I would highly recommend Shane Xiang from Flyhomes. Being a 1st time home buyer is not easy in a…read morehyper competitive real estate market like Seattle where things move very fast, and multiple offers come in before the offer review date. Shane always made himself available to tour houses when they were being listed. This gave us a chance to tour houses early giving us time to think and decide on next steps. Shane provided comprehensive review during the tours, covering quality, builder, materials used, appliances, potential upgrades/fixes, etc. that was very helpful while comparing different houses. The research team did a good job compiling the background details of the house and comp analysis. During the offer stage, Shane helped coming up with a strategy, but never put a lot of pressure, if we were not comfortable. He was patient during the entire process and always answered questions as soon as possible. He was always on top during the negotiations in terms of getting updates from listing agents which helped fine tune our offers. Even though it took a few attempts, Shane was always supportive and was open to discussing what could we do better next time. I learnt a lot during this process. Our winning offer was a Flyhomes cash offer, which was not the highest offer but the fast and smooth closing offered by the Flyhomes team secured the win for us. It's definitely worth a shot in this market. I would also like to thank Nicholas Anderson from Flyhomes Mortgage, who was very patient in running calculations multiple times before we made offers and helping with hypothetical scenarios. Having all the data before making offers helped us make informed decisions. That being said, there is always room for improvement. The app UI can improve a bit (in terms of how quickly new house listings notifications are sent out) and sync between multiple teams within Flyhomes can improve further. To conclude, I would highly recommend Flyhomes to 1st time home buyers in competitive real estate markets for a one stop shop solution.

Update base on the business reply : As their customer since…read moreFebruary, I can say their listing agent, selling agent , lender who got in contact with us are all very not helpful at all, not only they are blur on delivering messages and information, but also are just has no idea what they are doing at all, answering the wrong questions, not clear on the contract, trying to get away with problems- as they take your complains for nothings and all they can do to put this poor guy Jared out to say" oh sorry we can't really do anything " and that's all, sorry we take your money but can't do anything! Figure something out ! Their California agent Christina Felix is very unprofessional and only thing she did was stressing out the costumer , when we sign the contract she was very pushy and didn't explain clear enough. We agreed the seller stay in the property with 3 week rent back, but agent told them it's free without being clear to us , which on the contract shows as blank , which does not mean $0- and she later claims something on the contract says " licensed fee $0" means rent back free. They are using undirected term to trick people who doesn't understand the actual meanings. After we complain to the Flyhomes , they said they can't cover our loss, and not responsible for the mistake, and they start asking us if we want to back out the offer ( that way they can take our earnest money and buy the house , resale it, then make profit out of it ) we are beyond annoyed and very frustrated because we are in the middle of buying this house , we love the property, but Flyhome is just very unprofessional, and has no idea what they are doing, miscommunication with lender ,buyer , seller , ..etc . I highly suggest people who is thinking use them, think twice ! By the way , their mortgage interest rate is completely rip off, DO NOT Use them

We hired Moon Construction Partners to do a little updating on our newly-purchased home (built in…read more1949). The house had undergone some recent updating, but we wanted to knock down a few walls and get rid of some carpeting. After a while it became clear that we were doing an almost full remodel of the main areas of the home! The Moon Construction Partners team was so great to work with though. David walked us through a lot at the beginning of the project, then handed us over to Joseph M (who was the one that did the most work on the house). They gave me a fair pice on their proposal and they stayed on time and stayed within their budget. It was very important that they kept to their time and budget. I can't say enough good things about them. They were experienced, efficient, honest, and respectful. Joseph M. is the owner but he is an expert in the Home Remodel Field. They worked on the house before we moved in, so they got to know our neighbors before we did, and they represented us really well. We've heard about how friendly they were, how professional, and how respectful they were of the neighbors and neighborhood. The work they did was really top-notch. I've learned to have a very keen eye for small details now (thanks to Joseph), because MCP notices every small little thing and they don't settle for less than perfect. As mentioned earlier, the house had undergone some updating before it went up for sale, and thank goodness we had MCP come in afterwards; they cleaned up so many things that the previous contractor did wrong or poorly...it seemed like every time they opened up a new wall we found something else that was wrong (to quote the electrician, "this is one of the best hack jobs I've ever seen, but it's still a hack job.") We went into the project with a vague idea of what we wanted (remove walls and carpeting), and as the project grew, Joseph M did an excellent job of walking us through options, offering advice and guidance when it was needed, and educating us throughout the process. Both David and Joseph M. were more than willing to go above and beyond what I would consider 'normal' customer service to get the job done, and to make sure we were completely happy with how the project turned out. They even salvaged siding from another job that was due to be thrown out in order to give us the warm and wood-sy man-cave we both wanted! One of the best parts was a custom-designed and built wine storage drawer under the stairs; it holds over 50 bottles of wine, and easily slides under the stairs to maximize the space and allow for more storage. It's definitely one of the best talking points of our whole house. It's been 4 months since they completed, and there's not a day that goes by that we don't stop, look around, and exclaim "I love our house." We really do, and I know that it is because of the care, craftsmanship and quality that Moon Construction Partners put into it for us. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to do a remodel (or new build), regardless of how big or small.

From the owner: With over 300 completed projects, Moon Construction Partners brings extensive experience to every…read morejob, from small bathroom and kitchen remodels to full-scale interior and exterior renovations. Our expertise covers everything from additions to ground-up custom homes, ADUs, and DADUs. Unlike other companies, we’re fully transparent with our pricing and processes, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience for our clients. We take pride in our quality craftsmanship, shown in each detail of our work. We’re confident you’ll love working with us just as much as you’ll enjoy living in your dream home.

We wish we had chosen a different architect. Initially, H2D seemed competent and pleasant during…read morethe first part of our home remodel. However, our overall experience with them was unsatisfactory. Admittedly, our remodel was problematic and revealed challenges we hadn't anticipated. However, common oversights and miscalculations by H2D resulted in generated revenue for H2D and added expense and time to our remodel. At the beginning of the project, H2D called for a meeting so we could discuss key design aspects of a particular room. The plans that H2D created after that meeting failed to reflect the very specific design choices we had made. Additionally, H2D miscalculated a key structural measurement that cost us time and money with our contractors (and it was a mistake that we, with no architectural background, were able to clearly see). H2D also provided plans with handwritten notes that we and 2 contractors could not clearly read. We asked the architect to make the notes legible, which was our expectation from the onset. She made them legible, but charged us an additional $1,200 for the changes. After receiving the invoice and us questioning the charge, the architect stated that she "did not work for free." We asked her to consider reducing the charge by half. She agreed to a 16% reduction. The next invoice we were charged hourly every time a contractor called about our project. H2D managed to recuperate that 16% discount (and then some) by fielding our contractor's questions. Our last dealings with H2D were when we discovered they had provided the wrong plans to a contractor without key revisions. At this point, all parties involved decided it would be better to deal with our structural engineer and bypass H2D entirely. A relationship with an architect is a critical component to a remodel. We had hoped that our architect would take responsibility for poor work and provide helpful customer service (other significant examples lacking in these areas are not included in this review). The continual errors made by H2D, combined with navigating the architects' temperament, made for a sour experience that aggravated an already stressful experience of a home remodel.

I called looking for specific plans and found out I'm just outside their scope. She referred me to…read morethe proper contractor right away and was extremely helpful.

We are so glad we went with Wise Choice!…read more After meeting with several contractors, my wife and I chose them to do an addition to our house. We first learned about Wise Choice through Yelp, and although we were initially nervous about choosing a contractor for such a large job (they gave us the best estimate, by far!) without a personal recommendation, we couldn't be happier with our decision. They were great to work with throughout the entire process, from architectural and engineering plans, permitting, and the actual construction. The project manager, Sergiy, and foreman, Bogdan, were very honest, helpful, and responsive every step of the way. The project was completed pretty much on budget (with only a couple of unforeseen issues outside of their control) and on time. We love the results, and several people have commented that the addition looks like it should have been there all along. We can't recommend Wise Choice highly enough!

It took me a long time to get a good crew to do some structural floor work, but I am glad I chose…read morethese guys. Their no-nonsense attitude was what I liked most. They appeared, inspected the subfloor problems and provided me with a direct schedule on the spot. Well, the outcome is excellent the floor is now as solid as a rock, there is no more annoying squeaks and the finish is beautiful. They left no mess and even adhered to the schedule. No underhanded expenses, merely equitable labor. I am glad I have at last found someone who knows how to get about a floor.

Tri Power Construction did an amazing job on our addition to our home in Woodinville. They showed…read moreup everyday and finished on time! I've worked in real estate and with builders many times and I would definitely recommend them.

From the owner: Specializing in new construction and truly custom home builds from start to finish!…read moreLicensed & Bonded - We handle every step of the process, so you get a truly unique home tailored to your vision—no cookie-cutter builds, just quality craftsmanship and complete project management.

In a volatile and rapidly evolving real estate market Connie Uy provided services above and beyond…read moreexpectations. Communication was lightning fast, knowledge and expertise of real estate impressive and critical, negotiating skills and advice incredibly helpful, and assistance in the entire process was amazing. Connie and team helped us sell our home of 20yrs AND buy 2 properties. This was an unbelievably complicated and crazy time, and the team helped with ALL aspects of both selling and buying, including pre sale activities such as getting a home of 20yrs market ready, inspections, staging, photography, open houses; the list goes on and on. I would recommend Connie and team without reservation. This team is golden!! Many thanks for the BEST real estate experience!!

Best realtor I've ever dealt with. Honest, straightforward and extremely personable. No sense of…read moreDYING to make the sale like some realtors. Cares more about her clients than she does of her own benefits. Very professional and endless knowledge in her profession. My realtor for life.

Has and his team at A&J did another fantastic job on a secondary Retaining Wall in our yard…read more They got the work done ahead of schedule and it looks beautiful! They are a very fast and efficient crew- I highly recommend!

Jas and his crew were incredibly professional and efficient. They removed an nonfunctional well…read morefrom our backyard, extended our driveway a few feet, and put in a retaining wall. They were done in just under three days and even under budget (really!).

It's going to be hard to tell you how great David, Jan and the rest of the team are without typing…read moreup 20 pages full of different reasons! David is extremely personable, polite, and ridiculously helpful. I chose to use Davids company after a recommendation from my CPA and knew from the first conversation with David that I was going to use his services. David has helped walk me through all the steps and been very meticulous at every point to not just get me through but also make sure that I am understanding everything that is happening! Everyone kept tell me that buying a home was going to be stressful and a hassle but David has found a way to make it such a simple and breeze through process! Jan has to be the biggest sweetheart out there! Jan is full of hard work and puts hours in long after the work day has been done! On numerous occasions her and I have talked to figure out details going into the evening. I cannot express to David or anyone else on how much of a huge help she has been! *Note to Jan* The movie one liners and quotes are a great way to lighten up the mood and were always greatly enjoyed and appreciated!! If you have managed to read this far into the review then I think you know you have made it to the right people and this is definitely the best route to take when buying a new home. Look no further, you are in amazing hands here!

From the owner: David Haley has been working in the financial and real estate field since 2002. In addition to his…read morework as a loan officer, he has served as a loan originator, loan manager, and a real estate agent. Through these years of experience, he has developed a strong understanding of the ins and outs of home loans. Having served homes in Lynnwood, Everett, Mill Creek, Bothell, and many other cities, he has also established a deep-rooted relationship with the Washington area and the particular nuances of state, local, and county mortgage opportunities. Now licensed and authorized under Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, David is glad to be helping more and more Washingtonians achieve their dreams of homeownership. This is why David goes the extra mile with his clients, working to maintain open communication and instill a sense of trust and understanding. In a world as convoluted and intimidating as the real estate market, David has served as a breath of fresh air for many first-time buyers and long-time homeowners alike.

It's taken awhile to write this review, I have so much to say... Hiring an architect was one of the…read morehardest parts of building a new home. We found the perfect lot and I had a vision of what we wanted there. We interviewed three architects and Carl blew us away. (He was also very busy with other projects.) So after meeting him, we knew immediately that we wanted to hire him for the house. Carl doesn't take on multiple projects, so we felt pretty lucky that he was able to take ours. Carl asked a lot of thoughtful questions to drill down on what we valued in a home. He was interested in flow, size, budget, the view, style, room count... We had a lot to think about. Because of the thoroughness of his questions, he had a great feel for the project immediately. After each breakthrough, Carl would come over with the latest design. One of my favorites came to him while trying to sleep. He was always creative and excited about our home. He blew us away with his tissue paper designs and he often had more than one to choose from. Carl is very easy to communicate with. He understood the changes we made. He was efficient with his time, with our time. He visited the job site during construction, often. I feel he had a great relationship with our builder and the contractors on-site. And almost everyone building our home remarked at the wonderful design. If you are looking for a custom home, Carl is the guy. I marvel at what he created. His design offers a view from all five bedrooms, our kitchen and dining area, the living room and the lower TV room. Our bedrooms are situated away from the noisy street. He added beautiful finishing elements and maintained the integrity of the style. "I love my house"only begins to describe how much I enjoy and appreciate what Carl designed.

While creating a website for Carl Colson (http://carlcolsonarchitect.com), I had the pleasure of…read moreseeing many samples of his beautiful work and collaborating with a highly creative, accomplished, and thoughtful architect with a great sense of style and impeccable attention to detail. Carl can apply his passion and experience to many different projects, commercial as well as residential, while always staying true to the beauty and harmony of the architectural language he has developed over many years.

Gil did the bathroom remodel for me originally 2 years ago…read more I had leak issues for few days with my faucet, and my tenants complained about it. This was the first project I hired him. Gil did an amazing project helping to get the bathroom remodel and new skylight that I really changed everything in this small bathroom. Gil did the extra mile for me every time I asked him to come he always been here on time. Very hard working man. I remember one night I sent him home at 10PM. Gil came to replace my faucet and didn't what to charge me anything. You don't get this service out there no more. I will definitely hire him for my few future projects. I highly recommend.

We do not recommend your home builders. Firstly, our price increased 50% from the original quote…read more Secondly, we were strongly encouraged to not get permits by the owner Gil. Thankfully we went against his recommendations, because his team knew nothing anything about plumbing or electrical codes. We failed multiple inspections on both and had to change our plans throughout. Next, his team never came. They only arrived after noon. Some days they would come for 15 minutes and leave. When they did come, they often 'went to Home Depot' and would return 4-5 hours later or never return. They also spit on our floors and had no respect for our house. The team who did 90% of the work also quit at the end of the project. Gil did nothing but evade questions or even complain about his own workers but do nothing about it. His worker who quit also openly complained about him not paying them. At one point, we went 5 days with zero contact from Gil only to reach out to him and have him reply that we were ready to schedule an inspection, which could have been scheduled an entire week prior had we known. After passing our final inspection, we had to wait two weeks for someone to come to finish the job. The original team built our walls at an angle, requiring them to tear down a tiled and completed shower to redo. Our ceiling is left slanted. They also didn't insulate any of the walls, which was only partially fixed on the wall the second contractor tore down, yet we paid for it all. We were told an estimate of 2 months and the job took almost 8 months mainly due to his people working on other jobs and poor communication from Gil. You will have to be on top of everything and keep a list of things they promise, or they will be forgotten. Unless you reach out to Gil, he will never reach out to you. The final job itself was good, but the process was painful.