What you’ll learn
To the point, straight answers from a local advisor who’s seen every side of the process.
Top 5 seller mistakes
How to avoid the common pitfalls so you keep more of your equity.
FSBO, step by step
What it takes to sell on your own successfully—and when it makes sense to get help.
Off-market offers
When “quick cash” or wholesale offers work—and when they can cost you real money.
Agent value, decoded
What top agents should do to earn their commission—presentation, pricing, negotiation.
Compare every path
A framework to choose the route that aligns with your timing, risk, and goals.
General context
What to know in Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Sammamish.
Meet Mick
For more than 15 years, Mick Hanson has helped clients navigate the art and strategy of luxury real estate across the Greater Seattle and Eastside markets. Known for his market fluency, and calm command under pressure, Mick represents a new generation of advisors—those who blend business acumen with emotional intelligence and a people-first approach.
Having called the Pacific Northwest home for nearly four decades, Mick’s deep local insight is matched only by his commitment to understanding each client’s vision.
Mick’s clients describe him as the steady hand behind complex transactions and the trusted voice in moments that matter. His background as both a business owner and seasoned negotiator informs a style that is sophisticated yet approachable—offering clarity, discretion, and confidence from start to finish.
At Engel & Völkers, Mick aligns his personal standards of excellence with a global brand renowned for bespoke service and international reach. For him, luxury isn’t defined by price—it’s defined by the experience, the detail, and the relationship.
When he’s not advising clients, Mick is a dedicated family man who finds balance in the lifestyle he helps others achieve—one rooted in community, nature, and the distinct beauty of the Pacific Northwest
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