Real Estate Agent in Seattle Area

[Douglas Soares]

Hi,

I'm moving from Montreal to Seattle, WA by March 25th with my wife and my family. I'm looking for a real state agent that could help me in getting a deal for renting an apartment in family and safe neighborhood.

Appreciate your recommendation.

Thanks,

Douglas  

[Alex Chin]

Hello Douglas,

Couple of quick things about Seattle that are probably good for you to know going into this.

If you are looking to buy a house, especially in one of the higher-end neighborhoods, then prices will probably quickly climb into the $500K-$1M range and beyond. Generally, unless a person is from a city like NYC or SF, I usually tell them to prepare for a bit of sticker-shock when buying in the Seattle area. Outside of areas like Ballard, Fremont, etc., prices can get a bit more reasonable but I wouldn't expect to find much for under $200K. Supply is also very tight and good properties will often receive multiple offers above asking. It is not uncommon to see inspections waived and other concessions included.

If you are looking to rent, again, in the core areas of Seattle, rents have been climbing rapidly and a house/apartment/condo large enough to accommodate a family will probably price well above $2,000/month.

I do have an agent that I recommend for her high level of energy and good communications skills, let me know if you would like her contact information. I believe she focuses exclusively on buy-sell, so if you are only looking to rent, you may want to look in a different direction.

Cheers, good luck, and welcome to Seattle!