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!

Nina Zerbo and Derek DeWolf helped us sell our Wallingford condo. They were…read morefantastic--knowledgeable, communicative and proactive. They took a ton of work off our plate and managed to sell our home for the very high end of what we thought possible. We interviewed several agents before going with Nina and Derek, and compared to the others, they were able to present and justify a detailed strategy around all aspects of the process, including upgrades, staging, timing and pricing. Over the next two months they followed through on every aspect of their plan, with good communication and execution. We wanted them to manage everything, and they did. We actually moved out of the country and they handled everything. We never had to talk with or meet any of the vendors or contractors that worked on our home, all of whom did an excellent job for cheaper than we'd have been able to find ourselves. The listing absolutely presented our home in the best possible way. They built their strategy around trying to attract multiple bids in the first week, which we did. The home sold for more than we thought we could get, with a quick close and few contingencies. The entire closing process was easy and entirely remote.

I can't recommend the power duo of Nina and Derek enough. They so overwhelmingly exceeded our needs…read moreand expectations, made us feel heard and cared for, and kept us feeling "sane", grounded and focused during what is otherwise a very stressful process. They pushed to get us the best deal and terms possible. They expertly guided us every step of the way, particularly when it came to making tough decisions. To top it all, they are both just lovely and kind people, with such positive and likable personalities. They are clearly so well respected in the Greater Seattle real estate community, which puts them in a better position to represent our interests. We so appreciated our experience with Nina and Derek, and couldn't be more thrilled to recommend them to friends and family. Thank you both so much!

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.

Nancy was our fantastic real estate agent. She made our house perfect for sale, brought in…read morewonderful stagers and photographers and even snapped one photo herself of our Japanese maple in full autumn glory, knowing that, by the time the rest was ready for photography, its leaves would have fallen! That's the kind of detail she brought to the job. She was at once on task and entirely considerate of our wishes and our time. She knew how to get top dollar and we ended up with four offers in the first week the house was on the market! She priced it right, advertised it perfectly and got us $125K over asking price. If we ever owned a house again, Nancy would be our broker hands down.

My wife and I had long been contemplating a move out of state to be nearer her family, but some…read moreunexpected developments made it necessary to expedite the process considerably. We knew we had no desire to manage a property from 2,000 miles away. So, selling our condo was the route we would take. How hard could that be? Well, harder than one might think, even in a hot real estate market like Seattle was at the time of our sale. First, we needed a real estate agent; someone with intimate knowledge of our neighborhood. Turns out, there are more than 10,000 real estate agents in the greater Seattle area -- how to narrow that down?? After much online research, traversing various websites, reading testimonials, etc, we stumbled upon Nancy Chapin, a highly rated agent in our area, and saw a brief Youtube video featuring her on the Windermere website. We liked what we saw and made arrangements to meet her at an open house in our area two days later. In person, we liked what saw even more -- Nancy is a woman who's human qualities jump off the page. She is warm, knowledgeable, friendly and most of all, honest. The next day she met us at our home, reviewed the process of selling the property, discussed staging (which we ultimately opted not to do), officially took us on as clients and had us up and on the market in a scant two weeks, whereupon we accepted an offer more than 10% above our asking price. Through it all, Nancy was available to answer all of our questions and talk these first time home sellers off the ledge multiple times. Long story short, my wife and I could not recommend Nancy highly enough if you are in the market to buy or sell in Seattle!!

Working with Amy Thompson to buy our first home in Maple Valley was one of the best decisions we…read moremade. As complete novices, we were overwhelmed at first, but Amy guided us through every step with confidence, clarity, and an infectious positive attitude that made the entire experience feel manageable -- even enjoyable. Amy is the kind of realtor who truly fights for her clients. She moved fast, stayed competitive, and helped us secure our home before it went into what would have been a stressful bidding war over the weekend. Her deep connections with trusted industry experts -- from inspectors to movers and contractors -- made a huge difference. Everyone she recommended delivered high‑quality work, which gave us tremendous peace of mind. We were in our third trimester of pregnancy during this process, and Amy took that into thoughtful consideration from day one. She streamlined everything she could, kept our stress levels low, and was incredibly patient with our endless first‑time‑homeowner questions. She remained calm, professional, and reassuring even when our due date felt like it was approaching at light speed. Her attention to detail is exceptional. Amy combed through mountains of contract paperwork and caught several items that needed to be reevaluated in our favor -- things we never would have spotted ourselves. She was always available, always responsive, and always willing to explain anything we didn't understand. Even after closing, Amy continued to go above and beyond by connecting us with reliable professionals to help us get our home move‑in ready. Her knowledge of the area, her drive, and her genuine care for her clients set her apart in every way. We will absolutely work with Amy again in the future. She is considerate, professional, positive, and fiercely dedicated. We couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with the challenge of buying or selling a home. If you're looking for a realtor who will advocate for you, guide you, and make the process feel effortless, Amy Thompson is the one.

Amy is very responsive and patient with helping us purchase our first home. She always tried to…read morefind the time to get back to us whenever she is free. If you need a responsible and professional agent, call Amy.

I know a realtor is a lawyer to help you comb through the agreement of parties selling/buying a…read morehome. But we needed a realtor to help us focus on our buying priorities; someone who would talk to us as a couple and then split us up and talk to each of us about our wants and needs (because my partner and I are both type A people). We needed a buffer, so that home buying didn't land us in marriage counseling. We needed someone to pour over the homes as they quickly came on the market and quickly sold (March-August 2022). We needed a trusted ally to see homes on our behalf if we weren't able to be there right away (and let me just say, Rachna went miles beyond). And we needed someone to think about the "other" details because 3 heads are better than 2. Would I use Rachna to buy a home with again? 100% yes! Would I trust Rachna to sell my home? Yes! Did I ever feel pressured to purchase a home? No, and we saw many, many homes: Homes that sold within hours of being on the market. Homes that fit most of our criteria but we just didn't feel it was the right one. And we found it! Thanks Rachna!

Rachna Real Estate saves you money, time, and stress! My husband and I have worked with Rachna…read morethree times now. Purchasing our first home over a decade ago, selling that home 2 years later, and now purchasing our 2nd home. She helped us find our perfect first place and really educated us on the process. She was always available to answer our questions and reassure us through an intimidating process. When we sold, Rachna went way above and beyond in helping us stage our home for a quick sale for the best price. This time around, the real estate market is completely nuts! Rachna is still always available to answer questions and very good at talking us down from our crazy ideas! Every time, Rachna has worked very hard and structured the deals in our best interest. She is honest, smart, organized, and very diligent. I'm consistently impressed by her professionalism and dedication to her clients. When you work with Rachna; you are not only working with her because she also has a fantastic professional network! Whatever you need getting into or out of a property; she knows someone who does equally fantastic work for reasonable prices. At the end of the day, a Real Estate Agent needs to take the time to get to know you in order to really advocate and represent clients well. Rachna does that every time and has my full trust. If I'm buying or selling in Washington; I don't think I'll ever use anyone else.

We worked with Kirsten and Frank for 6 months this past year. They are very knowledgeable about…read moremarket trends, architecture, fair pricing, schools and neighborhoods. The both have a great deal of experience and we benefited immensely from that. I emailed them relentlessly with listings to get their feedback and they were so patient with me and gave me all the information I ever inquired about very quickly. As we searched for those 6 months, we saw dozens of homes. They acted as an effective sounding board; problem solving how we would meet all our needs and budget in a tight market. I never felt pressured to hurry up and buy anything. Kirsten and Frank wanted us to be satisfied with our purchase. We ultimately found the right house and they negotiated a great deal for us. I also enjoyed my time with them. They are both personable and great communicators. We highly recommend them.

My husband and I chose Kirsten Robertson to help us buy our first home because we knew she…read morespecialized in finding mid-century modern homes. We began our house hunt while out of state and continued our hunt after we moved to Seattle. Kirsten was extremely supportive throughout the process and after months of searching, we finally found our dream home. Kirsten's knowledge, work ethic, attention to detail and honesty made us feel very confident when looking at homes. We never felt rushed or pressured at any point in the process. She listened to our wants and needs and found many homes within our price range. Never did Kirsten push us to buy a home outside of our budget. As first time home owners the entire process of buying the home was all new to us. Kirsten walked us through every step of the process. She promptly answered all of our many questions throughout the home buying process and never made us feel that any question or concern was too small to address. If for any reason we decided to sell or buy another home we would hire Kirsten without hesitation.

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!