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    "He was easy to work with!"
    I happened to meet Doug Holman by happenstance when I stopped by an open house for a townhome in the Greenlake area. Not a fan of most salespeople I've encountered, real estate or other, I was extremely impressed by Doug's demeanor. He immediately came off as genuine and friendly but not overbearing or pushy.I felt an instant trust and comfort with him that I decided to ask him to assist me as my agent. Initially, Doug took me out to get a feel of places or layouts I would like in my home. After a couple of meetings, I decided to postpone my purchase and rent temporarily. About 4-5 months later, I decided I was ready to begin my search again. Doug remembered me, which was very nice, and readily prepared places of interest based on our previous search but also detailing and new requests I may have. He was easy to work with and quickly responded to all my questions and concerns. During our search, Doug would willingly tell me of any defects of the home or things to be concerned or worried about prior to purchase. He was forthcoming with information that was useful to a new homebuyer or someone with no experience. I didn't feel like I was being swindled or "sold" on anything. He in truth, was my friend and a confident that was helping me to purchase my new home. I greatly appreciated his assistance and candidness so I felt I was getting the home I wanted at a great value. I found my home within a month and purchased it within a week after making an offer. Granted the seller expedited the sale, but Doug was there to help move everything along smoothly including referrals for a loan officer, that I also loved. I enjoyed working with Doug so much that I recommended my friends to him and they recently purchased their home too. Thank you Doug for a great first time experience!
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    syyeh
    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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "Flawless Transaction"
    I did not know Doug Holman before I enlisted his services as my Real Estate Agent. He was highly recommended to me by a friend. I was very impressed with Doug from the opening moments of our working together relationship to the very end. My purchase had some very abnormal circumstances related tothe transaction and Doug was able to flawlessly arise to the occasion at every turn and bump in the road. Regardless of how busy he was with other clients he always made me feel like my transaction was of the utmost importance to him. Although the level of drama was high at times, Doug always kept his cool and offered his assurance that no matter how invested in the process he was, if I ever wanted to turn away from the transaction, he would support me. It was important for me to feel that Doug was my business partner throughout the entire transaction. When you work with Doug you'll see that a person of his talent could've chosen to work in any other field and it'll become apparent that Real Estate is his career of choice and that he's clearly a head and shoulders above his peers. I hope you have the opportunity to work with Doug Holman and that you enjoy working with him as much as I did. Sincerely, Hans Nordlund
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    Hans N
    WA 98144.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    "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
    "Excellent Realtor!"
    Doug made buying our first home easy. Unlike other agents we worked with, he never pressured us from the start -- or ever. He gave us a fair look at the pros and cons of each of the many houses we looked at. He answered numerous emails and phone calls promptly and consistently gave a running timeline of where we were in the process and what we could look forward to next.<br/><br/>In the beginning, the pace was relaxed for everyone, but when the search became serious, Doug's responsiveness ramped up in helping us find and communicate with a lender, inspector, etc. When we finally made a bid, he urged us to include an elevator clause -- something neither my husband nor I or many of our home-owning friends -- had ever heard of. The clause helped us beat several other offers. He helped us communicate with the former owners (who were still renting back) when we wished to buy some of the furniture and art we saw during the staging. <br/><br/>Ultimately, this process was as smooth as we could expect, and we appreciated Doug's forthrightness, honesty, timeliness, and personable demeanor. <br/><br/>Thanks for helping us buy our home, Doug!
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    user5956381
    Kenmore, 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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "Fantastic Service! "
    We couldn't have asked for a better listing agent to sell our home than Doug. He gave us fantastic advice on getting our house ready to sell, not only on what to change, bust also what not to waste our time and money worrying about. The photos he got of our house were so fantastic,he just got every detail right for listing the house. And his knowledge of the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park area and all homes that have listed their over the last couple of years is amazing. Our house had multiple offers within three days of listing, and the price that Doug advised us to set was definitely higher than we had been thinking, and turned out to be the right price. We couldn't recommend Doug any more.
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    Steve Seliga and Julie Herbst
    Shoreline, 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 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.
    "Doug was really great on both counts."
    Doug has been great to work with from day one. We plan to retire to the northern Seattle area and we wanted to find an investment property to start planting our roots. We were unfamiliar with the local market and we needed someone with a lot of experience not only to find us the right home,but also educate us about the entire market. Doug was really great on both counts. When you look at a lot of properties, you spend a lot of time with your agent traveling from place to place. We spent our time asking hundreds of questions and Doug patiently explained the entire market landscape to us. Since we work out of the country and departed Seattle before the closing, Doug has also found a tenant for our condo. So the process from finding a property to renting out the property has been very easy and efficient. We would definitely use his services again.
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    henrytsang2016
    Mill Creek, WA.
    "Professional and Assertive!"
    I would absolutely use Doug again to buy or sell a house. I was introduced to Doug pretty late in my house hunting process, but he jumped right in and helped me immensely with what turned out to be a difficult process. My seller had some seller's remorse,and Doug's professionalism and assertiveness ultimately solved the problem and got me my house! Doug is a wealth of knowledge, and you can't go wrong working with him.
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    Stacy Woodward
    Tacoma, 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.
    "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.
    "Amazing Experience!"
    First time home seller. Doug was very realistic in what he thought I could sell my house for as it had unique features that limited the type of buyers. It sold quickly once the price matched with what was selling. Doug made the process easy.
    glacierberg
    WA 98036.
    "Highly likely to recommend"
    After interviewing 4 "top" agents in the area I chose to list my house with Doug Holman for 2 reasons - his non 'sales' approach and pragmatic approach to getting the house on the marketing and maximizing the sale. Though it was a sellers market at the time, there were challenges but Doug helped keep the process moving forward.His experience with certain situations help me, the seller, keep focused on the bigger picture. In the end, the sale closed on time and Doug help negotiate some key conditions to help me with the transition out of the home. I definitely would recommend Doug to anyone who needs a partner in their real estate transaction, not just a salesman.
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    Matt Davis
    Seattle, WA.
    "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.
    "Every time, he’s brought the same dedication & understanding."
    I bought the first house Doug showed me – after I made him show me at least 6 more. I mean really, just because he took the time to learn about me: what I wanted, needed, craved, secretly hungered for in a neighborhood and home, why should I just blindly follow his advice? Because he’s good. Really good.He really listened to what I wanted, added what he knew I needed, and topped it all off with what was best in the short AND long term. Twelve years’ later, I’ve bought and sold other properties with Doug. I’m talkin’ multiple, here. And every time, he’s brought the same dedication, understanding, and bone-deep knowledge of real estate to the process. Not to mention his knowledge of me. He’s been right, every single time. Right enough that I send my friends to him. I trust Doug Holman, and you should too.
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    melissa314
    Seattle, WA
    "Very Impressed with the service!"
    Doug has been my agent with the two properties I have purchased, and I have been very impressed with the job that he did each time. He is easy to work with, knowledgeable, and makes the whole process very smooth. Doug was more than willing to take me to look at all the properties I wanted to see andwas great at noticing details about them that I would never have noticed: things like neighborhood, condition of the property, and what (if anything) should be expected when it came to maintenance or possible property improvements. He was open and communicative about the negotiations and buying process, so I never felt like I didn't know what was going on or where I stood. The price on the last place was not particularly high so I'm sure he had some bigger deals in the works, but you would never know by the time he spent and care he took to make sure I got a place that I wanted at a price that I was happy with. I recommend him to my friends & co-workers, and will definitely work with him in the future.
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    user1446539
    "Responsive"
    Doug was my realtor for my first home purchase. He really took the time to understand what we were were looking for. By taking us out and sending us gentle reminders of what was out there, we were able to figure out exactly what we were looking for. When it came time for putting in an offer,he was helpful but in the end let us decide what the home was worth to us. Doug is great in that he shares his opninion in helpful ways to get a real feel for the condition of the homes you are looking at. We also had a bit of a rocky time with the selling agent, but he patiently worked through the deal despite lack of responsiveness on the sellers part. I highly recommend Doug as a buying agent and would use his services in the future.
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    mnajerita
    Seattle, WA.
    "Extremely Patient!"
    Doug was recommended to us by a friend that had worked with him previously and we can understand why. We would highly recommend Doug to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Seattle. Doug took the time to understand what we were looking for in a home and worked with us to find the perfect match.He was very responsive throughout the process and was never impatient with all of our questions and indecisiveness. He has extensive knowledge of the city's neighborhoods and a good sense of the current state of the market. Bottom line - highly recommended and we wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Doug again if we need an agent again in the future.
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    user328111
    Seattle, WA.
    "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.
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