Andrea was amazing! We were moving to Seattle from Portland and she was recommended by our favorite…read moreagent there. We met with her over zoom and made plans to come up to see some places that coming weekend. We were in a bit of a time crunch and also aware that the market was a bit insane in Seattle. One of the places we wanted to see had an offer date of Thur and we couldn't get up to Seattle before Friday. Andrea did a video tour of the property and gave us her opinion of the house. Once we decided to put an offer in, she coordinated the pre-offer inspection and coordinated the rest of the sale. We didn't actually get to meet her in person or see the property we had just purchased until after we'd beat out 12 other offers and had our offer accepted. Andrea gave us great advice and helped us every step of the way. We know we'll use her again when it comes time to upgrade! I can't recommend her enough!

Andrea was AMAZING! One year and a half before we sold our home, Andrea met with us to give us…read moreadvice and to refer us to a realtor in Fort Collins, CO. The realtor helped us buy a wonderful home within 3 months. Andrea kept in contact with us throughout the year and was always available to answer any questions. When it came time to sell our home in Seattle she took care of so many details that helped sell the house without our worrying about them - inspection, staging, cleaning, working with our paint, flooring, and landscape contractors. Her recommendation to add a 3/4 bathroom to the house paid off as well. Andrea kept a strong pulse on the market and helped us determine a good sale price and strategy. We felt completely comfortable being out of town when the house was on the market. We ended up with multiple offers that far exceeded our expectations! Closing went smoothly as well. Andrea was perfect for us and I am sure will be for you too!

After having some faulty wires in our walls by previous home owner we had a fire and we were not…read moreable to prove we did not have the work done. Therefore insurance would not cover. We turned to Rain City and they were able to get us an amazing deal on our home. Me and my wife truly appreciate everything they have done for us! Definitely recommend.

I was down and out my, home needed so many repairs and I couldn't come up with any way to rehab it…read moreand make it ready to sell on the market. Rain City helped me me out when I thought I had no more options. They were transparent and quick with the process. If you want to sell your home quick and fast call these guys.

My wife and I recently employed Michele Schuler to represent us in the sale of our home on Mercer…read moreIsland, Washington. That was a very good decision. Ms. Schuler is very experienced in general and specifically regarding sales on Mercer Island. Ours was an older home with a lot of postponed maintenance and evidence of occupation by four children and a dog. By local standards it was pretty shabby. Complying with all of Michele's advice, we sold the house for 17% more than the asking price which was based on multiple other estimates of fair market value including a recent unrelated appraisal. Michele made very specific recommendations for improvement of the property prior to sale, which proved highly cost effective, and did not include any expensive remodeling. We were most impressed by the cadre of people upon whom she called to get the property ready for sale, including a personal assistant, a design specialist, broadly capable handymen, painters, cleaners, window washers, drone equipped photographers, yard men, and others. It appeared that the volume of work supports all of them sufficiently that they respond promptly to any of her requests, and they definitly respect her. When one potential buyer was concerned about a crack in the foundation, she had it fixed before the sun set. We could hardly believe how good the house looked when it was ready to show. All these services seemed reasonably priced, and the cost of them plus the capital gains tax we will be paying (for a property acquired in 1985) will easily be covered by that 17%! Furthermore, dealing with her is a pleasure. She is a fine communicator and very responsive. Our experience with Michele was great!

Michele did an excellent job listing our home this past summer during the pandemic. She took all…read morethe stress out of the listing and handled everything with grace and speed. Unlike many agents, she was there for each showing to be sure buyers did not miss any important details about our home. Her marketing materials were superb. We had multiple offers and she was able to negotiate our staying in our home for an additional six months after closing which was included in the buyer's purchase price. She was very easy to work with and I would not hesitate to use her again. She will put every ounce of energy into your listing!

Marissa made my dreams of home ownership come true. It all started with a phone call and her one…read morequestion that changed my life. I was outgrowing the small mother-in-law house I had rented for the past 3 years and was calling around to see if there were any real estate agents who handled house rentals in my neighborhood. Marissa called and left a message, offering her services, so I connected with her. After going over how much I was willing to spend on a rental, Marissa asked the key question that changed my life. "Have you thought about buying a house?" I was taken abac by her question. Of course, I had definitely fantasized about owning a house in Seattle. But with the competition being at an all time high in spite of a pandemic, I thought owning in the city was the stuff of dreams - or at the very least something that you needed briefcases of gold or a rich partner and maybe a winning lottery ticket. In her first phone call with me, Marissa helped me see what I could afford and the benefits of owning vs renting as well as government programs that offered assistance. We hopped on a zoom call and she showed me properties. I only had a 12 block radius I was willing to look at on North Beacon Hill, and that was it. I wanted a single family house. My requirements were tough, especially given that I am a single mom and had absolutely nothing saved for a down payment, and am not rich, by any means. But Marissa pushed on. She was positive the entire time, saying nothing was impossible. And just like that, a few weeks into the search, a house came on the market that was exactly what I had dreamed of. Marissa put me in touch with someone who pre-approved me for a loan and we were ready to make an offer! But, after 3 days, someone put in an offer, the listing went 'pending' and my hopes were dashed. But Marissa suggested we put in a back-up offer. After the original offer fell through a week later, I found myself front and center as the potential buyer of this house. Marissa handled all of the heavy work - negotiating, making sure my needs were met, seeing what we could do in order to make this dream house a reality. I never once felt alone in the process. Marissa met every question and concern I had - and I had a lot as a first time home buyer! There were some ups and downs in the stressful process of buying, but Marissa plays hard ball for her clients and I honestly felt extremely confident after every phone call with her. 40 days later, I closed on the house and I am in a home I never thought could be, in my neighborhood and area of my choice! Marissa is a fantastic realtor, advocate and friend. She goes to bat for you, helps you see what is possible, and is extremely knowledgeable in her field. She's with you every single step of the way through the buying process, and also beyond the papers being signed and keys handed over. I have the highest respect for, and cannot recommend Marissa enough!

Marissa is amazing! She went out of her way to make sure our home buying experience was smooth. She…read morewas very informative and offered terrific advice. It was a wild ride, but she handled everything (including us :)) gracefully.

We recently worked with Sheri to sell our home and couldn't have had a better experience. We first…read moreworked with her a few years ago as first-time home buyers when we were looking to purchase a home, and we couldn't have done it without her. Sheri's expertise and knowledge of the market helped us secure a home in a highly competitive market. When it was time to sell, we knew we didn't want to work with anyone else. Sheri provided us with advice on how to enhance the appeal of our property with strategic improvements that would attract potential buyers. As a result, we were able to sell our home for over asking within 48 hours on the market before it even had a chance to have an open house. We highly recommend Sheri for any real estate needs. Her knowledge and expertise of the market is indispensable, and I don't think you could find a better real estate agent to work with if you're looking to buy or sell your home.

Good friends recommended we work with Sheri on the sale of our home. What a great decision that…read moreproved to be. We were given great advice on investments we needed to make to ensure the property was in peak condition. Sheri helped source quality contractors. She organized the staging which was outstanding, reflected in many very positive comments from viewers. This was our first experience selling a house and there were some tough moments for us through the selling process. Sheri did a great job setting expectations, communicating clearly and with empathy, and was always available. Sheri Putzke is a highly accomplished professional and a good, trustworthy person with whom we enjoyed working.

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!

If you're a first time home buyer and need a strong, reliable realtor to guide you through the…read moreprocess, Nina is who you want. She is super attentive and wonderful at catering your home buying process to match your needs (no cookie cutter realtor here). She was extremely responsive through text and email, and extremely on top of booking tours and showings... even when you ask to see the house that same day. She makes it happen. When it came down to writing an offer, Nina's experience in the market really shined through. She guided us through every step of the process, helped us put a strong offer together, and purchase our dream home. Overall, Nina is simply a wonderful human to work with and is really enjoyable to spend time with. You won't regret working with her!

Michael Mallagh found my first home! After looking at what I thought were all of my options,…read moreMichael suggested we look at one other listing...that became my new home. I wouldn't have found it without him, and throughout the transaction I knew he would negotiate with the seller and get me the best deal possible. Michael is honest, listens to his clients, and makes himself available for questions...those are three important qualities in the person representing you in a real estate transaction. He goes above and beyond getting the house move-in ready...he even installed my mailbox for me! I have told all of my friends and family about him because it's easy to find an agent, but it's rare to find one like Michael Mallagh!

Michael Mallagh sold our house in this difficult market - need I say more? Our house was a funky…read moreWest Seattle home which we worried would be difficult to sell, but Micheal was creative and knowledgeable and got it done. He worked tirelessly to help us out in numerous ways - scheduling showings around our busy schedules, working side-by-side with us getting the house ready - even doing yard work (!). He also represented us as we purchased our new home, and guided us easily through the negotiation process. He even helped keep our children occupied while we looked at houses - I'm pretty sure they think he's an uncle! Finally, when we were ready to move in, he helped us again with the laborious task of moving - again, above and beyond the expectations we had of our real estate agent. My mother-in-law, who has sold multiple homes, stated "I've never seen a real estate agent work so hard!" I want to add that his incredible work ethic is not due to the slump in the real estate market; we met Michael when he was the seller's agent on our house the first time we bought, and in the peak of the market, he mowed the lawn himself before we moved in because he thought it needed to be done. Pretty incredible!

Mitch, the owner is rude. His phone manners are that of a baboon with an ear infection. I wouldnt…read morebuy or sell through this place. I wouldnt consign a sweater and expect them to sell it for a profit.

I can't say enough nice things about Mitch Ruth. He is a little abrasive sometimes but he's the guy…read morethat gets the job done for you. He completely went to bat for us in getting the house. He did everything he could to make it simple and easy on us as first time home buyers that knew absolutely nothing about buying a house. We had tried to other Realtors and lost numerous bids that we put on houses. I finally just thought it would be fun to give me to try because he was here in our town and I figured he would know exactly what was a good deal and what was out there. Then in a great conversation we had I found out that Mitch sold all the houses that we put bids on because he knew what he was doing. I am certain there are many many satisfied customers of Mitch but no one ever seems to write anything positive on these web sites. Trust me when you're trying to buy a house these days you want someone that is going to be aggressive rather than some Realtor that's going to sit by and let someone else buy the house from underneath the client. My husband and I are both very satisfied with Ruth Realty and Mitch. He is a really great guy. He is also funny easy to work with and very very hard worker. He will meet with you late at night, early in the he morning or on the weekend. Whatever he has to do to get the job done to get your house for you. We thank you very much for being so honest along the way in our house buying. Sometimes people just don't want to hear the truth and that makes people angry. We really appreciate you Mitch, thanks!