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 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.

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!

James is an agent that is on your side 100%!! Being a…read moremortgage professional I am able to work with a plethora of agents and have the opportunity to see a variety of work ethics and business practices in the industry and can honestly say that James' commitment to his clients is second to none. He will drop everything to help ensure the smoothest possible transaction for everyone. James is a great negotiator and contract writer, even in the height of the 2018 Seattle RE Market he was able to negotiate a price for the clients that allowed them INSTANT EQUITY, before the buyers took possession of the keys!! If you are looking for a great real estate agent in Seattle, look no further than James Goodman!

James did a wonderful job selling our parents home for us after they passed…read more He lives in the neighborhood so he is very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to take care and help us every step of the way. He took care of the home as if it were his own. He was able to get the house sold during winter and a pandemic! I would definitely recommend him and if I ever am in need will for sure call James!

Sitting at the table signing papers to list the condo, from the moment Rene said, "maybe you don't…read morewant me to be your agent" since we didn't want to stage as she did and had a different price range than her - we should have got up and ran! It's not that Rene's communication with us was bad, it was minimal. A few emails in 6 months. We were just strangely not in sync. It appears she wrote us off as problematic clients early in the relationship. After 6 months no sale, what a surprise. The coup de grace, Rene can't locate the 2 sets of keys and garage door opener to return to us. There's a lot of good realtors out there, I can't recommend Rene.

Our family bought a home in Queen Anne in 2011. This realtor was the seller's agent. When we saw…read morethe for sale sign, we called her and told her we would like to see the home. She said she was unavailable but would contact her colleague--another agent at Windemere--and have her meet us at the home to let us in. She let us in, and we ended up buying it. When we were in escrow and about to close the sale, this realtor's colleague, the one who let us in, filed a special claim for a commission IN ADDITION to the commissions being paid to this agent and our own agent. She claimed to be a participating agent who played a central role in selling us the home. We told this agent and her colleague, they should work this out amongst themselves. They refused. Rather than fight the claim, delay the purchase, and risk falling out of escrow, we paid it. It cost us several thousand dollars. We would not do business with this realtor again. She has never called us to apologize or make it right. Twice she has complained to Yelp about our review and convinced Yelp to pull it down. Twice we have put it back up. For reference, a picture of the home is included with this review.

Eileen is awesome. She came through for us once again. She was the broker for our home sale and new…read morepurchase in 2012 and Eileen listed and sold our home upon our relocation in September 2017. We relied on Eileen's advise and professionalism to help us find the best possible buyer in the crazy, hot, fast mowing, multiple offer, escalation clause-driven real estate market in Bellevue. Eileen helped us with everything from market analysis and home staging to Open Houses and sealing the deal and we could not be happier.

Eileen was our selling agent earlier this year. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was…read moreefficient, organized and professional throughout the process. She met the deadlines that she set for herself and helped us configure our furniture so that it would look great in the listing photos. We met with Eileen at the end of January 2016. We had multiple offers and Eileen had an offer meeting with us at her office. Buyer's agents came in and made a case for their buyers, with their contracts and terms. Eileen sifted through all the data and helped us decide which buyer had the strongest and most realistic offer. We closed on the sale of our place in early March. Again, I can't recommend Eileen enough. Definitely hire her for your real estate purchase or sale!

Jenni helped me rent out my condo and the process was smooth. I appreciated that she promptly…read moreanswered my questions including one I had about the security deposit. Her advice was grounded in experience which made me feel confident every step of the way. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable leasing agent.

Jenni has helped us twice with renting our downtown Seattle condo. During the marketing phase,…read moreJenni did a great job showing the unit continually while remaining available and responsive to our questions. While we did not engage Jenni's affiliate for ongoing property management, Jenni still kept in touch throughout the year. It was her proactive communication that also helped us feel comfortable we were fulfilling all of the landlord responsibilities and following all necessary housing laws that Seattle has recently and historically passed. When that first year was up, Jenni expertly navigated a difficult transition, leaving us with zero down time on the rental and getting a new tenant signed and moved in smoothly. We will continue our relationship with Jenni as long as she'll have us, because we have been extremely pleased with her service.

Russ was a great fit.  He listened well but then did not tell us what we might want to hear simply…read moreto get the listing.  He presented a two-part plan with a set timeline that would explore the market fully and maximize our return.  Russ also generously shared his coterie of subcontractors that helped sharpen our listing.  One of our goals was not to overprice but, instead, ask at a price point that created momentum.  We ended up selling our house for more than sixty thousand dollars over asking in less than four days.  We would highly recommend Russ based on his experience, calm professionalism, and his follow through on details large and small.

From the owner: REALTOR® Russ Katz takes service seriously, and strives every day to guide Seattle residents to the…read moreresults they seek. As a native of the area, enthusiastic people person, and dedicated businessman, Russ is the go-to for a real estate experience that's backed by integrity, professionalism, and genuine concern for the client's best interest. He takes a personal approach to each partnership by committing time to his client relationships and working interactively on every transaction. With his experience dating to 2005, his Windermere resources, and his loyal service, Russ is the ideal person to connect buyers and sellers with their visions.

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.

Colleen is the absolute best! My fiance and I just closed on our first place and we could not have…read moredone it without Colleen's help! This was our first time buying and we had no idea what we were doing, and we had a pretty limited budget. I feel like as clients, we were not appealing, but Colleen was happy to work with us and was so warm and understanding from the very beginning. I first got in touch with her in January of 2018 and thought we would start looking closely after, because of some extenuating circumstances, we didn't actually pick things up for over a year. When I contacted Colleen again in March of 2019, she was just as happy to help me as when we first met and took my request to work with her seriously. I feel like a lot of agents could have judged me for that lapse in time, but Colleen never did. She listened, really listened to what I wanted, never got annoyed or judgmental about my preferences, and she was so willing to tour properties with me and give me feedback about each place. We did not know at all what to look for in home and Colleen really helped me when touring properties to understand what was a good idea and what wasn't. In the end we are moving into a condo that meets the expectations we had when we started looking, and I didn't think that would have been possible in Seattle. On occasion she wasn't available to tour something with me, but she would send her assistant, who was fantastic. I never felt like I was hanging and she was so easy to get in touch with. She met me on my schedule wherever I needed. She walked us through literally everything and helped me put together a fair, but competitive offer. Our very first offer was accepted and I know it was because Colleen gave me great advice. She was so helpful in putting together a counter offer after the inspection and she helped me negotiate quite a bit towards closing costs. What also makes Colleen so great is that she works with knowledgeable, reliable contacts for everything from the home inspection to general contract work. She's 100% reliable and competent, which is so hard to find. She was really there for us and so easy to work with. Everyone told me buying a home in Seattle would be a competitive and terrible experience, but it really wasn't and so much of that was thanks to Colleen. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home and if my fiance and I ever sell our place, or buy something else, we will definitely use Colleen.

Colleen made our transaction a nightmare. She was rude, lazy and obstructive. We almost walked…read moreaway from the transaction based on her attitude. Everything seemed to either annoy or inconvenience her. In the future, I would run (not walk) from having her involved in either side of a transaction of which were a part.