“Team Vara was knowledgeable, well-connected, and consistently professional throughout the entire process. They communicated clearly and were always responsive—not just to me, but to all parties involved. Their marketing approach was strategic and effective, creating strong demand while representing my property in the best possible light. I felt supported in every decision and knew my best interests were a priority. Their actions earned my trust, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering a commercial real estate transaction.” 

– Craig M.

“After years of working with RJ, we decided to have him sell our warehouse and help us execute a 1031 exchange into another property. RJ and his team were highly involved and covered every minor detail during due diligence, financing, and finding a new property management team for the exchange property he sourced. He and his team alleviated much of the stress that typically comes with a 1031 exchange. When it was all said and done, we sold a building with significant upcoming repair items and a short-term lease and acquired a well-maintained building that featured long-term leases. We were also able to more than double our annual net cash flow. We feel very fortunate to have worked with RJ and his team on this transaction.” 

– Brad S.

“Matthew Herman and the whole Team Vara provided us with outstanding support through the long process from first consultation to closure. From marketing and showing the property to final purchase and sale agreement, our needs were listened to, and the response was always both timely and informative. There can be many contingencies and due diligence processes when selling a commercial industrial property. At every step, we felt we were given guidance that was caring, professional, and I am sure, above and beyond the norm. They know the market and the territory that must be traversed. I can recommend their brokerage services without reservation.” 

– Steve I.

“My experience with Team Vara was top notch from start to finish. They were extremely professional and thorough without pressuring us. The 1031 process went smoothly with their guidance, ultimately finding an exchange property that met our requirements. I would use them again without reservation." 

– Lance V.

“We had the opportunity to work with Team Vara on a sizable commercial building sale. There were multiple challenges during the sale including an uncooperative tenant, complex due diligence materials and several other last minute requirements. RJ acted very professionally and through diligence, persuasion and attention to detail secured the necessary paperwork and compliance literally in the 11th hour to save the transaction. I would highly recommend them for any commercial real estate transaction." 

– Rod R.

“We worked with Team Vara on the sale of our mixed-use building in Mukilteo. We were very satisfied with their analysis of the market, property value, and their attention to our specific concerns and unique small town market. Not having sold a commercial property before, there was a certain amount of education we needed in the process and RJ was very patient with this. They fielded several full price offers for us, including an attempt to sell to a favored tenant of ours, but in the end held out for a buyer who was well suited to the property and Old Town Mukilteo.

As the feasibility and financing process progressed after mutual agreement with the buyer, they worked to ensure clear communication and mutual understanding between buyer and seller including the execution of an amendment to the PSA that helped reduce our capital gains obligation.

In the end, Team Vara helped us accomplish our goals for the sale and we believe we have ended up with a new owner that will be a good steward of this property that we created 21 years ago.” 

– Fred B.