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Meet Barbara Nelson

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Barbara Nelson

Managing Broker

Get to Know Me

I have been a residential real estate broker for over 35+ years. Since 1991 I have been proud to be part of the Lake & Company family. Open, honest communication is the foundation of my professional work in helping guide my clients through a successful real estate transaction. I work hard to earn the trust and confidence of my clients.
 
As a professional real estate associate I am an advocate for my clients, helping them realize their ideal outcome.
 
My goals are to:
 
  • Educate my clients so they can make their best decisions
  • Facilitate the transaction process
  • Troubleshoot any problems that arise
  • Help my clients to negotiate successfully
  • Offer guidance and resources now and in the future
I enjoy working with my clients and see us as a team. When you refer your family and friends to me you can be assured they will receive my focused attention. Much of my business today involves repeat clients and second/third generation family members. I am always honored when you pass my name along, and I look forward to helping you, your friends or family in the future.
Kyla & Tom B.
Cassie & Joseph P.
Cynthia T. & Sabah A.
Erika & Andy W.
Kathleen R.
Joseph & Stella
Mark, Vicki & Collin
Richard & Loraine G.
Ann L. & Kelly L.
Jeannie F. & Mark C.
Violet & Jason M.
Beth G.
Lina & Ken F.
Seller
Danielle & Jacob G
Larry & Nancy L.
Brittny N.
Alissa O.
Ryan W.
Susan K. & Elizabeth P.
Tammy T.
Daniel O.
Kate & Dick L.
Abby & Ted B.
Lise A.
Kale R.
Namrata & Jijo
Nancy & Pat R.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We had a fantastic experience working with Barb! As first-time homebuyers, she was very good about walking us through the process and was extremely responsive.

— Kyla & Tom B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

You were an absolute dream to work with, Barbara! Thank you for being such a wonderful human being, and advocate, and shepherding us through this big leap in our lives. You're the best. And we love your postcards. The housewarming is coming in the next couple of months!

— Cassie & Joseph P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara is a great agent–clearly explaining the process, providing good communication, listening to my needs, and being available throughout the transaction. I would refer her to friends and family in a heartbeat.

— Cynthia T. & Sabah A.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. She was available to us throughout the transaction, and we would refer her to our family and friends.

— Erika & Andy W.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

In addition to being extremely knowledgeable about real estate and what is happening in the RE market, Barbara Nelson is also a skilled negotiator. She is diligent, helpful, and patient. Barbara advised me during the purchase of my home, and during the contract process she explained the various clauses and answered numerous questions about the multiple forms and reports. Barbara was available during the ...

— Kathleen R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara is a very experienced realtor and cares for her clients throughout the listing and buying process. We experienced this through several successful closings with her. We would not hesitate to use her again. Thank you and keep up the good work.

— Joseph & Stella

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Thanks again Barb for everything. You are a trusted and valued friend. We really appreciate your honesty, sincerity, and heartfelt customer service. You are our Go-To for all our real estate needs.

— Mark, Vicki & Collin

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barb, you always do a stellar job!

— Richard & Loraine G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We were very lucky to have had assistance from Barbara Nelson. She facilitated the process of selling our old house and purchasing our new condo. Barbara was very professional and had excellent insight. She is the best!

— Ann L. & Kelly L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barb is the best! We have been clients since 1992 and have worked on five deals together over the years. While buying and selling homes can be stressful, we have shared a lot of laughter and consider Barb a dear friend who put our needs first while always reminding us that good karma always wins!

— Jeannie F. & Mark C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barb was an absolute joy to work with! It was very clear that she was going to do whatever it took to make sure that our home sold as fast as possible for as much as possible! And she did not disappoint! She is the epitome of what a professional should be. We couldn't be happier with our real estate transaction and we can't recommend her highly enough!

— Violet & Jason M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

A pleasant experience, Barbara! Your communication, listening skills, and availability throughout the process were 5 stars. Thank you.

— Beth G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barb exhibited the highest degree of professionalism that we could have hoped for in our broker and yet she was also very warm and personal. I especially loved how she listened to all our needs and concerns - as individual members of our family and as a whole family. Barb is really the best!

— Lina & Ken F.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Working with Barbara was far and away the best experience we have ever had with a realtor! In our case, we had a lot of improvements to put into the property before putting it on the market. Barbara provided excellent advice on what would enhance the marketability of the house, and if we needed some help she always had excellent referrals. In the end, the house sold in 11 days in one of the toughest mark...

— Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara is just great! She is very responsive in communicating and readily available to answer questions.

— Danielle & Jacob G

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Thanks Barb! You are awesome! I will refer you to family and friends.

— Larry & Nancy L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have worked with Barbara four times now and each time has been wonderful. Thank you!

— Brittny N.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara represented my husband and I in the purchase of our condo and later the sale of that condo and purchase of another property. She was a pleasure to work with and made the entire home-buying experience smooth and stress free. Barbara listened to our wants and needs and didn't pressure us to look beyond these parameters. She was very organized and thorough but also helped us move through the process...

— Alissa O.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara was a recommendation from our previous, now retired, realtor, and boy were we ever happy to have been referred to her! Barbara defines everything in a realtor a family can hope for when searching for their perfect home! Her knowledge, experience, and expertise are beyond belief! It's her kindness though, and attention to detail that really matter in the end. Barbara became our true confidant, lis...

— Ryan W.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara is a consummate professional in all respects. We would definitely refer her. She is top-notch! She guided us flawlessly through a complicated process!

— Susan K. & Elizabeth P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have known Barbara Nelson since 1999 when she was highly recommended to me by a co-worker who told me I could not find a better realtor. Barbara helped my husband and I buy our first home together. I had never been involved in a real estate purchase but my husband had. My questions were a lot different than his were and Barbara answered each of them with professionalism and kindness. She knew the marke...

— Tammy T.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara is a professional in every sense of the word: intelligent, diligent, very knowledgeable, great at representing her clients' interests, and very personable and creative. All that and she doesn't have a pretentious bone in her body. She is a genuinely good person. She was able to assist me with every phase of selling my house, from preparation to negotiations to closing. Awesome in every way. You c...

— Daniel O.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We feel very grateful for the opportunity to work with someone like Barbara - who had endless patience, impeccable ethics, and tremendous professionalism. It was a pleasure!

— Kate & Dick L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara, you were amazing! You guided us on a huge-cross country move for our family and made the process as smooth as it could be. Thank you for listening and for guiding us - we found an incredible house and are so thrilled!

— Abby & Ted B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have known Barbara since 1993 when she helped me sell my home and purchase another home. She was professional, thorough, thoughtful, approachable, and willing to answer all my questions. Since that time, though I have remained in the same house, I have called Barbara a few times for consultation purposes. These have included: a walk-through of my house for upgrade ideas, a conversation and a hard copy ...

— Lise A.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barbara was extremely reliable. When there were houses we wanted to view she always made herself available within minutes to hours. She had sound advice but was unbiased. Her years of experience are such an asset as she has great contacts in the community. We always felt she was working for our best interests, not to mention she's funny and very kind.

— Kale R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Barb was amazing. She provided such great service - prompt responses to emails or phone calls or texts, research on questions regarding title and she coordinated or suggested all work (painting, staging, etc). She made it painless and effortless to sell our townhome. We are so grateful to have found Barb and highly recommend her to friends and family.

— Namrata & Jijo

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

It was such a pleasure to work with you, Barbara! Pat and I look forward to seeing you in Seattle.

— Nancy & Pat R.

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