Over 20 Years of Real Estate Experience.
Seattle Real Estate Law Group - Scott R. Scher

Over 20 Years in Real Estate

“ Scott R. Scher is a Founding Partner of the Seattle law firm of Sternberg Thomson Okrent & Scher, PLLC.”.

Mr. Scher has practiced commercial and residential real estate law for more than 20 years. He is also a licensed Washington State real estate broker. Seattle Real Estate Law Group practice includes negotiating and drafting commercial and residential purchase and sale agreements, financing agreements for buyers and sellers, and loan workouts and modifications for investors and lending institutions. Mr. Scher’s firm also represents clients with regard to real estate disputes that relate to purchase and sale agreements, escrow and title issues, and commercial leases.

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Other Credentials:

  • Rated AV (Highest Rating) by Martindale-Hubbell National Attorney Rating Service
  • Named one of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s “Top Lawyers.”
  • Member of:
    • Northwest Multiple Listing Service
    • Washington Commercial Brokers Association
    • American Arbitration Association Panel of Neutrals for Commercial Mediation and Arbitration (2010 – 2018)
    • The Northwest Multiple Listing Service Arbitration and Disciplinary Panel
  • King County Superior Court Arbitrator under the Court’s Mandatory Arbitration Program
  • Member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court

CREDENTIALS

1994

Licensed Washington State real estate broker

2001

National Attorney Rating Service

Rated AV (Highest Rating) by Martindale-Hubbell National Attorney Rating Service.

2004

Top Lawyers

Named one of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” Licensed Washington State real estate broker.

2007

2007 -Present

King County Superior Court Arbitrator under the Court’s Mandatory Arbitration Program.

2010

Member of Commercial Brokers Association.

2010

2010-2018

Member of American Arbitration Association Panel of Neutrals (2010-2018).

Our Strategy

Commercial Real Estate Law

Philosophy

Our philosophy focuses on successfully achieving our clients' goals by focusing our knowledge and experience on a client's objectives and persistently negotiating a successful result. We consistently work to resolve real estate disputes that result in the greatest benefit to our clients after thoroughly advising our clients of their legal options.

Real Estate Law

Achievements

Negotiated :
- Sale of $17 Million mixed-use commercial real estate project
- $3.7 Million industrial real estate project
- Sale of $3.0 Million apartment loan workout with institutional lender
- Negotiated more than 200 purchase and sale agreements for residential homes and condominiums
- and more

Legal Services

Real Estate Experience

- Residential Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales
- Real Estate Lending and Seller-Financed Sales
- Landlord-Tenant Home Sales
- Real Estate Broker, Title, and Escrow Matters
- For Sale By Owner Sales
- Sales Without a Real Estate Broker

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More About Seattle Real Estate Law Group

Mr. Scher’s practice includes negotiating and drafting commercial and residential purchase and sale agreements, financing agreements for buyers and sellers, and loan workouts and modifications for investors and lending institutions.

Seattle Real Estate Law Group firm also represents clients concerning real estate disputes that relate to purchase and sale agreements, escrow and title issues, and commercial leases.

More than 20 years of real estate law experience focusing on residential and commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, real estate brokerage matters, due diligence issues, mortgage and foreclosure law, title issues, construction disputes, and real estate loan workouts.  Law practice also includes corporate law, probate, and mediation, and arbitration.

Negotiated sale of $17 Million multi-use commercial real estate project

Drafted seller financed lending agreements for several Seattle multifamily sales

Negotiated sale of $3.7 Million industrial real estate project

Court appointed receiver for commercial properties throughout the State of Washington

Negotiated multifamily portfolio loan workout with institutional lender

Sale negotiation of $8.4 Million SLU development site to development firm

Negotiated purchase of $7.0 Million Capitol Hill development site for development

More than 200 purchase and sale agreements negotiated for residential homes and condominiums

Negotiated $3.0 Million apartment loan workout with institutional lender