Buying a Home Requires Many Difficult Decisions. Make Sure Your REALTOR® is a Top Local Expert Who Really Specializes In Working Exclusively With Buyers! 

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like.

As a top Seattle, Bothell, Everett and Puget Sound area Real Estate Team, we offer true buyer specialization. This means the ONLY thing our buyer specialist does is find homes, show homes and negotiate agreements for buyers. He does not list homes, run marketing campaigns and do the other 20 things most agents are trying to do all at once. As a result he has more time and inventory expertise than other agents in the area can possibly offer.
 

Vince Grant
Accredited Buyer Representative
Certified Residential Specialist 

I work with Ernie to make sure you see every home that meets your criteria. Once we find your home we make sure your offer is negotiated skillfully and professionally. Then I work closely with Paula to make sure every detail and potential problem within the escrow process is handled professionally and in a timely manner. 

Ernie Hansen
Buyer Specialist 

Ernie has lived in the greater Seattle area since 1965 and has enjoyed the business of Real Estate for more than 7 years. He has a business management background and specializes in working with home buyers and their families. Ernie has many clients insisting that his level of service is exceeded by none. His motto is “Rising to your needs”.  

Bevi Chesnut
Buyer Specialist

Bevi has been selling Real Estate for over 7 years. She specializes in helping buyers find their dream home. Because all she does is help buyers, she is not distracted by all the other listing, marketing, website management, etc. that most agents are trying to juggle. Her sole focus is to help make your buying experience as smooth as possible. She believes buying a home should be a positive experience and by working together she can help turn your home buying dreams into reality! 

Joyce Morrison
Seller Services Coordinator 

Joyce takes exterior and interior photos of your home with a digital camera, and inputs them in the MLS and all the different internet sites I market on. She also helps advertise your home by submitting it to the Real Estate Book, along with professional remarks and helps create postcards and flyers I send out throughout the year. Joyce also does all my marketing to the other agents keeping your home on the top of their “show” lists!!
 

Paula Smith
Transaction Coordinator  

Paula is my central communications point to stay on top of lenders, title companies, appraisers, inspectors, insurance companies and the other 20 people and 40 steps involved in and successful closing. She has experience with escrow, lenders and the buying and selling process. Her knowledge and friendly, calm demeanor aids her in skillfully working through issues with buyers and sellers.
 

The Home Buying Process

Here is how we will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest:
1. You will have full access to ALL homes available on the Seattle, Bothell, Everett and Puget Sound market, even listings not yet on the MLS, through our professional Washington real estate affiliations. 

2. Our expert local knowledge of the Seattle, Bothell, Everett and Puget Sound area should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.  

3. Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. Seattle, Bothell & Everett are no different! It's our job to steer you into opportunities and out of traps.  

4. What is the true market value of the home you are interested in? Is it priced too high? Is it a bargain that you should jump on? We help home buyers make decisions like this every day, and we'll make sure that YOU get the best value for your money.

5. Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. We will help you negotiate, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions.  

6. You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! We will view every home that you are interested in, together. And prior to closing we will make you fully aware of any and all inspections available to you.

7. Have confidence when signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. We will give you the full benefit of our real estate knowledge and experience.

Let us represent your best interests in your search for a new home in the Seattle, Bothell & Everett areas. While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely. Buyers beware! 

Ask us any question about buying a home in Seattle, Bothell & Everett. It's our job to help you! There's no obligation, and we promise to respond quickly...