Rain City Guide

Free classes

Craig on 06 10, 2006

On the fourth Thursday of every month, I offer a free one-hour class at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, where I offer my attorney-perspective on the purchase and sale of real estate.  The classes are interesting, and everyone always thanks me after the class for taking the time to do it.  Of course, I’ve got a little self interest: I do it to promote my law practice, which is focused on the purchase and sale of residential real estate.  After my last post, I promised Dustin I’d post on some of the questions I have heard and answered.  Unfortunately, a brief summary is not possible.  Questions run the gamut, from ultra-basic to super-sophisticated, addressing every stage of the process from beginning to end. 

For you real estate service providers out there — agents, attorneys, inspectors, mortgage brokers, title insurers, escrow providers, etc. etc. etc. — consider investing the two hours per month (and about 40 bucks) as a marketing endeavor.  Attendance at my class runs about 5-7 people.  So over the course of a year, I’m able to introduce myself to 60-80 potential clients (some of whom have become actual, paying clients), and all of them will hopefully mention my name to their friends, family, etc.  Small, but then again Rome was build one marble block at a time…

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Craig is an attorney in Seattle whose practice is focused on residential real estate. His firm, in conjunction with his real estate brokerage, Washington Lawyers Realty (WaLawRealty.com), regularly assists people in buying or selling a home. As a lawyer, Craig provides better representation than an agent, and he does so for a lot less money. For buyers, Craig refunds 100% of the buyer's agent commission. For sellers, Craig assists with "for sale by owner" transactions, asisting those owners in marketing the home in a cost effective manner. In either case, Craig charges a low flat fee. You can reach Craig at 206.357.4222.