After finding a great rental on Craigslist, we found that the landlord was out of state and used…read moreNorthstone Real Estate to oversee the financials (rent) and maintenance of the house. Without mentioning names, the gentleman the oversaw our lease was at first helpful and attentive to our needs. Later though, all went down hill. Slow in calling back about maintenance, seemed annoyed with our questions we had about everything and anything about the house and was overall very unhelpful. I'll state again, we dealt with Northstone via a rental, so I have no review to give on their real estate sales. In the end, I'll be avoiding any rental houses that have Northstone overseeing the lease.

To Brian and all the Northstone Team…read more I just want to say Thank You and Great Job! They did a fabulous job both selling our old place and helping us buy our new home. They helped us with staging our old house and working through the right things to do that made a difference and not wasting time on distractions. Thanks largely to their efforts and good market timing we had multiple offers in the first couple of weeks and all over the asking price! They also helped us with the tedious shopping for a new home and checking out the various areas and giving us excellent counsel. I would use them again and highly recommend their services. Thanks Brian and team!

Kham really came through for us during a difficult time in our lives. Our mother had just passed…read moreaway and left us with a significant mess to clean up. Part of that was her condo. Kham helped us get organized, helped us to see the value in what we had to sell, and really made the sale happen. Then, throughout the closing process, we had some unexpected hiccups. When our buyer backed out at the last possible minute, she did the impossible. She got it re-listed and we had another buyer within TWO days. Kham was diligent in sending documents to sign quickly, wonderful about follow up, detail oriented. She also really knew the market in the area and was pretty much spot on regarding what we could get for the condo. I would recommend Kham without reservation.

We felt our relationship with Kham went beyond a professional level, to a personal level. We…read moreappreciated this as first time homebuyers, as we felt our conversations were honest and candid. She took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for in a home. It was apparent she wanted to find us a home we would be happy with! Kham and her team are accessible and quick to respond. All our questions or concerns we had been addressed with timely and insightful responses. We found this is absolutely reassuring! Kham has extensive building infrastructure knowledge. As we viewed listings, she meticulously explained to us why and how certain elements would of concern, as they could be of greater cost down the road. Kham and her team were timely in putting together a competitive offer, taking the extra time to quickly respond to short deadlines. In the end, we ended up with our dream home at a great value, we could not more excited with the outcome! The home buying process is quite a wild ride, but Kham and her team provided insight and support every step of the way. If you are looking to buy or sell, we highly recommend having Kham as your agent!

Working with Reis was an absolute pleasure! We took over a year to find the perfect townhome in…read moreKirkland, WA (after a long search in West Seattle), and not once did we feel pressured to make a decision. He was incredibly patient, professional, and followed up promptly every step of the way. Over the months, he became more of a friend than just our agent, and we grew to trust his advice implicitly. We are now moving into a home that exactly meets our needs, and we couldn't have done it without him. Cannot recommend enough!!

Reis is an excellent low pressure realtor. He helped us in property search, and once we found the…read morehome we were interested in, helped us build a competitive offer and guided us through closing. It was an incredibly smooth transaction and Reis was in responsive and reliable at every step. We look forward to working with him again.

I used Patrick for the purchase of my very first home. He was beyond attentive and quick at…read morereplying to my messages. Not only did Patrick make himself available multiple times on short notice, he also made me feel like a priority and took good care of us coming from out of state. This guy means business and truly cares. I will 100% use him again!!!

Leighsa and Patrick are amazing! As first time home buyers, we had no idea where to start when it…read morecame to buying a home. Leighsa is extremely personable, knowledgeable, and professional. She spent time getting to know us and made sure to really learn about what we wanted in a home, all while simplifying the process to make it easy for us. We were so sad (but also excited!) when our offer was accepted because we wouldn't get to see Leighsa all the time, but plan to be friends with her for a long time to come. She's an amazing person and realtor! We would highly recommend Leighsa and Patrick and will be using them in the future if we decide to sell our new home. Thank you for everything you did for us!

Franz and Joe found a perfect location for my first townhouse when I was moving back to Seattle,…read moresatisfying both my needs and requests at the time. Then, when my needs changed, they anticipated my new needs better than I could at the time and even moved my household goods while I was recovering my health, far above the expectations of basic real estate services. They are experts in the nuances of the area and of great value in any move in the region.

We are so grateful our paths crossed with Franz and Joe. They are masters at what they do. The team…read morewent above and beyond helping us find our perfect home. As first time home buyers, Franz and Joe were extremely informative, welcoming, and patient! We felt no pressure to buy unless we felt completely confident. They were beyond accessible, always eager to answer any questions or concerns we had. Franz and Joe took the time to get to know us as future homeowners, but also as a couple and future family. I felt so at ease with them and able to share what was going on for us throughout the (at times emotional) process. After seven months of searching, they texted us the day our perfect home came on the market, knowing it was the one we had been looking for. Franz and Joe are extremely knowledgeable about properties that fit specific needs, structural details, history of neighborhoods, and microanalysis of closing negotiations and familiarity with legal concerns. We love living in our new home, but honestly miss spending time with these two! They went above and beyond to support us through every step of the process and we are so grateful! Thank you, Franz and Joe!

We bought a waterfront property in downtown Kirkland with the plan to eventually retire and move…read moreinto it. Initially we tried to lease it on our own until a friend recommended hiring a leasing company. After research and interviewing several companies I came upon Open Door Leasing. I was very impressed by their knowledge of the market and quick response times. I feel I made the right decision choosing them to help me lease my property. Our tenants have been wonderful and keep the house in good condition. We feel the leasing team takes excellent care of us. They are always available to answer questions and have helped us a ton over the years. We very much recommend contacting them if you have a condo or house to lease.

The team is committed to the property management and real estate business. Their commitment to my…read moresuccess as a service provider of rental property is invaluable! Them team is truly dedicated to servicing their clients and customers to the highest possible level. Customer service is alive and well here which is hard to find now a days especially for a property management company. The accounting team is always there to answer any questions I have and my statements are posted on time every month so I'm never guessing about our funds. I've also used them to help us find rental property. They have been very communicative and prompt. Which in this tight market is extremely important. You can trust the Open Door team!! I recommend them to everyone I know in need of realty and/ or property management services.

I lived in one of Jim's apartments for about 4.5 years. From beginning to end, Jim was a great…read morelandlord. Jim was always very kind and responsive to questions, maintenance needs, and suggestions. He also gave ample notice if any maintenance was performed and respected our privacy. He always worked with us to find solutions if there was ever any conflict. In a city of corporatized housing, having a landlord who is a real person and who cares is rare, but Jim is one of the best. I highly recommend renting from Jim.

Jim is a great landlord. He is extremely professional, likeable, polite, and very accessible. He…read morepretty much always responded to any questions or concerns I had in an hour or less. When I wasn't satisfied with the quality of the kitchen fan he listened and had someone install a new unit within days. I would highly recommend renting from Jim if you want to be treated fairly and professionally.

My disabilities were acknowledged - then dimunitized and belittled to my face - PLEASE LEARN FROM…read moreMY HORRIBLE MISTAKE - DO NOT do business with the Elston Team of Windermere Properties, serving the Puget Sound Region, based out of Bellevue, Washington. Prior to officially committing to the Elston Team of Windermere Properties, I discussed several times that I am DISABLED and I asked for specific accommodations. These accommodations were immediately agreed upon; I was told they would 'not be a problem at all'. Not only did SUNNY ELSTON of the ELSTON TEAM of Windermere Properties RENEG on providing the DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS that she and her team agreed upon, she also BELITTLED and INSULTED me and my needing them. SUNNY ELSTON then attempted to justify and excuse her horrible actions away by fully ADMITTING she was UNDER THE INFLUENCE of both ALCOHOL and PAIN RELIEVERS WHILE she was WORKING! I am so mortified by Sunny Elston's words and actions towards me that I am willing to share that I am legal disabled publicly in any effort to protect others from having to endure the discrimination and unprofessionalism that we have experienced. Beyond the discrimination, Sunny Elston and the Elston Team of Bellvue with Windermere Properties were not as thorough or detail oriented as expected or needed. Most communication lacked clarity and contained errors, which caused unnecessary confusion and time, causing increasing stress. I hope you reconsider ever doing business with Sunny Elston or the Elston Team of Windermere Properties in Bellevue; serving the Puget Sound region, all of King and Snohomish Counties. I am embarassed and humiliated to have Sunny Elston affiliated with my new home, and with me.

I nearly bought a home with Steve and I'm so glad I decided to back out of the transaction and…read morechange to another agent. Be prepared to pay more for your house with Steve or buy something you never wanted. Steve only pays attention to his own interest period. - He straight up lies about features and qualities of the home to get you to buy - Plays tricks to increase the purchase price to increase his commission. Arguing for a higher price in return for seller credit to "address our financing " - Grossly over estimates the price on any home -Equally misrepresents market conditions to be "hot" and encouraging over paying when homes were sitting and selling way below list - personally makes sure he calls you until you have waived every contingency and brushes off any concern with the property - Lies about the house condition Buyer be warned - stay away from Steve.