We ease the financial burden for our clients by refunding 1/3 of our commission to our clients. We understand the financial markets have significantly changed. Lending is tighter than it has been in decades. For buyers, coming up with thousands of dollars out of pocket to pay for closing costs can be extremely difficult or simply not possible. Refunds typically amount to several thousand dollars.

Home buyers choose Sound Counsel Realty because they want the additional protection of having an attorney represent them throughout the process. We provide everything a buyer needs, from finding the home, showing the buyer the home, and working diligently to make the entire transaction as smooth and stress free as possible.

Sound Counsel Realty provides full service to sellers at 2% commission, rather than the traditional 3%. Our services include HD professional photography, creative marketing, and listing on the MLS.

Sellers save thousands compared to a traditional real estate company and with strong negotiation skills, we are able to help sellers obtain higher sales prices.

A short sale is a transaction where the owner is selling the property for less than they owe on the home. This is a way for the seller to sell their home rather than face foreclosure.

A short sale can be an excellent investment. However, these transactions can be very complicated and require extensive negotiations with the bank. At Sound Counsel Realty, we will guide you through the process and provide the legal representation necessary to successfully make your home purchase.

Please note: Because short sales require substantially more work and pay smaller commissions than traditional transactions, we refund 15% of our commission instead of the usual 33% (or 1/3).

There can be tremendous value in foreclosures, but additional risk as well. With foreclosed properties, you are buying from a bank, often a bank without a presence in Washington. The bank will have attorneys drafting their contracts and negotiating on their behalf. It is important to have an attorney on your side as well.

These transactions can be complicated and require negotiations with the bank. At Sound Counsel Realty, we will guide you through the process and provide the representation necessary to successfully make the purchase.