Curious about what goes into staging a home, and why it could be a life saver before you put your house on the market? David Robertson of David Robertson Design is here to shed some light on the topic.

David has been working in Seattle for 14 years in Home Staging and Interior Design. He opened his own company David Robertson Design based on the idea that if he specializes in building a company around his passion for Modern and Mid Century Modern Design/Architecture that he could create a niche in the Seattle Market that was not being met. 10 years later, he has grown the company from of 1 Employee and 1 Sofa to 9 employees and 5000 sqft Warehouse that can stage up to 50 houses at a time. He has the most talented design team assembled in Seattle that are the magic behind his company.

Tune in to hear all your questions answered on what is important to know about design and home staging, led by our ever wonderful hosts Dan Keller and Christian Nossum.

To check out David Robertson Design, visit DavidRobertsonDesign.com.

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Ever wondered what a landscape architect does, how creative they can get on the job, and where sustainability comes into play? Mark Garff joined us on Seattle Real Estate Radio to fill us in.

Mark has been a practicing landscape architect for over 18 years. He is the Principal of Project Groundwork, a 5-person landscape architecture firm that creates distinct gardens reflecting the personality of their owners while respecting the environment. Project Groundwork designs a wide range of projects from intimate urban gardens to large park and recreation master plans throughout Puget Sound, striving to make long lasting and sustainable landscape projects.

Tune in to Seattle Real Estate Radio to hear co-hosts Christian Nossum and Dan Keller delve into the world of sustainable landscaping and Project Groundwork!

Check out Mark Garff and Project Groundwork at
http://www.projectgroundwork.com/#welcome
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Every wonder what goes behind the scenes in home construction?

Kevin Pierce, founder of Cascade Builder Services, can fill you in on what part his company has in making home construction happen smoothly. Cascade Builder Services is a third party, new construction, warranty management company for home builders. He has been in the business for over 10 years, and worked on over 1000 homes! Cascade Builder Services provides new home orientations with homebuyers and manage all aspects of the builder’s one-year warranty. Tune in to discover what really goes into constructing a home and how Cascade Builder Services comes into play!

To check out Cascade Builder Services, visit their website here, http://www.cascadebuilderservices.com/

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Have you ever felt like your home doesn’t have enough space?

Alan Regala is the owner of ShelfGenie, a company that designs, builds and installs custom storage solutions for home owners. Alan has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, has designed several consumer products and medical devices while at the world renowned design consulting firm, IDEO, and has created and patented his own organizational products. He is passionate about making spaces efficient, accessible and organized, and this is what ShelfGenie is all about.

Tune in to listen to Co-hosts Dan Keller and Christian Nossum learn and discover the best tricks and strategies to manage your storage. Check out ShelfGenie at http://www.shelfgenie.com/ or call at (877) 354-3643, and make sure to mention Seattle Real Estate Radio to get a 50% off promotion!

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

What do you know about divorce mediation? Co-hosts Dan Keller and Christian Nossum talk to Kathleen Royer, a divorce mediator, to discover the benefits of mediation and how it works.

Kathleen Royer began practicing family law in Seattle in 1992, and offers divorce and family mediation to effectively and efficiently resolve all aspects of divorce, including child custody and parenting, post-decree modifications, and complex property matters. Kathleen has completed substantial professional mediation training, including specialized training in parent-teen mediation and conflict resolution.

Tune in to learn how to develop a workable, practical arrangement during divorce through mediation, and learn about the in’s and out’s of the process! You can check out Kathleen Royer here, http://www.nwfamilymediation.com/

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Are you filled in on what steps you should take before and after a loved one dies so that you can make the legal and real estate transitions as smooth as possible? Stacey Romberg, a probate attorney, joined us to explain the best and smartest ways to make the process as easy as possible.

Stacey Romberg is a Seattle attorney practicing law in the areas of probate, estate planning and business law. She’s a native of Idaho where she attended Idaho State University on a tennis scholarship, before getting her law degree from the University of Idaho and LL.M. degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Stacey also proudly serves on the Board of a Seattle-area nonprofit, Tennis Outreach Programs (TOPs).

To listen to co-host’s Christian Nossum and Dan Keller work with Stacey to discover the most crucial probate and property tips, tune in! You can check out Stacey Romberg at http://staceyromberg.com/

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

If you are moving and need your house prepped, the best place to start is by painting it! Mike Faast is here to each us everything you need to know to get the job done.

Mike Faast has been in the home service business since 1985 when he left the trucking industry to pursue the American dream and start his own business. He is now the proud founder and President of Faast Painting LLC and has been in the business 30 years, specializing in Residential Repaints. Mike hails from Issaquah as a Washington state native and also happens to be a NW band leader and Jazz singer, as well as a father of 3 and grandfather of 7 after 39 years of marriage to Connie Faast. Mike Faast & Faast Painting is located in Redmond WA, and serves the greater Seattle area with “fast and friendly service since 1985.”

Mike knows just about everything there is to know about quality painting, so tune in to learn the ten things you should be asking to make sure you pick the right painter, what time of year is best to paint your house, and many more tips from Mike! You can contact him at (206) 818-8272 for a free estimate and check out his website at www.faastpainting.com.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

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Have you ever wondered how WSDOT manages to come to your aid every morning, shortening that terrible commute with their savvy traffic advice? Mark Leth is here to fill you in!

Mark Leth is the Assistant Region Administrator of Traffic Operations at Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). He works to help operate, design and maintain the regional freeway system and parts of the arterial highways outside larger city boundaries. Mark has been a loyal WSDOT employee for a short 30 years, largely working with traffic engineering and operations.

For an inside look into some of the most genius orchestrations of WSDOT, and how to best utilize WSDOT to shorten your commute, tune in! You can check WSDOT out at www.wsdot.wa.gov

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Have you ever wanted to become a Real Estate Agent? A relatively fresh on the scene Real Estate Agent, Les Cutting, is here to tell us what it takes to get into the Real Estate business and what the process of starting a career in such a field is really like.

Growing up all over and getting to see a wide variety of places around the world inspired Les to start taking a closer look at housing and land, and how they compared in different locations. He loved looking at different houses and contrasting real estate as a teenager, and that’s when he realized Real Estate was the field for him.

To hear about what clients look for in an agent, how to pick a broker, and how learning about real estate is like ‘drinking from a fire hose,’ tune in!

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

If you thought that Solar Panels were only for people who didn’t live somewhere it rained two-thirds of the year (Seattle), Keith Hughes is here to tell you otherwise, along with many other valuable insights into the world of renewable energy.

Keith’s company, West Seattle Natural Energy, was designed and founded in 2008 by Keith Hughes and his family, after 36 years of being incredibly involved in West Seattle community. The company is now dedicated to the design and installation of renewable energy systems, including Solar PV and Small Wind Energy Systems. Keith really knows what he’s talking about when it comes to renewable energy, and he has shared this knowledge by speaking in front of a variety of different public audiences, such as technical students, engineering and architectural firms including Northwest SEED workshops, and even teaching classes at Shoreline College.

If you are interested in a free Solar or Wind Energy Site evaluation, want to know more about renewable energy for your home, or simply want some renewable energy urban myths debunked, check West Seattle Natural Energy out at http://westseattlenaturalenergy.com/ or contact them at 206-459-8442.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Today on ‪Seattle Real Estate Radio‬ we have Jim Freedman from Metropolitan Appliance. He’ll be talking with us about the best way to get a deal on appliances, and the big reason why it’s not always at the big box stores. He also shares how to plan and choose which appliance works best for you and your kitchen remodel.

Ready to shop for the best appliances for your home? Visit their website at MetropolitanAppliance.com or call them (206) 623-8811. Mention you heard them on Seattle Real Estate Radio and get $50 off your delivery charge.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Matt Ross of Ross Financial, Inc. will be talking with us about financial and retirement planning.

Matt Ross is a Financial Advisor and owner of Ross Financial Incorporated, an independent firm affiliated with Raymond James financial. Matt has been helping people make sound decisions with their investments and finances since 2005. Matt focuses his practice in the area of Retirement planning.

Ready to plan the next chapter in you life? Contact Matt Ross at www.rossfinancialinc.website.raymondjames.com or call him at (425) 357-0400

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Today we have Sue Anderson and Victor Bruno with CenturyLink. Sue and Victor will be talking with us about the launch of 1GB in Seattle!

Ready to launch 1GB in your home or business? CenturyLink is ready to get you up to speed! Visit CenturyLink.com today to learn more.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

We have Matt Ehrlichman, Chairman and CEO of Porch.com on the show today sharing how Porch helps homeowners find the right professional to finish ANY project around the house. Porch.com is a home services platform that helps homeowners maintain their home and get projects done by connecting them with quality home improvement professionals. Think Yelp and Angie’s List on steroids!

Have a question first? Ask questions anytime, from anywhere and get answers instantly with experts in Home Improvement, Appliances, Interior Design, Gardening, Electrical, Heating & AC, Plumbing, Flooring, Pools. Chat via in-app text messaging, show your problem by sharing photos, or talk via free audio or video calls (just like FaceTime or Skype). Download the Ask Porch app from the iTunes store today!

Go to Porch.com to find the right professional for your next home project.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Does the idea of mattress shopping leave you scratching your head wondering where to start and what to look for? If so, you won’t want to miss today’s show. Blake Garfield from ‪Bedrooms And More‬ is on the show today to give you the scoop on how to shop for the perfect mattress plus great info on all your bedroom furniture needs.

Bedrooms And More, a specialty sleep store focussed on durable, comfortable mattress solutions, was founded in 1972 by the Garfield family. Through the years they have evolved into a unique resource for two-sided, flippable mattresses with natural and organic materials being their main focus.

Visit their showroom at 300 NE 45th St. here in Seattle. You can contact them at BedroomsAndMore.com or call them tollfree at (888) 297-8844.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Today on Seattle Real Estate Radio, we have Anna Busse from Molbak’s Garden + Home giving us a fabulous Garden 101 lesson and tips on how to spruce up your curb appeal! Don’t miss this show!

Molbaks Garden + Home is located at 13625 NE 175th St. in Woodinville. Contact them at (866) 466-5225 or visit Molbaks.com

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Do you know who your first call should be after a tree falls on your home? We have Karl Green with Nordic Services who’s going to help us plan for this kind of emergency event.

Nordic Services Inc. has been in business since 1982 servicing home owners and the home insurance industry. They are also part of a national franchise known as 1-800-BOARD-UP who works with the local fire districts and police departments to help facilitate the securing of buildings after fires, break-in’s or other types of disasters. Nordic Services also has their own EMS department helping with the securing and or protection of properties after natural disasters, fires or failures of services or fixtures for home owners.

Nordic Services is a full spectrum construction company working both in the residential remodel and commercial spaces fields. Whether you need a ground up or a simple patch and paint, Nordic Services can do it all.

Check out their website at NordicServices.com or give them a call in Seattle at NordicServices.com or give them a call in Seattle at 206-522-9570, Western WA: 800-660-4312, or Bremerton: 360-792-2565

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Today we’ll be talking with Adam French, owner of Adam’s Moving. Adam will share tips on how to hire a moving company, tipping etiquette, and how to make a quick $1000.

Adam began his business with a pickup truck delivering furniture and doing odd jobs on Craigslist when he was an undergraduate at UW in 2003. 13 years later, the company has grown to 30 employees and they are taking aim at being the household name for movers in Seattle.

To contact Adam for your moving needs call (206) 251-1725 or visit their website AdamsMovingService.com

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

It’s all about home energy! On today’s show we have Tyler Heagle with Washington Energy Services sharing valuable information about home energy audits as well as money saving tips on making your home more energy efficient. You won’t want to miss this eye opening and informative show!

To schedule your home energy audit, contact Washington Energy Services at (800) 398-4663 or visit their website at WashingtonEnergyServices.com

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Our guest today on Seattle Real Estate Radio is condo insurance expert, Tiffany Palumbo. She’s going to let us in on all the secrets and specifics of buying the right condo insurance.

Tiffany Palumbo is a resident insurance agent in the state of Washington with American Family Insurance. She has been protecting her client’s dreams for over 5 years. As a mother and wife, she understands that protecting your family from risk is important. Her consultative approach helps to assess and accurately protect your family, leaving you with peace of mind.

By educating you on your Home, Auto, Business, and Life policies, a trusting, dependable relationship is built that can be counted upon when you need answers. If you would like a free insurance review, contact Tiffany Palumbo at 425-967-3898. Insure carefully, dream fearlessly.

To check out Co-host Christian Nossum’s website, visit here
www.AwesomeNossum.com
To check out Co-host Dan Keller’s website, visit here
www.MyMortgageGuyDan.com

Today we have Laurie Mendoza and Maxine Kenefsy on the show representing Maid Pro cleaning services. They’ll be sharing some Aha! moments about tipping your cleaner and if you need to clean before your cleaner arrives.

Maid Pro has been locally owned and operated for the last 15 years. Their cleaners are licensed and bonded and they always send the same Pro for each clean. There are no contracts and they use safe, Eco-friendly products.

Mention Seattle Real Estate Radio and you can get $40 off your first clean (4 hour min).

You can get more info at Maidpro.com or by calling 877-624-3776.

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Today on Seattle Real Estate Radio we are interviewing Maggie Mae expert marketer and founder of BuildMyTribez.com. She’ll be sharing how she helps business owners get customers every day, automatically.

Ready to build your business? Contact Maggie through her website BuildMyTribez.com

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Today on Seattle Real Estate Radio we are interviewing Diana and Stephen Naramore, owners of Sip and Ship – Ballard/Phinneywood. They’ll share with us what it’s like to own a small business and growth they’ve seen in these great Seattle neighborhoods.

Located in the heart of Ballard and Phinneywood, Sip and Ship has become Seattle’s best one-stop shop. When guests arrive they are pleasantly surprised when they discover that they can not only drop off their pre-paid shipping returns, but shop for a greeting card or gift, get something notarized or faxed, pick-up chocolate or wine, nosh on freshly baked pastries and sandwiches, and, connect with a friend either on their free Wi-fi or in one of their sitting areas – all the while, sipping an amazing cup of coffee.

Call them at the Ballard location at (206) 789-4488 or Phinneywood at (206) 783-4299 or visit their website at SipAndShip.com

Today on Seattle Real Estate Radio we’re talking with Tony Wurst, President of Dominion Pest Control Services, Inc. We’ll find out what some of the most common and hardest pests here are to get rid of in Seattle.

Tony has been in the Pest Management Industry for 14 years. Tony is the Vice President Elect for the Washington State Pest Management Association. Dominion Pest Control Services is a local, Seattle based company that has been providing excellent service for clients since 2006.

Got some pesky pests to get rid of? Call Tony at Dominion Pest Control at 206-528-3880 or visit his website at www.dompest.com.

On today’s show we’re talking with Joel Blaschke co-founder/owner of Ballard Reuse – Seattle’s architectural salvage store located in Ballard. He’ll tell us about some of the most coveted materials that both home and business owners are looking for.

Ballard Reuse carefully salvages materials from homes, businesses, schools, restaurants, churches etc. prior to remodel or demolition. They also pick up materials that are longer needed or wanted from your home or job site. They are dedicated to keeping reusable materials out of the landfill as well as be a resource to the community for creativity and inspiration. Their 10,000 SqFt store is located in Ballard – open 7 days a week accepting materials.

Visit Ballard Reuse at 1440 NW 52nd Seattle, 98107. They can be reached by phone at 206-297-9119 or by email at store@ballardreuse.com or check them out at www.ballardreuse.com. You can also follow them on Instagram: @ballard_reuse

Mike Faast of Faast Painting LLC talks to us all about painting. He’ll tell us when the best times of year to do exterior painting. Mike is Christian’s personal painter and recommends him to all his clients.

You can reach Mike by phone at 206-818-8272 or visit his website: FaastPainting.com.

On today’s show we are chatting with Erica DiMiele, owner of Katharizo Organizing. We talk to her about her process of working with hoarders and how she approaches the subject with compassion, & what it’s like being the youngest female Professional Organizer to tackle the messiest, most cluttered, hoarded homes in The Pacific Northwest!

She will appear on the A&E show Hoarders in February, but first she shares her knowledge about the subject with us. It’s an interesting topic, and if you know anyone that might need help with this you should listen to this show to learn how you can help.

You can reach Erica at by phone at 425-320-9847, email erica@katharizoorganizing.com, or on her website, KatharizoOrganizing.com.

Follow Katharizo Organizing on Instagram too: @katharizoorganizing

If you’ve ever worried about the safety of your home, you’ll want to hear this show. Russ VanDevanter, aka The Alarm Professor (AlarmProfessor.com & BlockwatchAlarm.com), shares the exact mindset of a burglar, and how you can better protect your home. He also discussed the industries dirty little monitoring and police response secrets, and why is new home security company, Blockwatch Alarm (BlockwatchAlarm.com) is a better choice and an all encompassing solution. This is a very important show that everyone can learn from.

A little more about Russ and why he is such an expert:
He’s been involved in the security industry in the Pacific Northwest since 1969. He installed and monitored over 15,000 alarm systems through his company Security Holdings from 1984-1996. Alarm Monitoring Service (AMS), which Russ founded in 1975, was the Northwest’s largest central station monitoring company.

Russ has been a long time member of the Washington Burglar Alarm Association and has served as its President, Vice President, Treasurer and Sergeant of Arms. Russ also has participated on several local and national focus groups that have worked with police departments to help develop methods and procedures to reduce false alarms.

Here’s a quick video about Blockwatch Alarm and how it’s different (and I’d add in, better) than the traditional home security company.

You can hear the full podcast here:

2015 was a crazy year for Seattle real estate. In case you missed it, Christian & Dan recap the entire thing for you.

Part 1

Part 2

Bob had so much amazing information about investing in real estate that we had to have him on twice to get it all out (and that’s still only scratching the surface).

Bob Wilson, owner of Wilson Realty Exchange, the real estate brokerage that Christian hangs his license at, shares his 46 years of investing experience with our guests.

Today we chatted with the best home organization expert I’ve ever met, Kammie Lisenby, owner of The Organizing Experts. She a huge proponent of clutter free living, and she shared a ton of really easy to use, helpful tips to keep your home clutter free. I think it might be one of our best shows yet.

Kammie is considered an industry leader in home and business organization. She created The Organizing Experts, a service based business out of Seattle, WA, in 2008. They provide a full-service, affordable 1-day solutions for organizing today’s busy working professional.

Contact Kammie Lisenby at 888-412-1792 or visit her website at organizingexperts.com

Travis Spikes, owner of Woodcrafters Construction, is our guest today on Seattle Real Estate Radio. He is going to talk about the challenges of adding another story to your home and go over the general cost and timeline for the most popular remodeling projects.

Woodcrafters Construction is a Seattle remodeling contractor specializing in custom homes and remodels of century old homes in classic Seattle neighborhoods. They focus on high quality custom design, construction, and restoration using sustainable building practices. Their clients love their exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer experience, and creative design services.

Travis Spikes is ready to help you with your remodeling project. Travis can be reached at info@woodcraftersconstruction.com or 206-930-3352. Visit his website: woodcraftersconstruction.com

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