UNDERSTAND YOUR ZONING
Your home
Your timeline
Your call
4+
Homes your lot may support
Low rise zoning allows more density than most owners realize. Our Options Sheet shows what’s actually possible at your address.
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Paths most owners consider
Keep, Prep & List, Sell As-Is, or Sell a Portion. Your Options Sheet covers all four for your specific address.
1
Page — your free Options Sheet
A simple snapshot of what your property may support, common constraints, and your realistic paths forward.
START HERE
Watch the explainer video
Zoning language is confusing on purpose. This video covers what changed, why transit proximity matters, and the 4 paths owners can consider.
A plain-English overview of the LR zoning and what they mean for Seattle property owners.
Want this translated for your exact address?
Get a one-page Options Sheet — no obligation, no pressure.
Know your choices
Four paths most owners consider
You don’t have to decide anything today. Understanding the paths helps you plan, whether you ever sell or not.
NO TIMELINE PRESSURE
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Keep
Even if you never sell, knowing what your property can support helps with long-term planning.
- Understand your zoning potential
- Get a feasibility summary for future reference
- No pressure, no timeline
TOP DOLLAR POTENTIAL
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Prep & List
List on the open market for maximum value. Involves repairs, staging, showings, and carrying costs while on market. Best for owners with time and flexibility.
- Potential to capture full retail price
- Requires prep work, staging & showings
- Carrying costs apply during market time
YOUR HOME, YOUR TIMELINE
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Sell As-is
Sell to a local builder without repairs or major preparation. You control the timeline.
- As-is condition — no repairs required
- Understand your zoning potential
- Get a feasibility summary for future reference
STAY IN YOUR HOME
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Sell a Portion
Stay in your home and sell only the buildable portion of your lot. Unlock equity while continuing to live in your home.
- Best for owners who want to stay in their home
- Sell the buildable back or side parcel
- Realize equity now without disrupting your life
FREE, NO OBLIGATION
Request your 1-page Options Sheet
If you’re wondering “what does this mean for my lot?” — this is the fastest way to get clarity.
Get My Free Options Sheet
We’ll prepare your one-pager and send it within 3 business days.
We use your address only to prepare your Options Sheet. We do not sell your information. If you’d prefer to skip the form,
text OPTIONS to (206) 535-1350 with your address.
HONEST ANSWERS
Questions we hear most often
Real questions from Seattle property owners seeking information about LR zoning — answered plainly.
“If I sell to a builder, do I have to move right away?”
Not necessarily. Many deals can be structured around a timeline that works for you. We cover this in detail when we share your Options Sheet — the right structure depends on your situation, but a rushed move is rarely required.
“What if it’s tenant-occupied, inherited, or in a trust?”
Also very common. These situations take more planning, and we’ll tell you upfront what matters and what doesn’t. We’ve worked through estate, trust, and tenant-occupied situations and know how to keep things calm and clear.
“How do I avoid wasting time?”
You should see a clear path to closing: transparent assumptions, meaningful earnest money, and terms that match your timeline. We’ll walk you through what a clean offer looks like — and what red flags to watch for.
“Can I just sell part of my lot and stay in my home?”
In many cases, yes. Selling a portion of your lot — typically a back or side parcel — allows you to unlock equity without moving or listing the home. Feasibility depends on lot size, access, and zoning, which your Options Sheet will address.
SIMPLE PROCESS
Explore a builder offer — without the listing process
01
Your Goals
Timeline, privacy, condition, tenants, estate needs — anything you want protected. We listen first.
~ 10 MINUTES
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Feasibility Screen
We review location context and the typical constraints that impact what can realistically be built on your lot.
WE DO THE WORK
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Options+ Structure
We share an offer range or structures — quick close vs. longer timeline — so you can decide what fits.
NO PRESSURE
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You Decide
Keep it, revisit later, or move forward. If it’s not a fit, we’ll tell you quickly and respectfully.
ALWAYS YOUR CALL
PREFER A COVERSATION?
Rather talk to a person first?
Text or call us and say “OPTIONS” with your address. We’ll ask 3 quick questions and point you to the right next step.
If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation of that business.