We talked with at least 4 other lenders and Ilya gave us the best rate! He really tries to make…read morethings happen. Also, very commutative.

Ilya is a pleasure to work with. He was recommended to me by a good friend of mine and I'm glad I…read morewent with him. He was very responsive and eager to help me with my Real Estate needs. Great guy, definitely would recommend to others.

After 13 years, we decided to sell the home we loved and purchase a new one. We were emotionally…read moreattached to our place and it was the first place we'd purchased so we were emotional, novice sellers. After reading reviews, we interviewed several agents. We picked Mark and his team because he came prepared with multiple options for our sale. Much of the uncertainty was eliminated because he'd done his homework prior to meeting with us. His suggestion for pricing our home was spot on as well. We also made it clear that we wanted to do very little work to get ready. Mark pointed us to service providers who made sure everything was ready to go. The house looked amazing and we had to do very little to make it happen. Our home sold in under a week in a market that was slowing down and the price point exceeded our expectations. We then moved into buying a new home. Surprisingly, this is where we had the most questions. Mark and his team were incredibly responsive and no question was too small. They helped us navigate financing, an offer and closing. We love our new place and are so happy with the service we received. I can't recommend Mark and his team highly enough.

I found Mark here on Yelp when we were researching for an agent to help us in the sale of our home…read more I was determined to find the best agent I could and initially was relying on reviews and pure intuition. However, when we met with him it became clear that he was definitely the right choice for the following reasons; He is thorough. He asked a lot of questions and took notes. He has a quick wit, and easy charm that let me know he's a good networker. He is very knowledgeable about real estate, has 14+ years of experience and has built a successful business in real estate. The process was stressful as it always is when you are moving a large family. Mark was a cool breeze when we were sweating bullets. He kept us calm when we felt like freaking out. His team and network is fantastic from staging to photography to the mortgage lender and everything in between. He always returned calls, kept us in the loop. Our home sold for well over asking price. We were so happy with him we decided to also hire him as our buyers agent. He negotiated hard for us, and continues to have our back even after the closing of our new home. Thank you Mark and Team! I would definitely recommend considering Mark if you are buying or selling real estate.

As a former real estate broker and mortgage broker, I have been well aware that when the time would…read morecome to sell my home, there would be challenges to sell it at top value. Not even seller's markets like the one we just came out of treat "unique properties" kindly. While having a great layout, and in updated and excellent condition, my home had some features that would appeal more to a narrow segment of buyers than to the mainstream, and therefore there was a peril that it could end up sitting on the market and become subject to drastic price reductions. For these reasons, it became a fundamental priority to choose a realtor who would be able to successfully overcome these challenges and turn them around to the house's advantage. After interviewing several other top realtors whom I have known in the past, in the end I decided to list my home with David Rush, who had recently sold the home of my next door neighbors and had done a very impressive job. He took the features of my home into thoughtful consideration and proposed a marketing plan which ended up working out exactly as he projected. In this sense the plan proved the mastery of his craft - something you only get to know in hindsight. David Rush developed a creative, multi-pronged marketing plan designed specifically to compensate for the disadvantages of my home's unique aspects, which certainly reflected his extensive experience and being attuned to the market zeitgeist. On top of that, he offered very generous discounts and expense reimbursements, though for me this was not the determining factor in choosing him over other realtors. For me it was most important to work with a top-performing realtor but also with someone with whom I would be able to intuitively feel a peace of mind and a confidence knowing that I am working with a partner with whom we are on the same wavelength, and is someone I can rely on. It also appealed to me that while other top performing realtors in order to generate similar sales output typically have most aspects of the transactions handled by support teams, he actually showed up in person throughout all phases of the process. He has been very accessible whenever I wanted to get in touch with him and very receptive to all of my input. He even personally showed up with a tool box to correct small details missed by a contractor before the home inspection. During my unanticipated extended absence, he personally took care of the houseplants, the new landscaping and the fire pit in the garden. He stepped in to help few other times, acting all along as if it's no big deal. After a thorough, meticulous preparation for placing the house on the market, once it got listed we received multiple offers and the property sold in the spring of 2022 within days, above the listing price (which was at the top of its market valuation range). David Rush handled the seller side's small transaction hiccups expertly without me needing to worry at any point about the transaction being at risk. Every step of the process has been smooth, and throughout it has shown that he is working with a well-coordinated tried and true network: the home inspector, the stager, the photographer, the escrow - all top specialists in their respective fields. Though seller-provided home inspection reports are nowadays fairly standard, David Rush's approach was especially savvy, working with a well-reputed inspection company with exceedingly thorough, detail-oriented multimedia inspection reports made available to prospective buyers providing transparency and thus addressing issues which would otherwise be a source of anxiety and indecision in buyers' minds. He has been working with an incredibly talented home stager who designed a sophisticated layout combining classical and modern elements to create a space so livable, inviting and simply irresistible that it would have been impossible not to fall in love with it, elevating the already well-maintained and well-appointed home to a higher level. I have frankly not seen such clever and successfully executed home staging anywhere on the market, indeed the staging of other top realtors' listings not even coming close. While professional photography excellently showcased the features of my home to their best advantages, I appreciated it the most when David Rush decided to return after dark on his own to take some additional night pictures capturing the glow of the fire pit. These beautifully rounded up the image the property was projecting - I thought they were the icing on the cake. I have been extremely satisfied not only with the results, which exceeded my expectations, but also with the whole process. For the entire duration of this partnership, I have always felt secure, supported and in the best care with David Rush's unwavering commitment and expertise to deliver the best results. I have been impressed as well as touched by his mastery, professionalism, integrity and generosity.

David helped my friend and I find and purchase our first house just a year ago. We had a fantastic…read moreexperience and would gladly work with him again! David was always able to point out interesting aspects of houses that we hadn't yet considered. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and takes the time to help first time buyers understand the complex world of buying a home. He was an advocate for us during the whole process and we highly recommend him!

As relatively inexperienced homebuyers in the northwest Seattle metropolitan area, we found the…read morefrenzied residential housing market during mid-2018 to be challenging. Our somewhat limited budget made the competition for attractive homes even more daunting, and our status as Washington non-residents added another challenge to the mix. Family members who had enlisted the help of Todd Brandt of Todd Brandt Group in their own home-buying experiences urged us to get in touch with Todd. The value of Todd's help was obvious from the start. He understood what we needed to do and guided us through each step of the process. While lending arrangements were being made, Todd helped us get familiar with market search applications enabling us to stay up to date on what was available on the market even when we were not here ourselves. He set up a selective search sending us a daily email notification of the listings which met our list of criteria, and arranged on-site visits for family members to report to us on the homes which appeared most attractive. Qualities which impressed us in Todd's representation of our interests in the home-buying process include: Broad market knowledge, providing basis to compare list prices with true market value, Keen observational skills for quickly sizing up the strengths and weaknesses of homes, An experience base to accurately anticipate the behavior of the market, how long properties were likely to remain on the market and what terms the sellers were likely to consider. Even more important to us were his conscientious, gentlemanly approach to every situation and his immediate, careful response to our questions and requests. Then, when we found the home we wanted to buy, his help designing and presenting an offer guided the transaction to a conclusion fair and agreeable to all parties. We are extremely impressed with Todd's services and recommend him to anyone looking for professional, ethical, competent, dependable help buying a home. You won't find better.

We have nothing but good to say about our experience with Todd as our realtor. He made the process…read moreof selling our home and finding a new one a very positive one! Todd is so knowledgeable and walked us through each step with ease. He is trustworthy, honest, communicates clearly, approachable, responsive, and is full of integrity. We would recommend him to anyone.

We've bought 3 homes and sold 3 homes with Doron and his team over the past decade, and every…read moreexperience has been smooth with strong outcomes. Doron is knowledgeable, straightforward, and genuinely looks out for his clients. He is very quick with communication and response times, which made the entire process feel seamless. I always felt comfortable and at ease throughout each transaction. He guided us through each step of the process and made what can be overwhelming feel manageable. He's especially strong on market strategy and pricing, and he's a skilled negotiator who consistently helped us get favorable terms. We highly recommend Doron and his team for anyone buying or selling in the Greater Seattle area. Thanks again Doron!

We were referred to Ashley by a friend of ours, and she was awesome! We worked with north Ashley an…read moreDoron who explained the entire home buying process in terms that made sense to someone who's never done it before. Ashley worked hard to help find us a home that was perfect for us, and was honest when there were homes we liked, but were maybe not worth it. She really took time to understand our needs and wants. I'd recommend working with Ashley and her team if you are looking for a smooth experience where you are understood and truly cared for.

Buying a great home within your budget and in your desired location is not an easy task. If you are…read morelooking for the best real state agent in the Seattle area, Tolin is the one. He helped us find an amazing home and his service and advice went way beyond the work of a typical real state agent. My family and I moved to the Seattle area recently. Tolin was recommended to us by a relative. We started looking for a home before our move, and Tolin accommodated very well to our schedules. He asked very good questions from the beginning and he listened carefully for location characteristics, type of neighborhoods, and home features that were very important to us. He patiently did several tours with me, and re-did tours with me and my wife when we requested it. We highly appreciate his patience and methodical approach. Because he worked in construction and remodeling earlier in his career, he was able to identify very quickly when houses we visited had any major problems (e.g. foundation, aging roofing, structural problems, outdated utilities and other). That was extremely helpful because we were able to concentrate our time on good houses only. Finally, his experience with construction and remodeling was also very helpful to draft estimates for possible remodeling upgrades. We deeply thank Tolin for that. It really helped us make the most of our budget. We will be in our great home for several years, but when we need an agent in the area, we want to work with Tolin again for sure!

I worked with Tolin as a first time homebuyer. He does a great job of guiding you through the home…read morebuying process and managing your expectations. Tolin listens to what you're looking for in a home and also does a great job educating you about other things you should keep in mind when house hunting as well. He partners with his clients in putting together competitive and reasonable offers which is very important given the tight Seattle housing market. I would recommend Tolin to everyone and would definitely work with him again.

My wife and I purchased our first home with Gus, It was an absolute pleasure working with Gus he…read morewas informative , knowledgeable, attentive , timely and genuinely cared. We found a home and he Made the process stress fee and easy. He will forever be our realtor for any future purchases we may have. I highly recommend using his services.

As a single first-time home buyer, I knew I needed a competent and grounded real estate agent with…read morelocal area expertise in my corner to help me navigate this challenging home-buying market. A friend insisted I meet Andrew Mellon and now, sitting happily in my new home, I'm so grateful to have had Andrew as my partner in the home-buying process. Andrew patiently walked me through my months-long search, listened intently, internalized my needs, helped me identify neighborhoods that felt like home and regularly used his intimate knowledge of northwest homes to help assess their condition. In a competitive market when there wasn't always time for inspections, his construction background became invaluable and gave me peace of mind on each home I considered. Andrew is endlessly patient, attentive, responsive, communicative, supportive, strategic, and knowledgeable. This helped me come to the table confidently with highly competitive offers. I found his approach honest, sincere, and direct, which is exactly what I needed doing this on my own in a very competitive Seattle market. I would strongly recommend working with him. My search presented many obstacles, but Andrew patiently and professionally navigated each one flawlessly offering support and creative solutions. Today, I am gratefully in my dream home. Thanks, Andrew!

This is the second home we buy and after previously working with many real estate agents Andrew is…read moredefinitely the best! No BS, had lots of insights and market knowledge, professional, always great to work with. We are though customers who question everything, Andrew managed to address all of our needs and get us all the details we asked for even when he had to go the extra mile. He managed the process of buying a house with us and helped to get it smoothly through all the different stages. We were buying from investors outside of the US and communication was rough but Andrew navigated it and made this easy for us. He negotiated the price, we were able to get a great deal. Would work with him for our next house!