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!

Hi Everyone, My name is Milo the Teacup Morkie. You can…read morefind me on Insta @milo.teacup On February 7, 2024 I took a long and scary journey from Seoul, Korea to Seattle, WA to meet my new parents. It was super duper scary for me traveling alone for over 10 hours on a big metal machine. My parents lived in a townhome in the heart of Bellevue where there were lots of loud noises, cars, trucks, sirens and bangs! My parents didn't think that was suitable for me since they noticed that I love running in grass. That's when my parents reached out to the ladies of #RAREnorthwest @RareNorthwest I heard my mom say that Rachel and Tori must have showed them over 267 homes, and none they thought suited me well to stretch my legs. On August 12th Tori showed my mom a house that she thought was perfect for me: No stairs, front/side and a back yard for me to frolick about... and it came with a Baby Milo door! Listen folks, when you walk through this door, you are outside! On September 10th we moved into our new home and slept in utter peace and quiet. No siren, no banging and a yard all for myself (and the rabbits). Rachel & Tori are, beautiful, patient, kind, friendly, personable, extremely knowledgable in their craft individuals. They always had our best interst at hand and would tell us if it wasn't the right house for us. They know the market, they can predict the outcome and will fight till the end for you! We never doubted their confidence and savviness in their game plan and approach. They held my mom's hand throughout the process, they even gave me cuddles and belly rubs (which are my favorite). Whenever my mom freaked out, they were just a text or phone call away to calm her down. When our offer was accepted, we received a big moving box kit which included literally everything to get packing! Once we got the keys to MY new home, our house was filled with love from the ladies. They stocked our fridge full of kombucha, water, Pressed juices, left a humongeous thoughtful basket filled with wonderful items for the house, snackies, toys for myself, a lush comfy blanket and a personalized sign so my parents don't forget it's "MILO's HOUSE" oh! and they also included a personalized stamp with our new adress on it...brooooooo. We felt so much love bursting from every detail these ladies put into the personalization of our new home. We could not have asked for a better partnership and framily to guide us through this process. You can feel that they are truly genuine individuals who care and love with their whole hearts. A+++ and 10/10 would recommend. Furever thankful for my new yard Rach & Tori -Milo- Now let's PAWty!

The RAREnorthwest team are amazing! They made my first home search and purchase in Seattle a breeze…read morefrom start to finish. Rachel, Stella, and Brandi were attentive, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process answering every question and keeping the process moving for a quick turn around. If you're looking to buy in the Seattle area, I can't recommend them enough!

Dominic and his team were fantastic to work with during the sale of our house and the purchase of…read moreour new home. My sister and her husband recommended Dominic, and I'm so glad that we took that recommendation and hired his team--they did not disappoint! Dominic works hard to make everything run smoothly, and he uses his knowledge of the real estate market and technology to his advantage in getting the job done. I appreciated this aspect of his work because we live in a time when it is necessary to reach people in all sorts of manners--mail, websites, social media sites, etc. Our house went on the market just as Covid-19 hit, and this pandemic definitely made buying and selling a home interesting. Dominic was unphased by the turn of events and used technology to offer virtual tours of home. Potential buyers could also text for house information and watch a fun video about our house on multiple websites. Dominic also went above and beyond in showing us homes by promptly showing us homes we were interested in and setting up viewings on any day or at any hour. He also set up automatic emails to us when new listings came up that matched our search criteria. Dominic was fun to work with because he has great energy and is just a fun person. His easy going nature definitely helped us keep calm during the stressful moments of selling and buying a house that inevitably come up. His assistant, Stephanie, was always professional in her communications with us, and she quickly answered any questions we had. We definitely recommend Dominic and his team to anyone looking for a realtor!

I will never use or recommend Petruzzelli Inc to anyone. After my mom passed away on Mother's Day…read morelast year, I inherited her home. Because of the overwhelming memories of both my parents, I made the difficult decision to sell. I had never sold a home before and made it very clear that I was placing my full trust in the agents to guide me through the process. Dominic and his team assured me that I could trust them and that they would handle everything properly. Once we received an offer, the process initially seemed to move forward normally. The buyer's lender required an appraisal, which is standard. However, after the appraiser visited the property, communication stopped. Neither agent heard back for an extended period, and the situation quickly spiraled into chaos. Deadlines were suddenly at risk, stress escalated, and everything became frantic. At the same time, I had just undergone major arm surgery. Instead of being able to focus on recovery and packing, my wife and I were thrown into overwhelming stress trying to manage the uncertainty. We had to cancel our U-Haul reservation and halt packing because we didn't know what was happening. The delays were threatening the closing date and also impacted the property we were purchasing. To address the delay, my agent, Corissa, told me that Brianna would draft a 10-day rent-back agreement to allow my family time to finish packing and secure another U-Haul, and to help align with the extension on the property we were purchasing. I agreed and, once again, placed my trust in the team at Petruzzelli Inc. That trust was completely shattered on closing day. I did not receive my payment until late that evening. Then, on Monday night while heading back to the house, I received a casual phone call from Corissa that left me in disbelief. When I asked about the agreed-upon 10-day rent back, she stated that it was never happening and said, "Oh, I forgot the arrangement," followed by laughter. I went into a full-blown panic attack. I immediately called Dominic, who downplayed the situation and even went so far as to call me a liar over the phone. The following day was filled with frantic calls, offering no real comfort or solutions. Corissa later apologized, but Dominic eventually called back and admitted, "Upon looking back through the paperwork, it appears we dropped the ball regarding the 10-day rent back." Because of this admitted failure, my family experienced significant financial hardship. We lost personal belongings and precious inherited family heirlooms that were left behind under the belief that we had additional time. Being told statements like, "If you flip the property upside down and what falls out, you keep," turned out to be completely untrue. I have politely requested full documentation, including emails, text messages, and the specific paperwork Dominic referenced. Despite repeated requests, I have not received everything. Instead, I have been told they have provided all documentation and that I should essentially move on. Everyone has the right to share their experience. Mine was one of emotional devastation, broken trust, and what I believe was a serious breach of fiduciary duty. During one of the most vulnerable times in my life, I relied on this company to protect my interests. Instead, their negligence caused chaos, financial strain, and the permanent loss of irreplaceable family items. Looking back now, I strongly believe Dominic may have tried to bribe me for silence because of their negligence. Based on my experience, I cannot and will not recommend Petruzzelli Inc.

I can't speak more highly about my realtors Teri and Doug Price @ priceforhomes@gmail.com. Their…read moreattention to my specific needs and requirements landed me my "forever home". Their diligence in combing the available inventory for the list of "must haves", plus and their on-going communications to keep me in the loop of activities through the buying process made this purchase occur without any hitches or delays. They're dedicated in finding the home that makes you "sparkle" is endless. 1) Teri and Doug are local folks, having grown up here gives them a vast knowledge of the Sequim area, old and new neighborhoods, rules, and regulations, they are a gold mine of information. 2) Purchasing a home in this competitive market required writing an offer to win out all others but not overpricing the home. Teri is brilliant at this, the strategy used provided me the best opportunity. 3) Teri is personable, likes to get to know you and what your desires are in a home, she is honest, straightforward, and dedicated to ensuring you have all the information needed to make this big decision. I think she gets as much joy out of finding the perfect home as the person does in buying it. 4) Being a key resource in the area, Teri can provide a buffet of resources for the little and big jobs that the new homeowner may need down the road. I am so fortunate to had them as relators, and an on-going friend in Sequim.

Teri and Doug are fabulous. They were knowledgeable,…read moreattentive, on top of things, explained everything so the "real estate dummy" that I am could understand. And made sure I didn't miss any deadlines. I can't say enough about them! If I could give them 25 stars it still wouldn't be enough.

Carrie helped us find our new home and sell our old one. I've purchased and sold homes in the past…read moreand never had as good an experience as I did with Carrie. She was professional and very responsive. She went out of her way to make the experience as easy as possible, everything from providing timely information to reaching out to Title, Insurance, and HOA people to get things moving in the right direction. With Carrie's help we sold our house in a week, well above asking price. Highly recommend her if you need help selling or buying your next home.

Carrie was so patient, supportive, and thorough in our search to buy our first home! She guided us…read morethrough the process and helped dig into the details of every property to understand the risks and benefits so that we could make the best decision for our family. She helped negotiate on price and helped us understand the market. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional with a high level of experience in the Seattle metro area. Will be recommending her to my friends!

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.

Kelli and her team are top knotch. Highly recommended. The communication throughout is excellent. I…read morehighly recommend Kelli.

My experience with this agent has been extremely disappointing, and I would not personally choose…read moreto work with her. In my opinion, she presents herself as though she personally drives the entire process, even though she appears to operate with a large team of agents and support staff. That may work for some sellers, but from my perspective it makes the service feel more like a high-volume operation than a personally attentive real estate practice. I have also observed multiple listings that, in my opinion, appeared significantly overpriced and then sat on the market until substantial price reductions were made. In one instance, a property was taken off the market and then relisted at approximately $500,000 less. Even after that reduction, I still believed the property was overpriced based on my own review of the market. My biggest concern is the way she has handled buyer interest at prices below her asking price. When I expressed interest at what I believed was a more realistic price, her responses felt defensive, dismissive, and personally offended rather than professional. Instead of simply asking for the offer to be submitted and allowing the seller to evaluate it, she characterized the interest as "lowballing." When asked to support the listing price with comparable sales, she did not provide any meaningful comparable evidence. Most recently, after I reached out to see whether a potential offer could work, her immediate response was to ask who my Realtor was. When I told her, she replied, "How come she's not doing her job?" I found that response rude, arrogant, and unprofessional. In my opinion, a listing agent should not treat a buyer's pricing opinion as a personal insult, nor should she appear to shut down buyer interest before the seller has had a fair opportunity to consider it. To be clear, this review is based on my personal experience and opinions. I am not claiming to know what discussions occurred privately between the agent and her seller. However, as a prospective buyer, I was left with the impression that she was more focused on defending her list price and protecting her ego than encouraging a serious negotiation. Based on my experience, I would caution buyers and sellers to ask direct questions, request actual comparable sales data, and make sure all offers and buyer interest are being handled professionally and transparently.

We went with Jan because we heard that she was the busiest real estate agent on Salt Spring, and we…read moreare happy that we did. We're from Vancouver and didn't know too much about the SSI market, so Jan stepped up and offered her wisdom and solid advice. She worked hard for us, often checking in or taking phone calls after office hours to keep us up to date on the progress of our offer and the steps that followed once it was accepted. We take possession of our first home this February and we couldn't have done it without Jan! We highly recommend using Jan as an agent if you are in the market for purchasing a home on Salt Spring.

Jan Macpherson was a godsend when we made the decision to make Salt Spring Island our home! We…read moreneeded to get a feel for the diversity of neighbourhoods on the island, and Jan had the answers! Her keen eye helped us assess the properties we viewed with her. A long-time islander, herself, Jan shared insider tips on where to go for everything from hidden beaches and hikes, to organic farm stands and bakeries off the beaten path. This level of knowledge is invaluable to choosing your neighbourhood in a new locale! Once we made our decision, Jan was extremely efficient in dotting every "i" and crossing every "t". The property we put an offer on was in probate, which carries with it a layer of unconventional challenges. Jan navigated these waters without hesitation and with the utmost professionalism. We are so pleased with our working relationship with Jan that I cannot over-emphasize the strengths she brings to the table! Jan is diligent, and she has exemplary people-skills! Such a joy to work with! If you are considering investing in property on Salt Spring Island, and want to work with an extremely good realtor, call Jan! You will be in good hands!

Kristine helped me to find my dream home in Anacortes. She listened to what I was asking for and…read morekept an eye open for that type of property. She was able to alert me to a property as soon as it came on the market, and we secured the property within 24 hours which was necessary in this very tight housing market. Kristine is excellent to work with. She is very knowledgeable about the local market and has many contacts to help secure services both before and after the sale. She is also a genuinely kind and caring person and someone you will want to work with.

Kristine was very helpful and we appreciated all that she did to help us sell our property. She was…read morevery nice, knowledgeable and quick to respond to texts or phone messages. Thank you for everything Kristine!