As the listing agent, I really appreciated working with Christian. His communication was clear, timely, and professional from start to finish.
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Joanna and her team- absolutely excellent. Joanna was kind, wise, straightforward and agile.
We just worked with Christian for the second time, selling our first home that we purchased with him 13 years prior. Their expertise makes the process of buying and selling a home quick & easy.
How we work
Our unique strategy to homebuying reduces stress and helps you make informed decisions. Read our Google reviews to see what we're talking about.
Attend our Free Beers & Home Buying Class
This is a free class we hold at least once a month throughout the Seattle metro area. There's free beer, and it's laid back with no pressure to do anything or spend any money. It's just us teaching you how to buy a house. We've taught this to 2000+ attendees over the last decade, and helped hundreds of those attendees successfully buy a house.
Schedule a Strategy Session
These are also free. They're 30 minutes of private one-on-one time with you and us. You don't need to do anything to prepare for this. We ask you questions and help you build a road map to buying on this call. It doesn't matter if you're 3 years away from buying, or you're ready right now, this is the ideal way to start the process.
Talk to a Lender / Mortgage Person
This often happens during your strategy session. We have lots of lender referrals for you to choose from that we trust. This isn't nearly as scary as it sounds, and also costs you nothing.Sold Search
A Sold Search is where we show you if you can afford to buy what you want to buy (house, townhouse, condo, DADU, etc), in the areas you want to live. This is also free! This helps you get calibrated to your own personalized search.Start Looking at Homes
Finally! Now that you're educated on the process, understand your budget, and know what you can afford to buy, you can finally start looking at homes! All of the knowledge you have just learned has prepared you to make an informed decision.
Let's Chat
Schedule a time to chat. We can either do a quick phone call to answer any questions first, or you can schedule a time for me to come over and talk with you.
Prep and price
Neighborhood-level pricing strategy plus our vendor network for staging, photos, and any punch-list work.List and market
Professional media, a launch plan built around your neighborhood's buyer patterns, and open houses that are actually staffed by us.Negotiate offers
We handle escalations, contingencies, and buyer financing risk so you net more with less stress.Close with certainty
We manage the escrow timeline and keep the deal glued together through closing day.
Free strategy session
Your capital, your goals, your risk tolerance — we map which strategies actually pencil for you in Seattle.Pick your strategy
House hacking, live-in flip, DADU, buy-and-hold, or new construction — each has different financing and tax implications.Run real numbers
We analyze deals together — rents, rehab costs, holding costs — and we'll tell you plainly when a deal doesn't work.Acquire
Offer strategy tuned for investment properties, including off-market opportunities when they fit.Optimize and repeat
Renovation guidance, rental strategy, and a plan for the next acquisition as your equity grows.
Meet the team
Three agents, one standard: straight answers from people who actually live here.

Christian Nossum
Founder & Real Estate Broker
Born-and-raised Seattleite and a full-time agent since 2005. Named one of the top 10 real estate agents in the country by Estately, and host of Seattle Real Estate Radio on KKOL 1300 AM.

Joanna Beecher
Real Estate Broker
A dedicated broker known for exceptional negotiation skills and a keen eye for great deals — whether you're buying your first home or expanding an investment portfolio.

Varun Jain
Real Estate Broker & Investor Specialist
Magnolia resident and investor specialist. After nearly a decade at leading e-commerce companies, Varun went full-time into real estate in 2022 — house hacking, live-in flips, DADUs, and new construction.
Questions we hear a lot
Do I need a buyer's agent?
You can buy without one, but in Seattle's market you're usually negotiating against a listing agent whose job is to get the seller the best deal. A buyer's agent levels that — we handle pricing strategy, inspection negotiation, and the paperwork, and we walk you through every step. The first conversation is a free strategy session, so you can decide with real information.
What does a strategy session cost?
Nothing. It's a free, no-pressure conversation — usually 30 to 45 minutes — where we learn your situation and lay out what your path could look like. You leave with a plan whether or not you work with us.
What's your commission?
Commissions in Washington are negotiable and depend on your situation — what you're selling, the marketing plan, and whether you're also buying. We'll walk you through exactly how we're paid, in plain numbers, in your first session. No surprises at closing.
How's the Seattle market right now?
It changes block by block — Ballard, Magnolia, and Capitol Hill can move in different directions in the same month. Instead of a canned answer, we'll pull the current data for your specific neighborhood in your strategy session. For ongoing pulse-checks, our podcast covers Seattle market updates regularly.
How long does it take to sell a home in Seattle?
It depends on pricing, preparation, and the season. What we can control is the plan: we'll map out prep work, the right list date, and a pricing strategy before you commit to anything. Homes that are prepared and priced well move meaningfully faster than ones that aren't.
Can I invest in real estate without a lot of capital?
Often, yes — strategies like house hacking (living in one unit while renting the rest) or a live-in flip can get you started with an owner-occupant loan and a modest down payment. Varun, our investor specialist, does these deals himself and can show you what actually pencils in Seattle right now.
Do you only work in Seattle proper?
We serve the greater Seattle metro area — Seattle neighborhoods plus the surrounding Eastside, North End, and South End communities. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, ask — and if we're not the right fit, we'll point you to someone who is.
Learn before you leap
Awesome in Seattle Podcast

market updates · Ep. 166
166: You Closed on Your House. Now What? A New Homeowner Checklist
You got the keys. Now what? In this episode of Awesome in Seattle, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher walk through the first things new homeowners should do after closing on a house. Buying a home is a huge milestone, but once the signing is done and the keys are in your hand, there are still important steps to take. We cover the practical post-closing checklist every buyer should know,…
· 14 min

market updates · Ep. 165
165: New Ways Buyers Can Improve Their Credit Score in 2026
Your credit score plays a major role in your home buying journey, but many buyers don't realize there are simple ways to strengthen it before applying for a mortgage. In this episode, Christian Nossum is joined by mortgage expert Dan Keller and agent Joanna Beecher to break down how credit scores work, what factors have the biggest impact, and practical strategies to improve your score. They…
· 34 min

market updates · Ep. 164
164: What Buyers Need to Know About Buying a DADU
Buying a DADU can open up a path to homeownership that many Seattle buyers may overlook. In this episode, Christian Nossum and Joanna Beecher break down what buyers need to know about purchasing a DADU, including how these homes are structured, why they are often legally set up as condos, and what that actually means in practice. They discuss ownership, HOA dues, utilities, financing, privacy,…
· 25 min
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