, engaging, and has great insight into the nuances of the housing market. This summer he sold our 1920s Craftsman in the Loyal Heights neighborhood in Ballard and spearheaded our purchase of our dream home in Lake Forest Park. We couldn't be happier with our experience with him.

The Seattle-area real estate market is incredibly competitive and complicated--much more so than when we initially purchased our Ballard home during the market downturn. Andrew did a great job helping us navigate these new dynamics, staging our home and marketing it so that it showed better than we could have hoped. When we hit the inevitable bumps and snags, he guided us through it with warmth and confidence.

Andrew knows the market. He was born-and-raised in Seattle Proper, knows the area, and it showed. He was attentive, responsive, and a good negotiator. We would highly recommend him as an agent.

He was attentive, responsive, and a good negotiator!

It really doesn't get much better than Doug. I was a first time home buyer when I was working with Doug and he could not have been a better match for me. Doug was able to provide me with insight on things I knew nothing about and played a key role in making me feel 100% sure about my decisions. There was a time during the closing process where things got a little hairy and I began to stress out. I honestly don't think I would have made it through that process without Doug coaching me along the way and providing his established insight. His experience and knowledge in the industry shines through while working with him. I will continue to use Doug for years to come!

Highly likely to recommend

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!

Jerad helped me make a couple offers on some newly constructed homes in a competitive market and ultimately close a deal on one. After a few experiences with other agents who missed important details, I was extremely pleased with Jerad's overall attention and dedication to ensuring my important questions were answered.  Jerad is super competent with contracts and we were able to iterate on the offer and still close on an aggressive timeline over a holiday period.  I was also able to move in over a month sooner than my neighbors, whose offers were accepted in the same week.  I couldn't be happier with the results and would easily recommend Jerad to anyone.

 I couldn't be happier with the results and would easily recommend Jerad to anyone.

It can be very challenging to navigate the Seattle real estate market. Andrew brought invaluable expertise and dedication to the home buying process.

From the beggining of the process Andrew was very patient and informative; helping to guide us new Seattleites by managing our expectations well and making us feel comfortable diving into buying a home, which can be an indimidating and nervewracking experience.

Through closing and after, Andrew has helped by considering some of our projects with the new house and offering references.

I would definitely recommend Andrew for anyone searching for professional real estate service.

I would definitely recommend Andrew for anyone searching for professional real estate service.

Vicki is the best!  Vicki was amazingly patient as we looked at and lost in bidding, many houses.  But we finally won a wonderful house and she was very smart and knowledgeable in the negotiating process.   We were so happy, we had her sell our house.  She did a great job at marketing it to the right people. She got us a great price by pricing it right and negotiating on our side.  Always honest and ethical, we felt like we had someone working for us at all times.

 She got us a great price by pricing it right and negotiating on our side!!

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

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!

Worked with Steve over the last year to find a home.  He is knowledgeable, dedicated and relentless in trying to find the right home to fit my needs in the right location.   His background and insight of the real estate business is beyond expectation.  I highly recommend using his expertise when buying or selling a home.

Knowledgeable, Dedicated and Relentless! 

I cannot speak more highly of Andrew! When my wife and I were looking at realtors, Andrew stood out to us immediately given his breadth of local knowledge and his past experience in construction and building. On top of that, he had recently sold many houses in our price point, so we decided to set up a meeting with him. I am so glad we did! Andrew was a true professional from start to finish, and was flexible and available to us when our house search really started to pick up steam.

I always felt like Andrew was very straight up and gave us his honest opinion of the houses we saw, pointing out the positives and negatives of home locations, construction, layout, etc. At the same time, he never tried to force his point of view -- he always listened and carefully took note of our feedback.

In the end, Andrew was the one who found our perfect home, even though my wife and I collectively had made searching for a home nearly a second job. In fact, we had written off the house when we saw the listing, but Andrew tacked it on to the end of a tour just for good measure and we're so glad he did!

In short, if you want a great agent, go with Andrew. You won't be disappointed!

Go with Andrew. You won't be disappointed!

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!

We got the house and I will recommend Zach to others. I put 4/5 for few reasons:
- punctuality - happened few times 
- many times I needed to ask rather simply being told about the details or shape of the house. Once asked I always got the right answer
- presence - 100% decent and proper but lacks when compared to some other agents you meet

We got the house thanks to the idea Zach had and proposed to us. I was always happy with his knowledge and help. He made our purchase process as easy and simple as possible.

He Made Our Purchase Process as Easy and Simple as Possible!

We recently worked with Zach on the purchase of our first home in Lynnwood, he was recommended to us by our mortgage team. From the first meeting to the closing process Zach gave us very personal service and was there to answer each and every question that we had. The home buying process can be daunting for first timers but we always felt that we were in very capable hands working with Zach. 

Zach's philosophy is that home buyers should be educated on the home buying process so they can make the best decisions for themselves and he has tons of videos and resources on the subject. These resources were so valuable for myself and my husband and when it came time to make offers and negotiate we felt like we knew what we were doing and were able to find a home we loved and make a strong offer that was accepted very quickly. We had to do some negotiating once the inspection was completed due to some work that needed to be done on the house and Zach worked with us to make sure that we got the outcome we were looking for. Once the negotiations were completed, we were able to close on the house within 21 days and Zach was there with us very step of the way to make sure the process went smoothly. He has continued to check in with us even after closing to see how we're doing and if there is anything he can help with, this level of service goes above and beyond. 

We would absolutely recommend Zach with great confidence to anyone we knew who was looking to buy a house and will definitely be using him again if the need ever arises!

We Would Absolutely Recommend Zach With Great Confidence!

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!

Steve Boyd was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of my home purchase including advising me on financing options. I would definitely recommend his services when buying or selling a home.

Extremely Knowledgeable!

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!

We couldn't have asked for a better listing agent to sell our home than Doug.  He gave us fantastic advice on getting our house ready to sell, not only on what to change, bust also what not to waste our time and money worrying about.  The photos he got of our house were so fantastic, he just got every detail right for listing the house.  And his knowledge of the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park area and all homes that have listed their over the last couple of years is amazing.   

Our house had multiple offers within three days of listing, and the price that Doug advised us to set was definitely higher than we had been thinking, and turned out to be the right price.  We couldn't recommend Doug any more.

Fantastic Service! 

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 cannot say enough great things about Jenny! When I started the process of selling my grandmother’s home, I really had no idea how the process would go. Jenny was patient and very communicative to help me understand and make things as easy as possible. She is very kind and easy to work with. Any time I had a question, she was able to answer it or point me in the right direction of who to ask. I’m so grateful for how smoothly she made things go! I highly recommend Jenny to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

I cannot say enough great things about Jenny!

I serve as the Treasurer for the HOA for our condo building and we had a unit that the association actually owned and we were looking to sell.  Andrew came recommended to us and we could not have been more pleased with his professionalism, knowledge, and overall approach to selling a unit for a good price despite challenges due to overall market conditions.  Andrew was there for us every step of the way explaining his strategy and walking us through the process.  In the end, the unit sold incredibly quickly and for a price that the association felt very good about.  We will not hesitate to use Andrew again for any of our real estate needs that pop up.

We will not hesitate to use Andrew again for any of our real estate needs that pop up!

It has been wonderful to work with Doug buying our condo and selling our house. Doug is a veteran in real estate. His deep knowledge in real estate, comprehensive approach and professional advise made our buying and selling very smooth. Doug also provided a lot of suggestions for us when we tried to remodel our other apartment. He is a warm, easy going and kind professional. I recommend him to anyone who want to buy or sell a house.

It has been wonderful to work with Doug!

Heidi was there when we needed her. She was actually showing houses at another location when we called her. She came over, showed us the house, and we put an offer in that night!<br/><br/>Heidi assisted us with all the paperwork and did a great overall job!

Very Flexible!

Without Zach's knowledge and expertise we would not have been able to secure the home that we are in. We were able to get a quick escrow, with Zach's recommendations, and move in right as our currently living situation was coming to an end. The home buying experience didn't go as smooth as we would have liked but with Zach's negotiations we were able to make up the difference. He was on time, professional and well mannered. Never did we feel pressured or rushed and we will use him to purchased our next home.

Never Did We Feel Pressured or Rushed!

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.

Zach managed the sale of our investment property and we could not be happier with the results. Prior to listing, Zach provided well-advised and nuanced advice for how to best prepare the home to be sold. The pricing strategy Zach recommended was perfectly tailored toward attracting a wide pool of potential buyers. The marketing content created for our listing––specifically the photography and videography––was top-notch, successfully creating a flurry of interest in the property. Zach and his team prioritized consistent and reliable communication, ensuring we felt supported throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for a white glove, friendly, dependable and professional real estate agent––Zach McDonald is your guy.

We Felt Supported Throughout the Entire Process!

Jennifer is an outstanding realator.  My wife and I were interested in selling our house to a developer, since our lot was zoned for multi unit development. Jennifer reached out to several developers on our behalf and was able to get several bids for our property.  Because of Jennifer my wife and I sold our house for what we wanted and were able to buy our dream home for cash.  Jennifer made herself available to us even after normal busines hours.  If you're looking to sell a home or property, or you're wanting to buy a home, Jennifer is who you should choose.

Jennifer is an outstanding realator!

We used McDonald Realty to search in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek Mukilteo, and eventually buy in Everett.  We are relocating from out of state and buying a new home sight unseen is adds an extra level of difficulty in a tough, competitive market.  The whole team worked hard, coordinated well, was very responsive and easy to work with.  Zach really knows the market, works really hard, is very smart and informed, and listens to his customers. We highly recommend McDonald Realty with no reservations at all

Was Very Responsive and Easy to Work With!

Excellent realtor! Hardworking, diligent, and knowledgeable about the inventory and the market. Available whenever we had questions or to show us houses. We have worked with many realtors over the years and Andrew is one of the best! Would highly recommend Andrew Schein to anyone who is looking for a home in Seattle.

Would highly recommend Andrew Schein to anyone!

Zach did a phenomenal job selling our house. He and his team had a strong game plan, complete with a timeline for marketing, staging, listing, negotiating, and doing paperwork. Zach spared no expense on marketing. He treated our little house like it was a mansion. We got top dollar for our house thanks to Zach's great work.

We Got Top Dollar for Our House Thanks to Zach’s Great Work!

I had an excellent experience selling my condo with Zach's assistance.  He is professional, hard-working, knowledgeable, and accommodating.  He kept me updated throughout the process and responded to questions and concerns in a timely manner.   We highly recommend Zach and will contact him again when we are ready to purchase our next home.

We Highly Recommend Zach!

From the moment we started the home purchase process Andrew was a consummate professional and immediately exuded experience and savvy in the industry. Andrew is a lifelong resident of Seattle who retains ummatched experience in the local real estate market, which absolutely worked to our advantage. In my own personal experience working in the real estate industry I have befriended and worked alongside numerous realtors and can confidently state that Andrew is of a much higher caliber than any agent I encountered. It takes a true go-getter to compete as an agent in this market, one where Andrew has thrived. Once again, I give my highest recommendation for Andrew Schein as your realtor and referral reference. Thank you Andrew and keep after it.

I give my highest recommendation for Andrew Schein as your realtor!!!

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!

Zach did a great job guiding us through the process and remained positive throughout. We appreciated how he took the time to research our partiticlar property and connected us to other subject matter experts.

Zach Did a Great Job Guiding Us!

We highly recommend Zach to anyone interested in purchasing a home, especially for those searching in the Edmonds area. 
Over the course of several months, Zach helped us find the home of our dreams in an area that we are thrilled to be in. He was professional, highly responsive, and clearly cared about helping us find the perfect home. 

We look forward to working with Zach again in the future.

Steve is an excellent realtor and made our first home buying experience in Seattle a pleasure. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He's also an all around great person to work with and entrust with this big life decision. He is trustworthy and reliable and made us feel very comfortable with the process. Steve made himself available to us on short notice to see MANY homes throughout our search. In fact, he also discovered and recommended the home we eventually purchased. He was extremely patient with us and gave honest advice when he felt a home or neighborhood may not have been the best option. 5 stars and highly recommend working with Steve.

Excellent Realtor!

"Gordon and his team at RPA did a fantastic job on the sale of my duplex in Magnolia. He provided very valuable information early in the process such as timing of the listing and 1031 exchange support. I was at first skeptical about his pricing strategy but in the end, my expectations were greatly exceeded! Gordon is supported by a great team who helped prep the property for sale with repairs and cleaning and they even resolved an old permit issue from 1995 in a few days. I couldn't be more pleased with the job he did, giving great advice while working diligently through a number of buyer related challenges and delays."

My Expectations Were Greatly Exceeded!

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