Mr. Rasmussen is a seasoned veteran in todays market having been a broker for 10 years he has seen the market go through it's ups and downs and always stayed ahead of the curve. During the aftermath of 2007 Mr. Rasmussen closed deals that would increase the portfolio value for hundreds of clients by millions of dollars - from big name investors such as Blackstone REIT, for which his team purchases over 150 short sale properties in just 6 months; to first time buyers who purchased homes that doubled in value over just 3 years. James continues to increase his education knowledge of commercial real estate - he has personally founded a national chain of retail stores and helped several small business owners find their perfect space with a valued commitment to excellence world class customer service. Check out eastsidebellevue.com