Case Study – Hawthorn Hills 8 Unit

Key Deal Points

  • 3912 Linden Ave N, Seattle
  • 6 units
  • Sale Price: $1,800,000
  • Non-Contingent Offer
  • Closed in 50 days as part of a 1031 exchange.

For more information regarding this case study, please contact:

Candice Chevaillier, CCIM

Principal
(206) 773-2694
cchevaillier@lee-associates.com

 

Daniel Lim

Vice President
D  (206) 773-2692
dlim@lee-associates.com

 

Dea Sumantri

Associate Vice President
D  (206) 773-2680
dsumantri@lee-associates.com

 

Chris Larsen

Associate
D  (206) 773-2695
clarsen@lee-associates.com

Challenge

A successful local townhome developer in the early 2000’s was retired, had relocated out of state, and was looking to simplify their estate. The Cedrus Apartments was one of their last remaining assets in Seattle. Although they had a property manager, rents were well below market and the building was beginning to require more focus and maintenance than desired. It was time to simplify. They needed a local expert who could execute a sure sale of an asset that would require near term attention.

Action

While the Cedrus would garner a lot of attention due to its excellent location and limited amount of inventory in the Windermere market, the Lee & Associates Multifamily Team understood that the strongest buyer would be one who could not only envision the opportunity to add significant value through capital improvements, but could also execute on the business plan to reposition the building. Through their marketing materials and conversations with potential buyers, the Multifamily Team clearly communicated the opportunity available. Knowing it is especially important for rehab groups to get a visual on unit conditions and spaces to realistically offer on a project of this nature, the Multifamily Team conducted a series of tours. Ultimately, they toured eight parties through the building and through the process were able to separate out the serious and certain buyers who had the experience and track record to perform on the purchase.

Result

Through the Multifamily Team’s targeted marketing process, they were able to present multiple offers for the seller’s consideration, all from groups with strong track records of performance. Ultimately, the seller was advised to move forward with the group that not only had the strongest pricing, but also stayed the course through to closing. Passionate about the project, the experienced buyer was not shaken when items came up on the inspection and was willing to provide additional securities when an extension was needed due to financing delays. Identifying the right buyer for this unique opportunity, the team executed a sure sale for the seller, freeing them of this remote and maintenance intensive burden and allowing them to enjoy a worry-free retirement.