The Magnolia
I live in Los Angeles and have been a client of Chad for just a year and a half, but I got to know him very well.
I remember the first conversation we had on the phone when I mistook him for another broker in LA. At the time, I had never met him. However, he was generous with his time educating me about Seattle real estate. That almost hour-long conversation sparked this eighteen-month journey with Chad and his company.
After the phone call, I told my wife I wanted to invest in Seattle, Washington. She thought I had just lost my mind! She said I was crazy even to suggest going to Seattle as we had spent only two days in Seattle more than ten years ago. In addition, we were unfamiliar with the state of Washington. I told her to talk to Chad directly, and she would think differently. She did, and the rest is history.
Over the last eighteen months, Chad has helped us purchase four apartment complexes of over 150 units on four separate occasions. My wife and I are pleased with what he has worked so hard for us. Chad is very analytical, knowledgeable, and most important of all, honest and patient.
Chad is one of the best and most sincere real estate brokers I have known for more than 30 years of being an investor in real estate.
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Dennis Leung and Jiyen Shin
Juanita Ridge
We’ve worked with Chad on three deals. His work on each is evidence of his versatility, persistence, and follow-thorough on behalf of his clients.
Chad first represented us in the purchase of a mixed-use building in Tacoma. The building was peculiar---100 years old with unreinforced masonry, running street to street on a hillside and including airspace under a public sidewalk that, as it turned out, had a history of leaking. We worried going into the purchase and our price reflected that. Chad worked diligently with the Seller to get our offer accepted, and got us extra time for our feasibility study.
Then Covid happened and we backed out. Undaunted, Chad found us another deal, in Kirkland, with the price and location exactly where we wanted, especially as people abandoned downtown Seattle and sought out suburban locations for hybrid work/life. He maneuvered through the close and got us some seller concessions that made it an even better buy.
During the process, he got to know us and our needs, and so brought us an unsolicited offer for another of our properties, in Seattle. The deal met our needs, and we’ve just closed. As with the other deals, there were glitches, but he maneuvered us calmly through them, to our benefit.
In all our dealings with Chad, he’s been organized, positive, and persistent. He communicates clearly and makes sure that both buying and selling experiences go smoothly. He’s knowledgeable and doesn’t waste your time with trivialities. We recommend him wholeheartedly.
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John and Julie Lippman
Downtown Bellevue Development Site
For the past year Chad has been our broker to sell a downtown property in Bellevue, WA and to identify a 1031 exchange property with the funds from that sale. Chad compiled a very professional sales package for the downtown property and gave us extensive exposure to the marketplace.
After we were under contract with a buyer, he helped negotiate several major property issues that arose. Chad was available every step throughout the closing process and conferred with us almost on a daily basis, answering any questions we had and keeping us informed.
Chad also worked for months identifying exchange options for us and ultimately helped us identify a property that met our requirements and needs. With his assistance, that sale has also now been closed.
Throughout our many negotiations this past year, Chad has been consistently reliable, knowledgeable, direct, and supportive. Tod and I have appreciated working with him both professionally and personally.
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Tod and Nina Huey
Westview Terrace
Chad helped advise me on the acquisition of a 47-unit in Tacoma, W. Chad was knowledgeable about the local market and kept my best interests in mind throughout the transaction. He was responsive and helpful whenever I had questions. The deal went smoothly, and I would recommend him to other owners in need of a multifamily advisor.
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Irwin Rapport
Kenwood Court
When I decided to sell my Seattle apartments, Chad and his team came recommended by my long-time property manager. After receiving a few proposals, it seemed clear that Berkadia was best for the job. They marketed my property for a few weeks, and after many tours and a few written offers, selected a qualified buyer who went on to perform a smooth closing that I have confidence resulted in top-of-market pricing. Chad is a strong communicator and a hard worker. I felt in good hands with him leading the sales process and couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I look forward to working with him and his team again in the future.
Greg Tang
Olympic Sunset
Chad Blenz , Senior Director of Berkadia, was thoroughly invested in marketing and selling my multi-family property in Tacoma as well as diligently hunted and found a replacement property for us that better suited my current needs. I depended upon his reliability and his relentless effort to find the answers I was looking for, which aided me in making my decisions even though many of these were often outside of his scope. He continued to work well with me throughout the sometimes-arduous sales process. I will not hesitate to use his services again for future projects.
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Robin Hayes
Heritage Manor Kennewick
Chad was very professional, communicative, and easily one of the top brokers we’ve worked with over the past 10 years. Not only did he locate and put under contract an off-market multifamily transaction for us, he delivered under a very tight closing window. You’re in very good hands working with Chad and his team.
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Jason Robinett
Aspen Meadows
I worked with Chad on both the buy and sell side of our 1031 exchange and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to Chads direct efforts, we were able to keep the sale together through more addendums than I care to count. On the buy side, due to his research and advice, we were able to craft an offer on a competitive property that allowed us to tie up the property, even though we were not the high bidder. We have since closed on both and only lost 4 days of rental income in the process. As a result of both experiences, I have come to trust his advice and respect his opinion.
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Hubert Arnold
Canyon Park
Chad did an incredible job representing us in the sale of our 50-unit apartment complex in Bremerton, WA. He was professional, always available, and on top of every detail all the way through to closing.
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Rob & Susan Mounts
Wedgwood
Chad has proven to be a valuable part of my real estate investment process. I have worked with him as both a buyer and seller & what sets him apart from other brokers is his honesty, integrity, tenacity, experience, and work ethic. No matter the deal size, Chad is always my first call.
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Brady Mort
Mecca
Chad helped us purchase and sell a mixed-use building in Tacoma. He always delivered what he promised. Tacoma is a market we were not very familiar with initially. Chad and his team educated us and brought tremendous profit through these transactions. Chad is hard working, clear in his communication, and goes above and beyond to make sure the transaction goes smoothly. Can’t wait to work with Chad and his team again in the near future.
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Lin Han
Pacific Gardens
Chad did an excellent job selling our apartment complex in what was a challenging market amid rising interest rates. He brought qualified buyers to the table and negotiated strong terms in our favor, including seller-only options to extend closing that ensured us sufficient time to identify an up-leg that would satisfy our 1031 exchange requirements. Between a typical escrow timeline and extension options, we had a nearly 180-day window to identify a suitable exchange property.
The long runway proved to be more than enough time. The moment we went under contract on our down-leg, Chad was quick to switch gears; compiling opportunities that met our exchange requirements including not only his own team’s listings, but also off-market opportunities and listings marketed by other brokerage firms. We felt Chad and his team turned over every rock to show us all opportunities in the market. We quickly identified 3 properties and soon went under contract on our exchange property so quickly that the buyer for our down-leg had yet to waive their feasibility. Chad negotiated a sale contingency for us to provide an “out” in the unlikely event that the buyer was to fall through.
Chad is a skilled broker, and you are in good hands with him as your representation. We look forward to continuing our work with him as we continue to grow our portfolio.
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Lacey Invest LLC
Nantucket Gardens
Chad Blenz was an experienced professional that we would have represent us again without question. He represented us on two transactions totaling more than 100 units. Chad was involved from the start to finish and knowledgeable in his field. He was present during walk-throughs, inspections, appraisals, and anytime you needed him to be there. Not only is he a kind human being, but he was dedicated and upfront. I would recommend Chad to anyone looking to buy or sell their investments.
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Candice Warren
Richland
Chad and his team delivered an off-market complex to us that brought fair terms that achieved both the buyers and sellers goals and thus a win/win situation. They negotiated in good faith and had top notch communication throughout the transaction. Their market knowledge and team resources are second to none. I look forward to many more future deals with the Berkadia team.
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Greg Lynch, CEO & Founder Enfort Homes
The Lilly
Chad Blenz guided me through a successful transaction in Olympia! The purchase had a number of minor obstacles we had to work through, and Chad helped negotiate with the seller successfully.
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Nirav Shah
Poulsbo NNN
Chad is honest, trustworthy and highly capable. He goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful transaction for all involved. I am happy to recommend Chad to anyone looking for assistance with their multifamily transaction.
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Padua Corporation
Ellensburg
We want to thank Chad for approaching us, educating us on the value of our asset, and ultimately coming through with a qualified buyer. He managed the transaction professionally through due diligence on to closing.
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Steve Townsend
Kirkland
Chad has a tremendous energy level and did a great job selling my apartment building. He marketed the building aggressively and brought in a lot of good potential buyers.
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Eva Freeman
Keyport Development Site
Chad brought an unsolicited offer from a buyer for our complex and worked hard to bring the closing to fruition. He also sourced a replacement property for us to purchase and was diligent in that effort as well. He’s thoughtful, reasonable, and professional.
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Brandon Truhler
Everett
I'd been in touch with Chad for a while and we had an opportunity to work on a transaction together recently. He quickly found a buyer for the property, and we were quickly under contract. Chad diligently worked with us, the buyer's agent and our property manager to get us through the transaction with very little hassle. I'd be happy to work with him again and would recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
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Matt Domarotsky
Port Orchard
It was truly a pleasure to work with Chad – he kept my best interests in sharp focus, and you can always trust that he is on top of every detail, big and small. He explained the entire process thoroughly and was always available to answer any questions. He ran an extensive marketing campaign that generated several competitive offers resulting in record pricing. Without doubt, I would recommend him to anyone.
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Maxine Butcher
Vivir
I worked with Chad on the sale of Vivir Apartment in South Park (Seattle), a 20-unit building in a challenging neighborhood. Chad did an outstanding job sourcing a buyer for the deal, and ushering the deal to a fairly quick and uncomplicated close despite the real potential for both. Chad exhibited clear and timely communication and absolute professionalism throughout the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Chad again in the future.
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Rick Marcou