About Thompson Land, LLC
Thompson Land, LLC, is owned by James E. Thompson, P.E., Civil Engineer and his wife Rosanne Powers. The company is currently developing projects in the Issaquah area and managing personally owned rental properties. Since 1984, work has specialized in vacant land for residential and commercial uses. Mr. Thompson combined civil engineering and real estate expertise to provide clients with a full service approach to investing, developing and selling of vacant land. The company was originally formed in June 1984 as a sole proprietorship. Over the years, the company has evolved to Thompson Land, LLC and combined with Rosanne's company, Powers Real Estate in 2010. Clients included individuals, small businesses, larger corporations and financial institutions. Mr. Thompson's combined experience as a professional engineer, real estate broker and developer is put to good use for clients. Development experiences have ingrained in Mr. Thompson the ability to balance engineering and real estate decisions to obtain maximum profitability. Mr. Thompson also has extensive experience in dealing with legal issues and regulatory agencies. Mr. Thompson is currently providing, support as required, for clients of Powers Real Estate.
Engineering/Project Management work is generally provided at below market rates to real estate clients who wish assistance in developing and/or selling their property. Typical experience includes short plats, lot line adjustments, rough site feature surveys, permits (flood, shoreline, fisheries, environmental, etc.), flood plain analysis and water-sewer-drainage utility design. On larger projects requiring extensive design work, Mr. Thompson has provided project management services to coordinate the various disciplines involved to insure a marketable product. Jim's engineering work brings him in contact with many local surveyors, septic system designers, well drillers, contractors, etc. Thompson Land LLC contracts with only the most qualified of these professionals and is able to pass along their expertise to clients.
Mr. Thompsons Typical Engineering Projects/Experience:
General Partner/Engineer/Developer/Broker:
Engineering/Project Management work is generally provided at below market rates to real estate clients who wish assistance in developing and/or selling their property. Typical experience includes short plats, lot line adjustments, rough site feature surveys, permits (flood, shoreline, fisheries, environmental, etc.), flood plain analysis and water-sewer-drainage utility design. On larger projects requiring extensive design work, Mr. Thompson has provided project management services to coordinate the various disciplines involved to insure a marketable product. Jim's engineering work brings him in contact with many local surveyors, septic system designers, well drillers, contractors, etc. Thompson Land LLC contracts with only the most qualified of these professionals and is able to pass along their expertise to clients.
Mr. Thompsons Typical Engineering Projects/Experience:
- Project Engineer/Coordinator for 132 acre Preston Industrial Park, planning, subdivision and design.
- Project Engineering on other misc. subdivision projects throughout eastern King Co.
General Partner/Engineer/Developer/Broker:
- Meadow Wood Partnership: 50 acre, 9 lot residential subdivision in Issaquah
- Windsor Highlands Partnership: 70 acre, 13 lot residential subdivision in Issaquah.
- Guemes Seaview Estates: 5 acre, 5 lot water front development on Guemes Island.
- Thompson Townhomes: 12 unit upscale townhome project in downtown Issaquah.
- Plateau Park: 12 lot residential subdivision on the Pine Lake Plateau of Issaquah.
- Residential to Office building conversion in downtown Issaquah.
- Multiple residential/duplex construction and rentals Issaquah area.
About Jim Thompson
James E. Thompson graduated from the University of Washington College of Civil Engineering in 1973 and became licensed in the State of Washington in 1977 and in the State of Alaska in 1981. Jim worked 10 years with a private consulting firm and since 1983 has had his own practice. Jim's engineering experience ranges from small water systems to managing a $6 million utility construction project involving 3 cities, 5 consulting firms and 9 general contractors under 12 separate contracts. In 1983 and 1984, Jim joined the real estate firm John L. Scott, Inc. in Issaquah in order to meet state broker licensing requirements. While at John L. Scott, Jim exclusively sold vacant land and received numerous awards including top sales 1984-85 Issaquah office and top 10% 1984-85 within the entire company of 415 agents. Jim was born in Seattle, Washington and now lives in Issaquah. Thompson Land, LLC/Powers Real Estate is a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Mr. Thompson or his company hold the following licenses: Professional Engineer State of Washington, City of Issaquah Business License, State of Wa. Master License, State of Washington certified Real Estate Instructor. Mr. Thompson has also authored an ebook entitled "Land Feasibility Study for a Home Site".
