A typical Seattle home seller can expect to pay about $40k or more in broker commissions. Skipping a broker and going For Sale By Owner (FSBO) can save you some real money. I’ve helped hundreds of sellers successfully navigate the process (I’ve even got some good “how to” tips). You set the price, market the home, and find a buyer; I get the contract in place and see the sale through closing.

Or maybe you’re selling to your tenant, or a friend. That’s a great way to go too, if you’re happy with the price. You certainly don't need a real estate broker, they want a big commission just for “the paperwork.” If you need a contract, hire a lawyer. I get the contract in place that makes the sale happen.

I charge a reasonable flat fee, or I'm also happy to work at my hourly rate.  

As a Lawyer:

As both an attorney and a real estate broker (now inactive), I have great insight on how transactions work. Nobody should sell their biggest financial asset without professional assistance. Get insight into your disclosure and title obligations, and get an extra layer of protection from liability after the sale. Make sure you have an expert advocate on your side.

Lawyer services:

  • Counsel on disclosure and title obligations

  • Negotiation of a purchase and sale agreement.

  • Coordination with escrow and title company.

  • Review of closing documents.

  • Answers to all questions.

Best Option if…

You don’t know (or hardly know) the other party, or just want the counsel and protection of a lawyer.

Or transaction facilitator:

The sale of real property requires a written contract. But not everyone needs, or even likes working with lawyers — I get it. So if buyer and seller have an existing relationship (such as landlord/tenant) then I can work as a neutral third party transaction facilitator. No legal counsel or protection for either party, but fair and efficient.

Transaction facilitator services:

  • Provide all forms required for sale (e.g. contract, Seller Disclosure Statement, etc.).

  • Draft a purchase and sale agreement based on instructions from all parties.

  • Coordinate with escrow and title company.

  • Answers to all questions about the process.

Best Option if…

You are close to and really trust the other party, and it feels a little weird to “lawyer up".”

Either: $2400 Flat Fee

Either option incurs the same flat fee:

  • $800 due up front.

  • If the parties get to contract, another $800 is due.

  • At closing, a final $800 is due.

My client pays my fee. The Transaction Facilitator fee is split evenly between buyer and seller.

“Thanks so much for your help! You were very helpful in working through all of the wrinkles along the way. We definitely recommend your service to anyone else who is bold enough to try FSBO buying/selling.”
— C.V., 6/30/22