How Arturo Zavala Helped a Local Business Close on Their New Headquarters in 3 Days

Who did Arturo represent in this deal, and who was the buyer?

Arturo represented the buyer — a local construction company that had outgrown its space and needed a permanent headquarters to keep building what they're building in the Chelan Valley. This wasn't a cold search either: Arturo already understood what they needed in a building long before the right one came available.

Why do commercial real estate deals usually take so long to close in Chelan?

Commercial purchases carry a different kind of risk than a home sale. Zoning questions, permitted use, and records that live with the City instead of the MLS all take time to sort through, which is why most commercial transactions in Chelan take 30 to 45 days to close. It's rarely one big obstacle — it's a series of small ones that each cost a few days if nobody's ahead of them.

What property did they end up buying?

927 E Woodin Ave — a 3,297 sq ft building on a .24-acre corner lot, built in 2004. It offers flexible main-floor space for retail or other permitted commercial uses, basement storage with a bathroom, a large storage building out back, and a section that works as office or apartment space — the kind of flexible footprint a growing construction company could actually use.

How did Arturo get this deal to close in just three days?

Arturo had been watching the market on the buyer's behalf, so the moment this property came up, they were ready to move. From there, it was about staying ahead of the details instead of reacting to them: he went directly to the City himself for the records needed for due diligence rather than waiting on the standard process, and he leaned on his network of other local agents and lenders to keep every piece of the transaction moving at once. Nothing sat for someone else to catch later.

What was the result?

Three days from offer to close, at full asking price — $549,000. A local business got the permanent home it needed to keep growing in the valley, without the weeks of delay that usually come with a commercial purchase.

What did the buyer say about working with Arturo?

"Arturo Zavala did an incredible job helping us close on our headquarters. We closed in just three days, and it was honestly one of the smoothest real estate transactions I've ever been part of. Arturo was extremely responsive, proactive, and on top of the details throughout the process. He went above and beyond, even obtaining records from the City to support our due diligence and keep things moving. The speed was impressive, but what I appreciated most was how smoothly he handled everything along the way. As a business owner in the construction industry, I really value people who take ownership, communicate well, and do what they say they're going to do. Arturo delivered on all three. I'm genuinely grateful for his effort and would absolutely work with him again."

—Ben P.

Why does this kind of deal matter to Arturo?

For Arturo, it's not just a transaction — it's watching this valley keep growing, one business at a time. Knowing a company he helped move in is going to be here for years, employing people and building things, is what makes this work meaningful to him. He represents buyers and sellers across residential, waterfront, investment, and commercial real estate throughout Lake Chelan and North Central Washington — if you're weighing a commercial purchase or sale, reach out, he'd love to talk through your options.