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    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "Professional, Knowledgeable, and Collaborative"
    Doug has been my agent since I purchased my first house in 2002. Not only is he always professional, knowledgeable, and collaborative, but he also goes above and beyond the call of duty. Doug integrates his expertise of the industry with the needs and wants of his clients. Since 2002,Doug has helped me to sell a couple of my parents' rental houses, as well as provided valuable insight whenever I have questions regarding real estate or property management, regardless of whether I am actively looking or just curious about the market. On top of all this, he is very approachable and personable- you never have to worry about be given the hard sell, or being bullied into purchasing/selling something you don't want to do. This year was no different. Over the past couple years, I've been thinking about purchasing a new house. This year, I finally decided to commit, and began the search process. The housing market in Seattle was very hot, and inventory was very low. Through it all, Doug provided sound advice and guidance, support, but also knew when to challenge me on things. As I am a single person, his feedback and input to me was invaluable- it provided me a second set of eyes and helped me to process through what I really was looking for. Ultimately, I found an amazing house, and Doug was steady through the entire negotiating process, even when surprises popped up. When I first met Doug over a decade ago, I thought I was hiring him to help me buy a house. Instead I found a person and a friend who I trust and respect to provide honest feedback and clear insight. Not only have I continued to use him for my or my family's needs, but I've also recommended him to other friends. All of them have had success with Doug.
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    spencerchan
    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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "Doug makes the impossible possible"
    Doug makes the impossible possible. We have had the good fortune to work with Doug on two home purchases (investment properties) in the last year and he brings an incredible degree of knowledge, pragmatic strategic thinking, and most importantly EXPERIENCE to the table.Doug has seen it all and isn't afraid to tell you when you're crazy. In a rip-roaring market like Seattle having Doug Holman on your team is single best decision you'll make in the whole process of buying home. Doug has a no nonsense style, is a tactful negotiator, a friendly source of advice, and above all else he's honest. 11/10 would recommend.
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    elliotfisher
    Seattle, WA.
    "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
    "Highly likely to recommend"
    As a client, my house-hunting process extended of a long period of time because I vascillated over a decision whether and when to buy. Doug was very patient and understanding of this process, and always was enthusiastic to "jump back in the game" with me in response to my email or telephone call that it was time to initate the search again.Doug's knowledge of the region's real estate market is vast and and he has expert understanding of the real estate transaction process, as any client would expect and want. Doug is a consummate professional: competent in his job and respectful, honest and direct. His manner of interacting is a perfect blend of clear communication, assertiveness and affability, and I thorougly enjoyed his personality and appreciated his efforts throughout this process.
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    user7673010
    Seattle, 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.
    "You will love working with Doug Holman!"
    Selling my condo in a difficult market was challenging, but working with Doug was a rewarding experience. His extensive background in real estate and finance, combined with his intelligence, common sense, down to earth values, and sense of humor made the entire process so much easier than it should have been.He makes the whole process feel like working with a good friend, rather than an agent, and he's very responsive to your requests and concerns. Doug listens patiently to what his clients want, then suggests the best approach without forcing it. He's so tuned in to the market that he knows what works and what doesn't, and he's pleasant and fun to work with. I can't think of an agent with a better combination of real estate and people skills. Ultimately, my condo sold at the price I wanted, and the transaction couldn't have gone more smoothly. Doug even dropped by my condo on closing day to see if I needed any help putting the finishing touches on the cleanup. You will love working with Doug Holman!
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    TVBertagnole
    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.
    "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.
    "Committed and Professional"
    We purchased our home from Doug in 2015 when were moving from Seattle. Doug always made us feel like we were his only client—he was always available for us and made time to address all our questions. Since we were moving from out of town, we were only available for showings at odd intervals,but Doug always adapted to our schedule and made sure we got the information we needed. He was particularly astute in terms of evaluating properties, pricing, and has extensive knowledge of the area. He gave us a lot of background information to inform our choices and knew the details of neighborhoods and individual homes. Doug went the extra mile several times, including being at the house when Comcast did the internet installation prior to our move in.
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    olafk7
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "Honest and Professional"
    When I wanted to downsize, I hired Doug Holman as my realtor. I liked his honesty and professionalism when communicating with me. He never sugars coated anything, but he's not pushy. Whenever I needed an answer regarding a property, he was very prompt to respond. He listened to me,making sure I was comfortable to make a well-informed decision. Most importantly, his knowledge and experience in the real estate industry helped me save a lot of money. He even helped me beyond and above his role as my realtor when I desperately needed help.
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    sorbee205
    Redmond, WA.
    "Doug goes the extra mile to get the job done. "
    Doug Holman did an excellent job in representing me in my recent purchase of a Bellevue home. Doug identified the property and helped me negotiate a great purchase price. This was extremely difficult because the house was a bank owned foreclosure property. After the difficult closing process,Doug used his extensive network of contacts to help me repair damaged items in house. I would highly recommend Doug as both a buyer agent and listing agent. Doug goes the extra mile to get the job done. I plan on using his services again in the near future! Regards Erick
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    erickfahsholtz
    WA 98004.
    "He is very knowledgeable, honest and professional."
    My husband and I were looking for a house on Zillow, that is how we met Doug. He showed us a couple of houses and we really enjoy the service he provided. He is very knowledgeable, honest and professional. Any home buyer or seller would benefit from his work.
    user7267449
    "I highly recommend him as an agent."
    Doug is a true professional and I highly recommend him as an agent. From start to finish Doug handled my listing like the expert that he is. He walked me through all the steps and new exactly what we needed to do to prep my property and where we needed to be on price.Within days I received a rock-solid offer and was closed in less than 30. Doug kept me informed all along the way, which I greatly appreciated. Thank you, Doug!
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    hansencj5
    Shoreline, 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.
    "Terrific Experience"
    We've had just a terrific experience with Doug. He really knows his stuff, understands his neighborhoods and combines an easy-going demeanor with savvy negotiating skills that saved us a lot of money! His ability to download what mattered to us was so good that it got so that we didn't want to lookat houses without him.
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    Becky Seliga
    Lake Forest Park, WA.
    "Doug Holman is a PRO!"
    Doug Holman is a PRO in every sense of the word. Great knowledge of the greater Puget Sound Area market, intuitive customer service, and trustworthy. Doug was very accessible, helped negotiate a great price and was helpful through the execution of purchase.He clearly has a vast amount of experience and I would recommend him highly.
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    zuser20140609145402239
    Kirkland, WA.
    "Doug is a fabulous real estate agent."
    Doug is a fabulous real estate agent. We were initially very casually looking for a new home and had a time-frame of months to a year, as we wanted to find the right house at the right price. Doug took us to see dozens of homes but never pressured us to decide on location or time-frame.When we did find the house we wanted, he was a steady voice who guided us through the entire process, providing reasonable and sound advice on making an offer, guiding us through inspections, bringing a contractor to take a quick look at the house to determine how difficult any renovations or later additions might be, and providing calming reassurance during ridiculous interactions with lenders. We even ended up choosing a different lender at nearly the last minute and he didn't flinch. He also does his homework--he called the neighbors in the area we decided to buy to determine noise levels, looked up schools and gave us printed reports on the neighborhood, and generally went the extra mile. He was always prepared when he showed us a property. Definitely call Doug if you are looking to buy a house!
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    user8586605
    Kirkland, 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.
    "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
    "Doug was an incredibly knowledgeable, persistent, and patient agent!"
    Doug was an incredibly knowledgeable, persistent, and patient agent! My husband and I were looking in many different areas of the Northern Seattle-area suburbs, and weren't entirely sure what we wanted. He helped us narrow down what we wanted, and what was important to us. In a very difficult and tight market,he was proactive and hustled to make everything happen. We could not recommend him highly enough.
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    Carlee and Peter Toth
    Kenmore, WA.
    "Doug is a dedicated real estate agent"
    Our family is seeking for various residential properties for long-term investment in Seattle area, and we are lucky to have worked with Doug since the beginning of this process. Doug is a dedicated real estate agent with a vast knowledge of the local market and understanding of investment strategies.Doug found this duplex which meets all of our investment criteria. He performed property inspection on our behalf to ensure there was no hidden problem. His assessment was accurate, detailed and timely for us to make the purchase decision. The bidding process was competitive with no less than five offers. Doug advised us with the right purchase price to acquire the property to beat the next best offer by just $5,000. With his help on the paperwork, we were able to close this transaction quickly. Not only taking us through the purchasing process but he also helped us find a perfect tenant to lease this place. We were very picky, and he had to show the property multiple times. I would recommend Doug to anyone who is looking to buy residential properties in the Greater Seattle Area.
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    minhthanh91sg
    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
    "Pragmatic Approach!"
    As a first time home buyer, Doug inspired confidence in the hunt for a place to call home. Doug did not try to rush us or pressure us into settling on a house and was the first person to call out problems with a potential home. He even steered us away from a few houses that we initially liked but that would have caused us serious problems down the road.When we found "the one," Doug immediately reached out to the seller's agent to put us in the pole position to get the house. We got into a bidding war with another potential buyer, and I relied on Doug's advice throughout. We got the house! Doug also has great relationships with home inspectors, mortgage brokers, and other realtors, greatly reducing the stress of the closing process. I will rely on Doug for all my real estate needs from here on out!
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    user3062521
    Seattle, WA.
    "On Top of All the Details!"
    "We learned about Doug through a referral from a friend of ours and we couldn't have been happier working with him. We contacted him a year before we were ready to move to discuss our plan and ,overtime, asked a lot of questions. From the beginning he was timely in responding and thoughtfully  answered our myriad questions.He came to our house on several occasions to meet with us, long before we were ready to list our house. We really appreciate the time he took with us. Once we were ready to list, the process was seamless and this was because Doug was on top of all the details. Doug has a wealth of experience and clearly knows the realty business. We highly recommend Doug to anyone in need of a listing agent."
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    Client
    Brighton, Seattle, WA.
    "He is very knowledgeable in all phases of real estate."
    Selling the family home, Doug took us through the steps we needed to do for a fast sale. They worked. He is very knowledgeable in all phases of real estate. Our family recommends him highly
    dhatchcover
    Seattle, WA.
    "Knowledgeable and Professional!"
    We learned about Doug through a referral from a friend of ours and we couldn't have been happier working with him. We contacted him a year before we were ready to move to discuss our plan and ,overtime, asked a lot of questions. From the beginning he was timely in responding and thoughtfully answered our myriad questions.He came to our house on several occasions to meet with us, long before we were ready to list our house. We really appreciate the time he took with us. Once we were ready to list, the process was seamless and this was because Doug was on top of all the details. Doug has a wealth of experience and clearly knows the realty business. We highly recommend Doug to anyone in need of a listing agent.
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    libby bliss
    Seattle, WA.
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