Rachael and her entire team turned what seemed impossible into a reality. After closely monitoring the market, we decided it was time to downsize, but the process felt overwhelming as we prepared to list our home in October. With repairs required and the need for a deep clean, coupled with a tight deadline due to the shifting economy, we were apprehensive. Our first meeting with Rachael set the tone for our journey. She guided us through the emotional challenges of selling our beloved home while also helping us navigate the coordination of repairs, cleaning, inspections, and our many questions simultaneously. Rachael instilled a sense of confidence and optimism in us; we felt assured she was fully capable of listing our home and securing a competitive offer. Rachael worked her magic and made the entire process remarkably seamless. Within just three weeks, we had our house listed. She efficiently coordinated all necessary repairs, deep cleaning, and yard work, along with completing a home inspection before the listing. The transformation of our home was executed stress-free on our end. Rachael and her team truly bring an extra touch of sparkle to the experience. We appreciated the constant communication that made trusting the process easy. Once listed, we received two strong offers within 48 hours. Rachael thoroughly evaluated each offer, carefully reviewing their conditions and developing a strategic approach for the negotiations. We felt confident in the offer we chose to accept. From listing to closing took just 35 days. The coordination of our transaction, which involved our home and two others, was impressive. I would consider this a unicorn of a transaction, from start to finish. Thanks to Rachael's outstanding communication with us, her team, and the other agents involved, all three homes successfully closed within that timeframe. This was truly a remarkable transaction. Rachael and her team not only provided exceptional service but also brought a unique flair that we found invaluable. They are indeed a remarkable team! read more

I can't speak highly enough of Laura and her team, Lilac Listings. Her professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity and hard work is what make her stand out from other relators. She helped us sell and then purchase our forever home in a market that is extremely competitive with bidding wars and not enough inventory. She was able to come in to our home and tell us exactly what we needed to do to make our home look more appealing for pictures and to potential buyers, which is exactly what we wanted in a realtor. We wanted someone that could come in, look around and take charge, but gave us the peace of mind knowing we could trust her with something that is so important to us. Regardless of having other clients and listings, she always made us feel like we were her only clients and we never felt like we didn't get the answer or information we needed. Laura was never pushy or tried to make us do anything we weren't comfortable with and always made us feel like she truly had our best interest at heart. If Laura had another showing and wasn't able to speak with us for some reason, someone from her team would immediately reach out to help until she was available. We never felt like we had to wait or missed an opportunity on a new listing, which I know is a big concern in the hot market these days. You have to be able to jump on something right away. In the end, I know we got the best deal on our forever home and Laura made it happen for us. I will without a doubt recommend her to any family or friends and rest easy that they will get the same red carpet treatment that we received read more

This is the 3rd home purchase/sale Rachael has assisted me with. Having been a Realtor in another state, I recognized her skill when we first worked together 7 years ago. Her knowledge, skill and experience since then have grown and refined. As a native of Whatcom County she has the kind of in depth knowledge of the area that is indispensable to both buyers and sellers. Add a firm grasp of the 'business' of real estate, a friendliness that is rare and a professionalism that is even more rare, and you have the ideal Realtor. She stays open to input from her clients while being willing to be assertive when needed. Home buying and selling can be more of an emotional process than pure business and Rachael knows when to be a buffer between emotional buyers and sellers; and she is tactful in the process. It should also be mentioned that she leads a team of highly qualified professionals that aid her in making transactions as effortless as possible for her clients, while at the same time maintaining her personal contact and involvement in each transaction. I am 71 years old with experiences that range from running my own small business to a 25 year career with IBM, and have rarely encountered a more qualified and competent professional in any profession. She has my highest regard. read more

I really don't have the proper words to describe what it was like having Rachael Wilson as the listing agent 4 my 3 bedroom condo. Until I met and hired Rachel I couldn't understand why people would pay a RE Agent to sell their property..Who knew my property better than I did? Rachel has now made a believer out of me!!! She staged my unit at her OWN expense, and what the Stager didn't have, Rachel brought from her own home! She repaired things in my unit, such as, but not limited to, the sliding glass door lock along with the screen door lock. She returned every phone call I made to her WITHIN 15 minutes! She negotiated with Buyers' Agents to get me what I wanted...even when they said absolutely NO!!!! I had to leave town for the holidays, and yet my communications with Rachael made me feel like she was right with me. She made sure I understood all the electronic forms I needed to sign..and how to sign them. The best statement I can say about having Rachael Wilson as my RE Agent is she deserved EVERY penny she earned!! If you are thinking of buying or selling a property, YOU MUST SPEAK WITH RACHAEL before you hire any other RE Agent...You won't be sorry, I can almost promise you that. read more

Rachael is a ROCKSTAR realtor! She is extremely knowledgeable and always went above and beyond. She was consistently on top of new listings as she wanted us to be the first to view a potential home and made us feel like we were top priority. I have never seen someone so organized! She made the home buying process completely stress free. She organized the inspection and was on top of any repairs she felt needed to be done before we bought the house. Furthermore, after we bought our home she gave us a list of people who she trusted if we needed any repairs done down the line. My absolute favorite thing about her was how quickly she responds to texts, calls, and emails. She is on top of it with in minutes. Even three weeks after us purchasing our home she still proves to be an amazing person. I had a question about our buying contract and she immediately responded back. If you want someone who is looking out for you she's the realtor you want. Honest, dependable, and goes the extra mile. Thank you again, Rachael for everything you have done for us! You are truly a wonderful person. read more

Only five stars? Can I go higher than that please? Our agent in Vancouver, WA interviewed several agents for us as we prepared to move up here, and she felt Racheal would be a good fit for us. Was she ever! From initially thinking we would buy in Bellingham, to ending up building in Ferndale- we got to spend plenty of time with Ms. Wilson. We put in offers that were turned down, which was disappointing sometimes, but Rachael kept cheering us on, sharing potential homes and when we decided to build, kept us up to date though the whole process. Rachael is knowledgeable, personable and you really feel HEARD with her. For example, one agent we worked with years ago kept showing us places with pools, despite repeatedly telling them we did not want one. Sigh. If you want integrity, honesty, thoroughness and a GREAT experience buying or selling, you have to work with Rachael. She will take care of you and help you find a home that fits you perfectly. read more

Kaysie, went above and beyond! I relocated from Kent to Sudden Valley. During times I was unable to drive up to see homes, she did virtual viewings so I could see the homes. She even gave us opportunities to view homes before they were even on the market through her connections. Once we found our perfect home she worked with the homeowners to allow me to rent briefly during closing so my littles could start school in their new school district! She was very communicative throughout the whole process. Once we closed she brought over the most beautiful closing basket. She thought about every detail. She has continued to connect me to resources/activities in our new community. She has become an amazing friend throughout this journey. I am beyond thank for her. read more

One of the best Realtors in Whatcom County. Rachael can handle very complicated situations like we found ourselves in mid 2013. Unexpectedly we found a home with a shop just 3 blocks from our existing home that we felt was a better situation for our family. Had to sell a piece of land within a few days in order to put a large down to start the home buying process so we wouldn't have to tie up our finances. Then, to top it off, she sold our existing home in 5 days flat. Escrow closed on time with the land, new home was purchased within the minimum days of closing and our existing home went to a great new family - quick close on that one as well. One awesome agent to work with, you won't be disappointed!! read more

We want to thank the team of Rachel and Laura for all their assistance in making the selling our house a non-stress experience. We signed the contract on a Monday, beautiful pictures on Wednesday, posted on line on Thursday, 3 back to back open houses Friday-Sunday, a bidding war on Sunday, and offer accepted Sunday evening. Wow! I still can't believe how smooth the process was with this team. Even after the offer was accepted they continued to be of service with organizing contractors, drafting correspondence for the buyer, and being present at closing, and their support and presence didn't end there. Laura dropped off a basket of goodies and a pumpkin pie when she picked up the lock box. What a team! read more

We were very selective in choosing a buyer's agent. After interviewing several individuals I found Rachael through the Zillow reviews. We are so glad we decided to trust all the positive reviews- as Rachael exceeded our expectations again and again. Her knowledge of the Whatcom County area and home construction really saved us many times as we looked at a dozen homes. She took the time to understand what we needed from her and was in constant contact with us throughout the entire process. We ultimately found a house that fit all of our criteria and thanks to her follow through, we were able to close quickly. This was our first home and we could not be happier with the experience we had with Rachael Wilson. read more

She always went above and beyond to locate the perfect home for us. Rachel is personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for better service and she was consistently on top of new listings and next steps in the process. She is very detail oriented and provided us with helpful tips and even detailed phone listings for area utilities, so we didn't have to research that ourselves. We HIGHLY recommend Rachael and will exclusively use her in the future!! We can't thank her enough for ALL she did from the first day searching for the right home to the day of closing and getting the keys. She was a pleasure to work with and a delight to know, THANK YOU RACHAEL!!! James and Debbie read more

It is with pleasure that we are writing a recommendation for Laura Rehberger and her team at Lilac Listings. From our initial meeting to discuss our listing to the extraordinary quick close Laura has demonstrated grace and professionalism despite every request throughout our process. Laura responded quickly to every question and from signing the listing to hosting several open houses and showings this was such a successful process. Her team invested heavily in the marketing of our property, that resulted in a fast sale, including all the guidance navigating the paperwork and communication. We will happily and highly recommend Laura and her team to our friends and family. read more

We were so fortunate to have Rachael as our realtor. We had a very stressful and exciting 2023 deciding to downsize from a large property to a condo due to my husbands upcoming retirement. We could not have accomplished the amazing outcome without her. Starting with everything we needed to do to get the most for our home and property including purging and updates and making our place look perfect. Job done! Sold in 5 days!! Then our perfect condo! We love it! She took every call , answered every text and was so respectful of our thoughts and needs. I could truly write a book on how amazing she is! Your first call and meeting with her and you will see too. read more

Rachael Wilson is Fantastic! One of Best realtors I've ever worked with over years of relocating. She accommodated our schedule and wishes to go to all parts of Whatcom Co to view numerous properties and counseled us through the process as to pros and cons of each. When we expressed desire to purchase the temp rental we were in, she aggressively pursued that angle, worked the process and now?...Here we are with a lake and Mountain View surrounded by old growth forest in a location we loved day 1. She's quick to respond to calls, texts and emails 7 days a week. 5 Stars because that's the max allowed! Highly Recommend Rachael and her team . read more

My wife and I moved to Whatcom county from Portland, OR. We reached out to Laura based upon a recommendation prior to moving. Laura was a wonderful realtor, and she set us at ease. This was especially important since we were buying from a distance. We felt like we could trust her expertise of the area, and rely on her for support and follow-up throughout the home buying process. We cannot recommend Laura enough to anyone looking to buy a home in the area. Her knowledge and experience coupled with the support of the great team she works with at Remax should give you confidence throughout your home buying process. read more

If there were ten stars, that's what I would rate our experience with Rachael Wilson. She is, by far, the best realtor I have worked with in my entire lifetime (and I have bought and sold several homes). Rachael went out of her way to be our "eyes and ears" in Bellingham, since we live on the  East Coast and could not attend to the every day stuff that is involved in buying a home. The transaction was completed seamlessly thanks, in great part, to Rachael's efforts. I would recommend Rachael Wilson to anyone considering buying a home in the Bellingham Area or whatever area she services! read more

Rachael was nothing less than fabulous! My house closed today and I could not be more pleased with the experience. Her enthusiasm was genuine, and her expertise in presenting my property and her responsiveness any time or any day, was no less than awesome. I enjoyed working with her, and her team, every step of the way. I would recommend working with her without reservation. I found her because a good friend had the same experience, and referred her to me. And I will do the same for any friends or family looking for a fun, experienced, ethical and experienced agent. read more

As a seasoned professional (that means old) in the business, I appreciate a colleague that I can rely on. Rachael Wilson is one of the best Realtors in Whatcom County. I can rely on her when I receive a transaction that she will follow thru and get things done. I truly appreciate Rachael's experience, knowledge, professionalism and just plain ole genuine caring of her clients. I know that when I receive a transaction from Rachael that her clients will be well taken care of and things will be accurate. Thank you Rachael for making my job easier. read more

Rachael has been an amazing realtor throughout the entire selling process! She is very knowledgeable and friendly, and she went out of her way multiple times to make the process even smoother. Since this was my first time selling a house, Rachael has been very willing to explain every detail of the process to me. The rest of her team has also been great to work with. I feel very confident in Rachael's ability as a realtor and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell (or buy!) a home. read more