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Start with lifestyle, not listings
Commute, light, noise, parking, slope, transit, and neighborhood feel matter as much as beds and baths.
I'm always there for my buyers. Nights, weekends, pre and post-close, I'll make sure you get the attention and respect you deserve during your house hunt.
Commute, light, noise, parking, slope, transit, and neighborhood feel matter as much as beds and baths.
In Seattle, the strength of your financing can affect how seriously your offer is treated.
West Seattle, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Ravenna, Bellevue, and Kirkland all solve different problems.
List price is not always market value. I look at comps, days on market, price reductions, offer-review dates, and neighborhood momentum.
Sewer lines, drainage, roof age, old wiring, slope, condos with weak reserves, and HOA rules can matter more than cosmetic issues.
The goal is not just to win. It is to win the right house on terms that still protect you.
Well-maintained homes in popular neighborhoods are very competitive and often receive multiple offers. Others can sit longer when pricing or condition misses the mark.
When sellers supply inspections and scopes up front, winning offers typically waive those contingencies. In other situations, buyers still keep protections in place.
Whole home inspections and sewer scopes are the most common. Other inspections (foundation, pest, roof, electrical) come into play depending on the property.
Earnest money commonly ranges from 1–3% of the purchase price, but competitive offers can push that much higher. It’s not unusual to see $100k earnest money, and in stronger offers early release of earnest money sometimes happens.
Condos require extra diligence. HOA reserves, budgets, rules, and upcoming assessments matter as much as the unit itself.