Real Estate Services Division

Technical Services

Appraisals

Obtaining an appraisal is an important component of due diligence any time the City acquires or disposes of real property.  Most City appraisals are obtained by contract with commercial appraisal firms.  FFD has a state-certified appraiser who manages the ordering and review of such appraisals.

Property owners with questions about the appraisal process should contact the appropriate City project manager. 

Commercial appraisal firms with an interest in performing services for the City should contact Robert Coe (206-233-2538) or John Bresnahan (206-233-5101).

Acquisitions

FFD acts to acquire property needed for new or expanded facilities such as police and fire stations and other general government buildings.  FFD also plays a central role in real estate acquisitions by providing central oversight in identifying any issues that might arise from potential acquisitions prior to City Council action. 

The City Council adopted policies and procedures on real estate acquisitions in 1998. 

Contact Dave Goss (206-233-5069) or Max Jacobs (206-684-0414).

Dispositions

FFD plays a coordinating role in the disposition of excess City property by all departments.  We coordinate the sale of large buildings such as the Arctic and Alaska Buildings.  We are also responsible for selling most vacant land being disposed of by the City.  The City Council adopted policies and procedures on property disposals in 1998. 

If you would like to be added to the FFD database of persons interested in the sale of all surplus City property or individual properties, please contact the persons listed below.

Visit our Property Disposition Policy page here .

Contact David Hemmelgarn (206-684-0701) or Louis Webster (206-684-0357).

Leasing

FFD acts as both landlord and tenant representative in leasing transactions for most City departments.  When space is required for expansion of City offices or other functions, FFD acts as agent to secure leased space.  If excess space is available in City buildings, FFD solicits tenants to lease that space until such time as the City requires that space.

On occasion, we seek the services of qualified leasing specialists to assist us on specific transactions.  Interested firms are invited to register with the City’s Consultant Roster Program.

Contact Kyle Joyce (206-684-7154).