Seattle, Washington (WA)
Seattle, Washington, nicknamed “The Emerald City,” is a shining city on the Pacific Coast. Steady precipitation keeps the area green and lush. Visitors and residents enjoy shopping for fresh seafood at local farmers’ markets, having lunch at the famous Space Needle and going to professional sporting events featuring Seattle’s exciting teams.
![]() |
||
| Population 563,374 | Median Age 35.4 yrs | Household Size: 2.08 |
| Avg Home Value: $259,600 | July High: 75.4°F | January Low: 35.2°F |
Seattle Featured Realtor
Inside Real Estate’s featured agents are qualified real estate professionals with the experience to meet your needs. Whether buying or selling a home, you can get the assistance you need by contacting the agent featured on this page. Use your agent to answer your questions and begin the process of a successful real estate transaction.
The Many Careers of Alida B. Fretz, Realtor®
My working life has had variety:
Phase I
Accounting in private industry & accounting offices (10 years)
Phase II
Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Purchasing Agent, Corporate Officer, Manager in the wholesale hardware Industry (17+ years)
Phase III
Building Owner, Commercial Property Manager, Developer
Phase IV
Invested in Small Construction Firm (1985-1988)
Phase V
Real Estate Sales Associate 1988 to present-primarily Single Family Houses, Condos, Apartment Houses, and some Commercial Sales in the Greater Seattle area.
Personal
I have lived in View Ridge (NE Seattle) since 1973 and own my own home.
Hobbies
Bowling, Fishing, Gardening, Reading
Member
Lake City Chamber of Commerce
North Gate Chamber of Commerce
Northgate Lake City Kiwanis,
Lt. Gov. of Div. 24, Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International 2004-2005 & 2005-2006
Pets
Dogs: April and Buster are Beagles, & Smoky is a Min. Poodle
All have been rescued from unfortunate situations.
References
Available upon request
I learned the value of hard work when growing up on a dairy farm in North Western Washington. I also learned the value of working smart and of investing in the education and study needed to perform whatever the task effectively. Being a Professional has been my approach to all the career paths I have taken.
My mission in REAL ESTATE: To help my clients achieve their goals and be a credit to my profession in all that I do and to serve all ethically, honorably, wisely and with energy!
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®



Seattle Named "Most Livable City"




