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    "An Invaluable Resource"

    Doug was an invaluable resource during our home search and continues to be a huge help as we plan a major remodel in View Ridge. Relocating from Ohio, my wife and I didn’t know individual neighborhoods well or the amenities that came with, but Doug quickly got us up to speed, identifying the pros and cons of each location.And we certainly didn’t fully understand just how competitive the Seattle market was. Doug clearly explained the tactics necessary to compete in multiple offer situations when we chose to do so. He also wasn’t afraid to recommend against certain homes if the value wasn’t there. In the end, our home search took much longer and was much more exhausting that we would have ever thought possible. But Doug never wavered. He was our steady hand in the process and I can’t imagine going through something like that again without him!
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    nar mayr
    Seattle, WA.
    "Working with Doug Holman was fabulous."

    Working with Doug Holman was fabulous. He understands and uses the art of negotiation, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand, helped us secure financing for a fast close, and immediately responded to any communication. A rare combination of professionalism and fun,we won't hesitate to use his services for our next real estate investment.
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    AlisonWycoff
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "He is professional and responsive!"

    I have worked with Doug on several purchases and sales of Seattle properties over the last 20 years including the purchase and sale of investment property including a duplex and triplex. He is professional, responsive and understands the market. He made my needs a priority and I will continue to usehim for all of me Seattle Real Estate needs.
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    Susan Hoyt and Phil Travis
    Seattle, WA.
    "Patient"

    We approached Doug about purchasing a new home in Lake Forest Park roughly 4 years ago. He was patient with us in learning what we wanted for our family, and the type of homes we were open to looking at. FOUR years!! Each time a home that met our very narrow criteria became available, he was responsive,objective, and it truly felt like he always had our families best interest at heart. When we found the home we wanted, he skillfully negotiated our deal, and communicated with us at all points along the way. He heard what we wanted, listened to where we were open to negotiating, and in the end we landed with a home we could not be happier in, at a price that was within our budget. If you are looking for a home in the Lake Forest Park or surrounding area, you could not go wrong with selecting Doug Holman as your agent.
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    Kyle Jensen
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "Very straightforward"

    Doug was recommended to me several years ago when I started looking for a condo (my first home purchase ever) in North Seattle. A number of my friends had used him when buying their homes, and they could not recommend him highly enough. As soon as we went on our first condo-shopping outing,I saw what they were talking about. Doug not only knows a lot about the real estate market in the area, but he's a very straightforward, no-B.S. kind of guy. His insight and experience were invaluable to me as I navigated what was an intimidating and overwhelming new territory for me. I always felt that Doug put my best interests as the home-buyer first (ahead of say, getting a sale), pointing out the assets and drawbacks of each of the couple dozen condos we visited, much of which I never would have noticed had he not been there. His patience and geniality were wonderful too, making each outing a pleasant experience. I'm so glad I chose Doug as my agent; without him I probably would not have made as well-informed a decision or felt as confident about it as I did. When I am ready to move again, I will be sure to call him up.
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    brittbennett
    WA 98103.
    "Doug is one in a million!"

    Doug is one in a million! Straightforward, honest and a great asset to what can be a daunting and often frustrating process of buying/selling a home. With his 25 years experience, Doug is adept at assessing a given market and house and provided effective negotiation strategies to close the deal.We intended to buy a fixer-upper. Having Doug there was invaluable -- he could quickly assess a house, the associated repairs and provide estimated repair/improvement costs. Whether it be roof quality, siding repair or carpet replacement costs, the information Doug provided on the fly helped inform our bidding and negotiating strategy. Doug provides exceptional client service. He is an excellent communicator and maintained an open and candid dialogue through the entire process. We ALWAYS felt like he was on our side and had the utmost confidence in his ability to advocate and negotiate on our behalf. Look no further for a realtor - Doug is the guy for you!
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    user8482526
    WA 98236.
    "He's a great communicator!"

    When someone asks me if I know a good real estate agent, I always respond immediately with pure confidence and pride: Doug Holman. He puts you at ease right away. He's a great communicator, he LISTENS and he asks the right questions. After 20yrs in the business of banking and real estate he knows exactly what he's doing.Buying and selling homes can be stressful, but Doug makes it enjoyable with his smarts and a healthy sense of humor. I'm a builder, what a relief it has been to be so well represented through good times and bad! Doug helped me sell over 20 spec homes, 5 stars are'nt enough (:
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    Brian Highberger
    WA 98155
    "Superlative Realtor"

    Doug Holman is a superlative realtor. His innate intelligence and keen perception allow him to understand not only the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the real estate market but also the nature and personality of his clients. He succeeds because he develops a connection with his clients,leading them to houses he knows will be a match to their needs and wants. Working with Doug is a journey, where frustration and weariness vanish because of his wise and caring attitude. I recommend him without reservation.
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    heimoandkate
    OR 97846.
    "Doug is a wonderful agent."

    Doug is a wonderful agent. He helped me sell my house in N. Seattle in 2020 and I was very happy with the experience. I was referred to Doug by a family friend and I would absolutely refer him to anyone else. He's professional, empathic and very authentic. I also give him top marks for responsiveness and ability to negotiate.He's earned a lifelong customer in me!
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    Derek Valleroy
    Seattle, WA.
    "Experienced and Knowledgeable! "

    Doug was our realtor when we purchased our Wedgewood home in 2004 and again when we sold the same house in 2010. The market was bustling in 2004 and we put in several offers on different homes in the area before buying our house. We were impressed with Doug's knowledge and timeliness in the negotiations and paperwork necessary to move quickly to get an offer in.Afterward, Doug became a great resource to us during our homeownership - helping us find quality services and answering questions we had as first time homeowners. This was above and beyond the call of duty, something that we appreciated of Doug very much. The housing market in 2010, when we decided to sell our home, was a difficult time to be selling. Doug helped us price our house in a way where we were able to sell quickly and yet meet our pricing expectations. While selling the house we lived out-of-state and we appreciated Doug's willingness and ability to find people to make repairs to the home as well as manage those repairs. Doug is very personable, knowledgeable, and hard-working - not only a great resource, but simply a great guy. We can only hope to find a relator like Doug in our new state; it's going be tough to fill his shoes!
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    alexpburns
    Seattle, WA.
    "Responsive"

    I’ve had the privilege of working with Doug Holman as both a buyer and seller. Doug and I had multiple meetings prior to him listing my Seattle home in order to strategize selling tactics. I never felt rushed or pressured to list but always found Doug to be interested in getting me the highest price for my home.Doug was always available throughout the listing which was extremely important for me to know he would be responsive to my many questions. When it came time to negotiations with the buyer Doug was incredible! He definitely had the right strategy to sell my home. I highly recommend Doug Holman for anyone looking for a highly qualified and motivated real estate agent.
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    zcyntv7v44
    Seattle, WA.
    "His Attention to detail is excellent! "

    Doug Holman's attention to detail really sets him apart from other sellers. I have sold four homes over the last 8 years and by far, Doug was the best. He stays engaged not only during the listing process but really takes the time to make sure the house is staged properly and is looking its best for a great sale.We sold our home at the slowest period of the year and he put in time to draw the few buyers in with open houses and networking with buyers agents. Doug did not encourage us to take the first offer on the table either as I have seen from other agents, he knew what we could target for a sale price and we stuck to our guns, it was worth following his good advice. I would use Doug again for either selling or buying and if you are in the market, I wouldn't recommend any other agent than Doug.
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    user493142
    WA 98155
    "A real estate expert you want on your side."

    Doug Holman is the real estate expert you want on your side when you are buying a home. My wife and I were on the hunt for our first home in December 2011 when we met Doug. We were planning on meeting with several agents and picking the one who best matched our interests. We were looking for someone who was experienced,straight forward, family oriented, and who had our interests in mind and who took his job seriously. I liked Doug from his description of himself; "I'll be the 40 something 6'2" guy with a manila folder." Our first meeting went very well. After checking out a few of his references (all glowing recommendations) we decided Doug was our man. Doug took the time to find out our interests, our price range and our future plans. He sent houses our way, gave candid reviews of the properties, and took us touring. After several weeks of looking, we found our future town-home - a great deal of a short-sale that was being rented to tenants. Doug made it easy for us - he set us up with a loan officer (who obtained a great deal for us), obtained concessions from the bank, dealt with the tenants, helped with setting up utilities, and more. The process from submitting a bid to closing took over three months. During this time he kept sending us more properties to check out in case the short sale fell through and maintained constant contact. Even after the sale Doug continued to help until the entire sticky tenant situation was resolved. Doug is an intelligent expert in his field and made us feel like we were his only client. It was evident that our well-being was important to him. Doug will be on our team for our next home purchase.
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    user44126
    WA 98133.
    "It was great to work with Doug!"

    Doug was great to work with! He has a positive and friendly attitude, and he did great in communicating with the listing agents. He also did lots of research on property history, etc. I'd definitely use Doug again if in the market, and wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to others.

    user95767987
    Seattle, WA.
    "Highly likely to recommend"

    Doug was great with helping us deal with the company that was selling our home and when the company finally called us back we were able to get the perfect price for a great home! Thank you Doug! We appreciate all of your help!-Amber and Paul

    rockercfun
    Seatac, WA.
    "Doug made the process fun and gave me confidence!"

    Doug worked with me to sell my Ballard Condo and I was blown away by the amount of work he did on my behalf, the sound advice that he gave, and the knowledge and expertise he brought to the process. Because of Doug, I am certain that my Condo sold faster and for significantly more money than I could have ever done without him.On top of that, Doug made the process fun and gave me confidence at every step.
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    bob54284
    Seattle, WA.
    "Highly likely to recommend"

    When we decided to move to the Seattle area, we contacted a high profile real-estate agent in down town Seattle. After several months of looking a property we did not like, we decided to change agents. We found Doug Holman and are most happy with his services. Doug quickly realized what we were looking for,and found use the home we were looking for. We found Doug to be very patient, honest, a good negotiator and has a great sense of humor. Peggy and I would recommender Doud as Great Real Estate Agent.
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    fishon911
    WA 98116.
    "Excellent knowledge"

    Doug has excellent knowledge of the property holdings in the Seattle area, an accurate meter for gauging the true value of a home and seeing its potential, the ability to match potential properties to a buyer's interests and lifestyle, a great feel for the where there is and is not room for negotiation in the sales process,and a great manner that keeps both sides at ease during the entire course of the transaction. His professionalism, honesty and integrity are impeccable. I have worked with Doug on five or six transactions with great satisfaction, would use him again myself, have regularly recommended him to others, and will continue to do so.
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    cs7574
    Seattle, WA.
    "Amazing Realtor!"

    Doug Holman’s the best. He helped me with the upleg of a 1031 exchange. I’m in the process of selling some real estate I own in California and re-invest in the Seattle area. I sold a small apartment in California without realizing how tight the Seattle market was and would have had a bad result if Doug wasn’t there to help me.Doug has such a command of the neighborhoods he works that he seems to be able to sense which properties will be best from the investment perspective. He also can look beyond the first impression and see hidden value. He has experience fixing up properties that might be undervalued in their initial state, and has an extensive list of contractors and handymen that he will recommend if the numbers work out. The market in Seattle was hard to break into in April 2013 but Doug kept working with me until I accomplished my objective, which was to find real estate that produced a very respectable rate of return. The properties are well enough located so they will probably appreciate nicely. I am managing the properties myself but had to return to California for an extended period. Doug has been kind enough to help me find handymen for a few small items that came up since my leaving. I’m an experienced investor and have worked with good realtors before. Doug is the best.
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    user9309564
    Shoreline, WA.
    "Doug is very responsive."

    Doug was my buying agent on both of the homes I've purchased. The things I like about Doug include: 1. I never feel any pressure from him. It's objectively how I feel about the house + any input I ask from him and if we look at 10 that day and I don't love any of them,it's just back to the listings board with the same helpful/positive demeanor of the first 10. 2. He knows a lot about schools, better worse parts and other details of the north Seattle area which is where I've purchased my two homes. We also looked in South Seattle and other places though which I also felt like me provided good perspective on. 3. Doug is very responsive. I know I've personally felt bad about having Doug chaperone me around as I'm pretty picky. He let me know that even if it's just one house and even if I'm not 100%, that he'd always rather as see it as fast as possible and take as many trips out as necessary than try and wait to save time. 4. Overall Doug is just a nice a pleasant person to spend time with and talk to through the buying process. I know he represents both buyers and sellers and I'd recommend him for either.
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    Erik Sederholm
    Lynnwood, WA.
    "Highly likely to recommend"

    It really doesn't get much better than Doug. I was a first time home buyer when I was working with Doug and he could not have been a better match for me. Doug was able to provide me with insight on things I knew nothing about and played a key role in making me feel 100% sure about my decisions.There was a time during the closing process where things got a little hairy and I began to stress out. I honestly don't think I would have made it through that process without Doug coaching me along the way and providing his established insight. His experience and knowledge in the industry shines through while working with him. I will continue to use Doug for years to come!
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    m a mcboyle
    WA 98036.
    "Competent Realtor!"

    Having the help of a competent realtor can make a huge difference in the outcome; we worked with Doug Holman and we are glad we did!! In the midst of a pandemic, Doug came to our rescue when we found ourselves in a dilemma that all the equity we had put into a property over a lifetime might be completely ruined by property mismanagement.He took it to himself to sort out all the problems we could not handle by ourselves. He and his team formulated sound marketing strategies, worked tirelessly in negotiation on our behalf and sold our property within a surprisingly short period of time. Doug earned our trust and respect with his hard work and sound advice. We will not hesitate to trust our next real estate transaction to him as well.
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    tomleellc66
    Seattle, WA.
    "Extremely Patient"

    Doug was great at listening to my feedback about places that I did and did not like to hone his recommendations for me. He was also extremely patient and offered thoughtful advice when I couldn't make up my mind. Knowing that I was flexible about closing dates, he used that to my advantage to negotiate an offer.Once my offer was accepted, Doug was extremely helpful in explaining the next steps. I really enjoyed working with Doug and would definitely recommend him.
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    youthie
    Seattle, WA.
    "It has been wonderful to work with Doug!"

    It has been wonderful to work with Doug buying our condo and selling our house. Doug is a veteran in real estate. His deep knowledge in real estate, comprehensive approach and professional advise made our buying and selling very smooth. Doug also provided a lot of suggestions for us when we tried to remodel our other apartment.He is a warm, easy going and kind professional. I recommend him to anyone who want to buy or sell a house.
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    user8127655
    Mill Creek, WA.
    "Working with Doug was an outstanding experience!"

    Working with Doug was an outstanding experience for our family as he helped to sell our elderly mother's home. Doug not only helped us with the details and framework of the sale, but he took the initiative to help us identity areas of the home that needed to be spruced up for sale,and then followed through with us to completion. Doug is hard-working and professional, and above all he is honest and trustworthy. That mattered the most to my mother and to our family, and we were rewarded with a top-of-the-line experience. I highly recommend Doug without any reservations.
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    rodpix711
    "Kind, Professional, Thorough, and Attentive to OUR needs. "

    Doug was great to work with - a real gentleman. He made the process of finding our house enjoyable. He was kind, professional, thorough, and attentive to OUR needs. He drove us around until we found the perfect place -- even took us back to it after we initially scoffed at it. He was right; the house we purchased,for our price range, was the best of what we could afford. He found us a great house in a great neighborhood and held our hand the whole way through. Doug made me feel like I had someone in my corner who was sincerely there for me as he advocated for us every step of the way. I would recommend him wholeheartedly.
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    ishqdesign
    Kenmore, WA.
    "We can not give any higher endorsement of him. "

    My wife and I were new to the area looking for our first house and were recommended Doug by a work colleague and friend. As buyers, we couldn't have been happier with the service we received. Doug was able to process the type of house we were interested in in the area we were interested in and show us only the houses that met our specifications.He was patient with us throughout the whole process. He was also honest with us about his opinions on certain properties, features, locations, etc. He never once tried to up sell us or push any property on us that we weren't interested in. We grew to trust him implicitly. Doug was patient with my wife and I and eventually found us the house we ended up buying. He was shrewd in his negotiating and got us the best deal possible, even in this hot market. We can not give any higher endorsement of him. We hope that Doug is still working in the future when we decide to sell and find another property.
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    zuser20140617175354040
    Bothell, WA.
    "Trustworthy and Honest!"

    Doug has assisted my wife and I with four real estate transactions over the last 18 years. We keep going back to Doug because we know he is trustworthy and not out for the quick buck. Doug has always been patient, given us his honest opinion on things,and has ultimately focused on ensuring we were satisfied customers when the transaction was complete.
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    Pattenaude
    Seattle, WA.
    "Extremely Knowledgeable"

    If you are looking for a house in the North Seattle area, I highly recommend contacting Doug Holman. He stuck with us through the process even after we walked away from a house at the last minute. We started back at square one and he didn't give up until we were moved in and settled.Doug was extremely knowledgeable on the area and was not afraid to get down and dirty to make sure that the house we were looking at was truly something we might be interested in. Even after the sale was finalized, when we came upon an small unforeseen complication, Doug was readily available with names of reliable people to contact so it could be remedied as soon as possible. He continues to send important/interesting information about our neighborhood. All in all, Doug will stick around through the thick and thin until his client is satisfied. I am confident that he will not disappoint.
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    Zack and Alice
    Shoreline, WA.
    "Highly likely to recommend"

    Doug took our house just after the housing crash and urged us to ride out the down swing by renting. He told us when the market was hot and how to get the house in order and prepare it for sale. Within a week of listing we had multiple offers and a buyer was selected based on Doug's recommendation.Bottom line we have smiles all around.
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    evgroman
    2015 in Seattle, WA.
    "Doug did an excellent job and marketing the property!"

    Doug did an incredible job selling my Shoreline duplex - from start to finish. Doug did an excellent job and marketing the property and it was sold in a matter of days. I have never worked with an agent that did so much to help me manage the process of preparing my property for sale.He was always available and had all the contacts I needed when I was not sure where to turn for services.
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    Steve Udd
    Shoreline, WA.
    "He was fantastic!"

    Doug was the agent that helped us with the purchase of a bank owned condo. He was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, and very quick to respond to all our first time buyer questions. He spent a lot of time with us, showing us a variety of property options and was really interested in finding us the rightfit.
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    N. Bliss
    Seattle, WA.
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