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    "He Was a Pleasure to Work With!"
    We bought a home with Zach's help in Lake Forest Park. I was a first time buyer to I quite tentative and was not sure of the process and with Zach's help we were able to close the house within a month from the time we saw the house for the first time. We started looking for houses in December and we looking at house with whom so ever will respond to our query on ZIllow or Refin,but we found Zach to be the most responsive and most easy to talk about our priorities and what we were looking. Zach was very responsive and always ready to help with any questions we had. On the negotiation part, we paid the full list price of the house and there were some concession after inspection but my feeling was that we could have negotiated it a bit lower but Zach convinced me that it is not a good idea to negotiate down as the seller has other offers. I thought Zach could have done better on that front being the buyer's agent. He was being fair on both sides I guess. I guess every buyer feels that they could have squeezed it some more, so no real complains there either Overall I was very happy with the process and would definitely recommend Zach to other buyers. He was a pleasure to work with in every step of the process.
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    Mousam Krismucs
    Lake Forest Park, WA
    "Zach Was Extremely Helpful!"
    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.
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    zuser20150524153332094
    Seattle, WA
    "Andrew was extremely patient throughout the process!"
    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!
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    zuser20140222085213569
    Bought a home in 2016.
    "I Would Highly Recommend Zach!"
    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.
    ray gonzalez0
    Edmonds, WA
    "Andrew was also patient and sincere with helping us find a place!"
    Andrew was great to work with because he has a high level of structural knowledge of buildings, real estate knowledge and design knowledge. That gave my wife and I a lot of confidence in any decision we made because we respected and valued his opinion. Andrew was also patient and sincere in helping us find a place.In the end, we now live in our ideal house, in our ideal location, and feel good about how much we spent on the buying of our new house and selling of our old house!
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    Danny Mackey
    Seattle, WA.
    "Went Above Expectations!"
    Zach and his team were outstanding and went above expectations: they were professional, prompt, knowledgeable, and coordinated all of the contractor repairs and cleaning. Zach also talked me off the emotional cliff several times during the listing and offer process.
    Lejon Boudreaux
    Kirkland, WA.
    "I Would Highly Recommend Working With Him!"
    Working with Zach has been an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend working with him. Zach will respond quickly and make sure to set things up so you will be a happy buyer, I know I am and he helped me choose my first house! The first time that we were meeting to go see houses happened to be in a heavy heavy downpour with accidents on all major roads.I heard on the news the next day it was the 5th worst traffic conditions have ever been in Seattle. Zach proposed we grab a bite so we went to Il Bistro in Pike St Market and grabbed some food while he explained the homebuying process and how I should start getting ready to make a purchase. At the end of eating he took care of the meal! One thing I really liked about working with Zach was the questions he asked about what I enjoyed and what I was looking for in a home. Zach continued to look into what would be helpful for me and I really appreciated that. In the end, we closed on a house 21K under asking price that had the giant backyard that my Siberian Husky has been lobbying me for. Zach was very helpful in the negotiations and very responsive. If you choose to work with Zach you are in excellent hands. Thanks Zach!
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    Jared Magid
    Seattle, WA
    "Andrew was never 'out of touch' and never unwilling to 'take care of issues'."
    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'.
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    rhs1952
    Sold a home in 2015.
    "Zack Was a True Pleasure to Work With!"
    Zack was a true pleasure to work with. He gave excellent advice that came from his knowledge of the industry and region and made the buying and selling process much more manageable. I would (and will) recommend him in a heartbeat.
    fourthwish04
    Snohomish, WA
    "I Would Work With Him Again!"
    I would absolutely use Zach again if I had the need. I was an out of state seller and it was difficult for me to keep focus on what needed to be done up in Washington state, when I was creating a new home way south in Arizona. A: Zach kept me completely informed on what was going on all the time. B: Zach managed jobs for me that I couldn't easily do as an out of state owner.He made sure the carpet was replaced and garbage/trash was removed from previous renters. I'm sure there were other things that he did but I can't recall at this point. Yes, it's been a couple of months. C: Zach kept me informed all the time of what was going on. He's very much into social media and keeping you informed with weekly calls and more if needed. D: From my neighbors point of view, he had the best Open House of all time.... I can't set 'your' expectations, but he had sandwiches and other refreshments during the open house that really impressed a lot of people. I was not disappointed with Zach at all. He is young, hungry, and willing to work with and for you. If I had the opportunity, I would work with him again. Kelli
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    kellierlandso
    Lynnwood, WA
    "We are extremely happy that we've worked with Andrew and will use him again next time."
    We were so happy that we found Andrew. He was very professional and knowledgeable on the area. He explained the process really well and guided us on each phase of home buying. He responds fast whenever and where ever he is. He also helped us realize what we really wanted. Overall,we are extremely happy that we've worked with Andrew and will use him again next time.
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    markrivera30
    Seattle, WA.
    "Andrew was there with us all through our long journey!"
    Andrew was there with us all through our long journey of finding the house that fits our lifestyle and budget. He patiently accompanied us to most of the houses we seriously considered, provided us useful insights on buying house in the city, and very intrumental on the negotiation process when wefinally submit and went tru the buying process.
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    Editha De Luna
    WA 98125.
    "Andrew is honest, hardworking, and confident!"
    We were looking for a rental house for our son in Shoreline. Since we are living in Hawaii and Covid-19, we needed a good buyer representative. We found Andrew Schein on Zillow and we had a Zoom meeting at the very beginning. We immediately felt we could trust Andrew,and we relied on his knowledge about houses and the Seattle market. Andrew is honest, hardworking, and confident. We found one house and want to know more about it. He drove to the house and took a video and told us the house is not good for us. He explained the reason very well. We found 5 more houses on Zillow, but Andrew was on vacation. He had a co-worker show these houses to my son. We picked our favorite house out of these 5 and asked several questions about the house. Despite being on vacation, Andrew drove back to Shoreline and took video and answered our questions. He was so nice and willing to help us. We decided to make an offer for the house. He never pushed us to make a quick sale. We really felt comfortable to ask any questions. He was very communicative and effective using texting and emailing. We made an offer and waited for the seller’s response. We signed everything online. Our offer was accepted, and he found building inspector right away. Andrew is well connected with local specialists. He found an incredibly good inspector and his report was excellent. We could not see the house in person, so we needed to rely on the inspector. Andrew helped us made a counteroffer based on the inspection report and it was successful. The closing was very quick and easy. Andrew was on top of everything. After closing, we needed floor repair and an electrician right away. Andrew recommended several contractors which was extremely helpful. They all knew Andrew and we could tell Andrew was respected among these professionals. We are using Andrew’s recommendation. We plan to fix the house the best we can. We know Andrew will be around for us when we need his support. We highly recommend Andrew to anyone who wants to work on a housing project. There is no way to find the perfect house, but you can come a long way with the help of a person as capable as Andrew.
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    etsukokimura
    Shoreline, WA.
    "Quick responses!"
    Great Job Jenny, it sold quick, & Jenny stayed on top until sold. I recommend Jenny to everyone, she works hard. Good photographers that work with her. Quick responses. To our questions.
    Rollin Grams
    Seattle, WA.
    "We Got Top Dollar for Our House Thanks to Zach’s Great Work!"
    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.
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    reagan north
    Mountlake Terrace, WA
    "Andrew's calm and professional manner (and good humor!)"
    We met Andrew after contacting him regarding a condo that he had listed in Northeast Seattle. Andrew took the time to give us an understanding of the condo market in the area, showing us representative recent sales and talking through various elements of value. His evaluations on pricing of units that we considered were spot-on.He had an excellent grasp of our goals and made sure they were reflected in our purchase negotiations. Andrew was responsive to process questions and made sure that he was available in the days before closing to address last-minute issues that arose, even returning a bit early from a scheduled volunteer trip to Mexico. We have no doubt that Andrew's calm and professional manner (and good humor!) helped put us in a strong position in our successful condo purchase. A pleasure to work with.
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    reesadr
    Seattle, WA.
    "Knows the area and market really well."
    Jennifer grew up in the North End of Seattle and knows the area and market really well. She advised us on the sale of my mother’s home, and timed it perfectly. She knew just how to describe it, advised us on minor maintenance items and was very responsive to questions from prospective clients. We received several very good offers,and a Jennifer was able to talk us through the pros and cons of each similar offer. We’ve sold several private houses as well as commercial properties, both by owner and with agents, and this experience was by far the smoothest. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for, or hoping to sell, a property.
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    philipsproperties
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "Steve was an excellent agent."
    Steve was an excellent agent. My fiancée and I were first time home buyers, so Steve's knowledge was extremely valuable. He was committed to finding us the perfect home and worked tirelessly to find us what we wanted. In the end we found a great place, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without Steve's help.I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home.
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    jared d sanchez
    Seattle, WA.
    "I would highly recommend him to anyone!!"
    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.
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    Sam Miller
    Seattle, WA.
    "Very knowledgeable!"
    Worked with Steve regarding real estate financing questions he gave me great advice and explained the pros and cons of my situation. Very knowledgeable regarding Seattle’s real estate market. He’s a true asset when it comes to understanding the buy / sell process and all the options that go along with making smart decisions.If you need information or advice he’s always available to help.
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    BrookWest
    WA 98115.
    "Andrew's expertise in negotiation really shined through!"
    I have been lucky enough to work with Andrew twice now - once in the Fall of 2020 when he helped me find a home for my mom to purchase in Edmonds when she was moving to the area, and most recently when my wife and I bought our first home this Spring. Andrew is very thoughtful, patient, responsive,and so knowledgeable, and he has been an absolute pleasure to work with on both occasions. He always goes the extra mile. When we were in negotiation to buy our home, Andrew's expertise in negotiation really shined through, and thanks to him, our bid was the winning bid amongst numerous strong competing offers. In this extremely competitive market, we feel so fortunate to have had Andrew on our side. Our family is hoping for a lifetime relationship!
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    zuser20170619093009772
    Lynnwood, WA.
    "I highly recommend Andrew and will use him again."
    We have bought 10 houses, over the years, but buying in the Seattle market is entirely different. Andrew successfully navigated and guided us to get a purchase of the right house, for the right money, in the right neighborhood. This included Andrew discovering faults in one house not discovered in the inspection that steered us clear of a "lemonade in the making".He is diligent, knowledgeable, with great attention to detail and customer focused. I highly recommend Andrew and will use him again.
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    randy ni
    Seattle, WA.
    "Very Knowledgeable!"
    Very knowledgeable, responds quick to questions. Listing pictures and video walkthrough were amazing. I would highly recommend Zach. Our home sold in less than a week.
    Dan Peterson
    Lynnwood, WA
    "Doug is a dedicated real estate agent"
    Our family is seeking for various residential properties for long-term investment in Seattle area, and we are lucky to have worked with Doug since the beginning of this process. Doug is a dedicated real estate agent with a vast knowledge of the local market and understanding of investment strategies.Doug found this duplex which meets all of our investment criteria. He performed property inspection on our behalf to ensure there was no hidden problem. His assessment was accurate, detailed and timely for us to make the purchase decision. The bidding process was competitive with no less than five offers. Doug advised us with the right purchase price to acquire the property to beat the next best offer by just $5,000. With his help on the paperwork, we were able to close this transaction quickly. Not only taking us through the purchasing process but he also helped us find a perfect tenant to lease this place. We were very picky, and he had to show the property multiple times. I would recommend Doug to anyone who is looking to buy residential properties in the Greater Seattle Area.
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    minhthanh91sg
    Seattle, WA.
    "Doug is one in a million!"
    Doug is one in a million! Straightforward, honest and a great asset to what can be a daunting and often frustrating process of buying/selling a home. With his 25 years experience, Doug is adept at assessing a given market and house and provided effective negotiation strategies to close the deal.We intended to buy a fixer-upper. Having Doug there was invaluable -- he could quickly assess a house, the associated repairs and provide estimated repair/improvement costs. Whether it be roof quality, siding repair or carpet replacement costs, the information Doug provided on the fly helped inform our bidding and negotiating strategy. Doug provides exceptional client service. He is an excellent communicator and maintained an open and candid dialogue through the entire process. We ALWAYS felt like he was on our side and had the utmost confidence in his ability to advocate and negotiate on our behalf. Look no further for a realtor - Doug is the guy for you!
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    user8482526
    WA 98236.
    "Working With Zach Was a Great Experience!"
    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!
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    Riley Frambes
    Edmonds, WA
    "He expertly leveraged his knowledge of the market, as well as his background in architecture and construction!"
    I've known Andrew for many years, so when it came time for me to buy my first condo I decided to offer him the job, and I'm very glad I did. Andrew made every effort to make sure I was comfortable with and aware of everything that was happening at every stage of the process, as well as what to expect next.When we first started looking at properties, he very quickly picked up on what I was looking for and the listings he showed me just kept getting better and better. <br/><br/>When I did decide to make an offer Andrew was exceptionally prompt at getting it put together and submitted. He expertly leveraged his knowledge of the market, as well as his background in architecture and construction to ensure I was getting a good property for my needs at a good price. His negotiations were also stellar, figuring out ways to get me the best deal while still making it a competitive enough offer that the seller wouldn't walk away. Will use again.
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    harrisonf
    WA 98005.
    "Excellent Realtor!"
    Doug made buying our first home easy. Unlike other agents we worked with, he never pressured us from the start -- or ever. He gave us a fair look at the pros and cons of each of the many houses we looked at. He answered numerous emails and phone calls promptly and consistently gave a running timeline of where we were in the process and what we could look forward to next.<br/><br/>In the beginning, the pace was relaxed for everyone, but when the search became serious, Doug's responsiveness ramped up in helping us find and communicate with a lender, inspector, etc. When we finally made a bid, he urged us to include an elevator clause -- something neither my husband nor I or many of our home-owning friends -- had ever heard of. The clause helped us beat several other offers. He helped us communicate with the former owners (who were still renting back) when we wished to buy some of the furniture and art we saw during the staging. <br/><br/>Ultimately, this process was as smooth as we could expect, and we appreciated Doug's forthrightness, honesty, timeliness, and personable demeanor. <br/><br/>Thanks for helping us buy our home, Doug!
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    user5956381
    Kenmore, WA.
    "You will love working with Doug Holman!"
    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!
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    TVBertagnole
    Seattle, WA.
    "Extremely Patient"
    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.
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    youthie
    Seattle, WA.
    "I Have Full Confidence in Zach and Real Property Associates!"
    You should definitely ask Zach to help you sell your home. I have a couple of good friends that are agents but decided to list with Zach after meeting him and discussing my timing and goals. Right from the start Zach impressed me with his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for the project.Admittedly, I have pretty high expectations since I am a real estate attorney in Seattle. Zach did an excellent job marketing my house and everything was first rate. Zach easily earned his commission and put extra dollars in my pocket as well. I have full confidence in Zach and Real Property Associates.
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    SCOTTFEIR
    Issaquah, WA
    "Knows DADUS/ADUS Well"
    We chose to work with Sarah after meeting her at an open house that she was hosting. Sarah knows the local housing market, including DADU/AADUs, very well. She guided us expertly throughout the home buying process and was always calm and professional during our interactions with her.We were able to close so smoothly on a house thanks to Sarah’s advice and coordination efforts. We highly recommend Sarah.
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    yinfunlum
    Seattle, WA
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