Jon's a great guy - very knowledgeable about the issues you might face as an owner of whatever…read moreproperty you are looking at buying, super-responsive throughout the purchase process, and even available and happy to help you with issues that may arise after the purchase is complete even though he has no obligation to do so. I'd give him six stars if I could.

Jon is your real estate marketing champion for this area. We…read moreare pleased to share the success we enjoyed while working with Jon during these difficult times. With out a doubt the most likable real estate professional who by the way managed to provide us with same day service. He is literally embedded in the the community and has a vast knowledge of the history of the real estate market and sales here in Washington. We are entirely grateful and appreciative for his integrity, ethics and professional acumen. Thank you kindly, Anthony H.

Ken was so helpful in answering our questions about the area. Would highly recommend if you are…read morelooking for real estate in the area.

This review is for Ken Everaert, agent at John L. Scott in Ronald, WA…read more Ken has been an exemplary partner and advocate in our vacation home search and purchase. I'm grateful to him for his knowledge, expertise, and straightforward approach. Buying a place 100 miles from home is anxiety inspiring; Ken understood that and went out of his way to identify challenges we might have and how we could address them. Initially, I engaged Ken in 2013. I wasn't planning on finding a realtor to work with; he had listed a property I was interested in so I called him. That property didn't work out and we spent the next several years researching on our own, occasionally calling or emailing Ken when we had questions or thought something was interesting. In the Fall of 2015 we got focused on finding a place (albeit still uncertain about the exact location and how we'd use it.) Ken had kept in touch over the years (sharing properties, checking in, etc), and shown us a half dozen places so when it was time to start moving, I reached out to Ken. Ken's follow through is extraordinary. He usually responded to emails (even somewhat random ones) very very quickly. He was exceedingly patient in our process; I never felt like he had some place else he needed to be (he was always clear about how much time he had available) nor did I feel he wanted to land a transaction and move on. Ken served as an exceptional consultant on the area, the issues, the challenges, and how they could be dealt with or, in some cases, how they couldn't be (water rights.) I always felt that Ken had our best interests in mind, that he was genuine in his opinions, and that when appropriate, he would advocate for us as he thought best or as directed. Ken is very professional. I felt like he understood this was a significant financial transaction, that there tend to be lots of emotional elements to it and that those things need to be balanced. I also felt that Ken was incredibly personable without being intrusive; we always felt that any question Ken asked was so that he could get a better sense of who we were and what we were hoping to accomplish. He understood that this was a family focused endeavor and even remembered our kid's names two years after meeting them once. Ken is friendly, gracious and outgoing. In that respect, Ken is exceptional at being proactive without being pushy. He routinely would find things that he thought were interesting and share them (a listing coming back on the market, a property that might be worth investigating, etc.) Ken stayed with us before, during and after the sale. He didn't high-tail out of town once the closing docs were signed! After closing, we've had a few questions and Ken has graciously and enthusiastically connected with the sellers to help us get answers on a few things ("What color/mfg is that paint?"). I didn't set out looking to find Ken and I'm grateful that I did; in fact, the only way I'd be happier is if I'd picked him on purpose up front!

We heard about Colette from another community member, and we are thrilled with how the entire…read moreprocess progressed. From the start, she was straightforward, determined, and knowledgeable. In our home buying process, she had to navigate everything from a few feet of snow on a prospective property, to some issues on the seller's side. Through it all, she was in constant communication with us, and always had our best interests in mind. We can clearly see how she will be successful with all types of buyers and sellers. Both my husband and I give our highest level of recommendation to Colette Rarden!

From the owner: Specializing in Equine Properties, Ranches, and Vacation Homes.read more

Just bought real estate in Cle Elum thru Kim as our broker…read more What a true professional! Super knowledgeable and experience to educate us in what to look for and what to avoid. Kim is the hardest working real estate professional I've ever met!! Highly recommended!

Kim really knows the Eastside/Monroe/Cle Elem markets like the back of her hand...She's great to…read morework with, very professional, and works extremely hard for her clients. I've worked with Kim on many properties over the years, and Kim is simply fantastic.

Loretta Sweigard is a long time friend and I highly recommend her to be your realtor too. She…read morehelped us through the whole process, from decluttering to open house and closing. Loretta will give you over 100% professional dedication and hard work for anyone.

Loretta Sweigard was such a delight to work with. She communicated with us through out the whole…read moreprocess, was easy to reach when we needed her. She went above and beyond. We lived on the west side when making a purchase in Kittitas County so it was imperative that we have some one take us serious and really work for us! You won't be disappointed when dealing with Loretta. I am so glad she answered our call when she did. Don't look any further

Teresa assisted me in the purchase of my first piece of property, as well as the sale of it 2 years…read morelater. She then was my buying agent for my FIRST HOME!!! She would be great for anyone looking for any type of home or land purchase or sale in Kittitas County.

From the owner: Second homes, vacation homes, lands & acreage, resort, commercial, investment properties and first…read moretime home buyers.

We worked with Rob to find our home when we relocated to Cle Elum. Rob's history and deep knowledge…read moreof the area invaluable as we were looking for a home. Once we found our home, he negotiated hard for us and was able to get us a very favorable outcome. Rob has continued to check in on us and even helped us contact the previous owner when we had issues with the house over two years later. He really goes above and beyond! I highly recommend Rob Iverson if you are looking to buy or sell.

From the owner: Rob Iverson has been practicing real estate in Washington state for over 30 years.read more

Suncadia is a great little resort…read more Suncadia is great for families, couples, girls getaways. You can rent a house. You can stay in the lodge in a hotel room all the way up to a three bedroom. There are condos and an inn. There are great restaurants, fun activities including parks for kids, gold courses, and my personal favorite is the spa. You can sip bubbly in the outdoor hot tubs while your kids are checked into the childcare. Best ever!!!! It's only a 1.5-2 hour drive from Seattle and during winter season you can drive to the slopes or ice skate. In the summer you can bike around. In the fall there are fun fall activities. It's a guaranteed good time!

Great place to escape less than a couple hours from Seattle. Full immersion into nature and all…read morethe golf you can take. Great for wine, hiking, gatherings, its awesome. You will have a great time.

First time home owners and sellers here. Colleen was our agent when we bought our house, and when…read morewe sold it. In both cases she did a fantastic job of helping us through the process and getting us a great deal. We had initially considered selling the house on our own, and I am so glad we didn't - Colleen's advice ended up getting us 40,000 dollars more for the house, and we got two offers in the first day (including the one we accepted). Our offer ended up being higher than the listed price, too. She helped us figure out repairs, got amazing photos taken for us, and basically made the whole thing roll smoothly from start to finish. Whether you are buying or selling, you should absolutely talk to Colleen.

I had the greatest experience with Colleen! I have never been on the sell side of a transaction…read morebefore and was unsure what to expect, but Colleen took the lead and helped guide evey step. Also being out of town I expected it to be more challenging but I was able to be very hands off as she coordinated with my tenants, handy man, plumber, etc for me. I highly recommend working with Colleen and will if I need to in the future.