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VALERON
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Seattle Real Estate Broker · eXp Realty · Greater Puget Sound

Seattle's Commercial,
Residential &
Creative Financing Expert

Daniel Smith is a licensed Seattle real estate broker at eXp Realty and founder of Valeron Real Estate Capital — with 22 years of experience closing commercial investments, residential properties, and creative financing deals across Greater Puget Sound.

When traditional financing won't work, Daniel finds a way.

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Who We Are

Seattle's Full-Service
Real Estate Partner

Buy or Sell
Expert representation for buyers and sellers across Greater Puget Sound
Invest & Develop
Off-market commercial deals, flips, and long-term portfolio building
Creative Finance
Private lenders, seller financing & deal structure when banks say no
0
Years of Experience
Hundreds
of Closed Transactions
Commercial & Residential
Full-Spectrum Expertise
Puget Sound
Buyer · Seller · Investor · Developer
Daniel Smith and Melissa Smith — Seattle Real Estate Broker
Daniel & Melissa Smith
Federal Way, WA · Valeron Real Estate Capital
About Daniel Smith

Seattle's Full-Service
Real Estate Strategist

Born and raised in Seattle, Daniel attended the University of Washington and launched his first business while still in school. He began flipping homes in 2004, went full-time in 2006, and earned his broker's license in 2009. Over 22 years, he has closed transactions across commercial investment, residential sales, foreclosures, and creative deal structures throughout Greater Puget Sound.

Today he runs Valeron Real Estate Capital — sourcing off-market commercial deals for Pacific Northwest investors — alongside a full residential brokerage practice at eXp Realty. He lives in Federal Way with his wife Melissa and their Rottweiler Betty.

Market Analysis
Accurate valuation & market intelligence
Deal Structuring
Negotiation strategy & terms optimisation
Creative Finance
Private lenders, seller finance, note splits
Transaction Mgmt
End-to-end coordination & smooth close
22 Years in the Making

The Journey That Built Valeron

From a flooring business at UW to one of Seattle's most trusted real estate operators — every chapter shaped the expertise Daniel brings to your deal.

Early Career
University of Washington — Entrepreneur from Day One
Started a flooring & full-home renovation business while studying at UW. Built a contractor's eye for value and a deal-maker's instinct that still drives every transaction today.
University of Washington Seattle
UW
2004
First Flip
First Real Estate Flip — Never Looked Back
Began flipping homes across Seattle and discovered a natural instinct for identifying undervalued assets, structuring profitable exits, and navigating complex transactions under pressure.
Seattle home renovation flip
All In
Full-Time Real Estate Investor
Closed the contracting business entirely to focus on real estate investment across the Pacific Northwest. Going all in was the best decision he ever made.
2006
2009
Licensed Broker
Licensed Broker at eXp Realty — Creative Finance Specialist
Earned broker's license and built a deep specialty in creative deal structure — private lenders, seller financing, note splits, and non-traditional terms that close deals when banks won't.
Real estate broker Seattle eXp Realty
2004 — Today
Still Flipping. Now Building a Long-Term Portfolio.
Actively flipping across Puget Sound — but the primary focus has shifted to long-term holds: income-producing assets that compound in value and build lasting generational wealth. Flip to generate capital. Hold to build the future.
Seattle real estate investment portfolio
NOW
VALERON
Founded
Valeron Real Estate Capital — Institutional-Quality Off-Market Deals
Founded and running Valeron Real Estate Capital — sourcing institutional-quality off-market commercial and development opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. Natural Lofts ($32M stabilized) and Patriot Business Park ($12.6M revenue) available now.
Valeron Real Estate Capital Seattle commercial development
Everything Under One Roof

What Daniel Can Do For You

Buyer Representation · eXp Realty

Finding the Right Home at the Right Terms

Daniel doesn't just find homes — he structures offers that win. With 22 years of local knowledge across Greater Puget Sound, he knows what sellers respond to and how to position your offer to succeed.

  • First-time buyers to seasoned investors
  • Relocation specialists — local or out of state
  • Off-market access through private networks
  • Foreclosure & distressed property expertise
  • Offer structuring that wins in competitive markets
Why Daniel as Your Buyer's Agent
22
Years Serving Puget Sound Buyers
"Every decision in real estate matters, from pricing to negotiation."
Daniel Smith · eXp Realty
Listing & Seller Representation

Maximum Value. Minimum Friction.

Selling is a negotiation from day one. Daniel's background in deal structure means your property is priced, positioned, and negotiated to close on the best possible terms.

  • Strategic pricing & market timing
  • Professional marketing & presentation
  • Negotiation strategy & offer management
  • End-to-end transaction management
  • Investment property dispositions
The Seller's Advantage
Strategic Positioning
Priced to attract serious buyers, not tire-kickers
Negotiation Expertise
22 years reading people and closing deals
Creative Deal Terms
Solutions when buyers face financing challenges
Investment Properties

Build a Portfolio That Works For You

From single-family rentals to multifamily acquisitions, Daniel helps investors identify and hold income-producing assets. Still actively flipping — but the focus is long-term holds that build lasting wealth.

  • Fix & flip analysis and execution
  • Long-term hold & rental strategy
  • Portfolio acquisition & scaling
  • Property management coordination
  • BRRRR and creative acquisition strategies
Flip → Hold Strategy
Flip
Short-term capital
→
Hold
Long-term wealth

The most successful investors do both — flip to generate capital, hold to build net worth that compounds over decades.

Development & Commercial

Off-Market Deals. Institutional Quality.

Through Valeron Real Estate Capital, Daniel sources shovel-ready development and commercial assets underwritten with institutional discipline for serious investors.

  • Multifamily · Industrial · Mixed-Use
  • Shovel-ready & fully entitled assets
  • Capital placement & investor relations
  • Creative financing & private lender networks
  • Natural Lofts & Patriot Business Park available now
Live Opportunities
Natural Lofts — Seattle
$5.4M · 18%+ IRR · $32M stabilized value
Patriot Business Park — Oak Harbor
$12.6M revenue · ~65% margins · 18 months
Creative Finance & Deal Structure

When the Bank Says No,
There's Another Way.

Daniel's deepest expertise is structuring deals outside traditional financing — engineering solutions that meet the needs of all parties. If there's a deal to be made, he'll find the structure that makes it work.

  • Seller financing & deferred payment structures
  • Private lender networks & capital placement
  • Note splits & collateral substitution
  • Terms engineered around all parties' needs
  • Foreclosure & distressed asset solutions
Real Deal: Tyler Street
Original ask$550K all cash
Renegotiated to$400K seller finance
Sold for$440K cash
Final profit$338,000
Service Area

Greater Puget Sound & Pacific Northwest

Seattle
All Neighborhoods
Federal Way
Home Base
Tacoma
Pierce County
Bellevue
Eastside
Renton
King County
Kirkland
Lake Washington
Oak Harbor
Island County
+ Beyond
Ask Daniel
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Daniel serves this area
(206) 550-1131
Off-Market Pacific Northwest Deals

Active Investment
Opportunities

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For Sale
Shovel-Ready Multifamily · Seattle
Natural Lofts
13220/13224 32nd Ave NE · Lake City, Seattle WA 98125
$7.8M
Acquisition
18%+
Target IRR
$32M
Stabilized
102 units (77 SEDU + 23 EDU + 2 commercial)
Fully Permitted — Ready for Immediate Construction
High-Performance Near Net-Zero Design · Fully Permitted Development
Tight submarket vacancy (~4 – 7%) with strong new-build rent premiums (10 – 15%)
PB
Industrial Condos · Oak Harbor, WA
Patriot Business Park
Oak Harbor, Washington — Industrial Shortage Market
$0
Land Cost
~65%
Margins
$12.6M
Revenue
36 industrial condos · $350K–$400K per unit
Land owned free & clear — zero land cost
Net profit: $4.4M · 12–18 month timeline
Pre-sales Month 3 · first closings by Month 9
Get In Touch

Talk to Seattle's
Deal Structuring Expert

Whether you're buying a home, selling a property, or need a creative financing solution that banks can't offer — Daniel has the experience and network to make it happen.

(206) 550-1131
dan@valeronrealestatecapital.com
daniel.smith@exprealty.com
Federal Way, WA · eXp Realty · Valeron Real Estate Capital
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