We ease the financial burden for our clients by refunding 25% 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 outstanding service by a real estate professional with 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. Short sales allow an owner to sell their home rather than face foreclosure. A short sale must be approved by owner's bank.

A short sale can be an excellent investment, but can be complicated. At Sound Counsel Realty, we will guide you through the process and provide the representation you need to successfully purchase a short sale or sell your home as a short sale.

Please note: Because short sales carry a lower rate of success and require substantially more work than traditional transactions, we do not refund commissions to buyers and banks are charged 3% when we handle a short sale for a seller.

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.