Buying or selling a home can be stressful. Michael Piccolo is the best path for either. Consider…read morethat online realty websites can lag or miscalculate value. Michael provides CLARITY given his real-time KNOWLEGE of the current market as well as a keen eye regarding home worth. His GUIDANCE delivers positive results. Whether selling or buying, a lot has to happen. Michael Piccolo is someone you can TRUST throughout the process. I am very thankful he is my realtor. Highly recommended. -- Carl in Bothell, WA

Michael is a phenomenal agent. I have had the privilege of working with and successfully closing…read more10+ commercial and residential deals with him. Without a doubt, he is top notch professional and true advocate for his clients. He is strategic, professional and communicates quickly and often as he guides his clients throughout the process. He has a wonderful demeanor and mitigates stressful situations with his knowledge, experience and winning attitude. Michael recently helped me secure a new residential property in a hectic market at a 10% discount to listing price when nearby homes were selling for well OVER asking price. His excellent negotiation skills and taking the time to understand the many components to the deal were a catalyst for the exceptional results. In addition to being the best in the industry, Michael is super positive and just outright fun to work with. Whether you are selling or buying residential or commercial real estate, there is not a better agent out there. If you want guaranteed results, call Mike! Robb H

The Marine Corp prepared this Agent for battle! Our home purchase was an obstacle course full of…read morehurdles and hoops, twists and turns made even more complicated by an out-of-state contingency sale with foreign investors. Michael worked tirelessly with agents on both sides of the deals and kept us encouraged and informed at all times. I'll admit to feeling less than optimistic. But now our dream is realized thanks to not only his bearing, courage, decisiveness, endurance and enthusiasm but problem-solving skills and innovative ideas. I hope your purchase/sale isn't a battle! But you should use this agent, just in case...

Like many other people in the current economic depression, we had to short sell our house recently…read more Bear in mind this is not something that I would have ever chosen to do - my husband and I literally got laid off from our jobs within two weeks of each other, and we had to make the radical decision to move to Las Vegas where my husband had a good job lined up for him at the time. I loved this house dearly and hated to see it go, but that's the economic reality. And no, we weren't deadbeats who couldn't afford the house. This was literally the weirdest sale ever. The buyer, and moreover the buyer's lender, had such severe problems that this deal was in jeopardy multiple times during the sale. We went through attorneys to delay the short sale, had document mixups, and experienced any other problem you can possibly think of, and Andy and his team still managed to wade through all the confusion and close this sale. This sale included issues with the buyer's lender fudging the paperwork to be $700 short which caused a week's delay, the buyer randomly showing up with huge amounts of cash which required paperwork to be redrawn, and complete disarray in paperwork that no one but Andy and his team could possibly sort out. Despite all these things, Andy, Kamran, and the other people at VREG managed to navigate this nightmare and get this deal figured out. We had multiple dealings with attorneys which helped us extend this process, but the real noteworthy thing is that there was a point where our attorney told us that our sale could be delayed no longer. Despite this "official" legal advice, Andy and his staff pressed our mortgage holder, and managed to get a further extension which finally enabled this deal to go through. Andy and his team at Venture Real Estate Group are nothing short of miracle workers in the Seattle real-estate market. They managed to close what is, I am assuming, one of the most ridiculously complicated sales they have ever seen. I cannot recommend Andy Langsord and Venture Real Estate Group highly enough. They managed to turn what would have been an absolutely hopeless experience into one that worked.

Update: I believe the owner has handled this situation with arrogance and intimidation. Yes, we…read moresigned the papers--It doesn't surprise me that he would try to rehash everything publicly rather than take some constructive criticism. I only intended to leave an honest review of our experience with IBA. I stand by my one-star review. As our broker, their job was to represent us and get us the best deal possible--not just push a deal through. The buyers already had their own agent. It became clear that closing the transaction quickly was the priority--not our best interests. That's not just poor service--it's unethical. Mortgage lenders need to know whether they're financing a home or a business. Blurring those lines to push a deal through isn't just questionable--it's potentially harmful. We were not properly represented, and we paid the price for it. I recently posted an honest review about my experience with IBA and noticed they still have a 5-star rating. I probably wouldn't have checked back--except I received a letter from an attorney representing IBA. Here's what it said: "They are chagrined that you posted an online review of IBA suggesting otherwise, and we demand that you remove the review you recently made of IBA NW Business Brokers on Google." To be clear, I shared a truthful account of my own personal experience. I did not name the broker involved, nor did I exaggerate any details. It was a simple, honest, one-star review summarizing what was, for me, a very disappointing experience. I don't appreciate being pressured to remove it. A company that can't accept fair criticism without resorting to legal threats raises serious concerns. There are many business brokers in the Northwest--I'd encourage others to do their research and choose one who values transparency and accountability. Original review: I recently worked with a broker from IBA to sell our business and home together, as the business operated on our property. My daughter and I had one chance to sell the small business we built and dedicated ourselves to for ten years, and unfortunately, we were met with disregard and a lack of respect throughout the entire process. The very first interested buyers ended up purchasing it. While it turned out to be a great deal for them, it was not in our best interest. We felt misled and unsupported from start to finish. If you're a small business owner, I would strongly caution against using this firm. In our experience, their practices were misleading and did not prioritize our needs as sellers.

IBA did a great job helping us sell our business. Selling a business is a long and sometimes…read morestressful process but Vishal Punj did a excellent job of explaining the process. We can't speak highly enough of Vishal and IBA!

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

I worked with Kim Breen who did a fantastic job managing my rental property for the past 5 years…read more Did a great job vetting tenants - she always got dependable folks who took good care of my property. I highly recommend Kim - she's the best!

I have listed my home with Asa Shigley of Sterling Johnston, and have been very disappointed with…read morehis representation as selling agent. As an out of town seller, Asa assured me he could find local subs to take care of some minor, cosmetic repairs; "afterall, that is what you are paying me for". It has been 2-1/2 months and these repairs have not been made. With these repairs incomplete our home has reduced appeal, and likely confidence, for buyers and their agents to visit a property with these simple cosmetic issues left unrepaired. Any honorable real estate agent would be embarrassed with this situation. In this hot real estate market, we find ourselves with an offer at 10% below asking price (mid-point of Asa's research value). As there is no buyer's agent, Asa has increased his fee split % since "I'll be saving money vs having to pay a full fee". I have balked at this, stating his failure to find subs to make these repairs and demanded a reduction of his fee to the typical split (stated in our contract), and to reduce it more if he fails to find subs to repair the work during closing period. In response, we have received a revised offer which includes in the sales amendment the Selling agent's increase commission, as well as having 0 days in the Seller's Right to Terminate (30 days typical). This will guarantee Asa and Sterling Johnston a higher, and undeserved , commission while providing me no protection from upcoming failure to perform on their part. I feel I am in negotiations with my own representing agent rather than receiving representation services I am paying for. I expect Sterling Johnston to perform their work as promised, and at the commission per our contract.

I have had a great experience with Puget Sound Commercial. The property management service is worth…read moremoney and saves me from the headaches that come with owning properties.

From the owner: Puget Sound Commercial Real Estate has 35 years of experience in all phases of commercial real…read moreestate. We provide Sales, Leasing, Management and consulting experience that can be quickly integrated with your real estate needs. Puget Sound Commercial can provide property management and leasing who work for you on Tenant retention and acquiring new tenants. The Property Maintenance group will respond quickly to building and tenant problems with good solutions at a reasonable price. We have experience in managing and leasing class A office buildings as well as those problem properties with large vacancies. Puget Sound Commercial Property Services is a Licensed, bonded and insured general contractor with full time employees devoted to property maintenance and service.

Jason helped me purchase a property for investment in the summer of 2012. His attention to detail,…read moreorganization, and the way he kept me two steps ahead of the game made all the difference. I was never at a loss for where we were in the process, and he was always willing to spend as much time as was needed to make sure I had what I needed to make decisions. His expertise in real estate as an investment was evident from the get-go, but now, after having owned the property for 20 months, I can say it has fully met my expectations (dreams!) and then some. He really went the distance to show me why one property would be a good investment where another would not, based on my profile for risk tolerance, income requirements, management of the property and a host of other variables. Jason is so down-home and so smart at the same time - I have total confidence in him and thoroughly enjoyed myself along the way. I would go back to him in a heartbeat.

From the owner: Tellus Real Estate Solutions, LLC is committed to helping you make informed and rewarding decisions…read morewhen you are looking to buy, sell, lease or invest in residential or commercial real estate. We can assist you with traditional seller and buyer representation, commercial landlord and tenant representation, as well as commercial real estate property management services. Tellus is also a great choice when you need less traditional help. We are an "indie" or boutique real estate firm. We are not affiliated with a big-box or franchised brokerage firm where agents and clients are viewed as a statistic or number. We offer a more personal, one on one experience with a focus on quality. Our brokers are free to tailor their services to better meet your unique real estate needs, offering a more specialized choice of expertise, knowledge, information and customization.

Ryan Kadletz helped us secure a great location and lease to start our new business. He was…read moreresponsive, professional, and knowledgeable. Each part of the transaction went smoothly, and we felt well-represented. I highly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity.

From the owner: Montlake Partners Commercial Real Estate, LLC is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage…read morelocated in Seattle, Washington. Founder, Ryan Kadletz, has over 20 years of experience successfully negotiating real estate transactions for companies ranging from Fortune 50 to small startups. His experience in the industry, and as a business owner, enables him to deliver exceptional client service. Working with companies and individuals across the Puget Sound region, Ryan operates with integrity and authenticity.