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      7500 Roosevelt Way NE
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      1-32 of 71
        "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.
        "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.
        "HIRE THIS MAN ASAP!"
        I can't exclaim enough how Doug helped us through a very difficult process, walked us through all the scenarios and got my in-laws house sold just as everything shut down for the pandemic. He answered all of our questions, was there any and every time we needed him.If you are selling or buying a house I recommend Doug for any of your needs. HIRE THIS MAN ASAP!
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        LizHenley
        Seattle, WA.
        "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
        "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.
        "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.
        "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.
        "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 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.
        "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.
        "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.
        "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.
        "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.
        "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
        "Extensive Experience"
        Doug has assisted us with the purchase of 3 houses and successful sale of 2 houses in the Seattle area. In each transaction we have benefited from his extensive experience in the real estate business patiently guiding us through each step of the way to bring about very successful results. Leslie/DonWaters
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        peacewoman2
        Edmonds, 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.
        "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.
        "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.
        "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
        "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.
        "Doug Holman is an exceptionally experienced."
        Doug Holman is an exceptionally experienced, conscientious and service oriented real estate professional. We were trying to list our home when an unusual predicament came up during the transaction, and Doug was able to guide us through a minefield of options while providing the thoughtful,patient and ethical advice we needed. He provided timely and concise information, communicated effectively and honestly. I would recommend him without reservation.
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        Manny Eusebio
        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.
        "Hard Worker!"
        Doug Holman worked hard in a very tough economy to successfully market our property. He advised patients and process and worked through our frustrations with the market and need for a knowledgeable sounding-board with professionalism and experience. His calm and sensible approach,along with his depth of experience made the closing process smooth and stress free. We will call Doug again in the future and recommend him highly.
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        shawnb63
        WA 98011.
        "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
        "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.
        "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.
        "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
        "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.
        "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.
        "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
        "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.
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