Best Choice Realty Olympia

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After a distinguished 20+ year career as a U.S. Army Ranger, Neal transitioned into real estate in 2006 as a broker, with Angela joining him in 2010. Since then, they have successfully assisted hundreds of homeowners in buying and selling real estate across eight counties in Washington, including King, Kitsap, Pierce, Thurston, and others.

Neal and Angela's clients range from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, covering all market segments from entry-level to luxury homes. They have extensive experience in various types of residential real estate, including new construction, existing homes, VA-owned properties, rehab projects, and bank-owned (REO) properties.

They are well-versed in working with a diverse range of buyers, including veterans using VA benefits, first-time buyers, and those relocating to Washington. Over the years, Neal and Angela have closed more than 98% of all transactions they opened, including VA, short sales, USDA, FHA rehab loans (203K), and conventional home sales.

In 2014, they joined Best Choice Realty, building their business around the mission of helping clients achieve the American Dream of homeownership. Though they work for compensation, their primary focus is always on their clients' needs, which has earned them trust and respect. Neal became a Managing Broker at Best Choice Realty in 2016, where the brokerage has grown to over 300 agents, making it one of the largest in Washington.

Mission Statement

Your dreams are our mission. We prioritize the needs and interests of our clients above our own, providing top-tier real estate services. We aim to earn your trust and respect by consistently exceeding expectations. With leadership, experience, and knowledge, we guide buyers and sellers through honest, loyal, and ethical practices.

Home Sellers

We help sellers understand current buyer expectations and set realistic pricing based on today's market conditions. Our goal is to use our expertise to secure the best possible price for your home while ensuring a timely sale.

Home Buyers

Our in-depth knowledge of the Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, JBLM, Tumwater, DuPont, Lakewood, Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway, Roy, and Seattle real estate markets is unmatched. We know the neighborhoods, the market trends, and the best opportunities for buyers. Our buyer specialists are dedicated to helping you find the perfect home at the best price.

Our Commitment

At Best Choice Realty, finding your dream home or buyer is just the start. We focus on managing all the important details to ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. With our experience and dedication, we provide the service and communication you deserve, making your real estate experience easy and stress-free.

Our Motto

"Experience isn't expensive, it's priceless." The right real estate professional can make all the difference. With over 20 years of experience, we bring expertise, integrity, and a no-pressure approach to every transaction. Our goal is to make your real estate experience smooth, enjoyable, and profitable. Work with us, and we'll help you save or make more money.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Service: We earn your trust through timely communication and exceptional service in every transaction.
• Integrity: We respect and value all individuals, ensuring confidentiality and fairness in all dealings.
• Community: We support the value of homeownership as a cornerstone of strong communities.
• Excellence: We deliver professionalism and innovation, continuously improving through education and technology.

What makes us unique?

What makes Best Choice Realty Olympia unique is our personalized, client-first approach and our extensive industry experience. Here are the key factors that set us apart:

• Tailored Service: We understand that every client and every transaction is different. We customize our approach to meet your specific needs and goals, ensuring you receive focused attention throughout the process.
• Experience That Counts: With over 20 years of combined experience, we've seen it all. Our knowledge helps us navigate any challenges that arise, making your home buying or selling experience smoother and more efficient.
• No-Pressure Approach: We prioritize your comfort and decisions, never pushing you into choices you're not ready for. Our goal is to guide and inform you so you can make confident decisions at your own pace.
• Clear Communication: We keep you informed at every step. From initial consultations to closing, we ensure you're always in the loop, so there are no surprises.
• Ethics and Integrity: Our commitment to high ethical standards means you can trust us to have your best interests at heart, always working with honesty and transparency.

Find out what other people think and feel about us by following the links to our various reviews.

Listings

$155,000
1 Beds 1 Baths 2563658 MLS Deschutes Village BLDG.
Escape to the river at this charming, fully permitted 210 sq ft recreational cabin nestled just steps from the Deschutes River. Designed for getting away, slowing down, and enjoying the outdoors, this unique one-bedroom retreat offers a cozy space to recharge without the upkeep or expense of a traditional vacation home. The cabin features solar panels for electricity, a wood-burning stove, and a small kitchenette, creating a comfortable and functional basecamp for fishing, relaxing, camping, and enjoying time on the water. There is no indoor plumbing, but the property includes an outhouse, firepit area, whimsical seating spaces, and inviting outdoor gathering areas that make the most of the setting. The property is full of thoughtful touches and personality, including Japanese maple trees, playful accents, charming décor, and little hidden trinkets sprinkled throughout for guests to discover. Every detail contributes to the feeling of a true vacation escape—private, relaxed, and intentionally designed for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're looking for a Deschutes River getaway, fishing retreat, recreational property, or unique weekend escape, this is a rare opportunity to own direct river frontage with an established cabin and recreational setup already in place. Bring your camp chairs, fishing gear, and a little time to unplug—this is river living in its simplest form.

14231 SE Beaver Drive, Rainier

Courtesy of eXp Realty

$495,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2562549 MLS Mapleview Div 02 Amd BLDG.
Welcome to this beautifully reimagined 3 bed 1.75 bath 1503 sq ft, 2 car garage thoughtfully designed living space. All rooms have been remodeled by creating a home that blends timeless style, everyday comfort and exceptional quality finishes. Sellers have invested countless hours & careful attention to every detail resulting in a truly turnkey home! Calming color palettes, timeless updates and intentional choices, create a warm inviting atmosphere. Remodeled with attention & effortless living in mind. A spacious floor plan flows seamlessly. Outside are carefully placed flowers, rock, shrubbery & walkways to enhance an ambient garden that offers enjoyment with low maintenance & gates add convenience & flexibility to the back yard on both sides. New(er) appliances, quartz & butcher block countertops, flooring, blinds, vaults, lighting cabinetry & vanities carpet in bedrooms. New interior/exterior doors, garden shed, storage unit & fire pit. New patio cover & PVC lines offer the capability to add drapes to enclose. Located within walking distance to a major medical hub, hospitals,clinics, retirement & senior care facilities. Schools, stores, shopping & restaurants are within blocks. I-5 connections & main road arteries are minutes away. All in a quaint residential setting close to everything. The sellers dream will be your win~Please Read the notes under each individual picture for more surprises regarding upgrades. Traveling doctors or nurses? this could be your home!

1520 Mapleridge Drive NE, Olympia

Courtesy of John L. Scott Lacey

$559,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2563481 MLS
This beautiful home with stylish and well-designed kitchen, brand new carpet, recent interior and exterior paint, refreshed bathrooms, and a fabulous, adaptable layout rests on a dead-end street near Hicks Lake! Dreamy, open plan on the main floor features high ceilings, arched details, corner gas fireplace, and windows overlooking green space; the great room flows into the kitchen with eat-in bar/island, quartz counters, glass-front cabinets, and walk-in-pantry. Everyday convenience in the stainless appliances include 5-burner gas stove/oven w warming drawer, french door refrigerator, newer dishwasher, & apron-front sink. Updated light fixtures & subway tiles highlight the fresh feel of this space, while the flex room off the kitchen could be a perfect home office, school or craft room, playspace, or?? Upstairs the wide landing leads to the vaulted primary bedroom offering a 5-piece bath & huge walk-in-closet, 2 more generously-sized bedrooms and full bath, and dedicated laundry room with storage. The deck in the back is perched above the fully-fenced yard and looks out to the greenspace behind with nature trails, while the quiet street offers a private community park. Garage 3rd bay has a tandem 4th parking space--room for a workshop or extra storage?! Located between multiple lakes in this convenient and popular area of Lacey with close proximity to freeway, schools, and JBLM, yet tucked on a no-thru street in a mature neigborhood; it's a sweet place to call home!

6545 36th Lane SE, Lacey

Courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest

$625,000
2 Beds 3 Baths 2561435 MLS Lake Summit BLDG.
Soar with the eagles over breath-taking lake and mountain views, or swing by Oly Westside services like Trader Joe's, just quick minutes away from this private hillside Summit Lake retreat, where everyday feels like a weekend get-away. The 2100+ s/f plan plus one -car garage/shop offers mostly main-floor living with 3 levels of options for many lifestyles all set on 2.39 acres that directly access Kennedy Crk/Green Diamond trail system. Gaze on ever-changing panoramas while getting cozy by the great room's gas fireplace or when serving chef's delights from the upgraded kitchen with granite eating bar and huge pantry. This custom-built, 2015 plan features open spaces with soaring view windows and wide view deck plus a large primary suite with five-piece tile bath, and a huge walk-in closet. Discover a home office, yoga, or sleeping space in the generous upper loft. Enjoy stairs down to, or a separate entrance to the lower bedroom, 3/4 bath, big laundry room, garage/shop/and flex rm./home gym area. Quality water filtration and interior fire suppression system too. Clever lot design allows plenty of parking and turn-around with easy access for unloading to both levels. Chose multiple view/outdoor entertaining spots from the large main-level deck, lower covered patio, fire-pit view/platform or several forest hide-a-ways. Minutes to the public boat launch/swimming and trail systems. Close to Oly services, hospitals, ATV park, Olympic Mts., beaches, sound, Hood canal. Bliss!

2040 Summit Lake Shore Road NW, Olympia

Courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage

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