When you think of a real estate agent/broker there are a few things you want to make sure they have…read morein their arsenal. Deep knowledge of the market, impeccable negotiating skills and someone who has a genuine interest on your behalf. Julie Hall embodies of all these qualities and so much more. Some years ago she helped us buy in Seattle, during Covid times and crazy competitive market- she made that happen! And recently she helped us sell our home for our move to the east coast. She made this happen in record time and even getting over asking. Not only did she manage the sell of our home, she even helped with the negotiations of our east coast home- she is that amazing. Allowing us the mental space to concentrate on our move and leave our Seattle home in her hands was the easiest and best decision we made. I cannot recommend her enough. She works with a very talented team- from financing to staging. She has no problem rolling up her sleeves and making things happen. I keep telling her that wherever she does, she sprinkles Julie dust and it's 100% true. Her touch is magic- let her make your home dreams come true.

I do not recommend Julie as a buyer's agent for first time home buyers, those unable to view a…read moreproperty in person, or are new to the region and climate. her best quality was assertiveness and speed to view homes and get realtor info during a market where home showings sold out before interested buyers could get in to see in person. Ultimately for our needs, the decision to work with Julie was a disaster and cost us time, emotional anguish and a lot of money. A lot. Given how anyone we tell our story to including other realtors says, "well you're not using her again! Right?" I feel it's time to share our experience. We worked with Julie for many months 2020/2021 to buy (then quickly sell at a loss) our first home. This was at the tail end of covid while travel was restricted and discouraged and vaccines were just coming online. I toured some places with her in person during visits from out of state but also virtually thinking I was saving a long drive and being responsible because Julie understood our needs. She didn't provide video tours with me but instead would describe things or send video clips. In contrast her assistant Allison gave great video tours and clearer feedback on homes. I should have explicitly asked for video tours. But I shouldn't have had to ask. I was shopping in the luxury market and even Redfin was doing them. Reflecting back, I think because Julie was remodeling her own home and enjoyed that process she was dismissive about the difficulty and costs involved in buying a home that had problems. We were willing to do some remodeling on outdated finishes or floor plans and could afford unforeseen costs so it felt okay to take some risks. But we wanted a move-in ready, watertight home without moisture damage. I explained how I'd lived in a moldy place and was sensitive. It turned out that regardless of our ability to afford correcting what turned out to be bad DIY, deferred maintenance, and poor construction, We learned that we didn't want to. our new home required 80% of exterior replaced as well as the alleged "2 year old roof with warranty" because it was void since no flashing replaced. Julie did communicate that interior finishes and quality were not great like the flooring which we intended to replace or the paint which we also would expect to change. She said she spent over five hours on the property. I incorrectly assumed that meant she had been using that time to inspect it as a realtor would to help me make an informed decision. I was incorrect. Even simply saying that she thought I should visit in person given the condition would have been helpful. If she had only opened the strange wet bar sink cabinet and described the (to be polite) DIY shenanigans or sent a photo, we may have passed entirely. It was one of many red flags. Problems were visible in person. Certainly if she had mentioned the mildew smell evident upon opening the front door, we would also have paused and likely avoided a lot of heartache. Certainly not have overpaid by as much. Ultimately, the home was borderline tear down for us after consulting many professionals, bids, and hiring an architect. for a time we thought we might choose to make lemonade out of lemons and end up with something really stunning. However the scale of project was not what we thought we were buying, even if we repaired the bare minimum. Julie regularly dismissed mold and mildew smells saying that a home just needed new carpet and paint or to "air out"; was dismissive of my concerns of the risk to buy and cost to repair and replace stucco and Dryvit siding on homes we looked at; on more than 1 occasion encouraged us to bid at or over asking on homes that had a record of difficulty selling and price reductions. One sold for about 120k under asking (after a huge price reduction already). She failed to obtain accurate parking rights information on a home that we passed up because we had incorrect information. If you expect your realtor ON YOUR BEHALF to walk completely around the exterior of a home you are not viewing in person and note for example obvious eye-level damage to Dryvit on a 1990's home (golf ball sized white styrofoam exposed) after telling you the house was traditional stucco. as well as obviously decayed original wood windowsills exposed to the Bay, broken seals, and a moldy smell upon opening the front door of a home that had a checkered sales past - find a different realtor. I could go on. This is certainly one review I wish I didn't have the occasion to write.

Working with Amy Thompson to buy our first home in Maple Valley was one of the best decisions we…read moremade. As complete novices, we were overwhelmed at first, but Amy guided us through every step with confidence, clarity, and an infectious positive attitude that made the entire experience feel manageable -- even enjoyable. Amy is the kind of realtor who truly fights for her clients. She moved fast, stayed competitive, and helped us secure our home before it went into what would have been a stressful bidding war over the weekend. Her deep connections with trusted industry experts -- from inspectors to movers and contractors -- made a huge difference. Everyone she recommended delivered high‑quality work, which gave us tremendous peace of mind. We were in our third trimester of pregnancy during this process, and Amy took that into thoughtful consideration from day one. She streamlined everything she could, kept our stress levels low, and was incredibly patient with our endless first‑time‑homeowner questions. She remained calm, professional, and reassuring even when our due date felt like it was approaching at light speed. Her attention to detail is exceptional. Amy combed through mountains of contract paperwork and caught several items that needed to be reevaluated in our favor -- things we never would have spotted ourselves. She was always available, always responsive, and always willing to explain anything we didn't understand. Even after closing, Amy continued to go above and beyond by connecting us with reliable professionals to help us get our home move‑in ready. Her knowledge of the area, her drive, and her genuine care for her clients set her apart in every way. We will absolutely work with Amy again in the future. She is considerate, professional, positive, and fiercely dedicated. We couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with the challenge of buying or selling a home. If you're looking for a realtor who will advocate for you, guide you, and make the process feel effortless, Amy Thompson is the one.

Amy is very responsive and patient with helping us purchase our first home. She always tried to…read morefind the time to get back to us whenever she is free. If you need a responsible and professional agent, call Amy.

Deanna is amazing, and we cannot rave about her enough!…read more We had a very unique property with particular challenges that left us lacking confidence in our ability to sell it. On top of the challenging features of the property, we had moved to California two years prior to listing to care for aging family members, leaving the house empty for that time. When we finally decided our move was permanent, and it was time to consider selling, we interviewed several realtors. We felt rather deflated, as almost every one of them discouraged us from listing and told us to wait. Most did a quick Google search of local stats and said it wasn't a good time. The realtor who worked with us when we bought it wasn't even interested in trying to sell it. Deanna is the only one who took the initiative to go to the property and get a real on-the-ground view of it. She saw what the area had to offer, and that the house was a gem with two big issues that would require finding a very particular buyer (a working farm across the street, which we loved, and an insanely steep driveway). And she believed we could do it. She made a plan, gave us a TO-DO list, and assured us that this house would sell. She gave us the confidence we needed to buckle down and do the work to get the house on the market. There was some tough love on her part, when we started to lose momentum in our repair work, and when we wanted to price it higher than the market would support. That's exactly what we needed. She kept us grounded. She did some great staging of the property, and her photographer took gorgeous photos that showcased all the things that made us fall in love with the house when we bought it. She even made a photo book keepsake for us to commemorate our time there. Deanna was very realistic and did not over-promise. But she absolutely delivered!!! Our house was on the market for only 2 weeks, before it sold for cash at our asking price. She made the process of closing so, so easy. And she continued follow-up support well after closing, facilitating communication between us and the buyers in re: to personal items we had forgotten or mail that arrived late. We would highly recommend Deanna to anybody looking to sell their house. She's realistic, honest, and tough when you need direction to stay on track. And she is thoughtful and encouraging, recognizing the emotional side of selling a home where you've made so many memories. We cannot say enough great things about Deanna!

Deanna has been such a help to my family and me in finding the right home for us. She negotiated on…read moreour behalf. She has been determined to get the best house for us. She was more than helpful in finding the home we bought. We like how honest she is and how promptly she responds to calls and texts. She did not pressure us into anything that we were not comfortable with. I would say that she is genuine and really cares. She is a pleasure to work with!

Nina Zerbo and Derek DeWolf helped us sell our Wallingford condo. They were…read morefantastic--knowledgeable, communicative and proactive. They took a ton of work off our plate and managed to sell our home for the very high end of what we thought possible. We interviewed several agents before going with Nina and Derek, and compared to the others, they were able to present and justify a detailed strategy around all aspects of the process, including upgrades, staging, timing and pricing. Over the next two months they followed through on every aspect of their plan, with good communication and execution. We wanted them to manage everything, and they did. We actually moved out of the country and they handled everything. We never had to talk with or meet any of the vendors or contractors that worked on our home, all of whom did an excellent job for cheaper than we'd have been able to find ourselves. The listing absolutely presented our home in the best possible way. They built their strategy around trying to attract multiple bids in the first week, which we did. The home sold for more than we thought we could get, with a quick close and few contingencies. The entire closing process was easy and entirely remote.

I can't recommend the power duo of Nina and Derek enough. They so overwhelmingly exceeded our needs…read moreand expectations, made us feel heard and cared for, and kept us feeling "sane", grounded and focused during what is otherwise a very stressful process. They pushed to get us the best deal and terms possible. They expertly guided us every step of the way, particularly when it came to making tough decisions. To top it all, they are both just lovely and kind people, with such positive and likable personalities. They are clearly so well respected in the Greater Seattle real estate community, which puts them in a better position to represent our interests. We so appreciated our experience with Nina and Derek, and couldn't be more thrilled to recommend them to friends and family. Thank you both so much!

Emily is a super professional, friendly and data savvy realtor. She used data to inform us of the…read morestate of the housing market and trends when we were considering placing out home in the market, which helped us make a decision on when to list. She helped us with staging our Redmond home, drove us around the neighborhood to see what other listings looked like and were selling for, she kept things moving for us even while she was on vacation. She solicited offers from buyers who'd already toured the home to find the best fit, and collected feedback from the 30+ showings of the home. We are grateful for her work and are now ready to start a new chapter of our lives in Florida. Thank you, Emily!

A trusted contractor friend helping me get my place ready for sale offered high praise for Emily as…read morea real estate agent and, after working with her, I'm truly grateful to have had her in my corner. Emily was mindful, patient and thorough during all aspects of getting my unit shown and sold. Her management of expectations, communication and imagination came across as effortless which, in turn, gave me the peace of mind to pursue the other tasks needing my attention leading up to and through the sale of the property. It all ended in a pairing with, what I felt, was an ideal buyer which really made for a satisfying end note. The experience has easily made her my go to recommend for anybody seeking a real estate agent and I have no doubt you'll come to appreciate her competence and grace during the sale of your home. Thank you Emily!

Tina was amazing!! She gave a detailed analysis of every home I was interested in and made sure I…read moreknew all my options every step of the way. Her recommendations were invaluable! When I finally took the leap and put in an offer she helped me with every step and was even was able to negotiate a price much lower than asking! I can't wait to work with her again whenever that time comes :). Thanks, Tina!

I can't sing the praises of Tina enough. We used her when we bought and sold our home and were…read moreextremely well taken care of through both processes. Tina handled everything for us during the sales process and kept communication wide open. She has an excellent performance record for selling homes quickly and often for more than asking, and she continued in that tradition with our property. If you want an experienced realtor who knows the business inside and out and will you get you amazing results for the sale of your home, rest assured you can put your faith in Tina Terada.

Sarah was extremely helpful in our house search. We began our hunt feeling uncertain if there was…read moreeven anything out there in our price range that we would want. In fact, we weren't even sure of our price range or IF we could afford a home. Sarah paired us up with brokers who ran numbers for us and walked us through the process and answered all the questions we had. She sent us all sorts of leads, encouraged us to look in neighborhoods we wouldn't have initially considered, provided us with insights into the process, gave suggestions in terms of negotiations which she was extremely knowledgeable. Even when we found the house we wanted, she insisted on looking at other houses in the area, to ensure that the house was priced right for the area/market, and to make sure we had ALL the knowledge we needed in order to feel comforable in making an offer. She helped us negotiate our offer, talked us through possibilities, was INCREDIBLY responsive, and made the house buying process fun. She was honest and I always felt confident that she had me and my husband's best interest at heart. I started the process curious about buying a house and not even sure if i was ready - I finished finding me and my husband's DREAM home which we are so thrilled to be in. Sarah goes the extra mile - she priced out appliances when we were looking at a house that needed a new kitchen, helped by mapping up a kitchen through IKEA's online create-a-kitchen, and offered to go wtih me to price out the new kitchen, as well as visited places to help us pick out flooring and understand what the overall additional costs would be. We didn't even end up going for that house that needed all the work, but the fact is, Sarah was there every step of the way, always one step ahead of things, and just a fantastic asset. Sarah was more than a real estate agent - she turned into a friend who I would recommend to EVERYONE i know. A friend of mine recommended me to her and i'm SO glad she did. In fact, i recommended her to a good friend of mine who was not having any luck in her house hunt and not satisfied with her real estate agent. Within 2 months, Sarah had found my friend THEIR dream house. Sarah is a tireless advocate for her clients. I couldn't be happier with the service Sarah provided.

I met Sarah in the fall of 2009 through a friend of mine whom Sarah worked with. She came highly…read morerecommended and I learned quickly why. On top of Sarah's extremely professional demeanor, she has the most fun, sunny, and friendly disposition of anyone I have ever met. She truly enjoys and loves her job and her clients. We clicked immediately and forged what I know will be a lifelong friendship. In the first couple of weeks of knowing Sarah, she made sure I knew that she would never let me buy a place that I did not love. This put me at ease, because I am not a fan of the "used-car selling" approach. I wanted someone to be just as sure of my purchase as I was, and Sarah fit the bill perfectly. That said, Sarah patiently looked at condos with me for over TWO years. She never once pressured me and she would not let me settle for something that I did not love. Once I found "the one", Sarah made sure it happened. And that day was no ordinary day - it was Thanksgiving Day 2011. Not only did she take me out to look at condos, she and I drove from Kirkland to her office in Renton to draw up the offer. This wonderful realtor spent a good portion of her holiday with me making sure that I could get my offer in and get the house I had always dreamed of. If that doesn't attest to the love she has for her job and clients, I don't know what would. Sarah is the only person I will refer to anyone who is looking for a realtor. I can't say enough nice things about her and her work ethic. She will be my one and only realtor for any home sale/purchase I go through for as long as she is in the real estate business!!!

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!