Meet Ann Fleck

"In September of this year, my wife and I purchased a very special 90 year old craftsman style home in West Seattle to begin the next chapter of our lives as grandparents to our beautiful new and soon to be one year old granddaughter. Though we've been following Seattle real estate for over a decade, the new addition to our family gave us a spirited sense of urgency to be closer to our family, and we hired Brent Fosso of West Seattle Brokers in April of this year to help us. He was immediately easy to talk with and obviously very, very knowledgeable about real estate in general and West Seattle in particular. His knowledge, communication skills, patience, and ability to truly collaborate with us as we searched for that "right house" were simply amazing, and we will be forever grateful. We could not be happier, and my wife and I would strongly recommend Brent to anyone interested in purchasing or selling real estate in West Seattle. Thank you, Brent!"

"Brent Fosso is an excellent realtor to work with. We recently listed our home with Brent and had an amazing experience. Brent is very professional and knows the real estate business really well. He gave us great advice on preparing our home. The pictures and staging that he provides are of excellent quality. It was always easy to communicate with Brent, and we trusted him from day 1. Our home sold for a lot more than we even expected. The next time we need a realtor, we will be calling Brent for sure!"

"We sold our house in West Seattle with Brent as our listing agent. I will use Brent on my next real estate transaction. He staged the house and had a professional photographer shoot the scene. The pictures really popped in the listing. Outstanding!"

"We found Brent while casually looking at local properties and toying with the idea of getting our own place. He was hosting an open house for a property that we stopped in to have a look at, and we began chatting. Because we didn't really know what we were looking for or just how serious we were about getting our own place, we were not really looking to get involved with real estate agents or brokers. But as it turned out, meeting Brent and having a casual chat set up a very useful relationship several months later when we were ready to get serious. Brent’s friendly and pressure free introduction and genuine manner made him the obvious choice in a broker. We found Brent to be a wealth of information and extremely accommodating and patient with our limited availability and our "helpful" two young boys in tow. He was able to help us really refine our wants and needs and finally secure the perfect house for us. Brent is a man who gets stuff done, and if you need answers, he will find them. A good portion of our transaction happened while we were overseas, and we were able to rest assured knowing Brent had everything under control. Working with Brent turned an overwhelming and sometimes frustrating task into a smooth and pleasant experience. We are very happily settling into our new house and cannot recommend Brent’s services highly enough."

"Brent was all we could have hoped for in an agent helping us find our first home. His expertise and depth of knowledge were obvious from the start, and throughout the process, his insights and information proved to be indispensable. We worked with Brent for the better part of three months until we ended up with a house that is perfect for us in size, price, accommodations, and neighborhood. Along the way, Brent sent us listings updates any time something new came on the market. He was always ready to meet up with us to look at houses and help us with any questions we had about any of the properties. He has a background in home repair and remodeling, and it shows in the depth of knowledge he displays in all aspects of the physical structure of the home (materials, plumbing, heating, electrical, appliances, etc.). There were times that he answered questions for us that we hadn't even thought to ask originally. On top of his knowledge of houses and the home-buying process, Brent is just a great guy to work with. He is friendly and personable, easy to talk to. Never once did we feel pressure one way or another from Brent on whether or not we should offer on a house. He answered any questions we had and offered his opinion when we asked. On top of this, he would remind us that we can always keep looking when he sensed that we might be trying to talk ourselves into liking something that maybe we didn't really like. As a couple that gets antsy about shopping for an extended period of time, these reminders were welcomed. In the end, we found a great home in a great location right in our price range. I would not hesitate for one second to recommend Brent to anyone looking to buy a home, especially in the West Seattle neighborhood. Thanks, Brent!"

"He was patient and understood very quickly what we wanted in a home. We trusted Brent so much that at times, we just had him check the homes for us, and he would then come back and tell us whether it was something we might want to look at. He was honest and had our best interests at heart. The negotiation process went very smoothly, and Brent made a lot of recommendations we wouldn't have even thought about. Aside from that, he also had a lot of home structure and building expertise, and that allowed us to weed out a lot of homes that could have potentially become money pits. We are now in our new home and couldn't be happier. I'm glad we waited, and I'm even more glad we had Brent help us through the process."

"Brent Fosso is a superior realtor who is a standout among all the others. We were completely impressed with his sharp understanding of Seattle’s fast-paced real estate market. His keen insights and savvy suggestions garnered us a fabulous selling price, and our home sold very quickly, too! He carefully handled every detail from the listing ad, the photographer’s session (with drone technology), the furniture staging, the well-thought-out Open House, and all the way through to a prompt and smooth closing transaction. Brent is a seasoned professional, works very hard, performs excellent customer service, offers a smart and comprehensive marketing plan, has prompt responses to every question, and gives expert advice. We would highly recommend Brent Fosso to anyone buying or selling a home!"

"Brent found us the house of our dreams. Wait, scratch that: we didn't even know we could dream of a house as amazing as the house that Brent helped us find. But let's start at the beginning. We found Brent through a web search for Seattle real estate professionals when we were researching our move to Seattle. His website was great (always a good sign), so we gave him a call and told him what we were looking for. Brent emailed us listings that matched our criteria, and we made an appointment to meet him in person and look at a couple of the homes. At the first home, we quickly realized just how competitive the Seattle real estate market was and how quickly we'd need to act to get the house we wanted when, as Brent was showing us the home, other couples were lining up for their viewings. Thankfully, Brent is lightning fast at emailing new listings and (here's where the 20+ years of real estate experience probably comes in) has a great gut sense of when an offer needs to be made and what the details of the offer need to be to give buyers a fighting chance in a competitive market. That first house wasn't the one. The second, third, and fourth houses weren't the ones either. Brent was patient as he showed us home after home, and in that process, really "got" us and what we wanted. That's how, when the house that is now our dream house, the one we're living in today, came on the market, he knew it was "the one" and told us we needed to see it ASAP. He was right, we made our offer, it was accepted, and the rest is history. All that plus Brent's just a cool guy, a good human being. We'd recommend him to anyone."

"Working with Brent was great. We had a challenging situation with being relocated from the Boston area to Seattle, but not fully moving for several months. Also, my husband was not able to come out for all house searches, only the first round, and we were not sure where we wanted to buy. After much searching and patience from Brent, we found a house in a great West Seattle location. We are renting it for a few months before we complete our relo, and Brent helped with that as well. Just a great guy! We have bought and sold several properties over the years. Brent stands out as one of the best realtors we have worked with."

"I relocated from the East Coast, knew nothing of the area, and had a wide range of options house? condo? West Side? East Side? Budget was a moving target! Brent's integrity is unquestionable. He also has an amazing talent for defusing tense situations, common in negotiations. He was able to keep me informed, focused on the end game, and did a very thorough and professional execution of my selection and close. He even spent an entire day helping me move in! That is just the kind of person he is. I highly recommend Brent for either buying or selling a home! I know when and if I ever sell and move in the area again, he is the only person I will call! I could not be happier with the home we found together."

"Brent is everything one looks for in an agent. He helped us buy our home after months of looking. He knew exactly what we wanted and needed, probably before we even did, to be honest! We moved to Seattle a year ago, and we have a young child, so we needed someone like Brent who really knows the area, schools, etc. He really was on top of things, sent listings as soon as they became available, always responded promptly to my emails, and showed us homes at whatever time and day was convenient for us. We saw so many houses, I was starting to get discouraged, and a few times I even thought maybe our “wish list” was unrealistic. But Brent was so cool and calm, he urged me to be patient and not to settle; we would find our home, he was sure of it. This kind of confidence can only come with the years of experience he has. His knowledge and understanding of the real estate market are vast. There was a house or two that my husband and I kind of liked, and after looking for so long, we wondered if we should make an offer even though it was at the very top of our budget. When we asked Brent what he thought, it was obvious that he had our best interest at heart when he’d say something like, “Well, I think it’s a bit overpriced.” Perhaps another agent would have just seen a higher commission and told us to go for it. Oh, and by the way, he was spot on when he thought a house was overpriced; sure enough, we’d see it sold for considerably less than the asking price. He also has a great knowledge of house structure and remodeling, etc. Ultimately, it was his insight that helped us see the potential in the home we made an offer on and purchased. Yes, it needed a little work, but even with remodeling, we have our home for $100,000 less than our initial budget. It suits us perfectly, and we have Brent to thank for it. Our experience with Brent was exceptional; he goes above and beyond what is necessary or expected."

"Professional, Positive, and Intelligent. Huge help with staging and repairs. My kitchen handle broke the day before my house was going on sale and I was leaving that morning, so I didn't have time to fix it. Brent fixed it out of his own pocket. I thought that was exceptional, among other things. Completely satisfied."

"Brent was instrumental in staging and getting our house sold. The day the house went on the market, we left on vacation, and by the end of the day, our house had several offers for more than we expected. We accepted one of the offers the next business day, and the rest is history. Brent is friendly, professional, and responsive. Highly recommend him."

"Brent does everything you'd expect out of your realtor and more! Explained the process of selling our house and gave great tips on how to make your home most appealing to potential buyers. We sold within a week for 10% over the asking price. He knew just how to price it to get the good action. Paperwork and closing were a breeze. We would highly recommend Brent if you are looking to sell your home quickly and at a great price."

"My wife and I had an amazing experience working with Brent to purchase a home, especially during a pandemic and a crazy real estate market with low inventory! He was very nice, super responsive to our questions, and even referred us to a local mortgage company that helped us out in a huge way to close quickly and offer us a lower rate than our previous mortgage provider. He made the whole buying process so smooth; we highly recommend him!"

"We were looking for a real estate agent in West Seattle. Of course, Brent is the go-to guy for the area. Not only is Brent great to be around, but his attention to detail is impeccable. Brent knew what we were looking for very quickly, and he indeed found us the perfect home. He is always prepared, early to showings, and if I ever emailed him, I knew there would be a quick reply. His follow-up is outstanding, which is so critical in this market. I absolutely recommend Brent; he will not let you down!"

"Brent is a consummate professional. He listened and understood the circumstances for us selling the property. He then laid out a game plan for marketing, pricing, and selling the home. He executed the plan to perfection, and the house basically sold in one day at the asking price. He did this with his extensive experience in the West Seattle market, and with a keen eye on staging and professional photography. The house showed spectacularly well. Brent is easily accessible and so easy to work with. He kept us in the loop every step of the way until closing. I cannot thank him or recommend him enough for selling our property in such a timely and professional manner."

"Brent was great from before the transaction until well after. We met him at an open house while just browsing. We told him what we were looking for, and he sent occasional updates with listings that fit our criteria. When we finally decided to pull the trigger, he was very thorough and made sure things were moving along as fast as possible. After we closed, a few issues with the house popped up, and Brent was very persistent with the previous owners and contractors to get them resolved. We would not hesitate to go with Brent again for the purchase or sale of a house!"

"Brent was highly recommended to us by friends. He exceeded our high expectations in many respects. Brent knows West Seattle he is very much in tune with the current market. He made several key recommendations to optimize our sale price- we sold within six days! He was always accessible. We appreciated his knowledge and the extra services provided- expert photography, staging. and recommendations on color schemes. Brent made this experience easy and walked us through the process from closing and beyond. With pleasure, we recommend working with Brent Fosso."

"We met Brent while at an open house in West Seattle. He was friendly, savvy, and professional. We started working with him almost immediately. Brent was extremely flexible in working around our work and family schedules to show us houses at night and on weekends. He was also very responsive by phone and email when we had questions or wanted to see a house in a short period of time. Brent was knowledgeable about electronic signing practices too, which took the headache out of having to be physically present every time documents needed to be signed. We often saw houses with our 5-month-old baby in tow. Brent scheduled showings with plenty of time to take care of her along the way when needed (with feedings and diaper changes). As well, he showed us a variety of family homes in several neighborhoods - Magnolia, Queen Anne, Greenwood, West Seattle, to name a few. We weren't sure if we wanted a fixer-upper or a finished home, and Brent showed us several of both, explaining the pros and cons of each. He was very mindful of safety features and our daughter. Overall, we had an excellent experience working with Brent, who ultimately found us our family dream house. We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house."

"From the moment we made contact with Brent, we knew we had chosen the right broker! He was incredibly responsive, super knowledgeable about the West Seattle market (and homes in general), honest, and friendly! After hearing horror stories from friends who have recently purchased a home, we were a little nervous when we started the process. However, Brent had all the answers and walked us through every step with amazing clarity and detail. He always gave us his honest opinion and let us know when a house had some kind of issue. Brent also fought for us and negotiated a great sale price and repairs to be made by the seller. Given that this was our first time buying a home, we are shocked at how pleasant and easy the process was. We credit all of that to Brent!"

"Brent recently sold our home in West Seattle. We were currently living in another state, and he took care of everything very professionally. Contact with him through hundreds of emails and phone calls was always met with a very quick response. We had surveyed some other highly rated realtors and ultimately decided to go with him based on his demeanor and ideas about how to market our home. We did not agree with all his suggestions, and therein lies his greatest strength. His ability to listen, discuss his own experiences, and ultimately leave the decision-making to us was pressure-free. We were able to contact him several times a day if need be, and complete everything in a timely manner. The closing itself was without a hiccup, and Brent had no problems explaining multiple times how the process was going. If we had any questions along the way, he was happy to explain them in a truly professional way. Highly recommended."

"My husband and I are still fairly new to the Seattle area. After renting for a year to get the lay of the land, we were ready to take the plunge and purchase a home. We started going to open houses and met realtor after realtor who gave us their cards. We never really meant to call them back until we met Brent. From the moment we spoke to him, it was clear he knew his "stuff". Brent understood immediately what we were looking for in a home, and we are so grateful for his expertise. He has a calming demeanor that puts you at ease and makes a stressful time in your life easier. He helped us find the perfect neighborhood and the perfect home for us. Brent was very attentive and didn't disappear once the purchase was finished. When the water company lost the payment from the previous owner and our water was erroneously turned off, Brent took it upon himself to call the escrow and water companies to track down and resolve the problem right away. We are so pleased with his services and would recommend him to anyone in the market for a home."

"From my first meeting with him and then through the sale and closing process, Brent demonstrated consummate professionalism in the sale of my mother's West Seattle condominium. Brent showed up for our initial meeting thoroughly prepared. He presented thoughtful ideas and rationale to prepare the unit for listing and was refreshingly patient with us as we did our best to enhance the property. On his own initiative, Brent staged the condo tastefully and then as promised produced stunning professional photos to ensure a great online marketing package. Bottom line: we received a superb offer during the first weekend open house, just a few days after listing the property. Reinforcing his job representing us, he successfully negotiated a couple of closing-related issues and kept us informed through the process. Brent knows real estate and is an expert on West Seattle properties! We are so grateful for his help."

"My wife and I had an absolutely excellent experience selling our house with Brent and would highly recommend him to anyone. We decided rather abruptly to sell our home on Alki Beach and move to San Francisco. With our first consultation, Brent understood our goals of a very quick sale and expending a minimal amount of time and money as the sellers. Brent secured two offers on our house in the very first week, and we closed just 6 weeks after meeting him! In that first week, Brent helped us to stage our house with fantastic skill - which of our furniture and decorations should be stored, which should remain, what additional decoration we should buy, and what decoration he could provide for staging. He advised on a minimal set of repairs and touch-ups for the house, helped with replacing some light fixtures, and patched some drywall. Brent is really full-service. The professional photo shoot he arranged was absolutely astounding! I was very skeptical that the photo shoot would be of much value; however, the photos looked amazing, and I must have heard from 30+ friends and coworkers how incredible our home was. When dealing with the buyers and their agent, Brent did a tremendous job in representing our wishes and negotiating very favorably on our behalf. Due to his negotiations, we were able to sell with zero dollar spent on repairs after the inspection. That was exactly what we wanted. Brent was also extremely easy to communicate with. My wife and I were in California as often as we were in Washington, and Brent was easily reachable anytime via phone, email, or text. Again, I would absolutely work with Brent again if I were selling a home in Seattle. I've sold homes before with realtors I enjoyed working with, but Brent is really top-notch!"

"Brent was amazing! We were first-time home buyers entering a red-hot Seattle market, and Brent helped us navigate a complicated landscape with lots of competition. We ended up getting a beautiful townhouse in a great neighborhood under budget!"

"Brent helped us find exactly the home we were looking for in West Seattle. As first-time home-buyers, we are so incredibly grateful that we had Brent working with us through this process. Everything was smooth and drama-free, exactly as we wanted it to be!"

"His knowledge of real estate in this area, coupled with his warm, patient personality, made the whole process enjoyable."