What We Do
Welcome to Urban Cottage - the Seattle real estate group specializing in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Led by founder Gary Olmeim, our team is driven by the value that ADUs can bring to a property. If you're looking to sell, we'll help you market your property with ADUs in mind; if you're looking to purchase, we can help you find a property with an ADU - or the potential for one. We're even uniquely equipped to advise you in the building process. Whatever your dream, we can help you navigate the Seattle real estate market and the exciting new landscape that ADUs present.
Buy or Sell With Us
Real Estate Listings
Whether you're looking to buy or sell, Urban Cottage will help you get the value you deserve. Our team is incredibly familiar with the Seattle housing market, so we know when you should be making your move, and what prices you should be getting. Contact our team to get your house on the market or hear about available listings.
Design and Build With Us
Find out what you can build on your property.
Unlike many real estate groups in Seattle, Urban Cottage specializes in the ADU/DADU market, in addition to brokerage. Our team will advise on what you can build, how you should build it, and provide guidance every step of the way.
Number of Projects Managed
87
Years In Real Estate Development
37
Years Brokering Real Estate
11
Endorsements From Industry Professionals
71
Meet Founder Gary Olmeim
Owner Gary Olmeim is a long-time Seattleite and a graduate of the University of Washington. He also has over 30 years of experience in real estate development and construction. Add in the fact that he’s one of Seattle’s only Certified ADU Specialists, and you’ll understand why Urban Cottage is the group most trusted by ADU-conscious home buyers and sellers in the Seattle area.
You Have a Dream.
We Can Get You There.
ADU regulations can be confusing, but you don't have to go it alone. Buy, sell, build - whatever your dream, we can get you there.
Build On Your Property
Want to build a DADU? We can help. Give us a call and we’ll begin by evaluating your property.
Want to Build?
Get a Free Evaluation.
Enter the property address below. We’ll get back to you with an analysis of what you can build, and how you might do it.