This is a long overdue review for Mike…read more Mike helped us find the ideal home in the winter of 2015. We were new to the area and did not have much of an idea about the housing market. Mike was very patient with us and took the time to educate us and show us houses in each of the different areas we were interested in. This helped us get a much better idea of what was available. Further Mike took the time to show us multiple houses often spending entire weekends doing so. Mike also has a very good working knowledge and idea around the pricepoints different houses would sell for - this was very helpful for usto help decide where we should spend our time. Overall it has been a great experience working with Mike and I recommend him to anyone looking for a place in the greater Seattle area.

Mike has sold hundreds of residences in Bellevue and the Eastside over the years including,…read morespecifically, dozens of condominiums at Lake Bellevue Village. So he was extremely well prepared when I asked him to sell my LBV unit. He presented a sales strategy that included a realistic assessment of the property's unique and attractive features as well as identifying what needed to be improved before sale. Mike included a detailed timeline for the whole project. This is his standard practice. Accordingly, he also had people all lined up to help with the various tasks and actions that needed to happen before we could put the unit on the market. Once listed, he hosted multiple open houses. Because of this excellent preparation, my condo sold within Mike's original timeframe of about a month. Throughout all, Mike projected competence, confidence and a positive, almost bubbly, attitude. He's a "can do" guy who thoroughly knows his business and intimately knows Bellevue and the Eastside. Mike comes highly recommended by me. It was a great experience, and he is tops! Joshua Nelson

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!

I would like to recommend Patty Parsons and her team to anyone looking to hire an agent…read morespecializing in the Eastside area. Patty is exceptional with her enthusiasm and her commitment to the needs of the client. She goes out of her way--in every way. I guarantee you will not find anyone else so dedicated to her clients. My husband had been interviewing in the Seattle area for a few months, and I had spoken to several different real estate professionals in the area. Patty Parsons was the only one who truly made an effort to stay in contact with me during those several months of not knowing if we were or were not going to relocate to the area. It was a huge and stressful decision; we had to take into account relocation costs, the impact it would have on our children (and us), and the change in lifestyle coming from Southern California. Patty kept me very up-to-date and in tune with the real estate market in the area by sending listings, but also by checking in with the occasional e-mail or phone call. I really appreciated this! She truly made a special effort and went out of her way to keep me informed. Finally, my husband was offered a position at a startup in the Bellevue area. He needed to make a fast decision about whether or not to take the position, and I had never seen the area. He got the offer on a Thursday, and by Friday evening, my 10-month-old daughter and I were on a plane for a spontaneous visit to the area. Coincidentally, at the very moment I was booking my flight, Patty reached out to ask how things were coming along, and I told her of my plan to visit for a day to check out the area and go to an open house. Without hesitation, Patty offered to take me for a tour of the area and scheduled an appointment to take me for a private showing of the property before the open house. She did just that. I got to spend ample time at the property without having to deal with crowds. She drove us around Issaquah and Bellevue and told me a bit about the areas. It was truly a lovely time. And, most importantly, I got a feel for the areas so that my husband and I could make an informed decision. The reoccurring point I would like to highlight in this review is that Patty goes out of her way to be the most exceptional real estate professional one could find; she goes above and beyond to provide the most personalized of services to her clients. I also loved how happy an enthusiastic she was. It makes things so much more pleasant when you work with someone who is happy! Upon returning to Southern California, my husband and I made the decision to not relocate to the area. It was a tough decision, but ultimately, we just couldn't leave what we worked so hard to establish here as our home. Though, my one Saturday spent in the Eastside was truly fantastic and memorable because of Patty. If for some reason an opportunity came along that we just could not refuse, we would work with her in a heartbeat. I feel confident in saying to anyone that you will be in great hands if you choose to work with her and her team--and I hope you do!

We just finished our 4th transaction with Dan and his team, and our daughter has had two…read moretransactions with them as well. On the selling side, he has given us excellent advise from start to finish. Everything from staging, what items to correct from inspection reports, and what to consider when evaluating offers. He has helped us get as much or more than we expected from each transaction. On the buying side, he helped us structure winning offers every time, which is key in the current market. He also has a great team behind him. Gabby has done a great job chasing all of the details, and making sure things happen on time.

My husband and I have worked with many realtors in the past and purchased many homes, but have…read morenever found one we knew we would stick with for the future. We met John Olcese and immediately knew he was different. He didn't pressure us, he didn't nag us, he didn't make us feel guilty for each place that wasn't 'the one'. He listened to our needs and also respected that we liked to take the initiative to search out properties and then raced to get us over and above the necessary information to make decisions. We will make more purchases and sales in the future and will not hesitate to work with John Olcese and his team. He is amazing. He is knowledgable, prompt, and just a pleasure to be around. Even my kids love him, which always makes looking at homes easier!! We are really grateful to have found him and I absolutely recommend him to be your first choice.

Fantastic responsiveness. Spoke with Sean who matched us to team member Stephen Ku based on that…read moreconversation. Stephen is a very knowledgeable and talented agent. He is energetic, personable, responsive and friendly. We found the perfect place for us. He listened to what we said and made some great observations on properties. Stephen is a tech forward, responsive and engaged agent! We have bought and sold many properties before. Highest recommendation for Stephen and this team!

Kevin was incredible in the entire selling and buying process. Due to my circumstances, I had to…read moremove further from the city and the process was made so easily and comfortably. Highlight of the selling process was his incredible staging of my home and recommendations on the small things that made a huge impact on the successful sale of our home, which we sold for over asking. Highlight of the purchase of my new home was his patience in the market and thoughtful recommendations and most importantly, his ability to nail the offer. I couldn't be happier with my experience and can't recommend him enough!!!

Worked with Kevin again on a property for my aging parents, he continues to provide tip notch…read moreservice and goes way beyond expectations to make the home buying process as simple as possible. From odd hour showings to late night calls for updates he is a true professional and great to work with - plus the guy know all the best beer and food spots!

Here is the review of Mike Leyden as a real estate agent, I can't comment on his mortgage broker…read moreside, since we only used his services as a realtor. We have used Michael's (Mike's) services to buy a house and to sell our rental properties. He is outstanding!!! I can't say enough good things about this man. I recommend him to everyone I know, and several of our friends and relatives also used his services. He charges less than a regular agent does, but his services are far superior to the regular agents I have used before meeting him. He is constantly working non-stop, even late at night and holidays. He always provided us with good advice and contacted every person involved in transaction. I don't know how he does it and when he finds the time, but he was always on top of things e-mailing constantly.

Mike was the perfect real estate agent for us. He spent a great deal of time to understand what it…read morewas exactly that we wanted - price, style, location, needs vs. wants, etc. He narrowed our search down to just what we specified and spent the entire day with us helping us find our perfect home. He was smart about the pros and cons of each home and helped us through the process as first time home buyers. The last house we visited had been on the market for only a few days and he insisted that we make a stop - it turned out to be our dream home! He was diligent and persistant about getting us what we wanted and made us feel so comfortable in what could have been a confusing process. We will continue to use Mike next time we are in the market and recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a new home.

If I could give Brad a thousand stars, I would. Brad is so awesome that, if you can believe it, I…read morewas SAD when I bought my dream house because I would spend less time with him. I have used Brad for 3 real estate transactions - he helped me buy my first condo, sell that condo, and then buy my first house. His real estate knowledge is unmatched - from understanding market trends, to what to look for when buying a home, and perhaps most importantly: how to create the best offer possible within your means, and how to quickly sell your house. I cannot imagine a better resource when navigating the insane Seattle market. His skill in negotiation and contract details was incredibly reassuring. And to top it all off, he is just so fun to be around. I was looking for over 6 months before finding a house I wanted to put an offer on. Over that time, Brad was incredibly responsive, and would jump on any house I wanted to see, scheduling tours (sometimes same day!) and getting inspection reports before we even walked in the house. He knows exactly what to look for while touring the houses in terms of pros/cons/future considerations, and is always doing extra research about the neighborhood and house - even looking into city records to answer questions! When I finally find the house, Brad's strategic guidance led us to beating out 9 other offers in one of the most competitive neighborhoods in Seattle. When I sold my condo, it was during the WA state shelter-in-place order, which made everything much more complicated: stagers were delayed, no open houses were allowed, and the market was a big question mark. This could have been overwhelmingly stressful, but I honestly felt 0 stress with calm Brad guiding me along the way. And it paid off - we got an offer on the condo less than 48 hours of being on the market! I have referred 3 of my friends to Brad and all have been successful in the Seattle market, and loved working with him. He is seriously the best. Thank you Brad!!!

Brad was fantastic to work with! We sold our home after moving out of state, and Brad managed every…read moreaspect of the sale beautifully, from preparing it for market, listing, showing and advising us through multiple offers. He is detailed, organized, honest, reliable, and knowledgeable - we were grateful to work with him, and would recommend without hesitation!

He helped us getting our first home, on the best time possible (when the APR was at the lowest) and…read morenow he did an amazing work selling our investment home, Giving always feedbacks and advice about when to go to the market. He was specially skillfull setting up the right price for the home, He set it, in a way that is was apealing to many, so there was a lot offers. He has worked in our best interested consistenly. So we are very please with his work.

Brian tirelessly helped us find our fabulous home in the Seattle area. I am an attorney with…read moreexperience in real estate law-but he is better versed. His integrity and knowledge were above reproach. He eased us through all the difficult times until we finally closed on our dream house well within our budget. I think that he if fundamentally such a nice guy that you can't miss with him. I would use him again and again.