We first connected with Kelly in 2020 when my wife and I began seriously exploring what has become…read morea long-term dream of eventually making Oregon home (currently in AZ). Six years later, we haven't yet pulled the trigger on a property due to a series of personal constraints; however Kelly has been our unrelenting partner along the entire journey. Her support and care speaks a great deal to her character, patience and professionalism. Over the years, I have sent Kelly more Zillow listings, questions, changing plans, "what about this one?" emails, and occasional bursts of enthusiasm than I can count. Through all of it, she has been incredibly responsive, patient, knowledgeable and, most importantly, honest. Kelly has never tried to "sell" us on a house. Quite the opposite. From our earliest conversations, she made it a priority to understand who we were and what we sought in a new home. She was willing to point out the busy street that we probably wouldn't like, the backyard that was likely steeper than the pictures suggested, questions about a property's lot lines, rental history, septic, HOA, location or resale potential, and any number of things we might not have noticed while looking at Oregon from hundreds of miles away. I told her very early on that we appreciated "the real," and that is exactly what she has always given us. She also has an incredible feel for Eugene and the surrounding communities. Whether we were asking about Eugene neighborhoods, Cottage Grove, Triangle Lake, the McKenzie River, rural properties, fire risk, market trends or some random piece of land I had discovered online, Kelly has consistently helped us understand not just the property, but the place. What means even more to us is that she has stayed on this journey despite knowing there might not be a commission waiting at the end of every conversation. Careers changed. Kids needed to finish school. Our timeline moved. Our search expanded from Eugene to rivers, lakes and eventually the Oregon coast. Kelly never made us feel like we were wasting her time. Most recently, we found a property well outside her normal service area. Instead of simply telling us it was too far away, Kelly took the time to find someone she trusted, personally connected us, and made sure we were in good hands. That is the kind of professionalism and generosity that earns enormous trust. The house that finally becomes our little piece of Oregon heaven may still end up within Kelly's territory and, if so, I look forward to her standing beside us when we get the keys. But wherever this journey ultimately takes us, she has already earned our gratitude and our highest recommendation. If you are looking for an Oregon real estate professional who is knowledgeable, candid, responsive, patient and genuinely interested in helping you make the right decision, not simply completing a transaction, I cannot recommend Kelly highly enough. Five stars, without hesitation.

We live in California and just bought a lovely house in Eugene...- which we literally could not…read morehave done without Kelly. She not only educated us on the market and the area, she literally represented us every step of the way. She visited several houses for us and provided us with detailed videos of her walk-through, plus her educated opinion, which made us feel confident enough to purchase a house without ever going to Eugene ourselves until after the deal was done! Kelly was always quick to respond, kind, professional, and willing to patiently answer every one of my questions. I also appreciated that her descriptions of the houses were always objective, unless we asked her for her opinion, in which case she'd always offer her smart and honest input. We are extremely happy with the house and how easy, smooth and enjoyable the whole process was. If you are looking for a realtor in Eugene, go with Kelly. You'll be in the best hands!

I have worked with many realtors and Amy was the best. She is organized and detail-oriented. She…read morewas there every step of the way, guiding and supporting. She is honest and hard-working. I never felt like she had any other agenda than to help my find my dream home. And, last but not least, Amy was a joy to spend time with. She is a gem!

We can say without a doubt that Amy is the best realtor we've worked with, hands down, among those…read morerepresenting us as buyer or seller. And we've worked with some experienced realtors over the years. We initiated a home-buying process from out of state, and Amy made herself readily available to preview a home, take video to share, and/or Facetime with us as she conducted a walk-through of a home we liked. When the time came for our in-person tours, Amy planned the itineraries thoughtfully and with a keen instinct in guiding us toward our preferences. We all know moving can be highly stressful and Amy's calming demeanor and "this will all work out" approach gave us plenty of peace of mind, even when the road seemed a little bumpy. On top of that, she is a well-networked realtor with many local recommendations for work that may be needed: flooring, painting, general contracting, and more. Amy's work ethic inspired confidence during the entire process, from start to finish, and with unrivaled client service skills--you won't find as responsive a realtor! We would hire Amy again without reservation, as either a buying or listing agent.

We cannot recommend John enough. From the first time we reached out to him, he was quick to…read morerespond. He was prompt, flexible, professional. We had a very rural property we were trying to sell and John got it done. Everyone we met and talked to along the way knew John and sang his praises as well--from fellow realtors to mortgage brokers. We are not only thankful that we hired John as our listing agent, but we are also thankful to know him. Thanks John!

John Romito - would we use him again? Absolutely! We tried…read moreto buy a home from the seller from H###. After a major defect was found during the well water test we backed out of the home per the contract. The seller wanted to force us to buy the home and when that didn't work they wanted to keep our earnest money. We abided by the contract he did not. John went the extra mile for us and all is now resolved to our satisfaction.

It was such a complete and total pleasure working with Brita on the purchase of our first house!…read moreShe was so patient as we "learned the ropes" of home purchasing, and offered invaluable advice. We were nervous, but Brita helped us see the larger picture, and in the end, we couldn't have been more happy with the final decision that was made. Thanks Brita, for all of your hard work, and for your kindness as well!

From the owner: "Effective, Efficient, Personal"…read more I am committed to helping you with any and all of your unique real estate needs. I understand that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest personal and financial decisions you'll ever make, and as a full-time broker my objective is make your transaction as smooth, successful and stress-free as possible. I am dedicated to providing my client with the highest quality, professional service, throughout the entire process of buying or selling real estate. As your real estate representative, I will listen carefully to your needs, will work hard to provide excellent customer service, will stay in communication with you, and will try my hardest to exceed your expectations throughout your entire real estate transaction.

Working with Eugene's Alternative (Tawnya Madsen) was a true pleasure…read more Tawnya is, hands down, the most impressive broker/ agent whom we have ever worked with. Tawnya was responsive, organized, diligent, easy to work with and very professional. Tawnya was pleasant to work with and very receptive in supporting the back-and-forth negotiations between the Buyer and Seller to ultimately arrive at the correct selling price for both parties. As an out-of-state buyer, she was fantastic in supporting a smooth transaction in every way!

Finding a real estate agent in another state to refer your good friends and clients to, when they…read moredecide to leave California, is no small under-taking. After chatting with a few Oregon real estate agents, I stumbled upon Eugene's Alternative Realtors. What a name! "Alternative" perfectly described my friends so I dug into who these alternative agents were. Bingo, landed on Tawnya Madsen who has a background as a lawyer and mediator. It's as if the heavens opened up...and after a Zoom call with my clients we all agreed it was a MATCH. Not only that but within weeks, they found a house they loved. Tawnya managed the transaction and took care of all the first-time buyer questions and concerns, coupled with the buyers not being local to the area during the process). I will be happy to refer Eugene home buyer future clients to Tawnya and know they will be in good hands!

I highly recommend David! Very knowledgeable, professional and easy and fun to work with.read more

We've had the pleasure of working with David for both the sale of our home and purchase of our…read morecurrent home. David is reliable knowledgeable and fun to work with. He made himself available whenever we wanted to look at houses and offered honest and accurate information on homes when we needed it. David makes the experience of buying/selling homes as easy, fun and stress free as possible!

My wife and I have worked with Celeste over the past several years on both ends of the real estate…read moremarket. Celeste is, by far, the most professional, competent, and articulate Real Estate Broker that we have ever had the pleasure of working with. She was great at listening to and identifying our true needs and wants in properties, and has excellent insight into the current market conditions. She also helped keep our expectations realistic and our bids competitive, which ended up saving us much time and stress during the entire process. Celeste is a great team player and excels at keeping communications prompt and concise. This was a huge plus, and helped keep our stress down during our buying and selling processes. When you feel like someone is really working for your best interests, it is so much easier to navigate all of the ups and downs that come with buying/selling a home! Ultimately, if you want to find a Broker who will make you feel like you're on the same team, proactively work on your behalf, and navigate the entire process with a reassuring sense of competency, Celeste is your person!

This review is overdue. Celeste was a godsend in selling our house in Eugene. We started with an…read moreagent who just wanted to upgrade everything in the house for a quick sell, with no regard for how much it would cost us. We were going to lose money with him. The contractor he hooked us up with took forever to get a job done and was sloppy in cleaning up, etc. Then we found Celeste. She worked with us to reduce the cost of fixing everything, touch up paint instead of brand new paint, touch up cabinets, etc. She brought a knowledgeable handyman with her for odd jobs who was timely and efficient and cleaned up after himself. She guided us through the process with kindness and patience, explaining market dynamics for cost, etc. It was a huge relief to work with her. We felt truly taken care of, in every sense. Here's to you, Celeste. The bay area awaits your visit!

Xander was my buyers agent for my first home purchase and my experience working truly amazing. He…read morehelped me navigate the offer process and got me a hefty discount on the purchase price as well as most of my closing costs paid for. We had to switch lenders less than thirty days away from the closing date and his preferred lender was amazing and got the approval and underwriting done is two weeks with a lower rate than before. He is very knowledgeable and connected to all the right people (contractors, lenders, inspectors, etc). I vouch for his character and competency one hundred percent and would not work with any other agent in the Willamette valley.

Xander Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! He helped us sell our home in Eugene, OR and…read moreguided me and my wife through buying a new one -- making the whole experience far less stressful than we ever expected. He's incredibly sharp and always quick to respond, which made a huge difference when things got hectic. Xander understood from the start that we weren't going to settle for anything less than our dream home, and when that perfect place finally hit the market, he helped us move fast and confidently. Now that the whirlwind of buying and selling is behind us, I look back on our time with Xander as genuinely wonderful -- even though I didn't fully realize just how great he was until the dust had settled. What stood out most was his calm confidence and steady guidance. It made us feel like everything was under control, even during the most stressful moments. If you're looking for someone who's easy to talk to, knows his stuff, and truly cares, Xander's your guy.

We worked with Kim to purchase a home and had a fantastic experience. We initially contacted her…read morebecause we were hoping to purchase the house we were renting, but the landlords became increasingly difficult to work with so we decided to look elsewhere. We found a home we loved and went to the open house, then the next day Kim helped us make an offer on it. It was accepted and she helped us through all of the paperwork. We just closed on our dream home and we cannot wait to start this next chapter! Kim was there for us every step of the way, from the first call I made to her to getting the keys the day of closing. She checked in regularly and gave us updates as soon as they were available. She worked with us to get us a great deal on a great house and made the entire process very easy and painless. She advocated for us and supported us. We are first-time homebuyers so we had no idea how any of this worked and Kim was kind and patient the whole time. Kim is also a lovely and fantastic person to work with. She is a real sweetheart and I really connected with her from the start. She has a knack for connecting with her clients. I can't say enough kind things about Kim. She is a true treasure in the realtor world and I will absolutely be referring my friends to her when they start looking to buy. If you are reading this and looking for a realtor, stop here! Kim is the person for you!

From the owner: Realtor for 13 years, my mission is to surpass your expectations. With a tenacious work ethic and…read moreemotional intelligence, I strive to go above and beyond in my real estate journey. Constant communication with my clients is key as we navigate the process together. As a homeowner, income property owner, and transplant, I empathize deeply with clients in today's real estate climate.

Working with Dustin has been one of the most reassuring and grounded experiences I've had in what…read morecan easily be an overwhelming process--buying a home. From the beginning, Dustin brought a rare combination of technical expertise, patience, and empathy to the table. We toured well over two dozen homes, and through every showing Dustin was honest, transparent, and deeply knowledgeable about construction, local market dynamics, and potential red flags that other agents might have glossed over. He never pressured us toward a quick decision; instead, he made sure we understood the tradeoffs--structural, financial, and emotional--of each property we considered. When we finally found the house, Dustin went above and beyond to help us evaluate it thoroughly. He coordinated inspections, provided thoughtful perspective on structural findings, and even talked us through the emotional rollercoaster of balancing risk and attachment. His communication with all parties--engineers, inspectors, contractors, and the seller's side--was steady, calm, and professional. What stood out most was Dustin's integrity. He wasn't just trying to close a sale; he was making sure we made the right decision for us. Even when complicated situations arose with pricing and concessions, he was transparent and tireless in explaining every angle. In short: Dustin is that rare realtor who blends heart, hustle, and honesty. If you want someone who's not only a skilled negotiator but a true advocate for your long-term well-being as a homeowner, Dustin is the one you want by your side. -- David & Ashley DeRienzo

My husband and I loved working with Dustin Vollstedt at Windermere! He clearly knows the local area…read moreinside and out, he was confident in his knowledge of the market, pricing, and the home buying process. As first time homebuyers we had a TON of questions, and Dustin was super patient and helpful in answering all of them. We were wanting to move fast, and Dustin helped us put in an offer as soon as we found the house we wanted, and we were moved in 41 days later! Dustin always made us aware of the next step so that we could keep things moving, delivered items to us exactly when he said he would, was super responsive, and was great at managing our expectations of the entire process. On top of being so competent, Dustin is just a really friendly guy that we enjoyed being around. He was genuinely as excited for us as we were about buying our first home. He was attentive to our needs/wants, and delivered on every aspect. You will love working with Dustin. We highly recommend Dustin, and will definitely be working with him when we buy our next home.