This is a review for both Scott Monroe and Molly Kemper. If you need an agent (or two) who will handle literally every single detail for you, these two are the team you need. We had a unique situation, selling the house of a family member after their death, and with one party living in Canada, and Scott & Molly made it the most seamless process you can imagine. And this was including major renovation, building walls, refinishing floors, replacing carpets and repainting the entire house. They handled every bid, every contact, we trusted their network and their expertise and all we ever had to do was approve a bid via email, or make payments electronically once work was completed. I've worked with several agents over the years and it wasn't until Scott and Molly that I knew how much work I had previously done during buying and selling. This was a project that involved significant grief and a very special home and Scott and Molly delivered on every count. They helped us understand every step along the way, were very clear & prompt in communicating and we managed to get well over asking in a very tight market. I will sing their praises everywhere I can. Thank you Scott and Molly. read more

My wife and I started our journey in early 2023 of selling our house, and moving to a different city to build our retirement house. We began a very thorough research and vetting process to find someone who would be part of our team during this venture. We weren't looking for someone who would just sell our house, but for someone who would be a partner with us to get our house/property ready to sell to maximize the value; guidance in selecting a moving company for the process of packing and moving our household items; tap into their network to assist with locating a rental property in our new city while our house is being built; and overall guidance and support during a very busy and stressful time. After spending a significant amount of time researching and reading reviews of real estate agents, and talking with friends about their experiences with agents on both the buying and selling of houses, I could see a pattern developing where the name of Scott Monroe kept appearing with 5-star reviews. In addition, in more recent reviews over the past 5 years, Molly Kemper's name was mentioned in conjunction with Scott's name so we knew they were a team that was providing exemplary service to their clients. We narrowed down our list to three different real estate agents whom we invited to see our house and meet with them in person to discuss their process in representing a buyer, and see if it would be a good fit for us. We asked a lot of detailed questions, and both Scott and Molly were very professional and thorough in providing us with answers to those questions. After much consideration, and learning more about each of their backgrounds and approaches with selling strategies at Windermere, it became clear that Scotty and Molly were the right partners for us. In addition, they checked the boxes that were important to us: trust, respect, and loyalty. Over the next three months, we were in constant communication with Scott and Molly. Scott and Molly recommended pre-sale inspections, coordinated these, and were on-site to answer any questions. Also, they consulted with us on improvements to the house that would increase the value, or make it so a potential buyer wouldn't feel there were projects to undertake. We never felt like they were just getting us to spend more money to make their jobs easier. As with any home sale, the inspector will find items that need addressing, especially in a house that is a mid-century house. Luckily, we only had a few items to address, and with Scott's background in construction, he came over and fixed the issues himself. Other times Scott came over to lend his expertise as we made a few repairs to the house. Scott and Molly were always just a phone call away to assist us with any items where we needed help. When it came time to stage our house and make it look its best, and to have it professionally photographed, Molly was there every step of the way. The house truly looked better than we expected. Molly really paid attention to all the details which helped maximize the value of the house. Before our house went "live," Scott and Molly were very helpful in discussing with us the right asking price to make sure we weren't leaving money on the table, or too high and missing the market entirely. Once our house was on the market, Scott and Molly were in constant communication with us giving us updates on the open houses, and feedback from potential buyers and their agents. This communication was very helpful in keeping us calm during an anxious time. On the review date, both Scott and Molly were extremely helpful in going through the offers and making recommendations on which offer to accept. The work didn't stop there, as both Scott and Molly were there to coordinate the necessary steps to close the sale. We were very happy with the entire process of working with Scott and Molly, and would highly recommend anyone who is looking to sell or buy a house to meet with them. They are "good and honest people" and we wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. read more

Best agents ever! You will not regret working with Scott and Molly! We recently had the pleasure of working with Scott and Molly to purchase our dream home. We were referred to them from a family member who also had an excellent experience. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Scott and Molly were friendly and professional, somehow they always made us feel like we were their only clients. Communication was clear and concise about how each part of the process would move forward, making sure we fully understood each step. As well as listening to all our wants, needs, and concerns. Their vast knowledge of the greater Seattle area and the competitive market, allowed us to get an incredible home and deal that far exceeded our expectations, in a neighborhood we had overlooked. Our search was long, there were times we felt like we were seeking the impossible and would have to compromise on our non negotiables, but they kept the morale high. Molly was always positive and reassuring and encouraging us not to settle. When looking at properties they both offered insights that we would not have found from anyone else. Molly, with the design and aesthetics. Scott, with his knowledge of construction. They were able to determine the quality of the structure and quickly see all of the very important potential issues that could arise with the property. They never hesitated to give their honest opinions, whether it was an amazing investment or a hard pass. They were also extremely accommodating regarding scheduling viewings and making themselves available on short notice when necessary. They went out of their way to ensure every detail was taken care of, from arranging inspections to researching potential issues with a property. Scott even went back after our final offer went in to take a closer look at some things we were still concerned about to offer peace of mind. When we were ready to put an offer in, Scott and Molly consistently found ways to get us the best deal possible. On our final offer there were some last minute challenges and Scott and Molly moved quickly to make changes and keep us competitive. They offered insights on how we needed to update our offer and knew exactly when to submit, they were spot on with everything. We cannot recommend Scott and Molly enough. In today's market it is crucial to have a strong team on your side so you can confidently make fast decisions on one of the biggest purchases in your life. We were able to confidently get our dream home because of them. It feels like a dream to be living in our new home and not be stressed about a single thing. It is absolutely perfect in every way. read more

We feel very fortunate to have worked with Scott and Molly! As first time home buyers, this whole process was new to my husband and me. They took the time to get to know us and learn about what we were looking for in a home. Scott and Molly did a great job of grounding us and made sure we were staying true to what was important to us along the way. Once we started touring homes, their attention to detail was invaluable! They shared their professional opinion, were honest, and we knew we could put our full trust in them. Both Scott and Molly were extremely attentive and communicated quickly. As first time home buyers, we expected some bumps along the way, but we can honestly say Scott and Molly made the process seamless! We would absolutely recommend Scott and Molly to anyone looking for a fantastic real estate team. We would work with them over and over again! read more

I've just read many stellar reviews here for Scott Monroe and Molly Kemper and can attest that we had the same astoundingly positive and seamless experience with this team that others have had. We were in what could have been a difficult position in terms of selling our West Seattle home. We'd unexpectedly fallen in love with a property north of Seattle and bought it. Covid-19 hit the Seattle area at that exact time, followed soon after by the sudden closure of the West Seattle Bridge, the main route in and out of our Seattle neighborhood. We now owned two homes and it was essential that we sell our Seattle house quickly and for a good price in very uncertain times. I knew from experience that I wanted a real estate agent who was intimately familiar with the neighborhood and I chose Scott and Molly when I found them online on the Windermere site. I liked what I saw there (many successful sales) but it was upon meeting them that everything fell into place. We were struck by their warmth, depth of knowledge and honesty. Their love of houses and eye for detail came through and we particularly appreciated their frank assessment about improvements we might make to insure that our house would sell quickly and for a good price. Scott's background in construction and Molly's eye for design and use of space make for such a winning combination. Add to that their access to a stable of talented and on-the-spot contractors who they called in and oversaw after we moved to our new house and you can see why, as we all joked, we completely drank their Kool-aid. We weren't there and they were! We were constantly amazed by how hard the two of them worked to make sure that the house was exactly right--no detail was too small for them and they were at the house all the time. We happily followed every piece of advice the two of them gave us and were rewarded when we accepted a healthy offer for over the asking price in just 4 days. We were thrilled As a side note, in the process of preparing the house for sale and the sale itself it became clear that Scott and Molly enjoy very positive relationships with other realtors. That mutual trust and excellent communication built over years is not to be underestimated. It can make all the difference. For us personally, every meeting we had with Scott and Molly was a joy and there is probably not a day that passes, even two months later, when we don't think of them with great fondness and gratitude. They are the absolute best! Stand back and watch them work their magic. read more

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Scott and Molly were terrific! This was the 6th house I sold in my lifetime and it was by far the best experience! I never knew how helpful a realtor could be until I met Scott and Molly. They offered assistance whether it was providing contacts for work to be done or doing the work themselves to help me prep. Their diligence paid off, as I sold the house in 5 days and made quite a bit over listing. Highly recommend this team - they are the best! read more

We had been looking for our house for nearly one year and had worked with a couple of realtors in the past. We truly had no idea what we were missing until we started working with Scott any Molly. Here are a few reasons why we wouldn't recommend working with anyone other than these two superstars... 1) Connections Every time we found a house we liked, Scott and Molly already had some connection to it. They had previously sold it, worked with a previous buyer, were friends with the selling realtor, and in one case it turned out that Scott had previously built a house which we fell in love with, but which wasn't for sale! They gave us the context of most houses before we had even seen them, with candid, honest advice, which save us time and steered our decisions. 2) Reputation I cannot emphasize this enough... even if you have a better offer than the competition, 50% of winning the offer comes down to working with a realtor who is highly regarded by the selling realtor. After all, it's the selling realtor who will be advocating to the seller for the best offer to accept. EVERY single realtor (and in one case property seller) already knew of Scott and Molly and their reputation. Other realtors WANT to work with them. That puts you in a great start position, even before you put an offer in. 3) Real estate industry knowledge Scott's instincts about the industry and the moves sellers will make are spot on. He confidently makes predictions about outcomes of various situations, and he's pretty much right all of the time. We learned to trust his gut feel and we are so thankful that we did. Molly is an analytical wizard, able to price houses with up to the minute estimates, even in a market which was unpredictable and accelerating quickly between Jan and May 2021. They will both make you feel confidence about making a data backed decision. 4) Construction industry knowledge Scott grew up building houses and will talk to you for house about construction if you let him. This is a huge asset when doing viewings with Scott, as his construction knowledge, combined with an upfront and honest opinion, means that you walk away knowing the facts about the quality of the house you are looking to buy. 5) Care...after care in fact! A few days after moved in to our new place, we had some questions about some work we were thinking of getting done to the basement in our new place. I mentioned it to Scott, without hesitation he came over, spent nearly an hour with us digging in to some walls, giving us some opinions and recommending a great contractor who would be available to do some work with us. Scott and Molly have sold more houses this year than many other realtors, however they always make you feel like they have time for you and that you are their only client. I have no idea how they do it! I could go one. We recommend Scott and Molly to all of our friends who even hint at selling or buying real estate. We recommend them both highly to anyone reading this post. read more

All the five star reviews are true. Scott Monroe and Molly Kemper are a stellar duo. My husband and I can't gush enough about them. Early this year we sought their guidance on selling our house. It had been for sale for many months and despite many interested lookers never got any real traction so we pulled it from the market in November. We were immediately impressed with the critical thinking of both of them. They thoughtfully identified areas in the house that needed a style and quality upgrade. They wanted our house to have a "continuity of loveliness". We live in another state so we relied on them to find contractors and oversee the projects that needed to be completed. Scott is a former contractor himself which explains his practical approach to upgrade feasibility and ability to juggle many different improvement projects at once. Molly has an aesthetic eye. She completely revamped the color scheme in our house including bedroom walls, countertops and fixtures while keeping us in the loop along the way. Both Molly and Scott had a conscientious eye on our budget and never pushed us to make changes; rather, they counseled us to make quality decisions. As a result, we were amazed at the transformation of our home. The proof was an offer we accepted after 14 days on the market. Lastly, Scott and Molly are lovely people. We looked forward to their briefings and regard them as new friends. We can't recommend them enough. read more

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In August 2020, we made the decision to plan for the sale of our West Seattle home for the summer of 2021. Having lived there for over 20 years, we felt a bit overwhelmed with the entire process and how we were going to tackle this goal. We researched many agents and our first choice were Scott & Molly. They were the first agents we met with, and the last. There was no need to look further. We were so impressed with their knowledge and breadth of experience, that we had 100% confidence they were our team that would get us to our goal of selling our home in 10 months. We had a lot to do to get there. They guided us through the entire process....we had some minor remodeling to do with a guest bath and laundry room update and didn't know exactly how we would accomplish this, as we live out of state for half the year. They made it SO easy for us! With Scott's construction background and vast knowledge and Molly's architecture /design background, we knew we were in good hands and trusted that they knew exactly what needed to be done to bring those spaces up to date to compliment the rest of our house. They communicated with us every step of the way, and stayed on (and respected) our budget. The projects were completed on time and turned out beautiful! They also helped with other projects to get our house ready and in its best possible condition before the sale. We achieved our goal of going "live" on the date we had set months prior, and they sold our home within 4 days and for 8% over ask! AMAZING! We would recommend Scott and Molly to anyone selling their home. They take their job to a whole new level that other agents just don't do. They are extremely professional, honest, an absolute joy to work with and the nicest people you will ever meet! read more

We used Scott and Molly to guide us through buying a home in West Seattle and they are truly amazing. Scott's contractor background gave him the keen eye that we needed to understand the pro and cons of the house from a structural perspective. Molly's interior designing background helped us envision how we could make the house our own. Before choosing a real estate agent, my wife and I conducted a lot of research to see who would be the best choice to help us find our dream home in West Seattle. We based our judgement on the agent's knowledge of the area and the investment they make into guiding their buyers in finding their dream home. As we did our online search, all signs pointed to Scott and Molly when it comes to finding the perfect home in West Seattle. The pair knew the area extremely well and understood where the hidden gems are when it comes to finding the house we want at the price that worked for us. Before we started the hunting process, we spoke with Scott and he spent hours answering our questions. He provided objective data on the West Seattle housing market. He also created realistic expectations when it comes to our options as a buyer and came up with options on how he thinks we can land our forever home. Scott and Molly made our buying process a breeze. When we found a home that we wanted to see, they were happy to check it out and provide feedback via email or phone call on the same day. As the Seattle market is extremely hot, we ended up in a bidding war when we found the house that checked all of our boxes. Scott worked with us to create our strategy that worked within our budget. We ended up winning the house of our dreams thanks to Scott and Molly's reputation in the West Seattle Market. read more

Scott and Molly were incredible during our sale. They were not just real estate agents--they stepped in to help with getting our house ready and saved the day numerous times as things popped up. Most of all, we appreciated how honest and direct they were, both with us but also our buyers--we knew we were doing right by everyone involved in the transaction. If you're selling or buying a house in Seattle, I cannot imagine going with anyone else. read more

Scott and Molly are the real deal. We brought them on board and then took a long time before we started looking in earnest. The home search process was completely relaxed and on our terms - we never felt any kind of pressure from Scott. Scott's experience is invaluable. He helped us look at every home with both a finer level of detail and a broader perspective. His attention to detail and past construction experience are invaluable to assessing level of quality of the construction and care, in addition to picking out things that might be functionally challenging or affect the long term value of the home. He helped us navigate some tricky nuances to the negotiation at the time of offer that really made a huge difference. I felt like truly was our partner and advocate. I know Scott and Molly work with a lot of folks because they're so amazing at what they do, but they always made us feel like we were their highest priority. They're super responsive and always went the extra mile for us. read more

Hiring Scott and Molly was the best decision we made when we bought our home in West Seattle. When we decided to make a move out-of-state (during covid) we had no idea where to start. We knew where we wanted to be, but not how to go about getting there. So we knew hiring the right realtor was going to be an important part of making our move happen. After doing a lot of research we kept seeing the same name pop up- Scott Monroe. One of the things that initially drew us to Scott was his background as a home builder, especially knowing in the current market we were likely going to have to waive an inspection contingency. So we reached out to him just to talk about the area, the market and everything we needed to know about moving out of state. This was before we had even put our house up for sale. Scott was amazing. He set up a Zoom with us and took the time to answer all of our questions- and we had a lot. We knew immediately he was the perfect fit for us. He also introduced us to Molly, who is equally amazing. She is the perfect partner to Scott with her interior designer eye, experience working with architecture firms and knowledge about life in the area (we have young kids and she helped us immensely with that). Scott will tell you about the bones and structure of the house- Molly will tell you about the liveability of the house and how to make a house your home. They are the perfect pair. Scott and Molly kept in touch over the next few months while we sold our house. We sent them lots of listings showing them our "style" and what we liked, pictures of our previous house and lists of ideas we were hoping to make true. After more than a year of remote schooling and working from home- the importance of our wish list was high (and in many cases mandatory).  No matter how many things we threw at them they never seemed fazed. We could tell them something as vague as we wanted a house that was warm and cozy- and they just knew what we were talking about. They also took the time to meet with us in person during a holiday weekend just so we could meet face-to-face and show us around the neighborhoods. At this point, we still were not ready to actually buy a house and yet Scott spent half a day showing us around. When we were finally ready to find a home in West Seattle, they became our advocates and a calming voice. They reminded us to be patient. To not settle. And that they would under no circumstance let us pay too much for a house they didn't think was worth it. I can't stress the importance of this. When we bought our first house many years ago, one of the pieces of advice given to us was to pick a good realtor, but to understand you will be your own advocate. That at a certain point your realtor will want to get a deal done. This NEVER happened to us with Scott and Molly. They actually DID tell us some of the houses we wanted to put an offer on were overpriced. And it made us trust them implicitly. To us, their integrity is a huge reason we will 100% always recommend them to someone who needs a realtor. Scott and Molly wanted us to have that perfect moment of finding a home and they were confident even in a sellers market, we would find it. They took the time to respond to us in detail about every listing we sent (and we sent a lot), often going to see the houses themselves (if they hadn't already done it), and then to explain why it was not a good fit for us. They were honest when they thought a house was good, but overpriced. And it made us trust them even more. It was made clear to us that this wasn't just about them making a deal- but they truly They made the process painless. When the listing for our house popped up we knew immediately that we wanted it. Their extensive knowledge helped us come up with a winning strategy. We have no doubt Scott and Molly's knowledge and reputation as professionals helped make us the winning buyers. And we had that moment that we truly wanted- of finding the perfect home for our family. We cannot say enough great things about these two. If we ever move again we will without a doubt use them again. They were incredibly professional and made what could have been a very stressful process (out-of-state buyer in a sellers market during covid) honestly the easiest experience we've had (and this is our third house). Thank you Scott and Molly. You guys are amazing. read more

I'm following up to a 5-star review that I wrote for Scott back in 2016 (see below). Fast forward to a few months ago...due to a series of life events my husband and I decided to sell our townhome in West Seattle, which we purchased with Scott's help, and move out to Snoqualmie to be closer to family. Once again, we were faced with a situation where we had to buy/sell simultaneously. I was 7 months pregnant, which added to the sense of urgency since I wanted to be done with the process and in a new home before baby arrived. Like last time, Scott and his wonderful assistant Chloe worked their magic. First, Scott helped us find our forever home in Snoqualmie, which we are absolutely in love with! Then, the day after we had our offer in on the Snoqualmie home, Scott had the listing ready to put our West Seattle townhome on the market. It sold over the weekend. We got the exact amount we wanted - full cash offer. Scott was able to negotiate us living in our townhome until our Snoqualmie home closed. It really couldn't have gone any better. One of many things that I appreciated was how Scott provided his support after both homes closed. We wanted to make some improvements to the home we purchased (new carpet, indoor/outdoor painting, refinishing the hardwoods) and Scott connected us with his personal contacts to help out with the work. Come to find out, if it's a "Scott reference" they do fantastic work. Needless to say, my husband and I love Scott (and his assistant). Everything that I wrote in my previous review still rings true. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, especially in West Seattle, make sure to get in touch with Scott. You'd be crazy not to. read more

I've worked with various real estate agents over the years and did a lot of research prior to choosing someone to sell my waterfront home in West Seattle. I found plenty of 5 star reviews of Scott online, but that wasn't why I hired him. I also looked up his productivity statistics and found that whether or not he was representing buyers or sellers he was closing a lot of transactions. I met with him and Molly Kemper and they told me exactly what my home needed in order to sell for the best price possible. For me, it was a leap of Faith as I live out of town. He went so far above and beyond my expectations and what I have ever seen an agent do to make sure everything got completed as we prepared for the sale that I could hardly believe it. From start to finish: Honest, Ethical, Professional, Hard Working, and Committed to reaching his customers goals. I would have to write a book to share all the details of everything he made happen and how fast he got it done to see to it that my home sale was successful. He has all the contacts, skills and drive needed to get the job done and I wish I had met him earlier in my investment career. Check him out. You'll be amazed. read more

We are lucky to have Scott as our agent! He gave honest suggestions, talked us out of putting offer on a house and suggested that we should wait, and he was right! Finally, we found our dream home and he was able to negotiate the price down for us. Scott is a rock star! read more

My wife and I recently worked with Scott and Chloe on the purchase of a home in West Seattle. We were first-time home buyers, had a lot to learn about the market and home-buying process, and intimidated by the speed at which homes sell in the area today. Scott's background as a builder and deep knowledge of local market dynamics were invaluable. At every turn, Chloe provided welcome context for how each property aligned with our goals and really helped us visualize the potential of each home. Scott and Chloe both understood that this was a process for us, and always gave us the space to discuss the pros and cons and let our thinking evolve. We can't emphasize enough, the value of having two partners willing to step back, really listen, and then guide the process. We never felt pressured and never felt like we were being "sold something." My wife and I are busy people. We work long hours and travel for our jobs. Scott and Chloe were responsive to every text, every call, and every request to get in and see a property when a window opened up in our schedule. Made a huge difference. We never lost momentum and always had the info we needed to make the next decision. When we finally decided on "The One," Scott and Chloe did a masterful job negotiating. There were a few tricky things to navigate and we couldn't be more pleased with the final outcome and how they represented us through closing. We're sure there are lots of competent brokers in the Seattle area. Scott and Chloe are just next-level. Simple as that. We can't imagine having had a more positive experience working with them. You should too. read more

Honest, Trustworthy, Available, Down-to-Earth, Hard-working, Caring, Thoughtful, Insightful, non-Pushy, Innovative, and a Builder! Those are just a few of the words to describe Scott! We heart Scott Monroe! We moved cross country (RELO), and he was there with us every step of the way. We called him while interviewing for a job in Seattle, and he was eager to take us on. Even though it might not of even turned into anything. He was patient with our wish list, and in fact found us a house that has exceeded our expectations! This is the sixth house we have bought, and have done several remodels, so we weren't new to the buying process, just new to Seattle. He sat with us and gave us the positives and negatives of every property we looked at. Had has the insight to see if there are major structural issues, or a diamond in the rough... He goes the extra mile on everything - from contracting referrals, to the best restaurants in the area and even working to find you the best rates. We know the difference between the realtor who just wants to make a sale vs. a realtor who wants to make a life for you. Scott Monroe is the real deal. If you are in the mode for a buyers or sellers agent, in my opinion he is the best in the area. Plus he was an excellent resource to not only Seattle but West Seattle! Awesome West Seattle Real Estate Realtor! And no, I am not related to him! read more

Scott came highly recommended to me by a family friend and for obvious reasons. Scott was incredibly knowledgeable in my search for a condo in the Seattle area. He ensured the buildings I was looking at were in fantastic condition and even helped me inspect my condo after my offer had been accepted. I got things fixed before closing and got information on potential future repairs and things to keep up that I never would have known about. He was very patient in a long search process with multiple offers and incredibly easy to get a hold of whenever I had questions. Scott was constantly driving to North Seattle from his West Seattle office to come check out properties with me and never had a problem doing so or made it seem inconvenient. I have already recommended him to one friend and will continue to do so. The Seattle real estate market was very intimidating to me, but Scott made it way less daunting and made my first home purchase a great one! read more

I started looking for a house to purchase back in December of 2009. Like most first-time home buyers, I had a long list of "wants" and a small budget to work with. I found Scott through the positive word of mouth he generated on the West Seattle Blog. There, countless homeowners praised his skills as a Realtor -- both as a buyer's and seller's agent. He was praised for being honest, knowledgeable, hard working, going above and beyond for his clients and for being picky on their behalf. Other's also praised him for being a shrewd negotiator. My experience was no different. When looking at a house, Scott helped me look past the fresh coat of paint, staged furniture, and the obvious pros/cons listed on property spec reports to determine if a house was a good purchase. He was skilled at helping me see how a space might (or might not) function if I had kids, threw large parties, or took down a wall. With his background in construction, he was also able to point out foundation/structural concerns, piping issues, walls that leaned, and could spot the subtle differences that indicated whether a remodel was done by an experienced professional or novice homeowner. I ended up purchasing a bank owned property that needed work. Though Scott's job technically ended once I signed the dotted line, he stayed in touch throughout the remodeling process. He helped me put together a repair budget, put me in touch with skilled tradesmen he trusted, and he regularly dropped by to help me troubleshoot issues or to make sure that the tradesmen I selected were doing a good job on my behalf. Scott is a wonderful Realtor and human being. He looks out for his client's best interests and he's very, very good at his job. Highly recommended! read more

Scott Monroe, and partner Molly Kemper, were the most exemplary team to work with. You will be thrilled if you are lucky enough to work with them. They are knowledgeable and very realistic with their advice, and will give you the straight deal, whether or not you want to hear it. And, it ends up that they are right! Their skills, knowledge of the real estate market, extraordinary attention to detail, staging skills, and extensive construction background adds up to the most comprehensive skill set. Please consider working with them. This is my fifth or six real estate transaction with Scott and we would never ever consider working with anyone else! read more

Our family has used Scott and his associate, Molly Kemper, for the sale of three houses and the purchase of one. Scott's knowledge of the real estate market and his background in the construction industry have resulted in sales that came in at far more than the asking price. When we were getting ready to sell a house he had an experienced eye and a cadre of excellent service people who were able to make sure everything about the house was top notch. He was responsive and always willing to listen and talk us off the ledge as needed! I recommend Scott and Molly highly and we would not use anyone else for our real estate needs. read more

To set the scene: my wife and I were up against a wall, time-wise. It was Friday, July 10 and we found that we had to be out of our rental or signed onto another year-long lease by August 31. We had been going to open houses for a few months to get a feel for the market, but hadn't seen anything we could commit to. Then our landlord drops the lease bombshell and we proceed to get panicky and stressed: we knew that closing could take a month, so we had to find something in the next 20 days or sooner. One of my friends had bought a house several years before us and could do nothing but rave about the quality of her realtor, Scott Monroe. We had to act fast, so I shot him an email to see if he was free to meet. He responded promptly and we were able to set up a time and place to meet. We met for coffee the very next day and, stressed though we were, simply sitting down for coffee with him and talking for about an hour probably reduced our stress levels by about 50%. He was supremely confident in his skills as a realtor, both in terms of knowing the local market as well as in his background in construction. This latter skill was something my friend had told me about, noting that he could walk into a house they were looking at and immediately point out the things that needed work. Our home buying experience went from stressful to stress-free quite quickly. We got lucky in finding a new construction that had been on the market for several months with no action in an area where we had not thought to look before Scott suggested it to us (Burien, which he suggested when we noted that we had been looking for houses in West Seattle). When we were about done with the walkthrough of the house on the 12th, Scott remarked, "I hate showing houses like these to people first. They don't give me a chance to show off." He was right: the house was (and has been) largely problem-free and not in need of much in the way of repairs from the builder. After some consideration, we put in an offer on the 14th and had a deal by the 15th, where we achieved what can only be described as a miracle in the Seattle area housing market: we bought a new construction without a bidding war and got it for a decent amount under asking. The quickness of the whole process, and the professionalism from Scott helped turn what could have been one of the most difficult and wrenching two months of our lives into an exciting process, where we felt like we were always being looked out for. Here are some of the things that I can tell you that make Scott exemplary (even though we never got to look at a fixer-upper with him): * He is prompt. Like, super-prompt. Just now, I looked back through my emails with him to establish the timeline for our purchase and I remembered that Scott noted in our first exchange that he had some family matters to attend to in the coming week, and that he would be out of town for a period. Even given this, he was able to make time for us and work with our schedules. And when he was out of town and I had questions for him via email, even when I prefaced my email by noting that he was under no obligation to answer me promptly, he did. * He is willing to go out of his way for you. When I was setting up accounts for our utilities, I found that I needed meter readings. I was at work, though, and had no way of getting down to the house. He was more than happy to stop by, check out the meters and report their readings back to me. * He is detail-oriented. As we walked through the house once we had agreed on a price with the builder/seller, he helped us make a punch list for items that would need to be fixed before closing, finding things that we would never have even noticed. Not only did he do that then, but he did this a week ago after we had been in the house for a year and the warranty from our builder was almost up. He spent a good hour walking with me around the house pointing out things that I had missed besides the obvious nail pops and cracks in grouting. * He is engaged. From the moment we met him, we felt completely assured that Scott was always working in our best interest. We were newcomers to the real estate business and had a lot of questions. Scott always had answers for us and helped us understand the entire process. He also has that rare ability to make you feel as though you are his top priority, even when you know that he must be juggling about half a dozen clients at once. More than that, he has made clear that we want to remain engaged with us through our homeownership, a fact I have not forgotten and made use of from time to time. His background in construction has made him a valuable first resource for questions that have arisen in our first year of owning a house. I simply cannot overstate how invaluable Scott was to us, a fact which makes me happy to spend an hour on a weekend writing up a lengthy review to help him in any way I can. read more

After reading great reviews for Scott and Molly, we first met them in November 2020 when we were debating selling our first home in West Seattle. They were thorough in their analysis and presenting options (sell as-is, invest in upgrades or just hold and wait). We stayed in touch over the next 12 months as we rented it out and watched the market. When we finally decided to sell from across the country, we didn't even think twice about reaching back out to any other agents we had met with. Scott and Molly are a great team with complementary skillsets, are incredibly communicative, and project managed the whole process in remarkable time (3 weeks from empty house to listing; 3 weeks from offer review to closing), including big ticket items like drywall repair, painting, landscaping and staging to the smallest details about light bulbs and outstanding utility bills. They are also fair and accurate in their assessments and treatment of their clients as well as the buyer/seller they are not representing (which really resonated with us). We felt like they balanced sharing their advice/recommendations from experience and market knowledge while also hearing us out, understanding what kind of sellers we are, and help us hit the timing, presentation and pricing out of the park! We are so happy at the outcome and grateful to them, would highly recommend to anyone looking (but especially Sellers in West Seattle). read more

Scott provided the expertise and straight honesty about our property and the approach to preparing to sell. He worked tirelessly to market our a-typical property, in an a-typical neighborhood, and helped us negotiate a great deal. On top of that, he managed me and my ex-husband and all the baggage we have with our divorce. We cannot thank Scott enough for his professionalism, and friendship through an extremely stressful part of our lives. read more

I found Scott through yelp/WS Blog. Scott did a fantastic job with us. He was patient, knowledgeable, and best of all honest and trustworthy. He seemed to best understand the market, mortgages, had personal connections to the other realtors, and best of all could give us good estimates of what would need to be done to the homes we saw and how much it would cost us. The value of that cannot be overstated--as first time home buyers, that was truly indispensable. He also provides great insight into practicality and what works with a home and what doesn't, but he isn't forceful. We did a tour with Redfin (this was early 2013) and were disappointed. They were so busy the person we met with said if we saw a place we wanted to tour it might take a day or two to get an agent to be available. But Scott was always surprisingly available, even last minute, which was really important to us in this fast market. Also, with Redfin it's a bit of a roulette with who you get to tour each home. We loved being able to rely on Scott and found his contracting experience indispensable. In this market, or if you simply want a reliable, trustworthy, knowledgable, readily available, and nice agent, or if you are a first time buyer, I strongly recommend Scott. He has your interests in mind. He kept saying that when we toured homes, but honestly he is also smooth and you never really know you can trust someone until they prove it. But he did prove it to us with the way he handled our offer (and suggesting us offering a much lower price) and his negotiations for us, and I'm fully convinced. It's not just words with Scott, he'll prove it to you--he really has your best interests in mind. We felt we were in good hands. I refuse to believe there's anyone better. Highly recommended. read more

We recently relocated from Chicago to West Seattle and happened to get matched with Scott since he works out of the West Seattle location. I can tell you in retrospect that's like winning the real estate agent lottery! To say Scott is attentive and knowledgeable is a gross understatement. He is an absolute expert in the Seattle area and we could tell from the first meeting through the two months it took to find our home. Throughout the trying process of finding a home in this competitive market we felt like we were his only client (of course we weren't, as the below review attest to). His attention to detail and excellent advice were critical to making everything work. If you have a chance to work with Scott, consider yourself lucky and don't hesitate. read more

The two people who posted previously are right on target with their assessment of Scott. They've explained his fantastic background and professionalism; there are few business people with higher standards than Scott in both personal service and follow through plus his sincere desire to ensure that the client's experience goes smoothy from shopping around through purchase and all the way to financing plus making the place into a new home. I found Scott just trolling the internet looking for a Windermere agent as they have a good reputation in Seattle. After talking with him about his approach and my need to "just look" for a while, I had a very positive impression of him from the beginning; he seemed honest and straightforward and these are the kinds of people I like to work with. I run the other direction from people in this business who have any sort of "salesy" kind of approach. He never pressured me to look at properies and I don't think we even signed a buyer's agent agreement; basically there was a trust built and I had no desire or reason to recruit anyone else! Over a six year period, we periodically looked at condos and houses from Mukilteo to West Seattle to Woodinville as I was assessing what the prices were and what areas I liked most. Scott was the most patient person; I was completely in the driver's seat and would ask him to send me listings or show me properties only when I was ready to pick up the search again. He understood that I just wasn't ready at certain times and never questioned it but was always there if I wanted some information or to get his opinion of the market climate. In the meantime, I referred him to my parents who found a condo in Mill Creek that they just love. It's perfect for them and they laugh about how Scott gently steered them away from some newer properties which were on busy streets or perhaps poorly constructed as he would point out things that most agents don't notice or understand. He knows the greater Puget Sound area well which is also unusual for an agent so I had confidence going with him to the burbs as well as throughout the city. A few months ago, I stepped up my condo hunt and am now living in my "dream place" in West Seattle. He even referred me to a great designer and contractor to help with the remodelling projects! I'm moved in and really enjoying the vibe and view!! Looking for a new home is exciting but also stressful. Scott understood this and made my process of finding my new place both enjoyable and worry-free because he was my advocate as well. I can't thank him enough for his help and would refer him to anyone who wants to work with a professional and sincerely kind person. read more

I cannot recommend Scott Monroe highly enough. There are a lot of decisions that go into buy a home, and without a doubt the decision to work with Scott Monroe as our real estate agent was one of, if not the best decisions that we made. Being first time home buyers ourselves, he did a wonderful job of walking us (at our own pace) through every process, constantly checking up with us to make sure we were satisfied and at ease. At the same time, he negotiated for us, and fought a few battles (and won) behind the scenes. To top all of this off, he has a wealth of construction knowledge himself and keeps a deep network of contractors to answer any specialized questions and perform work as needed. Since moving into our home we've continued to use his resources while comparing them to other offers, and Scott's guys win out on price and quality every time. To put it concisely, I wouldn't just recommend him to any and all friends in the market for a new home or condo, I would practically demand it. He's that good. read more

Scott Monroe does an amazing job! We have used Scott three times over the years. He's extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond. We wouldn't use anyone else and highly recommend him to all our friends and family. Thank you Scott for all you've done. read more

At our first meeting, Scott listened to us, looked around our home and understood exactly what we needed to do to get our house sold--no more and no less. He brought us wonderful people to work with, which made that process so much easier. Together we decided when to put the house on the market; but it was Scott who knew exactly how to price and market it, so that it sold in just a few days with multiple offers. Scott was always there for us and he totally validated the trust we had that he could get us the result we needed in our timeframe. I would (and do) recommend him to everyone I know. read more

When it comes to real estate agents, usually there's not much to get excited about, but honestly the "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" really does apply to our experience with Scott. When we decided to look for a different home in West Seattle and determine whether to rent or sell our current property, we thought about the agents we had used in the past and decided we didn't want to work with them again. We looked for reviews of local agents on sites such as Zillow and really were impressed with the comments about Scott. We reached out and received a prompt reply and the fun began. Scott engaged immediately and helped us determine what we were really looking for. He toured multiple houses with us and had eyes for risks that others missed and showed us how good staging and updates could increase the value of a home on the market. Scott was very good at getting us the best price possible for the home we purchased, advising us when we should stand firm and where we should bend. We ended up at a very good price and our home's value has already increased beyond that (if you trust Zestimates, which seem to be pretty spot-on in Seattle). Scott also was so skilled at reading the different approaches my husband and I have, and navigating well. He seemed to have the facts I needed to flex my risk-adverse ways and trust his expertise. When selling our home, Scott pointed out the areas for improvement and even was able to help ensure that the contractors' work progressed on time and to high standards when work demanded a few long days from my husband and me. Scott was professional and ensured that everything was safe and secure while also being excellent quality. We couldn't have been more pleased and we sold our home quickly and received multiple offers. Scott is honest, a direct communicator, responsive, respected, and just basically you can tell he really wants to make sure that West Seattle is full of beautiful, safe homes and good people in them. Although we have bought our dream home with his guidance, we would not hesitate to use him again or to recommend him to friends and family. read more

We LOVE Scott Monroe!! He is honest, knowledgeable, patient and an all around good guy. He is awesome for first time home buyers (us) who have a lot of questions and are nervous about finding a first home. Scott has a great eye for houses and will point out the good and the bad so that you have the tools to make the best decision possible. He got us the best house we could comfortably afford and we never felt pressured to raise our budget, settle for a lesser house, or buy the first thing we saw. read more

Scott Monroe is incredible. Not only is he SUPER knowledgeable about West Seattle but he is generous and flexible with his time, always accommodated our last minute requests to see a house or just to talk things out, and has incredible knowledge of building and home problems because he was a general contractor in the past. He is the reason we have an amazing new house to move into instead of settling on one that was just going to get us through the next 5 years. I would use him again in a heartbeat. We met several agents and with Scott we just knew he was the best. He was nice, easy to work with and really honest with us. read more

We just completed the sale of a house with Scott Monroe as our realtor and I can't say enough about how helpful he was during the entire process. He worked with us through the preparation and offered some great suggestions which I believe helped us sell the house so quickly. Scott was involved in the entire process up until the close and I can't say enough about how he made the process go smoothly, offered great advice and always kept us in the loop. I highly recommend him! read more

We found Scott to be extremely knowledgeable, responsive, well-connected, easy to deal with and effective. We loved the fact that he never pushed us to do anything we didn't want to do but also hustled & made all the right moves when necessary--in other words, not in your face but totally on top of things. read more

We first met Scott when he represented the seller of our first house in West Seattle. Out of the gate we were impressed with his knowledge of the area, and helped address all of our questions leading up to signing with utmost professionalism. Fast forward to this year, we didn't hesitate to ask Scott to help us buy/sell in the same area. We especially appreciate that both Scott & Chloe took time to get to know our family on a genuine level. We never felt rushed or under a time constraint to talk through big decisions and we had a very clear understanding of the timeline for both homes at every stage of the process. This is huge because what could be a stressful process was made seamless and fun (gasp!). We couldn't be happier in our new home and we would recommend Scott to all our friends, family and acquaintances. It's also safe to say that should we be in the market to buy/sell in the future, Scott will be our first call! read more

I just want to give a huge rave to Scott Monroe who helped us sell and buy a house this year. This is the second house we have bought, and this experience was so much better then the first. I wish we used Scott the first time! Scott really knows West Seattle like no one else. He had been in many of the houses we looked at in the past, and already knew the history. Plus, he has established relationships with many other realtors and you can tell they respect him. I certainly do. When we first met with him, he looked at our house and told us to wait till a better market. Boy was he right! He wasn't in a hurry to get it on the market. He really wanted the best for us. We waited and got top dollar for our house. Buying our new was a great experience also. In this tough market, he gave us hope and we ended up getting a house we love without getting into a bidding war. The house is all closed and ours, and he still checks in on us seeing how we are doing, offering advise and support. He is more than just an realtor he is a stand up guy. read more

Scott Monroe is truly extraordinary!! Scott Monroe's approach to real estate is professional, direct and honest. He is patient and works with you through the process to help you find the home that's right for you, and has the knowledge to spot the real gems (and hidden disasters). He goes the extra mile in every aspect, from the search to the offer and closing. Even beyond the sale, Scott has provided expert advice and contact with his network of industry professionals, from mortgage brokers to floor re-finishers. He has supported us through house projects and related decisions. Two good friends have also bought with Scott and been very happy. Without a doubt, we'll continue to work with Scott any chance we get! read more

Scott Monroe is truly extraordinary!! Scott Monroe's approach to real estate is professional, direct and honest. He is patient and works with you through the process to help you find the home that's right for you, and has the knowledge to spot the real gems (and hidden disasters). He goes the extra mile in every aspect, from the search to the offer and closing. Even beyond the sale, Scott has provided expert advice and contact with his network of industry professionals, from mortgage brokers to floor re-finishers. He has supported us through house projects and related decisions. Two good friends have also bought with Scott and been very happy. Without a doubt, we'll continue to work with Scott any chance we get! read more