Liz and her team made the selling of our home not as stressful as we thought, especially during our…read moreout of state move and with the housing market slowing down. Thank goodness for Liz's expertise and great communication we were able to sell our beautiful home in Tehaleh before the holidays ;) Thanks again for all of your hard work. We highly recommend Liz and her Team!!

Liz is amazing! I love the motto "Liz keeps it real" because she DOES!!!!! We bought our first home…read morethrough her and amazing team, and the process was so seamless. We are absolutely in love with our house, and she helped us along the way from day 1. She answered ANY question we had, directed us to the right people, and is always there for YOU! I will recommend my friends to her anytime because of how amazing this process was.

Bobby Brown and Michelle helped us navigate through the process of buying our first home. They were…read morea pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable about the area in Pierce county. We would recommend friends and family to work with Bobby and his team anytime!

In short: We're…read morefirst time sellers. We just worked with Bobby on a difficult property for about 6 months. As the property was just sold, I've already recommended Bobby to friends and family. I recommend him to you as well. What you'll get from Bobby Brown is a realtor with all the smarts of an inspector, the gut instinct of an appraiser, the detail-orientation of a plumber, and the labor intensity of a landscaper. He's always ahead of the game, suggesting easy fixes to future problems that you don't even know about. 10/10, 5 stars, 2 enthusiastic thumbs up. Bobby is the best. Our longer story: My family inherited a trust fund which was invested in a home in Bonney Lake, WA. Almost as soon as the house came into our name, the septic system fell apart. At this point, we called Bobby and let him know that we were looking to sell, but weren't sure where to start. We were unsure of how to move forward because we live in Spokane and the house is on the west side. Immediately, Bobby recommended a septic company to work with (Flohawks) which led to a string of excellent companies along the way (Vac-Tec installers and Ric Wilkerson to name a couple). As we learned more about our failing system, the price was rising by the 10,000's. In total, it ended costing around $40,000. Feel free to skip this paragraph, but here's a story from the install that I think shows Bobby's care and integrity for our family. Once the system was finally installed, Bobby came by and made sure that everything was working. Immediately, we realized that the main water was busted. I was actually afraid to call around to figure who did it, but Bobby made the calls with me and we got to the bottom of the situation. I would literally call someone, put them on hold, ask Bobby what I should say, then say that. Call after call, companies denied that this was their fault and I was getting pretty nervous. Eventually, we figured out who did it, they owned their mistake, then fixed it free of charge. Kind of a weird story, but I thought that it was SO cool that Bobby was willing to make those calls with me and finalize the system. For me, that went above-and-beyond what anyone could ever expect of their realtor. Throughout the rest of the process, Bobby always worked with us personally, rather than sending someone to represent him. He helped us haul away 1,300 pounds of trash left by our previous tenants (see pictures), fix a number of small inspection points (again, we live on the other side of the state, so he just volunteered for this), conduct 4 different open houses, and was friendly 100% of the time. At every interaction, I felt that Bobby was setting the standard for all other realtors. He's hard-working, value-driven, personable, smart, punctual, and always answers his phone. We believe that he listed our house for the perfect price and did an outstanding job of keeping us in the loop (again, we're across the state). I wish that we lived closer so that we could refer Bobby to more people, but know this: you will be so glad that you went with him and his team. They're a breath of fresh air and give you a sense of peace about a very stressful process. Bobby, you're the man!

Although the home buying process can be quite stressful, Grant put me and my wife at ease…read morethroughout the entire process. Too many good things to say about Grant. He listened to exactly what my wife and I wanted - and within a week we found our dream home (from out of state!). After I flew out to check out homes, Grant made sure to meet with me at several homes. A huge win thanks to Grant's communication and customer service. He was responsive and quickly returned any questions, concerns, or comments. Very down to earth, honest, and friendly. This guy is your guy - he certainly went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have done it without him. Thanks Grant.

Had a wonderful experience using Grant to find our house. He was very professional and always…read moreeasily reached when we had questions. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and made the whole process easy. I highly recommend him.

Michelle Gainey is true southern hospitality in the PNW! She is as thoughtful and kind as they come…read moreas she helps you through every step of the biggest purchase of your life! I cannot imagine working with anyone else who cares about their clients as much as Michelle does. You can tell from the minute she says hello that she is willing and ready to invest everything she has into making your house dreams come true! Michelle is simply wonderful!!

Michelle is a top notch Realtor. She is incredibly invested and in-tune with the transaction at all…read moretimes. Working side by side, I just couldn't say enough nice and professional things about her work ethic, and the outstanding agent she is!! I would highly recommend enlisting Michelle Gainey to anyone looking for a Realtor in the Tacoma area for a smooth and successful transaction, she'll take superb care of you.

When my fiancé and I first contacted Liz, it was primarily to see if we would qualify to purchase a…read morespecific property we had our eye on that was on the market. After our initial conversation with her, we didn't expect to move forward with the home buying process so soon, but we did. I remember telling my fiancé right after we ended our conversation with Liz that I wanted her to be our agent. I truly appreciated how people centered, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable she is about the process. She made us feel completely comfortable asking questions and helped us clearly understand what the home buying journey would look like. Liz never made us feel rushed or pressured into anything. She truly respected our pace and guided us with patience and understanding every step of the way. Since my finance and I currently live in Los Angeles, Liz took her time to tour several homes that we were interested in. All of the videos she sent to us were extremely thorough and informative which made our process easier. It felt like we were actually there although we were miles away. We really appreciate Liz for taking the time to record and share the tours with us while giving us her opinion on things that stood out to her that were concerning. This is something we would not have been able to pick up on since we were not present. Liz really listened to what we were looking for in a home and she delivered. We cannot recommend her enough! She is truly an AMAZING agent to work with. We're beyond thankful for Liz and The Porchlight Group. If we ever decide to buy another home in the future, we are absolutely going back to her! IN LIZ WE TRUST!!

If I could give 1000 stars I would! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin... Being in Las Vegas but looking for a place in Seattle and not knowing ANYONE or where or how to even begin the process. I used YELP for what is here for...to find businesses and read reviews. I searched Realtors and started to read reviews. After reading several reviews I knew I wanted to go with a smaller vs. a bigger company (where they might hand you off to whoever or you get lost in the shuffle). SOOOOO glad I went with Liz! I really believe that things happen for a reason and people come into your life for a reason. From the first time I spoke to her she had a great energy and vibe and I knew she was going to be a hustler. I was already impressed from the get go! In the beginning I explained what my husband and I were looking for, (which I thought were pretty strange requests criteria...because this condo was going to be used for our employee, it needed to be within a certain proximity, near the airport and within our budget). Liz just rolled with it and got on it. I think it was that night or the next we were already Facetiming a property we were interested in...that's how quickly she was on it! BTW she gives great video commentary and is thorough and honest with her review of the places. Not being there and actually seeing something in person for such a large purchase is kind of scary, but it truly was a great experience that I wasn't expecting. She listened and cared about our opinions and was never pushy. So right now the market is CRAZY!! We put in about 3-4 offers starting in February and kept getting outbid by cash offers and waiving everything. Finally we found something that was perfect for us and had keys and were moving in on April 8! We got to do a little fixer upping (Liz helped with finding a contractor) and was able to pick out flooring, paint and light fixtures, to our liking, all for asking price (seller was throwing in some $). BEYOND impressed with Liz and her team! From start to finish and all throughout the process Liz always kept in touch and updated with what was going on. Almost daily emails with new listings or possible places then following up with which ones we were interested in seeing. She was ON TOP of it! Not sure how she keeps it all straight because you will feel as if you are her only client (which I know we weren't), with how dedicated and on top of it she is. She was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, generous and helpful in SO MANY WAYS! You will NOT regret choosing her and her team to buy or sell your home! Just give her a call and she will get right on it...because she can't help it and truly loves what she does, and also loves to work! lol

If you're in a different state and want to sell your home in WA, Amy is literally the caped…read moresuperhero you need to get you across the finish line!! Her communication & real estate business acumen is stellar! She will keep you informed, provide realistic suggestions, do amazing marketing for your home to get it sold. Mine got picked up within a week! She knows how to time the market and how to price it for a profitable sale! She also will help with tenant coordination & communication! She even provided me references for some commercial realtors out of state for my future ventures. Oh she's on it when it comes to even getting the overalls herself to paint over some spackle last minute!! (Love you for that btw) She's very insightful and knows how to handle negotiations really well. She's just the professional & the advocate you want in your corner if you want the best possible sale. I will literally sing like a canary to anyone who wants to sell in Washington to take her up as a realtor! Oh and check out those beautiful red flowers she planted for me in the front!!

Amy is the best of the three brokers we have dealt with in selling our three houses in the past 30…read moreyears. She was very professinal and friendly. She told us what needed to be done to sell the house fast and she stayed engaged with us throughout the whole process. She emphasized "less is more" for house showings so potential buyers could see how big and spacious of our home (inside and outside) was. She set the sale price so accurate, based on the similar houses price tags in the surrounding communities, above what we expected but gladly accepted it. The closing was completed in 31 days. We highly recommend Amy to anyone who wants to sell his or her home fast and the price is right.

Ashly helped my father when he was down and out. He just wanted to break even and get out of his…read morehome (that needed a lot of work). Ashly ended up getting a cash offer for more than we thought we could have gotten if we had remodeled the home. Other agents that we've dealt with in the past would have figured out a way to pocket that money themselves. There's no doubt. Ashly had my fathers best interest at heart. Our family will be forever grateful.

If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be in the home I'm in today! After working with other realtors and…read moreoffers falling through, we gave her a call and she went beyond the call of duty in finding our home! She knew what we wanted and needed and after a few potential homes she talked to a potential seller and got us an opportunity to look at the home and the rest is history! Highly recommend her! Thanks Ashly!!

Over the years, Marguerite has twice helped my husband and I buy and sell real estate here in…read moreTacoma and continues to be a source of guidance and advice. We know we can reach out and get our questions answered about the real estate market even if we aren't going to be buying or selling at that moment. There's never any sales pressure with her. When we sold our condo in downtown Tacoma to get a single family home in Central Tacoma, Marguerite advised us as we prepared. Then, when the time was right, she connected us with an amazing local agent. Eventually we bought the house next door directly from our neighbor. Even though there was no commission in it for her, Marguerite was always happy to make recommendations, advocate for us, and provide vendor recommendations for inspections and repairs. The service Marguerite provides is really unique. We love her realness and honesty as well as her real estate expertise, and we know she will always give us great service and advice. We highly, highly recommend her!

Marguerite is the best. A quality human with vast knowledge in her industry, and someone who is…read morealways working to raise the bar. She is truly interested in her clients, her community and creative ways to bring it all together. We bought our house from her 13 years ago. She was our Tacoma welcoming committee, and she STILL CHECKS IN. Tacoma is lucky to have her. If you need to buy or sell, do yourself a favor and reach out to her. Because even if she can't help you, guaranteed she knows who can.

bought a house from these unprofessionals that is missing an entire gable end. Josh Vazquez decided…read moreto be a shady sales man and keep info about the exterior of the house from me. when I did bring it up to my realtor he told her they weren't building that exact house, that info would have been valuable to know before I signed a contract on a house I wasn't even getting. A couple of months living in the house missing the entire gable end they in fact built the exact house I had picked out and josh stated they weren't building. So if you want dishonesty and unprofessionalism the maxey home team is it! Even the owner couldn't give me an answer and stated that " I have a bad attitude " yep I sure do when someone plays with money that isn't theirs, it's no wonder you have to travel so far from your home town to sell houses! Pathetic excuse for professionals, at least someone could have had the backbone to admit it was wrong but they couldn't even do that, no call backs, unanswered emails. I even tried backing out of buying it but was informed if I did I would lose my $2500 earnest money, real professionals. Don't trust Shawn or Josh they withhold important information on the "actual" houses they sell. I had numerous credible contractors give me a price on the gable end that was missing, was told that was $15,000 that should have been taken out of the purchase price! Nobody ever said one word about the home being built any different from the house I picked out on Zillow. I even contacted Shawn about my concrete driveway/ sidewalk after they had to tear it out once because of pouring concrete in 15 degree weather just to have it poured back even worse, my sidewalk goes from 4ft to 42in and my driveway is 4in different in width from the garage to the sidewalk at street edge. He was too busy getting on a flight and shrugged it off like it was nothing, so this is what you can expect from Shawn Maxey and Josh Vazquez, complete lack of respect for the buyer but they got their commission on the sale so who cares right!?

Great agent with expert knowledge. Shawn Maxey and his team represent customer service and always…read moreputting the customer first. I'd recommend Shawn Maxey and his team.