Business Details
Your Trusted Seattle Real Estate Agent for Land Use Consulting
Jeff McCann has been guiding clients through complex real estate and land use challenges for over 25 years. With a foundation in land planning, construction, and real estate sales, our expertise spans the full development lifecycle. Our owner, Jeff McCann, combines a Building Construction degree (1994), Master's in Construction Management (2000), and Master of Science in Real Estate (2021) from the University of Washington with hands-on experience operating heavy equipment since age 12. This unique background enables us to deliver strategic solutions for property acquisition, permitting, and development across Washington. We prioritize ethical standards and client advocacy, as evidenced by testimonial highlights from satisfied clients including the Port of Tacoma's Director of Real Estate.Our systems have consistently delivered results, including multimillion-dollar transactions and over 1,000 acres of land deals in King County alone. We maintain active professional development through affiliations like the University of Washington's Affiliate Faculty and industry recognitions including the George Rolfe Award. Client relationships extend beyond transactions - recent feedback highlights post-closing support for property development. Our proven track record includes 4 Top Sales Broker awards and successful representation in complex land entitlement cases.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Land Use Consulting
Home Selling
Home Buying
Land Development Consulting
Feasibility Analysis
Zoning Certificates
Construction Permit Processing
Boundary Line Adjustments
Subdivisions
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of proven experience in Washington land development
- Our team combines construction expertise with real estate brokerage licensing since 1996
- We provide innovative ZATTSSUM analysis framework for land feasibility assessments
- Our clients include major regional developers and institutional property owners
- We maintain industry leadership through University of Washington teaching roles
What people say
Exceptional realtor
Knowledgeable in land use
Tenacious and professional
Goes above beyond
Top 1% hardest working
Services
Real Estate Sales
Jeff McCann specializes in real estate transactions with over 25 years of local market expertise. We represent clients in purchasing and selling residential, commercial, and vacant land properties across Washington. Our services include market analysis, negotiation, and transaction management for seamless property transfers.
Land Use Consulting
Our consulting services provide expert guidance through real estate development challenges. We assist with zoning regulations, entitlement processes, and regulatory compliance for projects ranging from rural developments to urban infill. Services include feasibility studies and strategic planning to optimize land value.
Feasibility Analysis
We conduct comprehensive feasibility assessments for land development using proprietary ZATTSSUM methodology. Analysis covers zoning, environmental constraints, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory hurdles to identify viable development opportunities and potential obstacles.
Subdivisions
Our team manages subdivision projects from concept to approval. Services include boundary line adjustments, plat processing, and coordination with local jurisdictions. We navigate complex permitting processes to create marketable land parcels while maintaining compliance with regional planning regulations.
Zoning Certificates
We secure zoning certificates and development permits for property owners and developers. Our process includes code analysis, jurisdictional coordination, and submission preparation to ensure compliance with municipal land use requirements while optimizing development potential.
People
Jeff McCann
Real Estate Broker / Owner
With 25+ years in real estate and construction, Jeff McCann combines UW degrees in Building Construction, Construction Management, and Real Estate. A licensed broker since 1996, he teaches real estate development at UW and received the 2021 George Rolfe Award for academic excellence.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Seattle and King County, with experience across Washington State including rural properties and statewide land developments.
How can you assist with land development?
Our services cover feasibility analysis, zoning compliance, permit processing, and entitlement strategy to guide projects from concept to approval.
What real estate experience do you have?
We've successfully completed transactions totaling over $18 million including commercial properties, vacant land, and residential developments since 1996.
Do you handle complex real estate deals?
Yes, we specialize in challenging transactions with expertise in entitlement issues, boundary disputes, and regulatory compliance for both urban and rural properties.
Can you assist with property purchase negotiations?
Our track record includes negotiating favorable terms on inspections, feasibility extensions, and closing costs for both buyers and sellers.
What makes you different from other agents?
Our unique combination of construction expertise, land use knowledge, and development experience enables comprehensive solutions for complex real estate challenges.
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Reviews (7)
Greg Davis
Sep 16, 2021
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Jeff is an absolute pro! We had a few surprise bumps in the road with our bank that and the negotiations that Jeff expertly navigated for us. We felt 100% confident with Jeff guiding us through the home buying process. He was incredibly responsive, day or night, and was just an absolute pleasure to work with. I give him my highest recommendation. Thank you Jeff for making this process fun!
Ryan Stueber
Aug 01, 2021
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As first time buyers of raw land we relied on Jeff's expertise to guide us through the process. He did a great job explaining everything and the transaction went very smoothly. It would be hard to find a more genuinely nice and knowledgeable agent than Jeff!
Catherina Willard
Apr 13, 2021
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I reached out to Jeff for advice about developing our property and he got right back to me. He answered all my questions in detail and made sure to cover the stuff I didn't even know to ask about. He is VERY knowledgeable! The information he gave us put us on course to accomplish our project. That one initial conversation was pivotal in our process and saved us tens of thousands of dollars. I highly recommend him as a consultant.
Maria Quan Maria
Mar 17, 2021
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We were very satisfied with Jeff's work as our real estate agent. We tried to sell our land property for 3 years with different
agents unsuccessfully before we contacted him. From the initial interview, I immediately recognized that he is very experienced professional and we can trust him not to waste our time. Using his expertise, our property was marketed to the right buyers and we got some offers to look at. He was very responsive and always offered excellent advice. We were able to do a smooth 1031 exchange. If I ever needed another real estate transaction especially involving land property
agents unsuccessfully before we contacted him. From the initial interview, I immediately recognized that he is very experienced professional and we can trust him not to waste our time. Using his expertise, our property was marketed to the right buyers and we got some offers to look at. He was very responsive and always offered excellent advice. We were able to do a smooth 1031 exchange. If I ever needed another real estate transaction especially involving land property
Eric V.
Dec 24, 2020
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Jeff is a wealth of knowledge in all areas of real estate. I've known Jeff for over 10 years and as a real estate professional myself, I can say Jeff is one of the most hard-working, professional, and knowledgeable real estate professional I've met. I've used Jeff's services personally and have recommended him to many of my clients and friends!
Joseph Couet
Oct 22, 2020
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Had the pleasure of working with Jeff on the successful acquisition of land. To say the least Jeff is a very timely and diligent professional and has many resources to call upon for feasibility purposes. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone with real estate or land broker agent needs. I also plan on working with Jeff with future real estate opportunities. In addition to this was my first experience purchasing vacant land and Jeff took the grey area out of feasibility studies which made the process much simpler and more effective.
Becky Legge
Oct 07, 2020
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Jeff helped sell our house and search for a new place to live. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He had great questions for us as we looked for property. It was wonderful to have him there looking with us, pointing out special features of the houses we viewed. At one point we were thinking of building a house and he stood out in the pouring rain and mud looking at dirt. He is very friendly and he kept us updated on the sell of our house as we went through the process. I would recommend him! Thanks Jeff!!!!
