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.

I'm a mortgage professional that has had the pleasure (or pain) of working with many real estate…read moreagents and I can honestly say the transactions I have had with Deborah have been seamless and wonderful. Her communication is second to none, she is on the ball and it allows her to anticipate the clients needs; ultimately leading to a fantastic outcome for all parties involved. I cannot say enough great things about how Deborah conducts her business, I wish everyone I worked with was at the top of their game, like Deborah!

Deborah has been a buyers agent for me, and after my mother's passing, the agent that sold her…read morehome. In my experiences working with Deborah, she consistently showed exceptional work ethic and experience , knowledge and resourcefulness. She is positive and smart and most of all compassionate and caring. I have had friends that say the very same thing in their experience having her sell their place. My family and I are forever grateful to her and highly recommend her to everyone I know!

Buying our first home felt like it could be overwhelming, but working with Jen made the entire…read moreprocess comfortable and stress-free. From the very beginning, she listened closely to our concerns and truly understood what we were looking for in a home. Every question we had was answered with patience and clarity, and every step of the process was explained so we always felt confident moving forward. What stood out most was how Jen not only met but exceeded our expectations--she found us a home that checked every box on our list. Her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for our needs made us feel supported from start to finish. We are beyond grateful for Jen and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She turned what could have been a stressful experience into an exciting and enjoyable one, and we couldn't be happier in our new home!

Jen was professional, responsive and diligent in helping me prepare my mother's home for sale and…read morethen getting the home sold for cash in eight days for an amount significantly more than expected. I live out of state and one of the reasons I picked Jen to represent my mother was Jen's experience with the situation I was in. Jen did not disappoint me and the overall experience was very positive.

Emily is a super professional, friendly and data savvy realtor. She used data to inform us of the…read morestate of the housing market and trends when we were considering placing out home in the market, which helped us make a decision on when to list. She helped us with staging our Redmond home, drove us around the neighborhood to see what other listings looked like and were selling for, she kept things moving for us even while she was on vacation. She solicited offers from buyers who'd already toured the home to find the best fit, and collected feedback from the 30+ showings of the home. We are grateful for her work and are now ready to start a new chapter of our lives in Florida. Thank you, Emily!

A trusted contractor friend helping me get my place ready for sale offered high praise for Emily as…read morea real estate agent and, after working with her, I'm truly grateful to have had her in my corner. Emily was mindful, patient and thorough during all aspects of getting my unit shown and sold. Her management of expectations, communication and imagination came across as effortless which, in turn, gave me the peace of mind to pursue the other tasks needing my attention leading up to and through the sale of the property. It all ended in a pairing with, what I felt, was an ideal buyer which really made for a satisfying end note. The experience has easily made her my go to recommend for anybody seeking a real estate agent and I have no doubt you'll come to appreciate her competence and grace during the sale of your home. Thank you Emily!

I had the great pleasure of working with Dianne Masaoka to sell two townhouses in south king county…read moreWA, one of which was my primary residence. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Dianne was professional, highly knowledgeable about the local market, and made sure I always felt like a priority. Dianne's negotiation skills were first-rate! She was able to help educate the buyers' realtors, who were less knowledgeable about the market/process, and consistently found ways to get me the best deal possible. One townhouse sold in 7 days for full asking price in Sept. 2023, and the other sold off-market for cash in Jan. 2024 before we even listed on MLS. This was during a slowdown in the housing market as interest rates started climbing. She also went out of her way to ensure every detail was taken care of - from arranging inspections, viewings, open houses, and staging to helping me get my renter to move out early. Throughout our journey, Dianne demonstrated immense patience when I was stressed out and reassured me that we would get both sales done in time to purchase my new home. She walked me through the meaning of the various sections of the contracts I signed and made sure I didn't sign anything too soon. She is a fantastic realtor! If you're looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Dianne.

Dianne provided comprehensive guidance and support during the sale of our home. She took care of…read moreall the paperwork, scheduled photography and staging, and told us everything we needed to do to sell our house for top dollar, along with all the other details we needed to be perfectly prepared for the sale of our home. With Dianne, the process was easy. I would 100% recommend her team.

I'm a mortgage lender, so I've worked with a lot of agents and I see the parts of a transaction…read moremost buyers never do. Gina is one of the few I recommend without hesitation. Two things stand out. The first is that she listens. That sounds like a small thing until you've sat with an agent who spends the whole tour talking. Gina asks what you actually want, and then she remembers it. She isn't sending you listings you already told her no to. When a client says they need a yard for the dog and a room they can close the door on for work, those are the houses that show up. The second is that she can spot an investment before anyone else does. She'll walk a place that has been sitting because the kitchen is dated and the carpet is original, and she can tell you what it looks like finished, roughly what the work runs, and what it should appraise for when it's done. I've had clients buy through her and pick up real equity inside of a year, not because they got lucky but because she ran the numbers and the numbers worked. That's a different skill than pulling comps, and not many agents have it. If you're buying, selling, or looking at investment property in Bellevue or anywhere on the Eastside, call her. She'll tell you the truth about a house, including when the answer is to walk away.

We found Gina to be an exceptional real estate agent and person. Her market knowledge is…read moreimpressive, and she's incredibly professional and experienced at understanding her clients' needs. Gina responds promptly and communicates transparently. Her dedication was evident throughout the entire process. Unlike many agents who ghost clients after the transaction, Gina stayed engaged with us. She even offered advice on renovations we wanted to make before moving in, including contractor recommendations. We highly recommend Gina for both buying and selling your properties.

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.

Bev was so great to work with! She helped me and my husband find and secure our dream condo! As…read morefirst time home buyers, my husband and I had so many questions and were super picky! She was so patient with us and very knowledgeable. We always felt like we were in great hands! I have and will continue to recommend her to all of my family and friends.

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!