In 2 decades of real estate work, Lino has established incomparable experience working with single homes, condominiums and investment properties. Lino offers far more residential experience than most brokers as his background has ranged from being a trusted broker directing and advising his clientele on home ownership, rental properties to investment opportunities to a co-owner position where he lead the business planning and company direction for a small real estate firm. His rich and diverse background coupled with his exceptional local knowledge the many unique Seattle neighborhoods and Washington marketplace offer a true advantage in today's dynamic market.
Lino prides himself on offering the best insights and knows that his clients can trust his expertise in real estate contracts, home construction, building and negotiation strategies to deliver the results that matter. Fostering lifelong relationships and guiding clients through goal attainment provides Lino with the utmost satisfaction as he is committed to listening and understanding the needs of his clientele while offering sterling service. He joined Realogics Sotheby's International Realty for their exceptional reputation, the unparalleled marketing, and their world renowned brand name. A Whidbey Island native, Lino moved to Seattle in 1997. He obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington and also spent time living in Granada, Spain and North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. Lino currently lives in Ballard with his wife, children and family dog. He is passionate about helping youth, and was awarded Volunteer of the Year by SOS Outreach. Lino is also a dedicated gardener and painter, works as a snowboard instructor, and enjoys hiking and the outdoors.
ESR Cellar is a full service, secure wine storage facility located in the Kolstrand Building on Ballard Avenue. As an extension of Ethan Stowell's Staple & Fancy restaurant, the space also has a private cellar room available for hosted gatherings and special events. Members get waived corkage in the event space (with easy access to your wine!) as well as monthly waived corkage vouchers for all Ethan Stowell restaurants with a yearly contract.
With membership you also have access to our special wine club offerings. Each month our wine director selects a handful of wines that can be purchased right here on our website and delivered directly to your storage locker. A monthly catalog will be emailed to all members with full descriptions of the wines.
SOS Outreach serves 5,000 at-risk youth between the ages of 8 and 18 annually. As a youth development non-profit, they use year-round, outdoor sports to engage underserved students in long-term mentor based relationships. Their core value curriculum integrates outdoor experiential learning, character development, community service, values-based leadership development, social justice advocacy, and peer mentoring. Through each of their programs, SOS participants are encouraged to transform themselves and others for the better using their six core values of courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility. SOS operates under special use authorization of the White River National Forest.