Seattle real estate, done creatively
More ways to buy, sell and invest in Seattle.
Real Novations pairs deep Puget Sound market knowledge with creative financing and sharp negotiation — so your move works on your terms, not the market's.
Track Record of Success
Transactions
In closed volume
Years in Seattle real estate
01 — Financing Creativity
When the bank says no, we find another yes.
Not every deal fits a 30-year conventional loan. We structure transactions that open doors for buyers and sellers the traditional path leaves behind.
Novation agreements
We partner with you to prepare and list your home at full retail value — without you fronting renovation costs.
Seller financing
Carry the note, earn interest and widen your buyer pool beyond what lenders will approve.
Subject-to & assumable loans
Preserve a low existing interest rate — often the most valuable asset in today’s market.
Lease options
A runway to ownership for buyers, steady income for sellers while the deal matures.
02 — Housing Market Expertise
We read Seattle block by block.
Seattle isn’t one market — it’s dozens. Pricing in Ballard moves differently than in Beacon Hill or Bellevue. We track inventory, days on market and price trends at the neighborhood level so your list price or offer is grounded in what’s happening on your street.
- Neighborhood pricing analysisComps, absorption, trend lines
- Timing strategyWhen to list, when to wait
- Zoning & ADU potentialSeattle’s evolving land-use rules
- Areas we coverSeattle, Eastside, North & South King County
03 — Negotiation
Calm at the table. Relentless for you.
Price is only one lever. We negotiate terms, timelines, inspection repairs, credits and contingencies — the details that protect your money long after the offer is signed.
04 — Real Estate Investing
Build wealth one Seattle property at a time.
We invest ourselves, so we evaluate deals the way an investor does — cash flow, value-add upside and exit strategy first.
Buy & hold rentals
Underwriting for rent, vacancy and Seattle tenant regulations before you commit.
Value-add & ADUs
Find lots and homes where a renovation, ADU or DADU unlocks real equity.
Off-market deals
Access to opportunities that never hit the MLS, sourced through our network.
1031 exchanges
Coordinate timelines with your intermediary to defer gains and trade up.
05 — Real Estate Selling Process
Six clear steps from first call to closing day.
- 1
Consultation
Your goals, timeline and every option on the table.
- 2
Pricing
A neighborhood-level market analysis and strategy.
- 3
Prep & staging
Repairs, staging and photography that sell.
- 4
Marketing
MLS, digital campaigns and our buyer network.
- 5
Offers
We compare, counter and negotiate the best terms.
- 6
Closing
Inspections, escrow and keys — handled.
Let’s talk
Your Seattle real estate plans start here.
Buying, selling or investing — send a note and we’ll reply within one business day. Prefer to talk now?
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