MEET THE AGENT - Sonny Kwan
What do you most enjoy about your career as a Realtor?
Having the ability to teach and educate people who never realized that they would be able to become homeowners. The fact that what we do actually will change someone's life!
What other careers did you do before entering the field of real estate?
I worked in the family restaurant business most of my childhood life, then went off on my own and did automotive work, body repair and mechanics, short stint driving a bus for the transit authority, then worked for the City of Seattle.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Seattle, WA in an area called Beacon Hill in a house my parents bought in 1971 2 years after we moved here from Hong Kong. They bought it for $25,000 and had $90.00 mortgage payments on a $600.00 combined monthly income.
When did you buy your first property?
I acquired my first property in 1988 at the age of 23. and through the years bought move up properties and investment homes, then eventually started to invest in apartments and commercial lots.
What advice would you give to a first time home buyer?
Do your homework and find a good agent who has done what you ultimately want to achieve from owning a home. meaning, if you want to be a landlord, ask an agent about their experience and how you can get there.
What are your activities outside of work?
I like to give back to the community that helped me get to where I am today, volunteering and being out and about. meeting people , traveling, and learning something new.
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