I'm convinced there isn't a more caring, helpful or lovely realtor than Lucie LaMaine…read more When I met Lucie, I told her my partner and I were in the market for a craftsman-style home. Lucie called to check up on our situation, which had changed quite drastically in a short amount of time because our engagement was broken. I was left without anywhere to live, and emotionally raw, but still needing housing. She gave me the courage and information I needed to qualify for a mortgage, solo. She put me in touch with a mortgage broker right away and we were out looking for my home within a week! Lucie came prepared with several homes to visit. While we were out viewing them, Lucie saw a home come onto the market and we were the first ones to view it. I couldn't believe it: it was perfect, a beautiful craftsman in my price range and perfect location. I put an offer in, and Lucie worked hard to ensure I'd be the chosen buyer! Sure enough, my offer was accepted and in a month's time, sweet Lucie was there with her truck, helping me move my bed in for my first night in my very own home! I truly got into my dream home, and was given hope and support through a hard situation, because of Lucie LaMaine.

I highly recommend Lucie because her patience, knowledge of local market and construction material…read moreas well as her negotiation skills. Lucie has helped me to filter high quality candidate homes based on my criteria. After each visit, she knew more about my choices and improved her chosen housing. Although I told her I am interested to buy a house at Lynnwood or Bothell, she helped me to learn and visit housing at Edmonds, Mill Creek, Mulkiteo,Picnic Point, Everett, Lake Stevens. This process made me aware of the surrounding market. I eventually made my first purchase at Lake Stevens. Lucie has professional knowledge about construction materials. Like floor, counter top, siding etc. It helped me to understand the housing price and thus make a confident decision. Last but not the least, I really appreciate Lucie helped me to get a good deal from seller with her excellent negotiation skills. It is unforgettable experience to purchase my first home with Lucie. I highly recommend Lucie to anyone!

Sarah was extremely helpful in our house search. We began our hunt feeling uncertain if there was…read moreeven anything out there in our price range that we would want. In fact, we weren't even sure of our price range or IF we could afford a home. Sarah paired us up with brokers who ran numbers for us and walked us through the process and answered all the questions we had. She sent us all sorts of leads, encouraged us to look in neighborhoods we wouldn't have initially considered, provided us with insights into the process, gave suggestions in terms of negotiations which she was extremely knowledgeable. Even when we found the house we wanted, she insisted on looking at other houses in the area, to ensure that the house was priced right for the area/market, and to make sure we had ALL the knowledge we needed in order to feel comforable in making an offer. She helped us negotiate our offer, talked us through possibilities, was INCREDIBLY responsive, and made the house buying process fun. She was honest and I always felt confident that she had me and my husband's best interest at heart. I started the process curious about buying a house and not even sure if i was ready - I finished finding me and my husband's DREAM home which we are so thrilled to be in. Sarah goes the extra mile - she priced out appliances when we were looking at a house that needed a new kitchen, helped by mapping up a kitchen through IKEA's online create-a-kitchen, and offered to go wtih me to price out the new kitchen, as well as visited places to help us pick out flooring and understand what the overall additional costs would be. We didn't even end up going for that house that needed all the work, but the fact is, Sarah was there every step of the way, always one step ahead of things, and just a fantastic asset. Sarah was more than a real estate agent - she turned into a friend who I would recommend to EVERYONE i know. A friend of mine recommended me to her and i'm SO glad she did. In fact, i recommended her to a good friend of mine who was not having any luck in her house hunt and not satisfied with her real estate agent. Within 2 months, Sarah had found my friend THEIR dream house. Sarah is a tireless advocate for her clients. I couldn't be happier with the service Sarah provided.

I met Sarah in the fall of 2009 through a friend of mine whom Sarah worked with. She came highly…read morerecommended and I learned quickly why. On top of Sarah's extremely professional demeanor, she has the most fun, sunny, and friendly disposition of anyone I have ever met. She truly enjoys and loves her job and her clients. We clicked immediately and forged what I know will be a lifelong friendship. In the first couple of weeks of knowing Sarah, she made sure I knew that she would never let me buy a place that I did not love. This put me at ease, because I am not a fan of the "used-car selling" approach. I wanted someone to be just as sure of my purchase as I was, and Sarah fit the bill perfectly. That said, Sarah patiently looked at condos with me for over TWO years. She never once pressured me and she would not let me settle for something that I did not love. Once I found "the one", Sarah made sure it happened. And that day was no ordinary day - it was Thanksgiving Day 2011. Not only did she take me out to look at condos, she and I drove from Kirkland to her office in Renton to draw up the offer. This wonderful realtor spent a good portion of her holiday with me making sure that I could get my offer in and get the house I had always dreamed of. If that doesn't attest to the love she has for her job and clients, I don't know what would. Sarah is the only person I will refer to anyone who is looking for a realtor. I can't say enough nice things about her and her work ethic. She will be my one and only realtor for any home sale/purchase I go through for as long as she is in the real estate business!!!

I started working with Vera in mid-February, and from day one she made the home-buying process so…read moremuch easier to understand. As a first-time buyer, I had very little knowledge of what to expect, but she patiently educated me every step of the way. From February to May, Vera consistently sent me open houses and always made time to visit properties with me. I really appreciated how honest and insightful she was during showings--she would point out both the positives and the flaws, and gently guided me away from homes that weren't the right fit, reassuring me that I could find something better. I decided to take a pause from May through August, and Vera never pressured me. Instead, she stayed patient and continued updating me with market insights. In July and August, she proactively suggested that I re-enter the market since prices were dropping and interest rates were projected to improve. That advice turned out to be spot on. When I finally found the right home, Vera acted immediately. She helped me put in an offer the same day and managed all the paperwork with incredible diligence, keeping me on track at every step. She also guided me through parts of the process I knew nothing about, like the inspection and final walkthrough. She didn't just glance at the house--she examined every corner, noted even small cosmetic issues, and made sure the builder followed up on them. Throughout the entire journey, Vera was super communicative, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Her honesty and dedication made this a hassle-free and even enjoyable experience. I couldn't have asked for a better agent, and I strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

Vera and her team did an outstanding job. They were very efficient and responsive, worked…read moreexceptionally hard and got us into our first home! Would highly recommend.

My wife and I recently employed Michele Schuler to represent us in the sale of our home on Mercer…read moreIsland, Washington. That was a very good decision. Ms. Schuler is very experienced in general and specifically regarding sales on Mercer Island. Ours was an older home with a lot of postponed maintenance and evidence of occupation by four children and a dog. By local standards it was pretty shabby. Complying with all of Michele's advice, we sold the house for 17% more than the asking price which was based on multiple other estimates of fair market value including a recent unrelated appraisal. Michele made very specific recommendations for improvement of the property prior to sale, which proved highly cost effective, and did not include any expensive remodeling. We were most impressed by the cadre of people upon whom she called to get the property ready for sale, including a personal assistant, a design specialist, broadly capable handymen, painters, cleaners, window washers, drone equipped photographers, yard men, and others. It appeared that the volume of work supports all of them sufficiently that they respond promptly to any of her requests, and they definitly respect her. When one potential buyer was concerned about a crack in the foundation, she had it fixed before the sun set. We could hardly believe how good the house looked when it was ready to show. All these services seemed reasonably priced, and the cost of them plus the capital gains tax we will be paying (for a property acquired in 1985) will easily be covered by that 17%! Furthermore, dealing with her is a pleasure. She is a fine communicator and very responsive. Our experience with Michele was great!

Michele did an excellent job listing our home this past summer during the pandemic. She took all…read morethe stress out of the listing and handled everything with grace and speed. Unlike many agents, she was there for each showing to be sure buyers did not miss any important details about our home. Her marketing materials were superb. We had multiple offers and she was able to negotiate our staying in our home for an additional six months after closing which was included in the buyer's purchase price. She was very easy to work with and I would not hesitate to use her again. She will put every ounce of energy into your listing!

Bev is a first class agent. She has solid information to help you get onto the right home and at…read morethe right price. We would trust no one else in the area to handle our real estate needs. She has 20 plus years of knowledge and is very patient helping you find the right home. Bev was very accommodating to me and my wife when I was injured and on crutches. She took the time to lay out a schedule and drive us to each home to view knowing my handicap would limit our time. Thanks to her planning, we were able to narrow our search quickly. Her closing skills and knowledge of the industry were a great help during our first purchase. She made the transition as good as it could get. Thank you Bev for all of the hard work and effort. You are one of the best out there! A plus all the way. We highly recommend you schedule an appointment with Beverly soon, you will not be disappointed!! Gina and Aaron Spainhower Happy homeowners/customers since 2009

We worked with Bev to sell our home in Bellevue and were very happy with her services…read more We decided on a Monday to put our house up on the market on the following Thursday, and Bev scrambled to make it work, finding a photographer on short notice and getting the listing and paperwork done in record time. She showed the house to approximately 170 people in a week and a half period, helped us to negotiate with the top bidders, then ran interference when the buyers started being difficult. We moved out of town before the sale closed, and after we left, she even cleaned our oven and arranged to get our garage door opener fixed! Through the whole process she kept us updated via a steady stream of texts. Bev was friendly, helpful, and communicative throughout. We highly recommend her.

When you think of a real estate agent/broker there are a few things you want to make sure they have…read morein their arsenal. Deep knowledge of the market, impeccable negotiating skills and someone who has a genuine interest on your behalf. Julie Hall embodies of all these qualities and so much more. Some years ago she helped us buy in Seattle, during Covid times and crazy competitive market- she made that happen! And recently she helped us sell our home for our move to the east coast. She made this happen in record time and even getting over asking. Not only did she manage the sell of our home, she even helped with the negotiations of our east coast home- she is that amazing. Allowing us the mental space to concentrate on our move and leave our Seattle home in her hands was the easiest and best decision we made. I cannot recommend her enough. She works with a very talented team- from financing to staging. She has no problem rolling up her sleeves and making things happen. I keep telling her that wherever she does, she sprinkles Julie dust and it's 100% true. Her touch is magic- let her make your home dreams come true.

I do not recommend Julie as a buyer's agent for first time home buyers, those unable to view a…read moreproperty in person, or are new to the region and climate. her best quality was assertiveness and speed to view homes and get realtor info during a market where home showings sold out before interested buyers could get in to see in person. Ultimately for our needs, the decision to work with Julie was a disaster and cost us time, emotional anguish and a lot of money. A lot. Given how anyone we tell our story to including other realtors says, "well you're not using her again! Right?" I feel it's time to share our experience. We worked with Julie for many months 2020/2021 to buy (then quickly sell at a loss) our first home. This was at the tail end of covid while travel was restricted and discouraged and vaccines were just coming online. I toured some places with her in person during visits from out of state but also virtually thinking I was saving a long drive and being responsible because Julie understood our needs. She didn't provide video tours with me but instead would describe things or send video clips. In contrast her assistant Allison gave great video tours and clearer feedback on homes. I should have explicitly asked for video tours. But I shouldn't have had to ask. I was shopping in the luxury market and even Redfin was doing them. Reflecting back, I think because Julie was remodeling her own home and enjoyed that process she was dismissive about the difficulty and costs involved in buying a home that had problems. We were willing to do some remodeling on outdated finishes or floor plans and could afford unforeseen costs so it felt okay to take some risks. But we wanted a move-in ready, watertight home without moisture damage. I explained how I'd lived in a moldy place and was sensitive. It turned out that regardless of our ability to afford correcting what turned out to be bad DIY, deferred maintenance, and poor construction, We learned that we didn't want to. our new home required 80% of exterior replaced as well as the alleged "2 year old roof with warranty" because it was void since no flashing replaced. Julie did communicate that interior finishes and quality were not great like the flooring which we intended to replace or the paint which we also would expect to change. She said she spent over five hours on the property. I incorrectly assumed that meant she had been using that time to inspect it as a realtor would to help me make an informed decision. I was incorrect. Even simply saying that she thought I should visit in person given the condition would have been helpful. If she had only opened the strange wet bar sink cabinet and described the (to be polite) DIY shenanigans or sent a photo, we may have passed entirely. It was one of many red flags. Problems were visible in person. Certainly if she had mentioned the mildew smell evident upon opening the front door, we would also have paused and likely avoided a lot of heartache. Certainly not have overpaid by as much. Ultimately, the home was borderline tear down for us after consulting many professionals, bids, and hiring an architect. for a time we thought we might choose to make lemonade out of lemons and end up with something really stunning. However the scale of project was not what we thought we were buying, even if we repaired the bare minimum. Julie regularly dismissed mold and mildew smells saying that a home just needed new carpet and paint or to "air out"; was dismissive of my concerns of the risk to buy and cost to repair and replace stucco and Dryvit siding on homes we looked at; on more than 1 occasion encouraged us to bid at or over asking on homes that had a record of difficulty selling and price reductions. One sold for about 120k under asking (after a huge price reduction already). She failed to obtain accurate parking rights information on a home that we passed up because we had incorrect information. If you expect your realtor ON YOUR BEHALF to walk completely around the exterior of a home you are not viewing in person and note for example obvious eye-level damage to Dryvit on a 1990's home (golf ball sized white styrofoam exposed) after telling you the house was traditional stucco. as well as obviously decayed original wood windowsills exposed to the Bay, broken seals, and a moldy smell upon opening the front door of a home that had a checkered sales past - find a different realtor. I could go on. This is certainly one review I wish I didn't have the occasion to write.

Heather is truly awesome! She helped us land our first home in a crazy housing market, and answered…read moreour 1 million questions about the process. Heather was key in helping us understand what was a competitive offer while working within our price range, and made us feel comfortable making the biggest purchase of our lives. She is super responsive and met us on site at all sorts of weird hours to get offers in. We are so grateful we found Heather - she's a gem and I'd highly recommend!

I have not had the privilege, yet, to have Heather take me through the purchasing process, but the…read morelittle time that I did spend communicating with her left me impressed. Rest assured that I will be returning when the time comes in the near future.

Jordyn is fantastic. She really took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for in a…read morehome. Once we found the right place, she went above and beyond to help schedule estimates and repairs. She was never pushy, very patient with me as a first time buyer, and extremely kind, educational and helpful during the stressful process of buying a home in a new state. I would absolutely use Jordyn again to buy or sell a home.

We met Jordyn at an open house and liked her from the start. She was detail oriented, friendly, and…read morevery knowledgeable. We contacted her shortly after the open house to see if she would be willing to work with us. We were first time home buyers so kinda nervous from the start but Jordyn helped walk us through the process and was there every step of the way to answer our questions and couch us through the process. When it came to the purchase she helped us negotiate a great deal and we were able to get everything we asked for. I would definitely recommend Jordyn. Thanks!