Kyle was referred to us by trusted friends and we are so grateful we are able to connect with him!…read more He makes the whole experience of buying a house while out-of-state so manageable and simple. We were in TX looking to move into WA and despite the distance and time zone differences, Kyle made it all work out. He was always responsive via phone calls, texts, and emails. Updates were abundant (pictures/videos/text summaries) and much appreciated since we couldn't simply drive to the location within the next hour or day. Even touring the first house via iPad & Zoom, Kyle understood exactly what we were looking for in a house from just one conversation. Deciding which house to lock in was easy after that. The rest was dealing with the builder, lender, title, and escrow companies which Kyle was available during every single step if we had questions or needed clarification. Other than being a fantastic professional, talking to Kyle is always pleasant. He does a really good job at keeping expectations realistic and providing timelines. We'll definitely be working with him again on the next purchase!

My wife had accepted a position in Seattle, so we were pressed for time to get into a new home in…read moreSeattle's crazy housing market. Kyle navigated us through Seattle's current real estate current gold rush over two days (and a dozen showings) and somehow we never felt rushed, only excited. He understood what we were looking for, and at the buzzer on day two we found the right place, and made our second offer of the trip. His personalized service, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness are readily apparent - here is someone who is not just passionate about their work, but clearly understands that to be a great real estate agent, you need to understand your buyer or seller's desires. If you're in the market, whether buying or selling, do yourself a favor and call Kyle.

Thank you so much to Cori Whitaker and team for making the sale of our condo happen in a completely…read morepainless way, and filled with positivity! Your prompt communications, and clearly explaining a new and unfamiliar process to us, were very appreciated, especially with our out of state move, with it's ups and downs. You and your team rock!

A common saying in the REI world is 5% of the agents make up for 95% of the business. Brian Alfi is…read morein that 5%. If you are an investor or residential home buyer, this is your agent. You needn't look any further. Brian is a seasoned vet, well versed in all the ins and outs of the REI language, and can get creative when needed to maximize the benefits of your deal. My partner and I shifted markets with Brian from Bremerton to Marysville and found a cash flowing property that fit our criteria that he made us stick to throughout the whole process. He's not an agent that will hold your hand but rather show you how to problem solve and become a great investor. All the things you would want in this experience he has, patience, knowledge, skill, experience and willingness to educate. He will be our agent for all investment properties for years to come.

The PERFECT agent for me. Meant-to-be. Intuitive. Listener…read more All of these words represent what Diane Davi meant to me as a Real Estate Agent. I feel blessed my real estate agents from Eugene interviewed and recommended her to me as I began my search for a home in Seattle. My property search situation was unique. After much soul searching, I made the decision to move my life from Oregon to Seattle. Where I lived in Oregon was just not the right fit. But in order to pull off this significant life change at this time in my life, I needed an agent who LISTENDED POWERFULLY and deeply, who took the time to understand my situation, who comprehended my goals. I am a very precise person. I am a very plan-oriented person. I am a very goal-centric person. I had a VISION and a PLAN for how this transition to Seattle would work. But without an agent who took the time to truly comprehend that vision and help me, as a PARTNER, to work through it to fruition, this move to Seattle would not have been possible. Diane IS that agent. From the first conversation that we had, she listened to the various moving parts in my life: about how I had to rent out my duplex in Eugene before moving to Seattle, about how I would continue working as a Fire Fighter in Eugene while living in Seattle, about how I needed to buy an income producing property in Seattle in order to afford the mortgage. How I would have limited time to view properties in Seattle because my life was currently in Eugene. Diane spent over an hour with me on the phone listening to all of these moving parts. In her mind, she rapidly synthesized all of this information. And then she created THE PERFECT PLAN to achieve my goals. From the day we spent looking at properties in Seattle--ones she carefully hand-picked to expose me to various areas of the city--to the re-assurance she provided to me over the phone during weekends and odd hours, working with my schedule From the calm aplomb she demonstrated when I realized that we were initially looking at too high a price point, and the way that she scaled back our search without losing out on quality, without giving up on my needs in a property; to the way she negotiated during the offer process obtaining a purchase price that was well over $75,000 less than the asking price She was BRILLIANT, supportive, WONDERFUL as my agent. And I'm confident that she is that way for her other clients as well. I almost cried from sheer joy and exhaustion when we closed on my quirky duplex in West Seattle. Like me and like my situation, it was quirky--PERFECT, just PERFECT for me. It literally met all of the objectives that I had discussed with Diane from that initial conversation. I drove the day after closing from Eugene to Seattle to "camp out" with a sleeping bag and pillow in my new home in the Emerald City. I would not arrive until 3 in the morning. The drive was exhausting. But it was worth it to me to have this dream now coming to fruition. And Diane asked me a question early in my drive: "Congratulations, Chris. I'm excited for your new life here in Seattle. Is there anything I can leave for you at your new place to make your first night easier?" I asked Diane for only 2 things. Some Reese's peanut butter cups and some soda water. When I arrived, I opened the door to my unit with the panoramic view of the city. And I looked at the kitchen counter. My heart filled with joy, overwhelm and pure HAPPINESS. Diane, in her beautifully intuitive, supportive way, had left me the perfect spread for my new life: Carabiners--because I'm a Fire Fighter on my Department's rescue team, and I need to do some work on the property that will involve climbing. Coffee Mug in Seahawks colors--large enough for my favorite coffee drink, which Diane had memorized A Motivational Candle--calling me a "Bad Ass Homeowner" because I would like to fancy myself that way with the blood, sweat and tears I put in to make this dream happen Cat Toys--For my two little kitties, who I told Diane had to be in a "safe, quiet neighborhood," so they could go on outdoor adventures An Owl Cookie Jar and matching Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers--something personal between me and Diane, but it showed her commendable attention to detail and FOLLOW THROUGH so uncommon in today's world And yes. . . Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Soda Water (and some other delicious goodies, too) Diane was, and is, a blessing in my life. And I could not more highly recommend her as an agent.

The entire process of prep, listing, staging and selling our house was a great experience with…read moreJanusGroup as our realtor.

One of the biggest changes in our life over this last year was our move into a wonderful co-op…read morebuilding on the edge of Capitol Hill. Real estate purchases can be daunting in any market; given the turbulent micro-climates of the Seattle area in particular, we needed an experienced navigator. Which is exactly what we got in working with Peggy! You know how sometimes you meet people who exude (and embody) an incredibly comforting level of professional expertise, no matter their line of work? Peggy is that realtor. Not only has she lived in Seattle for years, she's also owned properties all over town so is personally and professionally familiar with the difference in markets between neighborhoods. She's a skilled negotiator and does an excellent job of reading and working with all different sorts of people. (For example, my sister was also doing a condo search with Peggy, so I got to see her work with someone entirely new to the real estate market, as well as answer extensive questions from my very real-estate experienced father.) Other realtors I've worked with in the past always left me concerned as to their competence or how well they knew what I wanted. More than once, in other transactions, I'd find missing details they should have noticed or asked questions that they hadn't thought of or didn't know how to answer. More than once I'd been shown properties that had nothing to do with my interests, lifestyle, or needs. Peggy was such a refreshing change from all of that: her extensive knowledge of construction in particular was so helpful when thinking about what to look for especially in older buildings, and she had such a great eye for properties that I would love (even when they weren't ones that she herself would have highlighted). Most importantly, we never felt rushed by her into a decision. Peggy was a great voice for thoughtfulness, patience, and moving with all deliberate speed (emphasis on deliberate!). We've been through a lot of unrelated setbacks since moving into our home, having to do entirely with random forces out of anyone's control, and despite those difficulties there isn't a moment when I think I'd want to live anywhere else other than this lovely, perfect spot she helped us find. And if and when the time comes to move (which I hope is far, far in the future), I hope Peggy's still working her magic!

My husband and I worked with Peggy to look for and purchase our first home earlier this year…read more Peggy is wonderful - she really listened to us and was very attentive to our wants and needs in our home search. Additionally, she quickly showed us that she has a tremendous amount of knowledge about homes in the Seattle area, which we particularly appreciated as first-time home buyers. Peggy was great in all of the logistical ways, too - flexible to meet and look at homes when it worked for us, and always responsive to our e-mails and calls. We are happy to recommend Peggy and her services to any friends who are looking for an agent!

Lorna is my agent for life! She has been professional yet personable throughout the whole home…read moreselling process. Selling your home is a very stressful endeavor and Lorna made it incredibly easier and made sure everything went smoothly. She worked so hard to find the right buyer for my home. She went above and beyond what I expected any realtor to do. I can't recommend her enough and will recommend her to anyone I talk to who's considering selling or buying a home.

Deanne Wilson and the entire First Impressions Group were absolutely amazing. We can't thank them…read moreenough for making our first home buying experience a memorable one. We located, walked through, & were under contract within three days. With the market the way it was, we anticipated a long drawn out process, where we would have to view & bid on multiple homes, manage our disappointment and so on, but Deanne and team got us into the house of our dreams.

Don't ever let these people get your phone number. They call, text and harass you continually no…read morematter how many times you tell them to stop. Maybe putting them out of business will help them learn harassing people isn't how you earn their business.

DO NOT USE... if I could put negative stars I would. He doesn't even deserve 1 star. Ken is worse…read morethan a snake oil salesman. He has lied to me regularly, including our initial conversation. Ken told me that he had multiple people asking about my home specifically, and insinuated these fictional buyers would purchase my home for more than anyone else. I sadly believed him. He didn't try to sell my house, rather used it to try and get contacts to sell other properties. He even said that to a couple he brought to my house, before they ever said "No" to my home, he was offering them other properties. He improperly & fraudulently marketed my home, offering VA & FHA financing on the MLS, knowing it wouldn't qualify for those options. Even though it was supposed to be listed a cash conv only. He instead told me it would help sell my house leaving those on there, knowing it wouldn't clear VA or FHA guidelines. He is wasting my family's time, other agents time, and the buyer's time. His follow-up on the showings was terrible, as well as his follow-up on the low-ball offers we received. He tried to convince me to sign an offer for $50,000 below our listed price, knowing it wouldn't meet my family's needs.. Just enriching himself. He called me a liar when I was able to connect with an agent, representing a potential buyer, that he said he was unable to get ahold of. He doesn't care about what this was doing to my family, and our health. He expected me to show my home until 8pm at night while I am raising my 2 young grandchildren. He said he would cancel my listing. He said removing my listing from the MLS would take it off the market, yet the form he sent me to sign would only take it "temporarily off market" for a time period of between 7-45 days, leaving him in control of my home. He doesn't look out for the seller, he talked more people out of making an offer on my house than he got me. The net sheet he sent me on one offer, left out one of the commission lines, which made it look like the offer was worth more to me than it really was. If I had accepted it, he would have come back and said "oops I missed a cost" and it would have made myself and my grandchildren homeless. He refuses to let me out of his contract, even though he hasn't held up his end, simply so he can still use my house as a marketing tool to make him money, and do nothing for me. My house is still up on websites he controls, so he is still able to generate contacts. He tried to make me feel guilty about the money he's spent, which is the cost of doing business for any agent, except for the little over $200 he spent for a dump run, that he offered to cover He didn't explain anything he sent me to sign. He snuck in his commission that is 2% higher average. For that kind of money you'd expect someone that is working for you, not out for themselves. And the commissions aren't even split evenly. When I told him I was not happy with him and wanted no further dealing with him, or his company, he refused to cancel the contract. Instead decided to hold me hostage, but not do anything with the offers received on the house. He expects you to uphold your end of the agreement, but when he is called on to uphold his, there is always a reason or excuse. I trusted him with a generational asset, and protecting me and my family. He has failed in that trust that was given to him, and his company. My family has owned this house since it was built, And it is my grandchildren's inheritance. He has treated this house, and us like a commodity to be exploited for his own gain. I hope any part of this will help you see through his misleading "advice", half truths and outright fabrications.

I'm convinced there isn't a more caring, helpful or lovely realtor than Lucie LaMaine…read more When I met Lucie, I told her my partner and I were in the market for a craftsman-style home. Lucie called to check up on our situation, which had changed quite drastically in a short amount of time because our engagement was broken. I was left without anywhere to live, and emotionally raw, but still needing housing. She gave me the courage and information I needed to qualify for a mortgage, solo. She put me in touch with a mortgage broker right away and we were out looking for my home within a week! Lucie came prepared with several homes to visit. While we were out viewing them, Lucie saw a home come onto the market and we were the first ones to view it. I couldn't believe it: it was perfect, a beautiful craftsman in my price range and perfect location. I put an offer in, and Lucie worked hard to ensure I'd be the chosen buyer! Sure enough, my offer was accepted and in a month's time, sweet Lucie was there with her truck, helping me move my bed in for my first night in my very own home! I truly got into my dream home, and was given hope and support through a hard situation, because of Lucie LaMaine.

I highly recommend Lucie because her patience, knowledge of local market and construction material…read moreas well as her negotiation skills. Lucie has helped me to filter high quality candidate homes based on my criteria. After each visit, she knew more about my choices and improved her chosen housing. Although I told her I am interested to buy a house at Lynnwood or Bothell, she helped me to learn and visit housing at Edmonds, Mill Creek, Mulkiteo,Picnic Point, Everett, Lake Stevens. This process made me aware of the surrounding market. I eventually made my first purchase at Lake Stevens. Lucie has professional knowledge about construction materials. Like floor, counter top, siding etc. It helped me to understand the housing price and thus make a confident decision. Last but not the least, I really appreciate Lucie helped me to get a good deal from seller with her excellent negotiation skills. It is unforgettable experience to purchase my first home with Lucie. I highly recommend Lucie to anyone!

I will admit - I have been sitting on this for awhile, but now that I am selling my home again and…read moreseeing what a difference a great agent can really make, I feel compelled to write a review. I worked with Jesse when I sold my home in July/August of 2020. I found him to be very condescending and frustrating to work with. When we were initially listing our home, I felt the price he suggested was low for the location, size, and condition of the home, but, as he was the expert, I agreed to follow his recommendation. Following that, he also recommended that we take the first offer we got. It honestly felt like he just wanted to dump it from his portfolio because it wasn't a million dollar listing. But what bothers me the most was during closing, I was reviewing the closing statement and noticed that they had not credited the prorated (prepaid) property taxes as agreed. I called Jesse to have him contact the broker to rectify this. He proceeded to argue with me, insisting that I was reading it wrong, without even looking at the document. He told me that if I was so insistent that it was wrong, I could call the broker myself to get it fixed. So I contacted the broker, they saw the error right away and cut me another check for it. His inability to acknowledge a mistake and lack of due diligence could have cost me money had I not taken action. Not a single apology was offered.

We worked with Jesse in selling our home in Seattle. We interviewed a couple of other selling…read moreagents but ultimately went with Jesse due to his insight into the area and experience selling. Working with him went well and we were able to sell our home in less than average even though the selling market was more difficult. As a side note, another home on our block sold for much less in a better seller's market, so we are pleased. The things we appreciated the most were the great communication and the teamwork in his company. Everything went down seamlessly and he had great resources including photography, staging advice and cleaning services. This company is professional through and through!