Buying

Buying Property Smart

Wherever you are thinking of owning a home or an investment in your future, we can help.

For comparative neighborhood property values and appreciation/depreciation through 2008 click here. For a report on what's happening in your neighborhood since then, let us know where you are and we'll happily get you the facts! Interesting times, indeed. Contact Donald

It's all about you. What do you want? Is it the economic future of a sound investment or a dream of how you always wanted to live... or both!

Do you want more than only a salesperson?

Many transactions these days close on a hope and a prayer. I've learned in teaching my classes that a surprising number of agents often do not know or do nearly enough to protect their clients from legal and financial exposure. Whether in the contracts they sign, the disclosures they do (or do not) receive or the representations made that reflect on the buyers and sellers, there are so many nuances involved in selection, negotiation, contracting and closing these days that selecting an agent at random can be very expensive. (See Crisis in Real Estate)

To find out the difference a diligent and capable professional can make or to have your Custom Individual Search Service put into motion, contact Donald

If outside the Puget Sound area, we can provide our Professional Realtor referral service where you can interview the best of the best according to your wants and needs. Let us know where and we will go to work finding you a professional!

Crucial Resources

Consumer Protection tips from the National Association of Realtors®

Seattle Department of Planning and Development website

Seattle Single Family Zoning Regulations Bulletin

Seattle Multi Family Zoning Regulations Bulletin

Burien Community Development including links to comprehensive planning, online permits, etc..

King County Department of Development and Environmental Services

Not finding what you want? We'll be glad to look for your answer.