Working with TeamUp was truly the best decision we made in our home buying journey! From day one,…read morethey were warm, communicative, and so easy to talk to and we instantly felt like we were in the best hands. As first time buyers navigating a competitive market, they made the entire process feel not only manageable but enjoyable. They took multiple ferry rides to Vashon just to make sure we never missed an opportunity whether it was to tour homes, attend inspections, or walk us through the next steps. Their knowledge was endless, and they made sure we were educated and informed every step of the way. Even when there were hiccups on the selling agent's end, TeamUp handled everything with grace and fierce professionalism. They are master negotiators who went above and beyond in every possible way to make this dream a reality for us. We're beyond grateful for their dedication, kindness, and expertise. We couldn't imagine doing this with anyone else. Thank you, TeamUp, for helping us find and secure our dream home! Not only are we happy but so is Louise!

Working with the entire team at TeamUp was incredible. This is the second time I've recruited their…read morehelp and they didn't disappoint. I came onboard as a pseudo serious buyer and ended up with a home a couple months later. Christopher was my wing man from positioning my offer strongly to picking out custom window coverings. They go the distance, are very detail oriented, professional, supportive and friendly.

Leah Davidson is the best real estate agent. She has long experience, knows the market, and…read moremaintains a professional attitude. She will have the best interest in mind and never let you down. We started our house hunt in Seattle from January, 2022. It was the most competitive and low-inventory housing market anyone experienced. From the beginning, Leah was very confident and patiently guided us through the process. She would make honest comments about the flaws of a property and point out the not-so-obvious short-comings. She was always available both in-person and over the phone. She never encouraged us to make unreasonable over-bidding even during the craziest market. She maintained a positive attitude throughout the process which helped us to move forward after getting rejections due to over-biddings. We were able to buy our dream house after 6 months of search. She went above and beyond to make sure the transfer process was smooth. I highly recommend her as an agent and wish her all the best.

Leah is truly a wizard at real estate. Her knowledge of the market, experience, and professionalism…read moreare impeccable. My SIL referred Leah and said that she would sell our house and she did after only 2 days of our house being listed! Leah created action items in our client portal of what we needed to do to get our home ready ie. new carpets, patio decking. She hired a stager and a handyman as well. We moved out of our home entirely to have it properly staged but Leah would have been able to work around it either way. She was very concerned with our quality of life especially since we have a newborn baby and to alleviate some of the stress sent us a large package of entrées to help keep us fed. Our townhouse was listed on 4/9 and Leah hosted an open house on 4/11. We had multiple offers already on the evening of 4/11 and our house was pending the next day. Our family and friends were quite impressed with the staging, photos, and virtual 3D tour online. Leah kept us updated with our client calendar and that helped to keep us organized and on task for closing. We closed officially on 5/5! We are grateful for Leah and would refer her in a heartbeat. She would always communicate with us in order to verify what we wanted to do at various steps and guide us in the right direction. Her management of all relationships is gentle and kind, yet her realtor skills are firm and assertive. Leah is a top notch agent!

Outstanding and would highly recommend Kim and Team Diva!…read more I always thought I would be the one to sell my uncle's gorgeous Capitol Hill condo, but life took me away from my hometown. I used to sell real estate in King County but moved away, so it was important for me to find the right team I could trust to serve my family. I had known of Kim and Team Diva, as I had always admired their videos and marketing and follow her on social media, but didn't know her too well. It was a leap of faith when I referred my family to her, and it was such a positive experience that it just brought me closer to Kim and Chavi. My uncle was ill and his sister, my aunt, stepped in to assist him sell his Seattle condo. I can't imagine it was an easy process for the real estate team, but they were SO patient, loving and kind with my family. The condo was staged beautifully and they took some AMAZING photos and videos. Honestly, that condo looked so incredible, I wished I could have bought it! They did a fantastic job working with my family and treating them with so much respect. I received glowing emails from my aunt about the process and we were all pleased with the outcome of the sale of this family home. I'll continue to put my trust in Kim and the team and will refer others to them.

If you're looking for real estate agents with decades of experience in Seattle who go the extra…read moremile to communicate, provide amazing service, and provide incredible knowledge of the Seattle real estate market- definitely connect with Team Diva. When you're moving to a new area it can be confusing trying to figure out which neighborhood to live in, contractors to help you with repairs. Kim and Chavi are incredibly well connected and help their clients thrive in their homes long after closing day. Team Diva also has such a commitment to educating and empowering their clients with information- so nothing is confusing or overwhelming. Kim, Chavi, Roy, Michael, and Rocky are knowledgable, trustworthy, and deeply know Seattle neighborhoods.When it comes to giving back Team Diva goes hard for the local LGBTQ community. When you buy or sell a house with Team Diva you end up a part of this incredible community.

This quite possibly the worst real estate company I have ever dealt with…read more I called them (several times) about a property they were the listing agent on. The property is in Tonasket (eastern WA). They are in Seattle. Do not use this company! They do not take their listings seriously. Why would a bank hire a realtor to list a property and not take pictures of the listings (they could have hired a local realtor to take pictures), list any details or return a cash investor's phone call. In addition, they have 3 agents listed on their website. They have 1 office number and 1 cell phone number listed -BETWEEN ALL 3 OF THEM! If they can't afford their own cell phones maybe they should consider a new profession. I would not use Blue Dot Real Estate to list something for free on Craigslist.

From the owner: Blue Dot Real Estate is a brokerage designed for Seattle brokers and real estate agents looking for…read morea better work culture and financial structure. Our motto is "For Achievers", and we consider this both a badge of honor and a promise. We offer our brokers TRAINING, SYNERGY, and STRATEGY - all of this coaching is FREE and ongoing.

Tammie not only helped me sell my condo this year, but she's also the one who helped me buy the…read moresame condo when I moved to Seattle three years ago. Even back then, Seattle's competitive market didn't make it easy for a new home buyer such as myself. However, she walked me through the entire process from helping me understand what I could realistically afford to winning the bidding war! Fast forward three years, Tammie went above and beyond to help me close the deal on a competitive offer for my condo. From staging to hosting open houses, she coordinated all the minute details while I was out of town for business. I truly could not have done it without her!

My husband and I would highly recommend Tammie to anybody who is looking to buy in this (insane)…read moreSeattle housing climate. Two things struck me the most about our interactions with Tammie 1) She understands her clients. My husband and I would say we were looking for X, Y, Z features, but she was able to read between the lines and help us prioritize the features we really cared about vs. the features we thought we would care about but really don't, as well as bring up features we never even had thought about! 2) She helped us purchase our house for a price as if it was her own money. Let me explain - we've all read the freakonomics chapter on realtors and have learned to be suspicious. However, Tammie takes a genuine interest in her clients and looks at the overall picture, not just the final sale price.

Tamara is a hardworking real estate agent, she is really a true pro and knows the Seattle market…read morewell. Whether buying or selling a home she will get it done for you and look out for her client's best interest.

From the owner: Selected for a 5 Star Rating by Seattle Magazine 2015 to 2018 as one of the areas best Agent's…read more You get to work with ME directly....and I have the experience (17 yrs. ) Because in this competitive market experience is everything. My approach is to give clients very personalized customer service. I am available every day all day and evenings. My focus is on each and every aspect of the buying and selling process. I pride myself on exceptional marketing skills, attention to detail and market knowledge. The focus is on the YOUR needs along with the skill and dedication required for each and every transaction. I aim to find you the perfect home be it a single family residence, condominium, town home or new construction. I have the following real estate designations: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), New Construction Specialist (CSP) and Seniors Real Estate Expert (SRES).

We met Sam Konswa in 2016 as he was representing the sellers of our then first home. Out of the…read moreblue and during an open house, he gave us a long winded speech about his integrity and honesty, which should have ticked us. It quickly became clear that most of the attractive facts on the listing were simply false (walk in pantry, walk in closet), but above all, the size of the house. Unfortunately for us, we had no idea what 2100 sqft felt like and therefore believed the listing. It only came clear to us after purchase that the Sam had falsified the size, by 600 sqft.. It goes beyond saying, this is malevolent practice, aimed at making money above any integrity. Sam was clearly aware of the discrepancy between his number and the actual one: he and his team created a double entry in Zillow (Zillow has a default entry based on public facts), which would later be deleted by Zillow as clearly incorrect. This cost my young family around 200k as we went with the classic size * price per sqft, and have struggled with the feeling of being robbed every since. When I reached out to him after the sale, he told us this was what "the architect had in his plans", which is false. Our neighbor was the builder and affirmed us that this was a lie. Our agent realized this unfortunately too late and tried to offset a tiny portion of that blow by giving us his commission on the next house. I therefore do not recommend for you or your family to do any business with Sam, whether on the buy or sale side. Edit 08/07 based on Sam Konswa's response: this was not a new construction so the default size from Zillow should have been used (as is pulled from city data). Furthermore, and even in the case where it could have been a new build, the building plans simply don't state this size (again, I checked with the actual builder). But it doesn't matter, someone is just trying to blow some smoke. They should keep it up as it worked for them! Sam is right, my broker should have done their due diligence against malevolent practice such as this one. They had the decency to admit their failure to realize the maneuver, and did their best to financially offset the blow. One thing to note: we were the only bid at ask, as others must have seen through this.

Sam Konswa went above and beyond when he sold our home. Our quirky, in-need-of-updates 1905 home…read morewas a challenging project that ended up requiring more work than any of us ever expected, but Sam's expertise and patience got us through the difficulties to a sale that far exceeded our expectations. Our home was not ready to go on the market when Sam started working with us, but he offered a clear vision for the home that other realtors did not. In fact, we ended up listing for 35% more (!) than the price suggested by another realtor. It took a lot of work to get that price, but it was worth it. What really stood out to us when we first met Sam was his vision for the home. He pulled no punches in delineating what work needed to be done. But he also saw the value of the home--its location, its special qualities. He suggested just the right upgrades to help its amenities shine. Rather than trying to fix everything, he was cost conscious and realistic about what improvements would give us the most return. And he provided names of people he trusts to help us tackle these jobs, which was a huge benefit. With Sam's positive attitude and logistical advice, he provided us with a plan that was doable, easy, and cost effective. But the fates were not easy on us. After we accepted an offer and the survey uncovered a serious problem, Sam helped us breathe deeply, take stock, and figure out a plan. Always he assured us it would work out. He went back to his Rolodex and uncovered every possible resource to help us solve the problem. When the work was done and the house went back on the market, Sam was steady and positive and patient--and we got multiple offers! In the end, we sold our home above asking with very favorable purchase terms. Sam offered excellent advice through the entire process. We could not have found a better realtor for our Queen Anne home than Sam Konswa. Sam is a great communicator--clear, personable, friendly--but when his opinion was required, he wasn't afraid to step in and provide clear-headed, no-nonsense, valuable advice. He was patient and kind with our many missteps. He had a can-do attitude and a vision about all the work that needed to be done. And he walked us through everything with a steady hand and a professional attitude. Plus, the home sold for more than we'd thought possible--which means Sam made some serious dreams come true for this lucky family. We want to thank Sam for taking the time to work with us so thoughtfully and carefully. We loved working with his office and his various contacts as well. We give Sam our highest accolades and recommend his skills and services with absolutely no reservations. Sam is awesome!

David has been our property manager for over 4 years, and he's been professional, efficient, and…read moreresponsive. To be transparent, we are property owners, so this review is from the owner's point of view. Having said that, he's been proactive in making sure the rental house is in a good shape, including regular annual maintenance. This is to ensure tenants get what they pay for. One thing David really stands out is his responsiveness and timely communications. Tips: believe it or not, best way to contact him is via email. He'll call me as soon as he's available whenever I ask him to call me via email. His email responses are mostly cryptic and straight to the point, and some folks may take that differently. But for us, we like his cut-to-the-chase, no-nonsense style. Believe us, we have had a different property manager before, and he may seem courteous, but his responsiveness and professionalism are not even close to David's.

Have been with David Drake for 2 years and so far his service has been impeccable! David is…read moreexperienced and knows how to handle tenants properly. David doesn't ignore hard problems but will take care of them right away. These problems were ignored for years by my previous property manager (also full-priced 10% but not half as worth the price). When faced with tricky situations, David will try to find the best solution for the landlord. Windermere seems to be doing a very professional job and I hope they can remain excellent always!