When my fiancé and I first contacted Liz, it was primarily to see if we would qualify to purchase a…read morespecific property we had our eye on that was on the market. After our initial conversation with her, we didn't expect to move forward with the home buying process so soon, but we did. I remember telling my fiancé right after we ended our conversation with Liz that I wanted her to be our agent. I truly appreciated how people centered, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable she is about the process. She made us feel completely comfortable asking questions and helped us clearly understand what the home buying journey would look like. Liz never made us feel rushed or pressured into anything. She truly respected our pace and guided us with patience and understanding every step of the way. Since my finance and I currently live in Los Angeles, Liz took her time to tour several homes that we were interested in. All of the videos she sent to us were extremely thorough and informative which made our process easier. It felt like we were actually there although we were miles away. We really appreciate Liz for taking the time to record and share the tours with us while giving us her opinion on things that stood out to her that were concerning. This is something we would not have been able to pick up on since we were not present. Liz really listened to what we were looking for in a home and she delivered. We cannot recommend her enough! She is truly an AMAZING agent to work with. We're beyond thankful for Liz and The Porchlight Group. If we ever decide to buy another home in the future, we are absolutely going back to her! IN LIZ WE TRUST!!

If I could give 1000 stars I would! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin... Being in Las Vegas but looking for a place in Seattle and not knowing ANYONE or where or how to even begin the process. I used YELP for what is here for...to find businesses and read reviews. I searched Realtors and started to read reviews. After reading several reviews I knew I wanted to go with a smaller vs. a bigger company (where they might hand you off to whoever or you get lost in the shuffle). SOOOOO glad I went with Liz! I really believe that things happen for a reason and people come into your life for a reason. From the first time I spoke to her she had a great energy and vibe and I knew she was going to be a hustler. I was already impressed from the get go! In the beginning I explained what my husband and I were looking for, (which I thought were pretty strange requests criteria...because this condo was going to be used for our employee, it needed to be within a certain proximity, near the airport and within our budget). Liz just rolled with it and got on it. I think it was that night or the next we were already Facetiming a property we were interested in...that's how quickly she was on it! BTW she gives great video commentary and is thorough and honest with her review of the places. Not being there and actually seeing something in person for such a large purchase is kind of scary, but it truly was a great experience that I wasn't expecting. She listened and cared about our opinions and was never pushy. So right now the market is CRAZY!! We put in about 3-4 offers starting in February and kept getting outbid by cash offers and waiving everything. Finally we found something that was perfect for us and had keys and were moving in on April 8! We got to do a little fixer upping (Liz helped with finding a contractor) and was able to pick out flooring, paint and light fixtures, to our liking, all for asking price (seller was throwing in some $). BEYOND impressed with Liz and her team! From start to finish and all throughout the process Liz always kept in touch and updated with what was going on. Almost daily emails with new listings or possible places then following up with which ones we were interested in seeing. She was ON TOP of it! Not sure how she keeps it all straight because you will feel as if you are her only client (which I know we weren't), with how dedicated and on top of it she is. She was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, generous and helpful in SO MANY WAYS! You will NOT regret choosing her and her team to buy or sell your home! Just give her a call and she will get right on it...because she can't help it and truly loves what she does, and also loves to work! lol

The RAREnorthwest team are amazing! They made my first home search and purchase in Seattle a breeze…read morefrom start to finish. Rachel, Stella, and Brandi were attentive, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process answering every question and keeping the process moving for a quick turn around. If you're looking to buy in the Seattle area, I can't recommend them enough!

My wife and I bought two homes with this team and were completely satisfied both times. Tori,…read moreRachel, and Trish are great at what they do. They take the time to understand your needs and style, and they work hard to find the right home for your family. They're easy to work with and bring experience and insight you can count on. I highly recommend them.

We would strongly recommend Matt to our friends and family in the area…read more We met with several realtors before choosing to work with Matthew to sell our home in Bellevue, WA. Matt wasn't the lowest rate, the highest sale volume, nor did he cite a substantially higher sale price. But his recommendations on prep/staging/marketing; his full-service, detailed, and organized approach; and our ability to speak honestly about expectations really stood out. We also appreciated that he recommended ways to highlight the unique touches in the home, rather than (literally) whitewashing everything as some other realtors advised. His approach magnified the things we loved about the home and the care we put into maintaining and improving it. We were out-of-state during the majority of the sale, and relied on Matt and his team very heavily for sale preparation. He made proposals, got quotes, and oversaw work. Matt was upfront about whether he thought each suggested improvement would pay for itself, and actively advised against changes other realtors had suggested that he didn't think were worth it. He was always clear that it was our decision and also happily accommodated us doing some of the work ourselves. Because of his and his team's diligence we were able to hit our target list date, with a house that was shown in its best light. The local market had become more uncertain: markets were softening and a similar house down the street was sitting on the market after weeks, despite a price drop. We adjusted our intended list price (still within his initial range) and our expectations, but Matt remained confident in the home and how it would show. We got an under-asking offer early, and Matt went into overdrive to solicit additional offers. Ultimately we got a very attractive at-list-price offer, the house went pending within a week of listing, and we had a very smooth closing experience. There's always luck involved, but we expect that with most other realtors it would have more work for us to get the house on the market and the sale price would have been lower.

Matt is the best realtor we ever have buying a property. He helped us bought a home in Issaquah in…read morea tricky market condition. He is extremely knowledgable and took time to walk us through the process and expectation. He was always communicative and very reliable whenever we have questions or need to look at some properties. We originally intend to be more passive while looking at houses and would take time to look through options. Matt was very receptive to that and always ensure we are truly comfortable with any decision we make. In the end, we got a new home pretty quickly also below the list price. The negotiation was handled expertly and any problems during the transactions were handled efficiently. I'd totally recommend Matt to anyone looking to buying a property actively or passively alike.

Although the home buying process can be quite stressful, Grant put me and my wife at ease…read morethroughout the entire process. Too many good things to say about Grant. He listened to exactly what my wife and I wanted - and within a week we found our dream home (from out of state!). After I flew out to check out homes, Grant made sure to meet with me at several homes. A huge win thanks to Grant's communication and customer service. He was responsive and quickly returned any questions, concerns, or comments. Very down to earth, honest, and friendly. This guy is your guy - he certainly went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have done it without him. Thanks Grant.

Had a wonderful experience using Grant to find our house. He was very professional and always…read moreeasily reached when we had questions. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and made the whole process easy. I highly recommend him.

I can't say enough great things about this team. Highly recommend! I was a first time home buyer…read moreand they made the process so easy. And really fun. I love my new home!

When it comes to customer service, industry knowledge, and execution, Christopher and Cait (and the…read moreextended TeamUP operation) are second to none. They carried me through the entire purchasing process with ease, answered every one of my questions thoroughly and carefully, and demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills. They even stocked up dog treats and toys for my Aussie on closing date. Take my word for it -- hire this team and prepare to be impressed!

Get Happy at Home made the entire house buying experience a joyful and supremely positive…read moreexperience! Our first meeting with Matt, we spent over 90 minutes talking about our wants, needs, and preferences. He also walked us through their entire process, from our first tour through closing. From there, we had the chance to meet the team, and every single person over there is incredible. Ryan is like John D. Rockefeller fused with the Terminator (this is a compliment Ryan, I promise!) - he can spot issues and pain points in a house at a glance, and will literally leave no stone unturned to ensure things are up to code and built the way they're supposed to be (we watched him crawl into the smallest crawl space imaginable to check the insulation of a house once, I was shook). Karl is the most visionary man I've ever met, on several tours he painted a picture of all the ways we could modify a house to meet our preferences. I'm not talking about "hang a painting here", Karl would open his bid with "tear this half of the house down and rebuild it this way", and it was phenomenal. What I would give to pay a visit to his imagination. Matt is a force of nature. On any given day, he's juggling 5 of the craziest conversations and deals you can imagine, and HE has THEM all on the back foot. Matt knows the entire area and real estate market like the back of his hand, and always gave it to us straight as to what we were looking at. We certainly would not have found our dream house without his expertise, promptness, initiative, and professionalism. And of course there's Marta, who holds the whole operation together. What would we have done without her guidance in scheduling our tours and the weekly updates on our progress all the way up to and even after our closing! Two particular experiences stand out to me: On one house we were considering, we went back to visit at night to get a feel for the after-sun atmosphere. While we were there, Karl walked us through all the things about the house we might like or dislike, how we'd change them, and generally how the value of the house stood up to the asking price. We spent over an hour together that evening just chatting like old friends, and by the end of it, we determined that the house wasn't the one for us after all. In another instance, we toured a house that we were SURE was the one, so we went back in the evening with Ryan to look at it again. During that conversation, Ryan didn't try to convince us to make an offer or to walk away, he simply asked us questions. The one that got us was "let's pretend we were sitting in this house 5 or 10 years from now. Is it everything you need and want?". Walking through that exercise made us realize that the house was great for a childless couple, but perhaps not so once little ones become a factor. This was something we completely glossed over as we got caught up in the excitement of the house, and thanks to Ryan, we made the right choice to pass. In the end, we ended up buying the house of our dreams, a new build in the neighborhood we wanted with all of the things we were looking for. There's no way we would have ended up here without the entire team's expertise and willingness to endure a temporary "no" for the right "yes". I could not have asked for a better team to partner with for this search, and now we're happily in our dream house :) I would recommend GHAH 1000 times in a row, this whole team kicks serious ass.

Matt, Ryan, and Martha are the best team you could ask for! We sold our townhome with the team, and…read morenot only did they make the end-to-end process seem effortless for us - from strategizing to comp analysis to repairs to staging to open homes to closing in a "we've seen much better days market" - but they also managed to make it fun! Deep insights, industry knowledge, flawless execution, prompt updates, killer sense of humor - best team and the absolute best humans to work with!

Realtors are a dime a dozen, but Danny is truly something special. I've had multiple transactions…read morewith him and have been happy with every one. It took me a while to find the right house, but I never felt pressured or rushed. What I like most about Danny is that he's quick, responsive, and detailed. Hopefully I'm out of the real estate game for a while, but for any future needs, I'd definitely use him again and can whole heartedly recommend him to anyone.

Had a wonderful time purchasing my first home with Danny. He made the process painless, answered…read moreall of our questions quickly, and was overall great to work with.

As a loan officer who's been in the mortgage industry for decades, I've had the opportunity to work…read morewith hundreds of real estate agents. Karen Jackson is one of the best! Karen is always on top of her game. She understands the market, communicates very well, and consistently writes strong, strategic offers that help her clients win without encouraging them to overpay for a home. This is a rare find in the industry. What impresses me most is how she balances competitiveness with her clients' best interests. Her buyers end up in the homes they truly love on terms they feel confident and comfortable with. From the lending side, I can also say Karen is organized, proactive, and a true professional throughout every transaction. She's someone I trust completely and always enjoy working with. If you're looking for a Realtor who is knowledgeable, ethical, and genuinely committed to her clients' success, I can't recommend Karen enough!

We decided to sell our home of 21 yrs, we knew this would be an emotional but rewarding experience…read more Having been out of the market , we were concerned about the real estate process , current market and having an open relationship with our realtor of choice. We were referred to Karen through a childhood friend. We only interviewed Karen and knew we were a match. She explained the process ins/ outs with simplicity. Karen worked with us through the entire listing , open house and closing at our pace. I would have to say everything with Karen was a NO !! No Worries !! NO endless questions unanswered !! NO concerns about her professionalism and commitment to us !! She was very compassionate and kind knowing that even though it was time , this was an emotional process, not just for us but our kids and grandkids as well . I would 100 % recommend Karen and hope that we have an ongoing relationship for many years to come !! Thank you Karen

I met Jana when she was hired by our landlord to sell his property that we were moving out of. My…read morehusband and I decided to take the plunge and buy our first NW home, and I started discussing with Jana about where to begin. I had lots of questions and I felt comfortable talking to her right off the bat...she and her team listened to our needs and concerns, and Jana got right to work searching for potential homes. We were under a time constraint - and it was over the holidays to boot. Jana understood our needs and was incredibly efficient. Even during time when she had to be out of town, she left us in the hands of another amazing realtor during her absence. When the time came that a seller accepted our offer and the ball started rolling, Jana was two steps ahead all along the way...thinking of every concern and even bringing things to our attention that we had not thought of. Even weeks after closing, I have been able to contact Jana several times when I needed a helpful ear and some sound advice. Jana has a way of looking at things from every angle, and she has a vast knowledge of the real estate world and every aspect that touches it. But...not only is she a top notch realtor, she is also an amazing person as well. I feel like we have gained a friend, and I would not hesitate to recommend here to anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a home.

My husband and I purchased our first home last December, and I cannot recommend Jana enough. She…read morewas responsive and extremely knowledgeable- not just about the home buying process, but about what to look for when viewing homes. She was able to steer us away from houses that might have issues down the line, and provide suggestions for things we might want to consider. She helped us find houses that met our criteria and was efficient in setting up showings. When we went to make an offer, the process with the seller agent and our mortgage broker was seamless. I highly recommend Jana to anyone looking to buy or sell.

We were looking for an agent to sell our mother's home. We needed to maximize the value of her…read morehome given she will be relying on the proceeds from the sale to pay for the next stage of her life. We interviewed over 8 agents and ended up selecting Thach and his team. By far, Thach was the most strategic in his approach to the house sale. In particular, he had the most specific approach to pricing the house. In addition to his strategic and technical skills, he and his wife, Camie, were great interpersonally. As a result of Thach's team's efforts, we received 7 offers including an all-cash offer 20% over the listed price which itself was quite high. We are grateful for the support we received, and we give Thach and his team our highest recommendation.

When interviewing agents to sell our home, it was a difficult decision because we had personal…read morerelationships with a couple other agents. The clear choice ended up being Thach because he not only could assess and recommend what we needed to do to get our house ready to sell for top dollar -- but he was able to provide a TURNKEY SOLUTION to get it done on time and on budget. We gained access to his VAST RESOURCES as an agent/broker as well as a real estate developer -- Thach pulled in a reliable contractor from his team that did great work at a reasonable price... who met our tight deadlines. This is an extremely valuable differentiator and resulted in getting us maximum value for our home -- all with the least amount of stress and inconvenience. Trust Thach to deliver results that almost no other agent can!