Sonny Kwan

About Us: My story

Sonny has been invovled in real estate since 1989 when he purchased his first investment property at the age of 23. A close friend showed him that buying real estate is the best long term investment. Sonny quickly learned that accumulating properties every few years would ultimately put him at ease when he decided to stop working. His hands on work building homes and managing rental properties gave him the knowledge and expertise to advise his friends and clients what they should and should not do when investing. Sonny has made the mistakes along the way and hopes to help others avoid the same costly errors he had to endure.

Sonny is always open to sharing his thoughts and experiences with people over coffee and top pot donuts.

Areas of Expertise, how I got here

I acquired my first property when I just turned 23 after a close friend told me that all the worlds wealth came from owning property. That statement stuck to my head forever.

With help from family and working three jobs, I bought a 2 bedroom condo in Seattle, I could have bought a place a lot less expensive in another area, but I remembered, location, location, location. A few years past and I wanted to become a landlord like all my wealthy friends were doing. I sold the condo thinking I could sell it myself, FSBO it's referred to. I now realize I lost money doing that. I got my real estate license and started to buy, sell and invest for myself and my friends. That 2 bedroom condo turned into what is now 33 rental units today.

In 1993, I advised a friend who worked as a waiter to buy a home in the central district of Seattle, a moderately rough area at the time with huge potential for $35,000. It was a big investment at the time and with help of creative financing, a credit card for the down payment, he became a homeowner. He still owns it today and that very property is worth $660,000.

I grew up in a blue collar working class family and saved for everything I own, nothing is thrown away without thought of how it was acquired. I respect money and hard work. I acknowledge that if I can be where I am today, then I must help others get here too.

Testimonials

March 22, 2006

Dear Sonny:

I just wanted to take this time to thank you for all you have done for my family. We have been impressed with your professionalism throughout the sale of our home. This is the first time that we have ever sold a property and were a little nervous about the process in the beginning. But, from day one you have been honest, friendly and extremely driven. Even before we put our home on the market we constantly saw you working in the neighborhood and making friends with many families. Our neighbors cannot say enough about what a hard worker you really are. We knew right away that that kind of persistence and dedication would be what we needed to sell our home.

I also wanted to thank you for catering for us on moving day. I was so surprised and thrilled. How many people can say that their Realtor has done something like this?

All of the ladies were so impressed with how much you truly care about your clients. And, I felt so good bragging about you and your team.

It seems really easy to complain about service these days, so when I have good service I think it's really important to recognize it and reward the people involved. We had no idea how easy selling a home could be when you have the right person representing you. Thank you for making a tough decision so easy on me and my family.

You are really the best there is!!!

Sincerely,

Patricia Bradley