I had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa in 2020, when she provided assistance to us in acquiring a…read morehome in Bellingham, WA. From the outset, it was clear she was a consummate professional who excelled in her field, and we promptly contacted her recently to facilitate the sale of our property. Vanessa excels at preparing homes for market, setting realistic expectations for her sellers, and selling homes far quicker than the typical timeframe seen in this challenging market. Although our circumstances and timing for selling our home were less than ideal, she demonstrated her ability to rise to the challenge and ensured our success. Vanessa was a strong advocate for our interests and a great partner. She did a wonderful job with timely communication and check-ins, and providing the insights we needed to make informed decisions. We really appreciated her patience and perseverance and wouldn't hesitate to use her again. I highly recommend Vanessa for all of your real estate needs whether you're a first time homebuyer or have gone through the home buying/selling process many times before. On top of all this, she is just a friendly person all around and truly embraces everything about Bellingham.. Sincerely, Rhonda Atteberry

Vanessa was very receptive to my interest in selling my home and moving on. I don't think she was…read moreprepared to meet with me and start the discussion. The information I needed to start the process was provided after the fact. I would recommend her and her company to anyone not living upriver, but closer to the metropolitan areas.

Laurie Satushek is the person you want representing you if you are a buyer in the Bellingham area…read more I know this from personal experience. In fact, I hadn't even planned to purchase a home in Bellingham, and was just visiting a friend in town, when I was introduced to Laurie. One thing led to another, and in a day, I was out looking at properties. Laurie is FROM Bellingham, and knows and understands the market there as well as any one person could. This knowledge base is of inestimable value. She showed me properties that fit the very narrow constraints of what I was willing to spend, what I was looking for in terms of an investment, the return I expected to get, etc. In other words, Laurie LISTENED to me. She didn't show me things she THOUGHT might work for me. She showed me properties that fit EXACTLY the parameters I was working in. This is a rare thing today in Real Estate. Agents are often so desperate to close that they'll show properties that have only the most remote connection to what the client has stated they are looking for. Also, Laurie was available to me at virtually all times, and always responded to my calls and e-mails in the most timely of fashions. I have been buying and selling houses for 20 years, and I wish I had met Laurie earlier. Having worked with people across the ability spectrum I can honestly say that I've never had an agent go so far above and beyond the job description as she did in helping me find the property that was exactly right for me. To call her tireless would be an understatement. And.. I got the impression she had plenty left in the tank. Add to that integrity, honesty and a great sense of humor, and you get an agent who is not only a pleasure to work with professionally, but someone who makes the multiple hours involved in hunting for, inspecting, and ultimately making an offer on a home seem virtually effortless. But the effort is there. If you're looking at homes in or around Bellingham, Trust this review. Don't buy a property in this area without first consulting with Laurie Satushek of Keller Williams.

We were highly impressed by the service provided by Jenni Durgin. She was very quick to respond,…read morehighly knowledgeable and efficient, and very easy to work with. We had an absolutely fabulous experience!

If I could rate Ronda Karn with 10 Stars, I would! I had the opportunity to experience her skills…read moreand service when I was recently tasked with selling our family home after my father passed away. Ronda delivers a beautiful blend of knowledge and polished professionalism with humanity including empathy, patience and kindness. She rapidly earned trust with her responsiveness and consistently ensuring that she dotted all of the i's and crossed all of the t's (often before I even realized it!). Her work ethic, high intergrity and commitment to a quality experience and ultimately, a successful sale made a challenging and emotional process doable (from out of state, no less!). #RockstarRonda

We appreciate having Ronda Karn as our realtor. We had a smooth buying and selling houses with her…read moreand Valerie. In a matter of 3 or 4 months, we were able to settle in our new home and was able to sell our previous home. It was not easy deciding to choose our next might be forever home and at the same time getting the other house sold. Ronda and Val were very accommodating. They provided guidance from start to finish. We would highly recommend them.

I couldn't be happier with the "above and beyond" service Julie provided. She walked us…read more(first-time home buyers) through every step of the process with knowledge and patience. She showed us many houses, listening to our needs and offering valuable insights. When we finally found a home that was right for us, we were ready to jump. Julie helped us write a competitive offer that was accepted -no small feat in this crazy market! Julie's help getting to closing was also essential. She kept us on track with every step and was in constant reliable communication with the lender, the seller, the closing agent, and us. When we ran into trouble with our national lender moving the process forward to close on time, Julie talked us through every option. It all worked out perfectly, (we switched to WECU where we got great service and were even able to close a week early) but the process sure was stressful. I can't express how valuable Julie's presence and insights were during this time. Julie is organized, experienced, knowledgeable, available, and caring. I recommend her without hesitation.

Julie knows the real estate business inside and out. They went above and beyond what any other real…read moreestate agent I have ever worked with has done. They found a listing that matched my requirements better than the one I originally asked them to negotiate for me. Then, they -negotiated a price significantly below what I was willing to offer. They took care of and reminded me in a timely fashion regarding all necessary and optional paperwork that might be important for a smooth closing. No surprises and great follow up after completion. An outstanding agent. I highly recommend!

hands down, absolutely the best reator ive ever worked with!!…read moredelightful, integrous, knowledgeable. she advocated for me when needed. feel very supported and im super grateful to her for helping me find my dream home.

I've worked with Kena Brashear for years. She is good friend and outstanding real estate agent!…read moreKena is honest & professional and an excellent negotiator. She is there for her clients before, during and after a real estate transaction. I highly recommend Kena for all of your residential and commercial real estate needs!

If you're feeling nervous about finding the right real estate agent, look no further than Julian…read moreand his team. As first-time home buyers, my wife and I were unsure of the process, but Julian was patient and understanding throughout our five-year search for the perfect home. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the local neighborhoods, taxes, and regulations, and helped us navigate the move to the area from California. Julian was always responsive to our questions and concerns and went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable with every step. When we visited Bellingham, he even spent an entire afternoon showing us around the city and giving us in-depth details. We went to different neighborhoods and he showed us all the best restaurants and shopping areas. The guy is clearly dedicated to his career and will stop at nothing to make sure his clients get what they ar looking for. Julian also did an excellent job negotiating on our behalf and helped us get the best possible deal on our dream home. We closed at 16% below asking, and it helped us avoid negotiation pitfalls. He also helped us with everything from finding a loan to insurance and inspections. We were extremely impressed with Julian and his team's dedication to their careers and their ability to exceed our expectations. One of the things that stood out to us the most about Julian was his genuine care for our well-being. It was clear that he was not just in the business to make a quick sale, but truly wanted to help us find the perfect home for our family. He truly cares about his clients and it was evident in every interaction we had with him. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bellingham area. The best part is - I feel like I found one of my first friends in the neighborhood!

Julian and the entire staff are fantastic. All questions were answered promptly and professionally…read more They researched properties thoroughly and gave fantastic advice. I highly recommend them for all real estate needs.

Sean helped me through the entire process of purchasing my first home. He was extremely insightful…read moreand was able to address all my initial concerns. I was living on the east coast at the time and extremely busy with work. During the process there were a few hiccups, but he was able to adjust on short notice in enough time to reschedule a closing date. I 100% recommend him to anyone on the market for a home.

Sean Ryan helped me buy my first home in 2013 and he's earned my repeat business since then in…read morebuying and selling, with my most recent purchase in 2021. From keeping me aware of market trends and helping me find a home that would work for my family and budget in a difficult market to helping me list and sell in a different season and market, Sean brought the right attention and energy to the task. He wrote almost 10 offers on my behalf during one home search and gave excellent advice regarding negotiating final terms. If you're looking for an agent that has experience and savvy, who will listen to your wants and needs and search on your behalf, Sean's your guy. If you're looking for an agent to market your home with excellent photos and help you decide the right listing price for the current market, Sean's your guy. I recommend his services wholeheartedly!

Jerry is my hero! I bought a property with 4 other people involved, and Jerry was amazing at making…read moresure it went smoothly. We had a wide range of places we were open to, and many want/need lists to work with, that often clashed. He was incredible about making sure we got in to places that looked promising as fast as possible, not wasting our time with places that wouldn't work out. He was often the voice of reason, making sure we stayed on track for our goal. Once we got into a home for a showing, he was invaluable for not only pointing out issues and pros of the place, but keeping everyone thinking realistically about how problematic/beneficial something actually was in dollars and cents. His communication skills are astounding, keeping everyone informed while also being an excellent listener to his clients' needs. Not only did he find us the absolute perfect place, but along the way he educated us a lot not only on the local market, but on what we'd need to look for/keep up in our new home, moving forward. It's one thing to have an expert find you a home- it's another thing entirely for them to also keep your decisions well-informed during such a long, draining, complicated process.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jerry Swann as a realtor. He has lived nearly his entire life in…read moreBellingham. Jerry knows each and every neighborhood in Bellingham and knows the market in each one of them. Jerry has a high reputation in the Bellingham and is known and trusted by a great many people. He knows many of the ins and outs of real estate. Son of an architect, he is professional and a hard worker and is comfortable and skilled as either a buyers agent or a sellers agent!

Paul is genius when it comes to Realestate ventures and going forward, I wouldn't want anyone else…read morein my corner. With great integrity and strong character, he took my listing and got me my full asking price. He has impeccable communication skills and treated me with respect and a professional aptitude for the task at hand. It was my absolute pleasure to work with Paul and his enormously successful team. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Paul!

Still waiting for your return call about your agent hiding the real inspection info from me and…read morewhere he tried quash the report AFTER cash disappeared and I was quickly the owner of a fixer upper instead of what was represented to me. Franchise owner told me to hire an attorney. Folks, be careful with franchisees that seem to ride on the good will and good reputation of John L Scott but fail to deliver. Still stunned. Buyer beware!!!!!