Bob is a wonderful person who just so happens to be fantastic at real estate. He was my agent when…read moreI sold my home in north Seattle in 2006. He counseled me wisely on the current market, comps, strategies and my home sold in 6 days. For those of you who think that it was on the market longer than usual, no - we were past the bubble, and 6 days was a gift. Bob is also very savvy on the local contractors for work leading up to putting the house on the market. I had excellent service from all who did the spiffing up and replacing of things like roof and gutters, minor electrical work, etc. The next time we're in the market for a home in the Seattle area, we will be contacting Bob! He's great. And as Susannah O. says in her review, Bob is a pleasure to work with and is a true gentleman. I give Bob 10 thumbs up!

Bob Melvey represented us when we sold one of our homes in September. It was the first time we had…read moreever sold a home so everything was new to us. We weren't crazy about selling in this market but Bob was WONDERFUL in helping us get our house ready and determine a listing price. Since this was a second home for us we were not "desperate" to sell and elected to list at the high end to see what would happen. We were ecstatic to receive a FULL PRICE offer on the second day. We did have a little bump in the road (the seller and his agent's problem) which delayed closing for a week but Bob was really great in the way he handled it on our end. Bob was also wonderful in expediting the zillion little things that have to be done to satisfy contingencies. Not only does Bob have TONS of experience (he's been in the Ballard market for several decades), he's professional, personable, honest, straight-talking, hard-working, kind, and GETS THE DEAL DONE to everyone's satisfaction. He's also a marketing whiz (or has some really great behind the scenes support). We worked with his associate too, Darlene Sozhino, and she was wonderful as well. The photos she took made our "nothing special starter home" look beautiful. She also handled the first two days the house was on the market while Bob had to go out of town. Every step of the way we were in steady hands and we are SO glad we chose this team. Real estate transactions are stressful and expensive, but Bob & team are worth EVERY PENNY.

We selected Jim Badgley to be our seller's agent for our home in Woodinville after interviewing two…read moreother agents and were not disappointed with our choice. Jim's team of contractors for repairs and touchups, staging, and getting rid of all the stuff we did not want to move made the house look as good as new and undoubtedly was a reason the house sold in four days and above asking price. Jim was in constant contact during the preparation, listing, and sale process to keep us up to date. We highly recommend Jim Badgley as a seller's agent if you want a hassle free sale! We have since met three other families that used Jim as their seller's agent and they all had the same high opinion of his services.

During the entire process of buying our Seattle home, Badgley Real Estate Services went above and…read morebeyond what we expected. Thanks to their expertise and the trust we quickly garnered in them, we invested very little time in what can often be a lengthy process. Our entire experience was smooth: they pulled the listings that best matched our criteria and even pre-toured all the homes, only taking us to those they felt fit our needs. This saved us an incredible amount of time. (I'm an interior designer and quite picky about homes--yet they were able to find the home we ended up purchasing, and we only had to spend one afternoon looking at houses.) Also, Badgley Real Estate Services works with a fantastic team of trusted mortgage brokers, inspectors and contractors. We loved the one-stop shop aspect. Jim is masterfully skilled in being courteous yet strong during negotiations. We've dealt with "bulldogs realtors" in the past, and it was delightfully refreshing to see the same end result of the deal, yet done with extreme proficiency and finesse. We ended up with the best possible deal thanks to Jim.

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!

If you are trying to buy or sell a house, we would like to personally recommend that you give the…read moreteam of John Grieco and Mike Ginsberg at ION Properties a call. I've personally known John for 16+ years and couldn't imagine selling our house without his professional expertise. John and Mike made the process of getting our house ready for market painless and they were both there to answer every question that arose patiently and thoroughly -- no matter how many times we asked the question. The crew at ION Properties care about the clients they work with. It shows in everything the do. Give them a call today! You'll be glad you did. www.ION-Properties.com Keller Williams Downtown Seattle 1100 Dexter Ave N. Suite 275 Seattle, Wa 99109

As an long distance house hunter, throughout the process and by its conclusion, I knew how very…read morefortunate I was to have found, trusted, and worked with John Grieco. No matter what one reads or hears from talking people about the Seattle real estate market, establishing a relationship with the right agent to help sort out its many factors became a hugely important part of the equation. A cross country move is daunting, a mind-boggling process, especially in such a competitive market. My confidence to work with John developed first from the East coast by phone, email, and text. John was forthcoming with information on the pros and cons of properties and neighbourhoods I was considering. One of the most important things he did was to keep in touch with me, almost daily. Before I could travel to Seattle, in order to "see" several properties, he walked through and sent me the best narrated videos. Clearly, he valued me as a client. I flew in to Seattle prepared to spend a month. Within three days of on-the-ground house hunting, we found the property I now call home where I envisioned myself living. In hindsight, I will say that there may have been other houses we could have seen over the next weekend, but I told John I loved the house, so we headed for his office to look at comps and put our offer together. He gave me excellent assessment of the seller's disposition in order to help me make decisions about our offer strategy and conversely, what he advised was likely theirs, based on the history of the listing. While I was still in town, John walked me through all of the inspections, their results, and our subsequent negotiations with the seller. I flew back to DC and began packing. After the closing, John measured every room of my future home providing details for all of its walls, floors, doors, windows, closets, and ceiling heights so that I could plan furniture placement ahead of the movers. He contacted an excellent painter and had the locks changed. Above all, he kept me in good spirits. I'm a designer, an art historian, and a stickler for details. As he will tell you, I'm possibly one of the more knowledgeable clients he's worked with and therefore likely more exacting than others. Working with John was such a great and genuine pleasure; I put my trust and confidence in him every step of the way. He mailed me my house keys on the most fabulous key chain - a blingy martini glass! And in the fridge I found a chilled bottle of Veuve Cliquot. As far as I'm concerned, he's one in a million.

Robert is the best real estate agent I could have asked for. I can't recommend him enough…read more As a first time home buyer, I was a bit uncertain going into buying a home. Robert had a zoom call with my girlfriend and I to discuss the entire process. He put my concerns at ease and went to work scoping out homes with my criteria in mind. We must have looked at a dozen or so homes. Robert was extremely patient and Robert proved himself knowledgeable about every building we visited (and many others that we asked about). His opinion on the value and pros and cons of each individual unit as well as the overall market were priceless as we made our decision. Once we'd decided on a home, Robert was diligent an thorough in his negotiating tactics. In the end, I was happy with the price that we settled on. Throughout the contingency process, Robert was extremely helpful with reviewing the documents. As many people likely know, these can get you into a lot of trouble if there are any irregularities. Robert was able to flag any unusual items to my attention. Lastly, after we closed, Robert continued to check in with us to make sure any lingering questions had been resolved. I am happy to say that our home buying process was seamless thanks to Robert. I will be going back to him for all my future real estate needs. Homes come and go, but a good realtor is forever.

My parents recently bought a condo in Seattle with the help of Robert Ade. He was incredibly…read morepatient through every step of the process, and his knowledge of the Seattle condo market and the various condo buildings was impressive. He researched the market and the condo building and then discussed with my parents the best offer strategy. Then he presented a well thought out, logical and well written offer,  Later, before closing, when an unforeseen issue came up, Robert helped my parents understand their legal rights and negotiate a more favorable price. With his knowledge and experience Robert made buying the condo almost stress-free. It was a pleasure working with him.  Given the difficulty of this transaction, we feel that my parents would not have successfully navigated the purchase of this condo without the guidance and help of Robert Ade.

Mike has sold hundreds of residences in Bellevue and the Eastside over the years including,…read morespecifically, dozens of condominiums at Lake Bellevue Village. So he was extremely well prepared when I asked him to sell my LBV unit. He presented a sales strategy that included a realistic assessment of the property's unique and attractive features as well as identifying what needed to be improved before sale. Mike included a detailed timeline for the whole project. This is his standard practice. Accordingly, he also had people all lined up to help with the various tasks and actions that needed to happen before we could put the unit on the market. Once listed, he hosted multiple open houses. Because of this excellent preparation, my condo sold within Mike's original timeframe of about a month. Throughout all, Mike projected competence, confidence and a positive, almost bubbly, attitude. He's a "can do" guy who thoroughly knows his business and intimately knows Bellevue and the Eastside. Mike comes highly recommended by me. It was a great experience, and he is tops! Joshua Nelson

When moving back to Washington State, we were seeking a place that would be adequate for the…read morefamily. After being frustrated shopping around on our own we found Mike as a referral from a friend who had bought a house in Bellevue from him. This guy is terrific! Easy to work, with a low key approach, yet the guy negotiates like a pro! We got everything we wanted and he navigated our deal through a very competitive market. Working with Mike is truly the best experience I've had in all my years of acquiring and trading real estate.

Eric sold me my townhouse about a decade ago and then helped me sell it this year. He was…read moreinvaluable throughout the process of selling the place. From getting repairs done when contractors wouldn't follow up on my calls, to really understanding the local market and being able to assess what buyers were looking for, Eric was incredibly helpful each step of the way. He definitely went above and beyond what I would normally expect, and at no point did I feel he was pressuring me to take an action I wasn't comfortable. I would definitely work with Eric again if I ever am looking again in the Seattle area.

I've been working with Eric for almost 15 years now and he's amazing! He helped me buy my first…read moreproperty in the Seattle area over 9 years ago which I was slightly hesitant about at first but ended up being an amazing investment. Now he's helped me close on another investment property a few months ago. Now the thing you need to know is for both of these properties we were looking for almost 3 years each. He stuck with us and was insanely patient until we found the best properties for our goals. Even with such long search periods, he never pressured me into purchasing a property and instead laid out the fundamentals as to why something would be a good or bad investment. He's a lot of fun to tour homes with, has a great understanding of the local market, knows a ton of people in industry, and most importantly has fantastic contacts for when you're inspecting, and ensuring you're making a good investment in your future.

We confidently recommend John O'Brien. He is an excellent real estate agent--knowledgeable,…read moreresponsive, trustworthy, and highly effective. He knows how to position and sell a home successfully, and his expertise, communication, and hands-on approach made our selling experience smooth and far less stressful than we expected. From the start, John demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market. His analysis of comparable homes and pricing strategy generated strong interest, multiple offers, and got our home under contract in just five days. John also came to the process with a clear plan. He provided a detailed timeline to get our home ready for sale and recommended high-quality contractors for quick fixes and preparation work. His organization and network made the entire process efficient and manageable, especially while we were relocating. What really sets John apart is how much he goes above and beyond for his clients. He coordinated contractors, helped manage listing preparations, and ensured everything stayed on track from start to finish. Knowing he was managing these details gave us tremendous peace of mind. His marketing approach was also excellent. We especially appreciated his "Top 10 Things About Our Home" flyer, which highlighted the unique features of the property and helped tell the story of the home to potential buyers. John is also a great communicator. He kept us informed at every stage of the process, responded quickly to questions, and always followed through on what he said he would do. Throughout the entire process he worked tirelessly on our behalf and maintained a positive, "can-do" attitude. Equally important, John is someone you can trust. He consistently followed through on everything he said he would do and made it clear that he genuinely had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process. Selling a home during a relocation can be overwhelming, but John's professionalism, organization, and dedication made the experience seamless. I wish I could work with John in every transaction I am involved in. Thanks again, John! - Katie

I've bought two homes with John. He seems to know everything about every neighborhood in the…read moreSeattle area. For the most recent purchase, the search was year-long because I have so many (sometimes conflicting) criteria - and John was unfailingly patient and understanding throughout. He also gave me a lot of tips about home and yard maintenance - I learned a lot from him. Highly recommend.