We had been looking to buy a rental house and met Jim Biava from Windermere Realty. Jim was…read moreextremely helpful, knowledgeable and thorough. He took a lot of time to find out just what we were looking for. When we found the house we wanted he made sure all the bases were covered from potential sewer problems to helping us get estimates on a new roof! Jim is an experienced realtor that is kind, patient and extremely helpful. He made this process of buying a house "painless" and we would certainly recommend him to anyone that is in the market for a new house.

I've never felt so disrespected before. I will be looking to bye in the Seattle area soon so my…read moregrandmother and I decided to spend this Sunday exploring open houses. When I got to this house the broker Jim Gram looked us up and down and decided we didn't belong in his listing. He refused to acknowledge me when I tried asking questions about the house and then found it necessary to follow my grandmother and I into the basement. My grandmother and I felt so uncomfortable we decided to leave before seeing any of the other rooms. After getting into my car I looked back to the house and saw that Jim Gram was recording us with his cell phone. I've been to many open houses in the past and I've always found the agents to be very helpful and kind but after my experience today I don't see myself attending an open house again any time soon. I would never hope to work with a man like Jim Gram.

Kayla and Trevor were so professional and great to work with in selling our West Seattle home. They…read moreput in the extra mile and helped the task feel less daunting. I would highly recommend them for selling your home.

I had a wonderful experience working with Trevor during the home buying process. He was knowledge…read moreabout the market and answered all my questions with patience and expertise. Most importantly, he guided me through every step, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy agent.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Simon and Garfunkel. Scott Monroe and Molly Kemper. Scott's…read morebackground in construction paired with Molly's expertise in marketing and analytics make them the ultimate real estate duo. Scott and Molly prepared our house for sale while we were living across the country, and they handled every detail as if it were their own home. They oversaw significant repairs, coordinated pre-listing inspections, and made sure the house was in outstanding condition before it ever hit the market. Throughout the process, they were incredibly mindful of our budget while still moving quickly and efficiently to get everything done. They were thoughtful about comps to ensure we were strategic on pricing. Once the home was listed, they kept us informed every step of the way, providing thoughtful feedback after open houses and showings and offering expert guidance throughout the process. Their strategy and execution paid off: we received a full-price offer with no contingencies and a quick close. I truly can't say enough good things about this team. If you're looking for agents who are knowledgeable, responsive, strategic, and willing to go above and beyond for their clients, Scott and Molly are the best in the business.

I could not be more pleased with my experience working with Molly and Scott to sell my home! As an…read moreout-of-state seller, I needed a team that could provide hands-on support and manage the many details involved in preparing a property for sale. Molly and Scott went above and beyond, essentially managing the entire pre-listing process, coordinating contractors to address necessary repairs, and keeping everything moving smoothly. All I had to do was review and approve quotes. Both Molly and Scott bring valuable experience in commercial real estate and marketing, which really sets them apart. They have a great eye for what makes a home appealing to buyers and know how to position a property for sale. My biggest priority was selling my home in a timely manner, and they absolutely delivered. I first met with them about a month before listing, and they accomplished everything needed to get the property market-ready within that timeframe. We received an offer within just three days of listing, and the home ultimately sold for more than I ever imagined possible! The entire process was seamless, efficient, and far less stressful than I expected, especially given that I was managing the sale from out of state. I cannot recommend Molly and Scott highly enough. If you are looking for knowledgeable, proactive realtors who will go the extra mile and truly manage the process from start to finish, they are an exceptional team.

I don't think there are words that carry enough weight to describe Joey. I found myself in a…read moresituation probably similar to many people a few years ago: in a condo worth less than I owed, taking pay cuts at work due to economic slow down, a real estate market in the tank. I tried several times to take advantage of government programs, my mortgage holders programs, anything to get my mortgage restructured so I could stay in the condo but nothing came through. I was at the end of the road and had resigned myself to going through a foreclosure and trashing my credit for a long time. I told Joey my situation and she recommended we try and short-sale my condo, I was game for anything but very skeptical that it could get done because nothing was selling and the last unit that did sell was woefully low. I told her my reservations and worries and she told me to get her some information, not worry about it, and let her go to work. The process was slow at first but Joey was hustling on my behalf, pretty soon we started to get people trickling in and in a few months we had 4 offers stacked up ready to roll. As soon as I started to get my hopes up that I could get out of this jam the bank came back and said all the offers were too low and gave us the lowest number they would take. I was sure that was the end and I was sunk, Joey kept working on the bank and the buyers until she was miraculously able to get a buyer and the bank to the same number, unbelievable! Then we found out the condo building was too far behind on HOA payments to accept the buyers loan, again Joey came to the rescue and worked out a deal to get enough of the HOA's paid to make the percentages right. Joey was literally the light at the end of a tunnel for me and I am in debt to her forever. More importantly than being an awesome realtor Joey is a super person, honest, down to earth, and trustworthy. I will absolutely work with Joey again and always refer my friends and family to her.

My husband and I were in the market to buy a house in either Mercer Island, Bellevue, or Kirkland…read morebut we were living in San Francisco and were doing most of our looking using real estate apps. We knew that we were going to need an agent to help us because the apps are nothing compared to an experienced agent. We were in Seattle for 4 days to try to find a home that met all of our needs and Joey respected our crunch for time and our budget. We had our two little ones along on the tours for some of the days and Joey was able to help us juggle the kids, too! The tours: Joey had about 30 houses for us to look at in the areas that we were interested in so we were very busy. We had a wide range of sizes and prices so we got a good feel for what our money would buy. Joey didn't rush us one bit. We revisited a few homes once we narrowed our options down and we spent a fair amount of time looking, talking, and looking again. I appreciated the fact that Joey allowed my husband to fully talk over each house and did not insert her opinion until we asked; she kept all of her replies based on resale and the value of the property. Very objective. The offer: Joey was able to very quickly get a home inspector on the property that we decided to make an offer on which was important to us because we had to move fast as others were pre-inspecting the house. We bought in December so that may have something to do with it, but I feel like she treats people well so when she calls, they try to accommodate her. The inspector that she recommended was very thorough and found items that resulted in Joey suggesting that we offer less than asking on a house on Mercer Island. I was nervous about offering less, but Joey read the situation correctly and our offer was accepted. She is a strong negotiator. She looks all sweet on the outside- don't be fooled by that! All of this happened within our 4 day visit. It was a great feeling to fly home to San Francisco knowing that we had an offer accepted on a home. Financial Stuff: Joey recommended that we use Caliber Loans. They are quick, thorough, and well-regarded. (We did come pre-approved so that step was taken care of and made the buying process much faster). Long-Distance Relationship: Joey was very quick to communicate by email, phone, or text whenever we had any questions. Caliber Loans and Joey both sent all papers using Verisign and it was easy to close even though we were in California. She sent our keys overnight with some goodies for the girls (which they loved!). She helped us find a landscaper to keep the property clean until we move in, researched an issue with our new neighbor about a tree in our yard, and she continued to respond quickly to any and all questions that we've had. She has been AMAZING! If you are living out of state and are looking to buy, call her. She makes everything so easy. I know that when we go to sell this house and then buy our next one, Joey will be our realtor.

If 10 stars was available, I would give this team 10 stars. What I learned is the Real Estate Agent…read moreyou choose not only needs to know how to get your house ready to sell, but they need to have the team to do the work...WHEN the work needs to be done. Brian had the all the different teams needed to repair the porch, touch-up the paint inside and outside, replace the roof, map and stage the interior, clean up the exterior yard and and post the house on the web by our deadline. The work done raised the sales value of the house by $300K. The house sold in 2 days for more than asking. What a GREAT TEAM and what a painless experience. Be sure the Real Estate Agent you choose has a TEAM that can do the work needed-- WHEN needed. I would highly recommend Brian & Patti at John L Scott from West Seattle. They cover all of Puget Sound.

I have owned a rental property In Seattle for many years. This year I decided to sell it. I had…read moreprevious worked with JLS and reached out for a local realtor and met Gary Williamson. Gary was there with guidance and support the entire time. Gary went well above expectations. He spent valuable time preparing the house, he was strategic with pricing and he sold the house in a couple days above listing. I am not in the Seattle area and selling a remote house was concerning. Gary is clearly a pro and made it a breeze. I highly recommend his service and would be available for a reference

My experience with this agent was disappointing to say the least. She bullied me into selling my…read morehome, and then did not advocate for me when buying my new home. I wish I had simply fired her and gone with a more reputable agent, but it didn't happen and now I have to deal with the repercussions of ignoring my intuition about her and her brokerage. This is sad, because I ignored somewhat nebulous warnings from others. She promises things she has no intention of following through with, and then stonewalled me when I asked to speak about it. This is not the agent or brokerage you want to work with. She prides herself on "moving fast and getting it done," but there is such a thing as too fast and tomuch dominant energy in a relationship as symbiotic as a real estate agent needs to be with her clients. I asked multiple times to have a witnessed or guided conversation, but she refused. She also refused to use a mediator to get to the heart of both of our needs, so there is nowhere else to go but to warn others to think long and hard before hiring her to represent you in real estate. Finally, I am Latina and I thought she actually understood the power paradigms inherent within white culture, but this has shown the exact opposite.

My wife and I have worked with Jennifer for years as residents of Columbia City/Hillman City. What…read moresets Jennifer aside to me is her commitment to doing what's best for clients, wherever they are in the process. When we were considering selling our house, Jennifer provided a free market consultation and thoughtfully steered us through staging our house in preparation for putting it on the market. I was impressed by how well she knew the local market and how to maximize value for clients. When we ended up deciding to rent our house instead, she provided helpful advice and access to local resources (even when there was no financial benefit to her!) She continues to be remarkably accessible considering how busy she is, whether I need to know of a good plumber, etc, or have questions about the market. I know from good friends down the street that Jennifer helped them quickly market and sell their home at a great price; what I've seen is how committed she is to clients, even when she's not earning a commission. Jennifer is business savvy, friendly, connected, responsive, and client focused. She will always be our Realtor in Seattle, and she should be yours too!

Desiree Loughlin and her partner Kelly Malloy demonstrated fantastic professionalism in the selling…read moreof our home in West Seattle. They were very well connected to the West Seattle location and were well connected with high quality laborers that could complete work where necessary (electrician, landscapers etc) The staging was beautiful and they sold the house for a price we were happy with, communicated throughout, we were never wondering what was happening. We were also hot head tough cookies and they dealt with that well. :-) Thank you so much for selling our home!

Dez and Kelly sold us our dream house in West Seattle last spring in an extremely competitive…read moremarket. They proactively advised us wisely and used effective techniques in order to make our offer the most compelling out of the nine that bid on our house. They prepared us to move quickly and yet, we never felt pushed. Their comprehensive knowledge of the market and comps made all the difference in us finding and buying the right house for our family!

We worked with Kevin to sell our West Seattle home. He is extremely knowledgeable about the West…read moreSeattle area and helped with everything along the way. When we left the country during the process, Kevin kept everything going - including some serious "fire drill" scrambling after an unfortunate situation arose. Kevin has all the contacts you need to get your house ready and they all were able to beat any quotes we got on our own. The house looked amazing and the process was seamless with Kevin keeping me grounded through the ups and downs of the process of selling. Would highly recommend and definitely would use again and again and again.

We worked with Shelby recently to sell our rental house in West Seattle, we found him highly…read morequalified and a man of his word. He did a professional market analysis and was able to get us top dollar for the house in a short time frame from listing to sale. He is very good at following through and thorough through the entire process. It was a pleasure doing business with this company.

Absolutely AWESOME person, and very genuine. We have worked with Melody for almost a decade.read more

We just closed on our 2nd new home!!!! We worked both times with Melody, and we cannot be more…read morepleased!! Melody will help you find the right home for you and your family! She will be there with you through the entire journey, making sure that it's done right. She will coach/counsel on things to consider and think about in the home purchase process. Here's our backstory - in 2011 we decided to purchase a new construction home (big NW builder) WITHOUT a realtor, we thought we could do it alone, and we were wrong. Luckily we were able to excuse ourselves from that contract...Whew! We were walking in the neighborhood, and saw one of her listings, decided to give her a call, and see it, while this listing did not meet our needs, we immediately knew that Melody was the one we needed to work with, the one who will get the job done!! Melody did market analysis for us, directed us on where we needed to be looking, which new home builders to consider, and the ones we needed to ask more questions to. She really educated us on things to consider when selecting a new home builder. It truly was an eye opening experience!! Melody negotiated builder upgrades for us, that we wouldn't have gotten by ourselves, advised us on having an independent home inspection, etc. Everything Melody advised us on was the RIGHT THING to do/consider. Melody was there with us every step of the way. We closed on that home in early 2012, and we cannot be more pleased with the outcome. Roll forward to 2014, we decided that we wanted to build another new home (yes call us crazy), and transition our first home into a rental, Melody was right there to work with us to on engaging with an excellent property manager (Tiffinie Tollen). Melody was there with us along the way, again making sure it was done right! Any other real estate journeys we embark on in the future, Melody will be there with us as our agent!!