Hi Everyone, My name is Milo the Teacup Morkie. You can…read morefind me on Insta @milo.teacup On February 7, 2024 I took a long and scary journey from Seoul, Korea to Seattle, WA to meet my new parents. It was super duper scary for me traveling alone for over 10 hours on a big metal machine. My parents lived in a townhome in the heart of Bellevue where there were lots of loud noises, cars, trucks, sirens and bangs! My parents didn't think that was suitable for me since they noticed that I love running in grass. That's when my parents reached out to the ladies of #RAREnorthwest @RareNorthwest I heard my mom say that Rachel and Tori must have showed them over 267 homes, and none they thought suited me well to stretch my legs. On August 12th Tori showed my mom a house that she thought was perfect for me: No stairs, front/side and a back yard for me to frolick about... and it came with a Baby Milo door! Listen folks, when you walk through this door, you are outside! On September 10th we moved into our new home and slept in utter peace and quiet. No siren, no banging and a yard all for myself (and the rabbits). Rachel & Tori are, beautiful, patient, kind, friendly, personable, extremely knowledgable in their craft individuals. They always had our best interst at hand and would tell us if it wasn't the right house for us. They know the market, they can predict the outcome and will fight till the end for you! We never doubted their confidence and savviness in their game plan and approach. They held my mom's hand throughout the process, they even gave me cuddles and belly rubs (which are my favorite). Whenever my mom freaked out, they were just a text or phone call away to calm her down. When our offer was accepted, we received a big moving box kit which included literally everything to get packing! Once we got the keys to MY new home, our house was filled with love from the ladies. They stocked our fridge full of kombucha, water, Pressed juices, left a humongeous thoughtful basket filled with wonderful items for the house, snackies, toys for myself, a lush comfy blanket and a personalized sign so my parents don't forget it's "MILO's HOUSE" oh! and they also included a personalized stamp with our new adress on it...brooooooo. We felt so much love bursting from every detail these ladies put into the personalization of our new home. We could not have asked for a better partnership and framily to guide us through this process. You can feel that they are truly genuine individuals who care and love with their whole hearts. A+++ and 10/10 would recommend. Furever thankful for my new yard Rach & Tori -Milo- Now let's PAWty!

The RAREnorthwest team are amazing! They made my first home search and purchase in Seattle a breeze…read morefrom start to finish. Rachel, Stella, and Brandi were attentive, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process answering every question and keeping the process moving for a quick turn around. If you're looking to buy in the Seattle area, I can't recommend them enough!

Realtors are a dime a dozen, but Danny is truly something special. I've had multiple transactions…read morewith him and have been happy with every one. It took me a while to find the right house, but I never felt pressured or rushed. What I like most about Danny is that he's quick, responsive, and detailed. Hopefully I'm out of the real estate game for a while, but for any future needs, I'd definitely use him again and can whole heartedly recommend him to anyone.

Danny helped my girlfriend and me find our home, in Seattle, Washington and we couldn't be happier…read more His communication is always prompt and we never feel left in the dark. He does a fantastic job keeping us informed about activity in our market throughout the year, remembering our home anniversary, sending regular market updates, and including us in his client events. We highly recommend Danny to anyone looking for an agent who truly goes above and beyond. Top Real estate agent in Seattle for sure!

We truly could not have had a better experience working with TeamUp Seattle to buy our first home…read more From the very beginning, they made what could have been an overwhelming process feel incredibly easy, exciting, and seamless. As first time homebuyers, we had plenty of questions along the way, and the entire team was always so responsive, patient, and helpful. We always felt like we were getting thoughtful and honest advice, and most importantly, that they genuinely had our best interests in mind. They never made us feel pressured and made sure we felt comfortable and confident with every decision. Melissa and Cait were also just such a pleasure to work with. They are warm, knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly on top of every detail. Having a team we trusted completely made such a difference throughout the process. We absolutely love our new home and are so grateful to TeamUp Seattle for helping us find it and guiding us through such a huge milestone. We could not recommend them more highly, especially to anyone buying their first home!

I can't say enough great things about this team. Highly recommend! I was a first time home buyer…read moreand they made the process so easy. And really fun. I love my new home!

Working with Nicole La Chasse was honestly one of the best decisions I made during a pretty chaotic…read moretime of buying and then selling a home in Loyal Heights. She's super smart, knows the Seattle market inside and out, and is an absolute pro at negotiating. She always had my back and was thinking many steps ahead to ensure the best possible outcome. What really stood out was how much she did beyond the typical find a house and write an offer role. Before I sold, she helped find and manage the contractors/subs as part of a remodel and made sure the final staging was fantastic, which ensured the best possible sales outcome in a really complex and fast-paced market. Nicole is responsive, practical, strategic, and genuinely fun to work with. Buying and selling a house is a lot, but having someone this capable in your corner makes a huge difference. I cannot recommend her more highly - especially if you're buying or selling in Seattle. She's awesome.

Nicole was referred by a friend to represent the sale of a home we owned in Loyal Heights. She is a…read morefull service agent. She walked the space, created the exact list of everything we needed to do to get the house dialed in for the market. And this is where it gets really great! She hired/managed all the subs. All of them: Inspections, painters, landscapers, flooring etc., cleaning, marketing. She staged it beautifully. She sold it in less than a week with multiple offers. Honestly, we didn't have to do anything at all, except trust her process and empower her to execute the vision. I can't imagine a more deluxe sales experience. Her approach bypasses the emotional load of critical decision making, and sourcing/managing subs (which can be quite hard to get done quickly without contacts/relationships). 10/10

Greg is absolutely wonderful to work with! As first-time home buyers who had been on and off the…read moremarket for a few years, we were prepared that it would take some time to find our home. But Greg ROCKED it! From our first tour with Greg to the acceptance of our offer, it only took two months! Greg is very knowledgeable about almost everything related to property; having him partner with us gave us lots of confidence on the way. Very quickly we knew that he was someone we could truly count on. Touring properties with Greg is fun and enjoyable (didn't expect that)! Greg is always very generous to give us quality time when we tour properties together, ensuring that we have enough time to look at the properties and to ask many questions. Whenever we were not sure about a property, he never pressured us; instead, he asked questions to facilitate our thinking, or offered suggestions, an attentive ear and great understanding. He arranged an inspection for us, so that we knew what we were getting into. He worked hard behind the scenes, without saying much, seemingly effortlessly - like magic. He walked with us on every single step, making sure that we were confident with our offer, our purchase, the inspections, and the final walk through. When he said, "we will figure it out", he meant it. He took lots of stress off our shoulders, truly! And in the end, when the deal closed, he walked through the house with us again, to discuss the work we will need done, and recommended professionals to do the work. We are very grateful that Greg worked with us during our house-searching journey. Greg is a superb professional and a kind person; we feel lucky to have found him!

Greg did an amazing job in the sale of our house. We couldn't be more grateful for his guidance and…read moreexecution of the sale. Greg is extremely knowledgeable and gives clear direction for the best outcome. From timing, pricing, staging, executing all the moving parts, and most importantly a smooth closing, Greg went above and beyond making it all happen incredibly smooth. Communication and moving things along are especially important and Greg does an amazing job wrangling all the people and all the things. We give Greg our highest recommendation!

Geoff was an exceptional realtor to work with. He is punctual, efficient, and, most importantly,…read morecompletely honest. He's a straight shooter who isn't afraid to give you the hard truth about a property rather than telling you what you want to hear. I truly appreciated his direct approach and professional integrity throughout the process.

I worked with Geoff to buy my first home in Seattle. Geoff wasn't fazed by my desire for a longer…read moreslower search. While searching for the right home Geoff was candid and informative but also made me feel empowered to make the decision. He helped me understand the different aspects of each property we looked at and find the right home for me. Geoff ensured the buying and closing process went smoothly and connected me with people to help with the post-move-in work of making the house a home. Highly recommend Geoff to anyone looking for a realtor.

Working with Matthew Chapman at Windermere to buy a home in Bellevue was a great experience from…read morestart to finish. We wanted to buy a bigger home as we grew our family, and Matthew took the time to really understand our goals and what was important to us. We felt supported and informed throughout the entire process and trusted Matthew to keep our priorities in mind. Matthew was patient and always in our corner throughout the search until we finally found the right home. He also went above and beyond after we moved in. When we ran into a few issues with the house, including a toilet leak and a roof vent leak, he promptly recommended reliable vendors to help us get them addressed. Overall, we had a great experience working with Matthew and highly recommend him for any real estate needs.

We would strongly recommend Matt to our friends and family in the area…read more We met with several realtors before choosing to work with Matthew to sell our home in Bellevue, WA. Matt wasn't the lowest rate, the highest sale volume, nor did he cite a substantially higher sale price. But his recommendations on prep/staging/marketing; his full-service, detailed, and organized approach; and our ability to speak honestly about expectations really stood out. We also appreciated that he recommended ways to highlight the unique touches in the home, rather than (literally) whitewashing everything as some other realtors advised. His approach magnified the things we loved about the home and the care we put into maintaining and improving it. We were out-of-state during the majority of the sale, and relied on Matt and his team very heavily for sale preparation. He made proposals, got quotes, and oversaw work. Matt was upfront about whether he thought each suggested improvement would pay for itself, and actively advised against changes other realtors had suggested that he didn't think were worth it. He was always clear that it was our decision and also happily accommodated us doing some of the work ourselves. Because of his and his team's diligence we were able to hit our target list date, with a house that was shown in its best light. The local market had become more uncertain: markets were softening and a similar house down the street was sitting on the market after weeks, despite a price drop. We adjusted our intended list price (still within his initial range) and our expectations, but Matt remained confident in the home and how it would show. We got an under-asking offer early, and Matt went into overdrive to solicit additional offers. Ultimately we got a very attractive at-list-price offer, the house went pending within a week of listing, and we had a very smooth closing experience. There's always luck involved, but we expect that with most other realtors it would have more work for us to get the house on the market and the sale price would have been lower.

Get Happy at Home made the entire house buying experience a joyful and supremely positive…read moreexperience! Our first meeting with Matt, we spent over 90 minutes talking about our wants, needs, and preferences. He also walked us through their entire process, from our first tour through closing. From there, we had the chance to meet the team, and every single person over there is incredible. Ryan is like John D. Rockefeller fused with the Terminator (this is a compliment Ryan, I promise!) - he can spot issues and pain points in a house at a glance, and will literally leave no stone unturned to ensure things are up to code and built the way they're supposed to be (we watched him crawl into the smallest crawl space imaginable to check the insulation of a house once, I was shook). Karl is the most visionary man I've ever met, on several tours he painted a picture of all the ways we could modify a house to meet our preferences. I'm not talking about "hang a painting here", Karl would open his bid with "tear this half of the house down and rebuild it this way", and it was phenomenal. What I would give to pay a visit to his imagination. Matt is a force of nature. On any given day, he's juggling 5 of the craziest conversations and deals you can imagine, and HE has THEM all on the back foot. Matt knows the entire area and real estate market like the back of his hand, and always gave it to us straight as to what we were looking at. We certainly would not have found our dream house without his expertise, promptness, initiative, and professionalism. And of course there's Marta, who holds the whole operation together. What would we have done without her guidance in scheduling our tours and the weekly updates on our progress all the way up to and even after our closing! Two particular experiences stand out to me: On one house we were considering, we went back to visit at night to get a feel for the after-sun atmosphere. While we were there, Karl walked us through all the things about the house we might like or dislike, how we'd change them, and generally how the value of the house stood up to the asking price. We spent over an hour together that evening just chatting like old friends, and by the end of it, we determined that the house wasn't the one for us after all. In another instance, we toured a house that we were SURE was the one, so we went back in the evening with Ryan to look at it again. During that conversation, Ryan didn't try to convince us to make an offer or to walk away, he simply asked us questions. The one that got us was "let's pretend we were sitting in this house 5 or 10 years from now. Is it everything you need and want?". Walking through that exercise made us realize that the house was great for a childless couple, but perhaps not so once little ones become a factor. This was something we completely glossed over as we got caught up in the excitement of the house, and thanks to Ryan, we made the right choice to pass. In the end, we ended up buying the house of our dreams, a new build in the neighborhood we wanted with all of the things we were looking for. There's no way we would have ended up here without the entire team's expertise and willingness to endure a temporary "no" for the right "yes". I could not have asked for a better team to partner with for this search, and now we're happily in our dream house :) I would recommend GHAH 1000 times in a row, this whole team kicks serious ass.

Matt, Ryan, and Martha are the best team you could ask for! We sold our townhome with the team, and…read morenot only did they make the end-to-end process seem effortless for us - from strategizing to comp analysis to repairs to staging to open homes to closing in a "we've seen much better days market" - but they also managed to make it fun! Deep insights, industry knowledge, flawless execution, prompt updates, killer sense of humor - best team and the absolute best humans to work with!

We've had the pleasure of working with David for over four years, and he has consistently exceeded…read moreour expectations as a property manager. He replies to messages within minutes, making communication effortless. When it came time to list our property, we simply sent an email, and within a few days the lease was signed with a qualified tenant. It was truly a hands-free experience. David is very knowledgeable about the local rental market, pricing properties competitively. He conducts thorough background checks to ensure reliable, responsible tenants are placed. When maintenance issues arise, he addresses them promptly and professionally, never leaving anything unresolved. He's also built a trusted team of maintenance specialists and contractors who are experts in their respective fields. We recommend him highly.

David has been our property manager for over 4 years, and he's been professional, efficient, and…read moreresponsive. To be transparent, we are property owners, so this review is from the owner's point of view. Having said that, he's been proactive in making sure the rental house is in a good shape, including regular annual maintenance. This is to ensure tenants get what they pay for. One thing David really stands out is his responsiveness and timely communications. Tips: believe it or not, best way to contact him is via email. He'll call me as soon as he's available whenever I ask him to call me via email. His email responses are mostly cryptic and straight to the point, and some folks may take that differently. But for us, we like his cut-to-the-chase, no-nonsense style. Believe us, we have had a different property manager before, and he may seem courteous, but his responsiveness and professionalism are not even close to David's.