Building thoughtfully. Delivering predictably. Designing for how people really live.
A vertically integrated development and homebuilding team elevating urban living across the Seattle metro.
Why We Build the Way We Do
Olsen Anderson started with a simple belief:
Homes should be better.
In a city defined by innovation, housing often lags behind. Too many projects are built through disconnected teams, rushed decisions, and one-off solutions. Design can feel inconsistent. Construction can feel fragmented. And the people who will actually live in these homes, their routines, their comfort, their lives, are rarely the focus.
We believed there was a better way.
So we asked a different question:
What if we built a unified, vertically integrated platform designed to deliver thoughtful, modern homes with clarity and consistency?
Instead of separating acquisitions, underwriting, design, engineering, permitting, construction, sales and warranty, we brought them under one accountable team.
Owning the entire process allows us to eliminate friction, reduce surprises, raise standards, and deliver predictable outcomes across every project.
It’s how we build with care.
It’s how we lead with trust.
It’s how we raise the standard, one decision, one detail, one home at a time.
From our earliest sites to our growing work across the Seattle metro, one mission guides everything we do:
To elevate how people live.
That means:
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Design that feels intentional and human
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Materials and construction that stand the test of time
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Transparent, disciplined planning at every stage
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Homes and neighborhoods that feel connected, livable, and lasting
What began as a small team with a clear point of view is now a fully integrated development and homebuilding platform, committed to doing things the right way, even when it’s harder or slower.
Because homes aren’t products.
They’re the backdrop of people’s lives.
They shape routines, memories, and communities.
And if we’re going to build them, we’re going to build them exceptionally well.
This is our story.
This is Olsen Anderson.
And we’re just getting started.
-- Aegir Olsen & Grant Anderson
Founders & Managing Partners
The Olsen Anderson Difference
A vertically integrated approach, design-forward mindset, and partnership-driven philosophy — all working together.
Vertically Integrated by Design
We manage the entire development-to-delivery lifecycle. That control means tighter timelines, fewer surprises, and consistently better outcomes.
Built on Long-Term Partnerships
We operate as one aligned team with landowners, investors, designers, and builders. Transparency and follow-through are how work actually gets done.
Design That Holds Up Over Time
Our homes are designed around how people live every day—prioritizing livability, durability, and neighborhood fit, not trends.
A Proven Process for Predictable Outcomes
Every step — from feasibility to keys-in-hand — is aligned, accountable, and designed for clarity.
Our Promise
We own every step — so you can trust the outcome.
Our vertically integrated model isn’t just operational — it’s philosophical.
We never pass the buck. We don’t play games. And we’re here long after the project is complete.
We build for the long haul:
for the homeowners who live in our spaces,
for the partners who trust us,
and for the neighborhoods that deserve thoughtful growth.
When we say we’ll deliver, we do.
That’s our promise.
Meet The Leadership Team
Aegir Olsen
Founder & Managing Partner
Grant Anderson
Founder & Managing Partner
Jerri Harden
CFO
