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    " We can't recommend him enough - thank you Andrew!"
    Andrew is an incredible partner to have in the home buying or selling process - and we've used him for both! Most recently, we sold our Ballard townhome, which he helped us purchase three years prior, and the process was seamless from start to finish. We trusted Andrew's market knowledge and experience to help guide our decisions when it came to listing time,price and offer reviews. He went above and beyond to help with staging and photographing the home, even bringing in pieces he personally owned to round out the space. We had an amazing experience buying our first home with Andrew's help, which was mirrored in our selling experience. We can't recommend him enough - thank you Andrew!
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    Maureen Henry
    Seattle, WA.
    "We will absolutely turn to Andrew when it's time for us to move again!"
    As a first-time home buyer, Andrew was the perfect real estate agent for my husband and I. He displayed masterful knowledge of the Seattle market, whether that took our search to Columbia City, West Seattle or Greenlake. He truly knows the ins and outs of the city, which was a remarkable advantage for us.He also took the time to fully understand what we were looking for and help us focus our time, energy - and most importantly - our budget so we were always looking at homes we had a shot at. He found the perfect balance between not being too pushy, but also being stern when we were getting off track. This was exactly the type of guidance we needed. He was also consistently responsive to our frantic calls, texts and emails - always keeping his cool. This in itself is impressive when you combine first-time home buyers, a few months of low inventory, AND hyper competitive Seattle market! Andrew also stood out from other agents with his architectural background. His ability to walkthrough a house and fully detail how it's structural makeup, quality of materials used, etc. is unbelievable. This really helped build up our confidence as we continued our search. Once we finally found our dream home, Andrew was the definition of professional through the offer, acceptance and closing process. His insights helped us build a competitive offer that both worked within our budget and made our offer standout to the seller. We always heard that the real work comes once the offer is accepted, but Andrew made it so simple. He clearly laid out every step and regularly checked in along the way. We were also suprised and delighted by a welcome home gift basket once we got the keys! I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking to buy or sell their home - especially if you're a first-time home buyer. It's truly rare to have an agent who proves to be exceptional from our first conversation to closing the deal. We will absolutely turn to Andrew when it's time for us to move again!
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    katebhelfrich
    Seattle, WA.
    "I give my highest recommendation for Andrew Schein as your realtor!!!"
    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.
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    zuser20191010163141861
    Seattle, WA.
    "Andrew is highly professional, responsive, trustworthy, & knowledgeable!"
    Working with Andrew was an absolutely pleasure, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area. Being a first-time home buyer, I greatly appreciated Andrew’s expertise as I navigated a highly-competitive market. Andrew helped me understand every step of the process,he was creative and proactive in strategizing how to be as competitive as possible. I also appreciate that he has a background in high-end real estate development, and he had great insight into the quality of different properties as well as projects that could increase the value of potential homes. Andrew is highly professional, responsive, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to work with. I couldn't be happier with the service he provided.
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    user19789846
    Seattle, WA.
    "We recommended Andrew for a successful purchase in this market in Seattle!"
    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
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    Evelyn Salinas and Jeff Vierstra
    Seattle, WA.
    "Zach Was Great to Work With!"
    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!
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    Christi Low
    Edmonds, WA
    "Tremendous Patience"
    It was a great experience working with Steve as a 1st time buyer and not coming from the Seattle/ WA/ US area. Steve had tremendous patience navigating me through lots of the basic questions i had & took time over multiple weeks and months through conversations and showing me homes to help me discover the right type of property for me.I appreciated his flexibility to show me homes when ever i could fit them into my busy work schedule which meant i didn't miss out on a home in the highly competitive Seattle market. His knowledge of the local area, pit falls to avoid and the reality of buying certain types of homes really provided me with a level of confidence that would make me easily recommend Steve to a friend or work colleague.
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    Pav Bhardwaj
    Seattle, WA.
    "I couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!"
    I feel very lucky to have been put in touch with Vicki while moving from California to Seattle and purchasing my first home! I was intimidated by the process, but with Vicki's help everything went extremely smoothly. Vicki was wonderful to work with. Not only does she offer a personal touch that other realtors often lack,she really knows her stuff! Vicki was always on time and prepared with excellent input about the houses we viewed, and she responded to any questions we had within minutes. I felt prioritized throughout the process and she coordinated last minute viewings to fit my schedule. She was invaluable during negotiations, eventually helping us purchase a home for a price much lower than we expected. In addition, with her assistance prodding the lender and title company, we were able to close early! Even after we closed she stayed in touch and made sure there were no issues moving in, getting utilities started, and more. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.
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    zuser20170424161441238
    Kenmore, WA.
    "Was Very Responsive and Easy to Work With!"
    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
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    lwm junkmail
    Everett, WA
    "Willing to work with his clients"
    Doug assisted me (as a buyer's agent) with my first home purchase in 1994. Unlike other agents who I considered using at the time, Doug was not pushy, and indicated his willingness to work with me even when I wasn't sure at the time if I was ready to buy then, or wanting to wait a few months.Doug walked me through the process from Step 1 completely through the purchase, and was professional, easy to work with, patient with my many questions, and made sure the sale went through without any problems. When I was ready to sell that first house in 2003, Doug did a fantastic job of marketing the property and handling the sale. I had an offer and purchase and sale agreement after two days. Doug recently completed the sale of our second house, in September 2011. These are more uncertain times, but Doug once again did a fantastic job for us, and resulted in a sale after a very short listing period. Doug's thoughtful, careful analysis of house preparation, pricing, staging, listing, and handling of the ensuing transaction was professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. It was really nice to know that we could turn to Doug to handle our sale without a moment's hesitation. He once again did a truly exceptional job for us. We have referred Doug to family, friends, and acquaintances, and everyone has been very happy with his services. I look forward to having Doug handle all of my future real estate needs.
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    Emerald City Seller
    Seattle, WA.
    "Competent Realtor!"
    Jenny Bouffiou walked the property with her dog, spoke with the neighbors, and took photos, before creating an inviting Zillow listing. In all our interactions, she was unfailingly encouraging and cheerful. Her emails and telephone calls were clear and brief. Most important to me,she was respectful of what I wanted from the sale! The property had been on the market for years. Jenny Bouffiou sold it in 2 month. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a competent realtor / a lovely woman.
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    akristinwilson
    WA 98019.
    "Doug is very responsive."
    Doug was my buying agent on both of the homes I've purchased. The things I like about Doug include: 1. I never feel any pressure from him. It's objectively how I feel about the house + any input I ask from him and if we look at 10 that day and I don't love any of them,it's just back to the listings board with the same helpful/positive demeanor of the first 10. 2. He knows a lot about schools, better worse parts and other details of the north Seattle area which is where I've purchased my two homes. We also looked in South Seattle and other places though which I also felt like me provided good perspective on. 3. Doug is very responsive. I know I've personally felt bad about having Doug chaperone me around as I'm pretty picky. He let me know that even if it's just one house and even if I'm not 100%, that he'd always rather as see it as fast as possible and take as many trips out as necessary than try and wait to save time. 4. Overall Doug is just a nice a pleasant person to spend time with and talk to through the buying process. I know he represents both buyers and sellers and I'd recommend him for either.
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    Erik Sederholm
    Lynnwood, 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
    "We Absolutely Loved Working With Him!"
    My wife and I are first-time homebuyers. We both knew Zach from college, and were so excited to work with a trusted friend throughout our first-ever home-buying experience! Zach went above and beyond each step of the way. He never hesitated to say "yes" when my wife and I stumbled upon one, two,or three houses that looked like winners, and quickly asked to go view them ("Drop everything - we have to see this one!"). On countless occasions, he offered up his time to meet us somewhere to chat during weekdays or weekends, call us to check-in or explain more of the complicated steps in the home-buying process, and email back after we'd ask close to 15,000 long and detailed questions (well, maybe not quite that many...). He provided an outstanding level of education to help us learn along the way - using his own videos to teach us things while we were at home or on the go - so that everything in the process was transparent and understandable. Zach never hid information from us, and approached each conversation with a genuine desire to see us make a wise decision - one that would be best for US. We were particularly impressed by Zach's expertise on the Greater Seattle area housing market (he's done a TON of research and knows his stuff!!!), and his understanding of what makes a winning home offer (he helped us bring our A-game to the table and succeed with our first and only offer!!!). Every one of his recommendations was solid, too, whether it was for a particular loan officer or home inspector, or for some things to be mindful of when viewing a house and how it's laid-out, constructed, or maintained. Bottom line: Zach is the man. We absolutely LOVED working with him. We felt so valued as his clients during the home-buying process, from start to finish. He inspired confidence each step of the way, and we couldn't have asked for a better or more ideal person to be on our team for this experience. We would relish the opportunity to recommend Zach to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area, so they could have the same wonderful experience we did. Thanks again, Zach! :)
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    emoody0218
    Bothell, WA
    "Jenny is an excellent realtor!"
    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
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    dhendrickson8
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "We're delighted with the results!"
    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!
    philipsproperties
    Seattle, WA.
    "I Definitely Would Recommend Him to Others!"
    I found Zach on Zillow with all of the positive feedback. I did a lot of legwork myself in trying to figure out which unit that I am interested in. However, I was out of town and didn't have the time to visit the place. I called Zach and he offered to stop by the place to visit and walked through the place with me and my wife with Facetime.It was that extra touch and offer that helped us decide that he was the right guy to go with. From there, he provided good knowledge of information on what to expect (the crazy pricing in Seattle) and what to watch out for and even provide us recommendation on great Mortgage person. All went pretty smoothly and we were able to close our townhouse in less than 30 days. Zach was great at following up, every Tuesday and Friday with any updates or simply just saying hi. I appreciate his work ethic and knowledge of the area that made the whole process less stressful. I definitely would recommend him to others and will work with him again in the future.
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    zuser20140616040640491
    Seattle, WA
    "I'd definitely recommend Andrew to a friend looking for a great real estate professional."
    We met Andrew at an open house by chance and hit it off with him immediately. As first-time home buyers, we were undoubtedly a bit overwhelmed by the process and he was able to ease our concerns immediately by providing us with a step-by-step guide that he'd created for people just like us. Needless to say,he was very prepared and super helpful. After touring several neighborhoods in the Greater Seattle Area, we ended up choosing to put in an offer on a new construction home (not yet built) in one of those neighborhoods. For Andrew, that meant he'd be working with us on this important transaction for another 7-8 months! With his background in construction management and new developments, he ended up being the perfect partner to help us through this long process. He partnered with us through countless check-ins at the home site and made sure our material selections and upgrades were completed exactly as we'd requested. I'd definitely recommend Andrew to a friend looking for a great real estate professional. We couldn't have done it without his expertise. Thanks, Andrew!!!
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    cdboutet
    Bought a home in 2016.
    "I really couldn't recommend Andrew enough!"
    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!
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    David Mason
    Seattle, WA.
    "Highly likely to recommend"
    Steve knows his stuff and has always provided us with the right information to help us make the best decision for our family...Especially with his years of knowledge in the mortgage industry knowing how to best and accurately navigate through it, so we get the money we need for the home we were lookingfor...!
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    art boyd
    Bothell, WA.
    "Knowledgeable and Professional!"
    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.
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    libby bliss
    Seattle, WA.
    "Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!"
    I can't say enough about the service provided by Andrew Schein - I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking an agent. Selling my first home was a new experience in and of itself. As I also happened to be relocating out of state while doing so the challenge was only furthered. Andrew's coaching,guidance, and execution couldn't have been better. I received knowledgeable guidance, great insight on areas to upgrade/repair, and solid instruction. Ultimately I received an offer within the first week and closed without issue. Incredibly smooth process at the price anticipated. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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    mcpodobnik
    Seattle, WA.
    "I Was Quite Happy and Would Gladly Recommend Zach!"
    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.
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    Slaven Bilac
    Lynnwood, WA
    "I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Seattle!"
    Andrew was a wonderful Real Estate Agent to work with. He was very professional and responsive throughout the whole process and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Seattle. As a first-time homebuyer he made the process feel easy, we never felt pushed or swayed in any direction.He was great at pointing out things about a home that many first-time homebuyers may miss, such as large expenses or the potential of the neighborhood. Thanks Andrew!
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    zuser20140901124907623
    Seattle, WA.
    "He saved us from many homes which had hired skilled photographers and/or stagers!"
    We were attempting to buy a house from the Midwest and Andrew willingly investigated a ton of homes during out extended search. The personal video tours he provided were key for helping us make decisions. He saved us from many homes which had hired skilled photographers and/or stagers.Andrew also made himself available late into the evenings, 7 days a week. We lost a few homes in bidding wars but we were impressed with Andrew's accurate assessments of where the final price would probably land. At no point did we feel pressured to extend beyond our comfort level. We are very pleased with our new home and grateful for Andrew's patience guiding our first home buying experience.
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    user65013865
    Seattle, WA.
    " He listened to our wishlist and helped us build it out based on the (many) properties we viewed."
    Andrew was a true professional, from our first meeting through to getting the keys. He listened to our wishlist and helped us build it out based on the (many) properties we viewed. His experience in construction and eye for design also were invaluable in identifying not only what each house was,but what it could be. He took time to get to really understand our preferences, recommending and encouraging us in going through many different houses and house types and tracking our preferences beyond what we would have identified ourselves. This made identifying "the" house an intuitive and easy decision.
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    Peter Murphy
    Seattle, WA.
    "Would highly recommend Andrew Schein to anyone!"
    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 ahome in Seattle.
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    leah864
    Seattle, WA
    "I recommend him most highly for all real estate transactions."
    Our family has had three real estate transactions with Andrew, one purchase and two sales. I become more impressed with him each time. In the past I was a real estate broker so I am acquainted with many realtors. I can honestly say I have never known a real estate professional that works harder or is more efficient than Andrew.There is no question in my mind because of Andrew's efforts we realized more money and our properties sold quicker (3 days and 24 hours!) I will consult Andrew on any future real estate transactions. I recommend him most highly for all real estate transactions.
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    user4664707
    Shoreline, WA.
    "Doug makes the impossible possible"
    Doug makes the impossible possible. We have had the good fortune to work with Doug on two home purchases (investment properties) in the last year and he brings an incredible degree of knowledge, pragmatic strategic thinking, and most importantly EXPERIENCE to the table.Doug has seen it all and isn't afraid to tell you when you're crazy. In a rip-roaring market like Seattle having Doug Holman on your team is single best decision you'll make in the whole process of buying home. Doug has a no nonsense style, is a tactful negotiator, a friendly source of advice, and above all else he's honest. 11/10 would recommend.
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    elliotfisher
    Seattle, WA.
    "Excellent knowledge"
    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.
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    cs7574
    Seattle, WA.
    "Jenny went above and beyond for us!"
    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
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    susanlamberson
    Shoreline, WA.
    "e wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future!"
    Andrew helped us sell our first home and was able to walk us through each step of the way. He went above and beyond with getting our home ready to list and gave great advice regarding negotiation. We wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future and would highly recommend him to others.
    zuser20171108142032005
    Seattle, WA.
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