Our journey started early October when we first met Alvin. He was referred to us by a friend. We…read moremade our way to his office at 253Realty close by Golden Givens Rd. Right away he was very friendly and addressed me and my partner's needs right away. First impressions really mean a lot to me especially in the field I work. Alvin definitely left a very good first impression with us. Instead of getting to the administrative stuff (so boring) he took the opportunity to get to know us, which made us feel appreciated as a valued customer. Alvin made the paperwork experience fun. We shared a lot of laughs and he made us feel like we could take off our shoes and relax while he puts in the work. Also, he's LGBT friendly, which I was a huge plus on my end. After all the administrative stuff was done (super boring) he took a look at his calendar and was able to squeeze us in to view a home nearby. We arrived at the first viewing. Right away Alvin knew what we wanted after getting to know us a bit. One of the things I admired about him was that he never used his own personal opinion about the house unless we would ask. He pointed out some things right off the bat that may need some work but also noted that he's not an inspector. He would tell us not to fall in love too quickly and be patient. He advised we should look at other homes first before making our first offer. Our first offer was on a home along Cushman Ave in Tacoma. We experienced falling in love w/ a 1 bedroom home and 1 bath. It was about 700 sqft (wtf?). When Alvin took us to view the home, he pointed out features and potential upgrades for the future. I also liked that he explained the difference between updates and upgrades. Alvin was definitely on that offer by being persistent with checking in and mediating what exactly was going on. We ended up writing a letter to try and secure the home with the offer we put. Unfortunately, we were outbid. Ugh, I'm so glad we didn't get that tiny 1 bedroom w/ an awkward mirror on top of the tub. Alvin's lesson was don't jump the gun too early because there may be something else better out there. However, he pointed out that if it's what we want he will fight for it! It was time to put another offer on another home. Our last offer which totals 3, we finally got accepted. It was a total upgrade from that little Cushman house. After all that crazy stress about getting outbid and all the wondering, Alvin always kept our spirits lifted by telling us not to worry and that "he will" get us into a home. His words came through to me as confident and uplifting. When we did the walkthrough I was excited and he would remind me in a joking way not to get too excited. That really helped me focus because as a first-time homebuyer I was just ready and willing to get this over with. Thanks for keeping me in check Alvin! He took us on the tour of the house and pointed out anything he could. Everything he pointed out did not leave any biased feelings about the house, but rather things to look out for. Even when the inspection came back with some little things, he was on it right away. He would tell us that he's going to make sure these things are taken care of before move-in. Alvin kept his word and never left any promises or mentions unfulfilled. Overall, if you're looking for someone who is true to keeping his word and treating you like a person/friend instead of a general customer, then I recommend Alvin. There was never a time where I was skeptical about him. He smiles a lot, he has a respectful demeanor, he's trustworthy, he's not greedy or money-hungry like some other realtors out there who just want to put you in a home right away so they can get that paycheck, and most important he was very communicative. In any friendship/relationship communication is the key! This guy really showed where he needed to be. Another fun thing about Alvin was that we had so many laughs with some of the houses we looked at. I remember seeing an old house with a creepy little door that reminded me of Paranormal Activity. We would laugh about those things which prove to me that Alvin is just a person and not a money-hungry realtor. I can write more about him but this review is already super long. I give you props if you read the whole thing. Thank you, Alvin, for everything. We are settled in and we appreciate everything you've done for us. I also really love my orchid you left for us when we got our keys. I appreciate the welcome gift/card and it really made us feel like a friend of yours rather than a client lol. You have been persistent, honest, and reliable. If you're boss ever sees this they better recognize! Lastly, anyone could be all those things I mentioned, but you outshined people I've come across in your field. P.S. I'm keeping the sold sign for my man cave lol.

Alvin is great. I'd love to work with him again. He knows everything about home buying from start…read moreto finish. He will learn what you like and dislike, then help point that out in the houses. His scheduling is masterful, no matter what he will keep you able to visit houses. We ended up seeing something like 35 - 40 houses in the end and he didn't complain at all while rescheduling everything for me because I ran late most of the time. Great guy, and I enjoyed working with him. The only thing that would've been nice is if he knew the financing process slightly better, but that isn't really his business.

I recently started working with Armando-property manager for my 2 condos in Federal Way…read more As an owner, I appreciate having a property manager I can trust to look after both the properties and the tenants. He handled maintenance requests and repairs promptly and kept me updated. He is very professional and easy to work with. I'm glad to be working with them.

The communication with Camayla has been outstanding, and her responsiveness and ability to work…read morewithin our needs have been invaluable

the person I spoke with gave me some very valuable information to help navigate an extremely…read moreoverwhelming and tangled landscape. I appreciate the time and the advice as well as the warm friendly manner. I have had some rough experiences looking for apartments in Seattle and was feeling really lost. even if the next place he recommended doesn't pan out, I appreciate the information he gave me because I can use it now to look for other places. this very well informed young man gave me a much needed sense of relief. it would be nice if more companies and groups had such a helpful and friendly approach to this nightmare housing situation. :D

My experience working with Chelsey Ryskalczyk/Seattle Rental Group couldn't have been better…read more Chelsey is very responsive, she looked out for my best interests, and provided sound advice.

Centerless Imagery is a great company. I'm very happy with Phillips service! Way beyond my…read moreexpectations and his communication and help through the whole process was good. Will definitely use his services again and recommend him to all!!!

From the owner: We capture high-quality, HDR images for real estate sales, points of interest, and portraits…read more We also create (mobile/desktop/VR) virtual tours, utilizing 360°, high-quality, HDR images, for businesses and properties. Commercial site virtual tours are securely hosted on Google business profiles and indexed into Google's platforms: Maps, Search, Street View, and Earth. Residential site virtual tours are securely hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and can be linked to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) websites by realtors. Both Google and Amazon virtual tours can be displayed in 360° on websites and Facebook Pages. Individual 360 photos can also be displayed on Facebook. We provide your customers an immersive and interactive experience which enhances your online presence and builds trust.

I have used Jenah for three purchases and four sales. Each of the transactions have been beyond…read moreexceptional. Jenah has always brought a wealth of local Real Estate knowledge with such great value to the transactions. I really appreciate how responsive she is throughout the entire process which eases the fears of a big and lengthy financial transaction.

Jenah was wonderful to work with and I couldn't be happier with the job she and her team did…read moreselling my house! She knows her stuff, and did a great job keeping me informed along the way. She promptly answered all my questions, empowered me to make decisions and was not pushy. I was also pleased with the care she took of my home. The entire process went smoothly. I highly recommend Jenah Mahan.

I have lived here for about two years, comfortable and without any issues…read more Front desk is super sweet, maintenance is professional and responds very quickly. Property always seems to be improving. Only moving so my children have a yard and an attached garage. Would recommend these apartments.

I lived there for many years and LOVED it! The staff was amazing, professional and kind…read more Then.... it was bought by a new company Targa Real Estate Service - they got rid of all the old staff and just one short month they have turned the place to utter garbage. The woman is the office is incompetent unprofessional, unreliable and absurd. They couldn't find my contract or my months of saved credit. They couldn't remember anything about my situation- which was not complicated- despite me calling time and time again to resolve the error THEY made. Since they couldn't find my contract or my credit over 300 dollars worth- I requested that they make sure my items were still in my garage ( I moved cross country and use it as storage). The woman in the office was petty enough to take a picture of the closed garage door, which obviously has no windows, and then email me and say- "I hope this helps you sleep better at night." In what sane world does a picture of a closed door with no view of the items inside give anyone a peace of mind that the items are still there?!? My sister drove three hours round trip that night to make sure my things were still there. They always said they would get right back to me- and they NEVER returned my calls and acted shocked when I called to follow up. It has been OVER a month and I have not received one phone call or email from them except for the snide emails from the woman in the office with the useless pictures. I just called and she had NO idea what I was calling about and told me she would call me right back. I'm still waiting... Excuses, lies and incompetence is all you will get if you move here.

Jaron is the best agent there is, there are so much in detail and list of things he did to get us a…read morehome of our future is just amazing. In multiple, locating potential homes, detail inspecting the potential home, submitting offers, negotiating with other agents, and to taking his own time to take care of inspections and more, beyond our expectation. We were lucky to had him as our agent and we will seek him again. If you want a real estate agent who is trustworthy, knowledgeable, smart, who always there for you to help, we highly recommend Jaron Witsoe to be your agent.

From the owner: Jaron Witsoe Homes is about helping buyers and sellers alike to become clear and comfortable with…read morethe process of buying & selling a home in the community they choose. Often ones most important investment, you can trust that I will have your best interest at heart and will work hard to ensure that your specific needs are met. I pride myself in educating clients in the specific market they are looking to buy or sell in. I utilize a system for maximum efficiency and have many tools to help make the journey effortless and smooth. About me: I am a born and raised Washingtonian, I was awarded a Culinary Arts degree, working in numerous restaurants in the Tacoma/Seattle area for the last 10 years with a focus on Fine dining. Honing my skills in French cuisine utilizing Pacific Northwest ingredients, I won the 2008 Iron chef of Tacoma award and have been featured in seattle magazine for best mussels. I have recently hung up my Chef knives in 2016 to embark in a new journey of helping people

So far so good! We switched after having a horrible time with SJA and they have been responsive…read moretransparent and communicative so far. Appreciate all of the team's help and so far it has been pretty seamless. Management costs are on par with the other property management companies in the area and there is a point of contact for the team, which is nice to have if anything comes up. Happy we switched!

Although we didn't end up renting the home, working with Michael was such a positive experience. He…read morewas incredibly kind, thoughtful, and genuinely went out of his way to help us. He was very kind with setting up an after-hours tour for a house we were super interested in, and always responded quickly and thoroughly to our questions. His professionalism and warmth made us feel truly valued throughout the process. Michael is exceptional at what he does, and anyone would be lucky to work with him!