About Eric Etzel

Real Estate Consultant & Mentor · Choice Realty · Spokane, Washington

Eric Etzel is one of Spokane's most experienced and trusted real estate consultants, having served buyers and sellers in the Spokane area since January 1, 2000. Over a quarter century in the market, he has guided clients through multiple economic cycles—from the housing boom of the early 2000s to the 2008 financial crisis to today's dynamic market—with a steady hand and a relationship-first philosophy.

Background & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Oregon State University
• Former loan officer and property appraiser, Northwest Farm Credit Services (Oregon and Washington)
• Senior property specialist with expertise in property valuation and acquired property
• Licensed real estate agent in Washington State since 2000
• SEALFIT certified (civilian Navy SEAL training program)
• Member, By Referral Only professional community
• Affiliated with Choice Realty, Spokane, WA
• Author: "Your Real Estate Consultant For Life" (2024)

Philosophy

Eric's approach to real estate is holistic and human-centered. He doesn't just help clients buy or sell properties—he helps them navigate major life transitions with empathy, expertise, and genuine care. His guiding belief: every home purchase or sale is a significant life event that deserves to be approached with wisdom, patience, and a deep understanding of both the market and the human dimension.

Raised on a farm in Eagle Point, Oregon, Eric learned early that real work requires real character. His father's quiet strength and unwavering work ethic, his mother's warmth and adaptability, and his own SEALFIT training forged a professional who never quits on his clients.

Areas of Expertise

• Residential buying and selling in Spokane and surrounding areas
• First-time homebuyer guidance
• Investment property consultation
• Relocation assistance
• Complex negotiations in competitive markets
• Property valuation and market analysis
• Financial and mortgage process guidance
• Community and neighborhood expertise in Spokane, WA

The Book

In 2024, Eric published "Your Real Estate Consultant For Life"—a memoir-style guide that draws on his life experiences, family lessons, and professional wisdom to offer both a real estate resource and a life guide. With a foreword by Joe Stumpf, founder of By Referral Only, the book covers six chapters spanning his mother's influence, his father's character, his journey from farm to real estate, the SEAL mindset, the power of love and loyalty, and ten timeless lessons for serving clients and building communities.

Read all six chapters →