We enjoyed our experience so much [using Craig to help us sell our house FSBO] we contacted Craig when we were ready to buy our next house. We worked with Craig through both his law firm and through WALaw Realty. Craig helped tremendously through the negotiation process. He kept us apprised of everything that was going on and answered question after question we threw at him. I have and will continue to tell people I know and meet who are ready to sell or buy to contact Craig. Telling them they will not only have a great experience but they could save a tremendous amount of money on your purchase or sale. With the money we saved we were able to pay all closing costs, buy points toward our loan, and still had some money left over. If you are planning on buying or selling a home I highly recommend using Craig Blackmon.

Dan and Karen, Puyallup, WA 7/29/10 (Buyers)

Thanks again for your assistance in the purchase of our home. It was our best experience yet in buying or selling, and we saved a lot of money too. We especially appreciated the last minute efforts and changes to make sure our house closed on time, and feeling represented -- not pressured. All the best to both of you. We hope to use your services again in 15 years -- next time we buy and sell.

Dana & Eric, Seattle 6/16/10 (Buyers)

Marc Holmes represented us in the purchase of a property that involved stubborn sellers and challenging negotiations.  Without his negotiating acumen, the deal may have fallen through.  Marc always made himself available during the drawn-out process and answered all emails and phone calls from us promptly.  He reviewed all contracts and stipulations relevant to the purchase and sale agreement as well as the escrow and settlement statements in a timely fashion.  We felt extremely secure with our purchase as Marc demonstrated throughout negotiations that he only has our best interests in mind, which may not have been the case had we dealt with a regular real estate agent.  As first-time home buyers, we highly recommend the services that Marc and WaLaw Realty can provide.

Alex & Amy, Seattle 5/19/10 (Buyers)

Marc helped us with all the important steps of the buying process and we were very happy with how well things went.  WaLaw Realty offers a great combination of legal advice and real estate services at a very reasonable price.

Bertus & Karlien, Redmond 5/17/10 (Buyers)

Marc is exactly the partner you want on your side when negotiating a deal. He is far, far more aligned, sophisticated, strategic and thorough than any real estate agent I've ever worked with. There's a strong likelihood our deal wouldn't have gone through without Marc. I hope to use Marc when we sell.

Tim & Patricia, Seattle 4/30/10 (Buyers)

You cannot get any better value when buying a home than by using WaLaw/Blackmon Holmes. Craig was so easy to work with and we've already recommended him to just about everyone we know. There was not a single downside to buying our home through WaLaw/Blackmon Holmes and the upsides were many, not the least of which was all the money used to our benefit at closing, instead of going to a real estate agent. The next time we buy a home we will use his services, without hesitation.

Matt, Seattle 4/15/10 (Buyer)

You were a great help through the whole process and I am really happy with how smoothly it went. I will be sure to recommend you to all my friends and colleagues.

Ashutosh & Deepa, Redmond 4/8/10 (Buyers)

Just wanted to say thank you for all your help with the purchase of our new home. Your service and consultation were awesome, and I will highly recommend you to anyone that will listen. Feel free to use me as a referral if anyone ever asks!

Tim, Seattle 3/25/10 (Buyer)

I would recommend WALaw Realty for any individual looking to save money on their commission to a realtor and who already has a property in mind that they want to purchase, or is willing to put in the extra effort looking for a home. This is true not only for the cost savings, but also for the additional service and expertise that they provide throughout the process as licensed lawyers and experienced realtors. This is one of the biggest purchases an individual will make in their lifetime and WALaw Realty can help make sure it is done right.

Michael, Seattle 3/17/10 (Buyer)

WaLaw Realty was a real pleasure to do business with. We dealt with both Craig and Marc at one point and time, Marc being our primary attorney and both were professional and extremely knowledgeable. Marc was able to negotiate an awesome deal on the house we finally chose, save us the headache of making not so good purchases, and navigate his way through all transactions of our purchase of our home making it one of our best experiences yet! It was comforting to have someone looking out for our best interests the entire time, unlike our experiences beforehand with a standard real estate agent. He did all this with one of us in the USA and the other in Europe, making our situation extra unique. WaLaw should be proud of the fact that we were able to close on our home in less than 30 days. The price of our home was a phenomenal deal and the rebate was icing on the cake. We got repairs negotiated on a bank-owned home (something very rare). Best of all, not including the rebate, we were able to put a good chunk of money back into our pockets at closing! We will definitely recommend WaLaw Realty and Blackmon Holmes Law Firm to anyone buying a home... DO NOT USE A STANDARD AGENT, AN ATTORNEY IS THE WAY TO GO! We will also continue to use their services for future Real Estate concerns/ Sales/ Purchases/ Etc. Thanks again.

Hosea and Yashica, Seattle 3/16/10 (Buyers)

Marc, The pleasure was ours, working with you and WaLaw was the best part of the process leading up to our home purchase. We really felt like we received the services we paid for, in fact even a little more. That is a rare feeling since almost everyone else we worked with during the process didn’t seem to have our best interests in mind, like you did. Anyway we are loving our new place and are starting other fun things like appliance shopping and window treatment shopping. We will definitely use WaLaw for any real estate related transactions in the future, and we’ll recommend you highly to friends.

Judah and Marian, Kenmore 3/14/10 (Buyers)

Thank you so much for all of your efforts on this transaction - probably not the most straight forward you've ever done.  We really appreciate your hard work on everything!    We've already started passing out your phone number!

Mark & Julie, Seattle – 10/9/09 (Buyers)

We're super happy with the house. It'll take us a while to move in, and it doesn't quite feel like home yet, but we're both ecstatic to be finished with our migratory lifestyle finally. I wanted to thank you for all of the work you put into our home purchase, and for going above and beyond the call of duty at every step of the process. Every time you caught a mistake, protected our interests, or provided honest advice, it reinforced my opinion that we made the right decision when we hired a real estate attorney instead of a realtor. As first-time home buyers, it was comforting to know that you were on our side whenever we entered unfamiliar territory.

Mark & Maitreya, Seattle – 10/1/09 (Buyers)

With our new home purchase complete Aaron and I wanted to thank you for all that you did.  You without a doubt exceeded our expectations and we would not have been able to close this deal without you. As first time home buyers we were unsure of the buying process and given that this was new construction the purchase and sales agreement language was not easy to understand.  Your knowledge in real estate law helped us negotiate a stronger contract, something a real estate agent would not have been able to do.  You worked with us day and night, and even on the weekends when it was necessary, and we appreciate all of the hard work, detail and dedication you put into making sure we got what we wanted and needed from the sellers.  We will absolutely refer you to anyone interested in a purchasing or selling a home. Again, thank you for all of your efforts! Warm Regards.

Lacie & Aaron, Bellevue – 9/30/09 (Buyers)

Marc was our ace in the hole when it came to selling our house.  His counsel, guidance and knowledge was invaluable and gave us the confidence we needed in completing the sale of our home without unexpected legal complications. When issues arose with our buyers, he provided sound advice that kept negotiations on track. Marc was also very accessible, available to answer questions quickly and willing to spend the time we needed to talk things through. In all, we were highly impressed and so grateful to have had Marc as our ally. We highly recommend Marc and his team and would use them again without hesitation.

Rebecca & Robert, Kirkland – 9/26/09 (Sellers)

Thank you so much for your work on our behalf in selling our house at Green Lake. It really was a pleasure working with you. The buyers are now happy living in the house, and we are happily moved to Bellingham. Thanks again and all the best to you.

Jane & Les, Bellingham – 9/23/09 (Sellers)

I wanted to thank you for your expert navigation in my recent home purchase.  It was my first time buying and I brought to the table a property that was FSBO with some sticky points regarding boundary lines and an option to purchase adjacent property in the future.  Marc was punctual, thorough, and did not leave a single stone unturned.  I have no doubt this transaction would not have occurred without his help.  The fees were about 5% of what I would have paid a realtor, and I don't think a realtor would have been able to get me to closing without considerable legal advice.  I highly recommend anyone to your firm, and will not hesitate to call again if and when I need legal representation for real estate again in the future. Thanks!

Amrit, Seattle – 9/14/09 (Buyer)

Marc was an invaluable resource during the stressful process of selling my house .  Marc and Craig's for sale by owner legal services far exceeded my expectations.  They proved knowledgeable, friendly, and professional throughout the entire process.  I found them generous in their time and they took a great deal of stress out of the experience.  They were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend their services and their legal practice.

Kim, Seattle – 8/13/09 (Seller)

Marc was excellent at communicating; he copied me on every email he sent between the selling agent, our lender and escrow so we were always in the loop.  He was always available on the phone when I called and always had the time to answer my questions and give me suggestions.  He researched comparable condos for sale and/or sold in our area and came up with a very good offer.   Looking back on our home purchase, I wouldn’t change a thing and I would recommend using Marc as the attorney and the agent so you can secure that 3% refund.  If I am ever in the market again, the first call I make will be to WaLaw Realty and the Law Office of Craig Blackmon.

Albert & Miwa, Seattle – 7/24/09 (Buyers)

“Our house closed yesterday. Thank you very much for your great work.”

Chuck & Sonia, Kenmore – 7/9/09 (Buyers)

“Looks like everything is complete.  I wanted to thank you for your help.  Like most people, I have a proclivity to distrust attorneys but Marc was money.  You guys rock.”

Jordan & Jamie, Everett – 6/27/09  (Sellers)

“Thank you for your good and timely counsel. It was money well spent for peace of mind in a transcontinental transaction.”

Jon, Shelborne Falls, Massachusetts – 5/12/09 (Sellers)

“Marc helped a first-time home buyer complete a Short Sale purchase of a house in Seattle. He remained diligent, well-informed, responsive, and honest throughout the three month process. We contracted with a flat fee agreement, and despite unforeseen additional work due to complications with the transaction, including two liens against the seller, his efforts did not slacken in any way. He also drafted a special contract that we entered into with the seller's tenant so that they would move out when the purchase was concluded so we immediately occupy the house. As a risk averse first-time home buyer I could not have hoped for better counsel and professionalism. Highly recommended!”

Jeff, Seattle – 4/30/09 (Buyer)

"I am writing to thank you for your lawyering on my home purchase.  I appreciated your quick responses, expert advice, and ability to focus on the important issues. You were quite helpful."

Ken, Seattle – 4/20/08 (Buyer)

“And let me take the opportunity to thank you again for your efforts on our behalf.  I know that we purchased your services, but I had little idea just what that would mean.  It was very comforting and encouraging to have entered into a business relationship that really was more like a partner relationship – at least that is what it seemed like.  There was no doubt that you represented our interests, even to those that we had not considered ourselves.  The bottom line is that I believe that we received great value from our enlisting your services.  I will highly recommend you and Craig to others should the opportunity present itself.”

Steve, Bremerton – 4/12/09 (Sellers)