Here is the review of Mike Leyden as a real estate agent, I can't comment on his mortgage broker…read moreside, since we only used his services as a realtor. We have used Michael's (Mike's) services to buy a house and to sell our rental properties. He is outstanding!!! I can't say enough good things about this man. I recommend him to everyone I know, and several of our friends and relatives also used his services. He charges less than a regular agent does, but his services are far superior to the regular agents I have used before meeting him. He is constantly working non-stop, even late at night and holidays. He always provided us with good advice and contacted every person involved in transaction. I don't know how he does it and when he finds the time, but he was always on top of things e-mailing constantly.

Mike was the perfect real estate agent for us. He spent a great deal of time to understand what it…read morewas exactly that we wanted - price, style, location, needs vs. wants, etc. He narrowed our search down to just what we specified and spent the entire day with us helping us find our perfect home. He was smart about the pros and cons of each home and helped us through the process as first time home buyers. The last house we visited had been on the market for only a few days and he insisted that we make a stop - it turned out to be our dream home! He was diligent and persistant about getting us what we wanted and made us feel so comfortable in what could have been a confusing process. We will continue to use Mike next time we are in the market and recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a new home.

Rockwell Realty Rocks! The owner, Jim Rockwell, helped my purchase my home in Blue Ridge. He was…read moreso helpful, calm and knew just how to anticipate any issues that might come up...and how to handle them. He was always professional and had such an amazing grasp of the market. I witnessed Jim's kindness and patience with the elderly owner I was buying my home from. He went above and beyond to help both parties feel they'd gotten a fair deal. I would recommend Rockwell Realty to anyone who wants personal, professional, knowledgeable service. I think if you ask any of Jim's clients, friends, neighbors and fellow business people, they'd all tell you what a solid, nice guy he is as well.

Unprofessional, Unethical, Unresponsive…read more My husband and I used Craig Campbell of Rockwell Realty to purchase our first house together. Craig is quite affable and appeared quite knowledgeable about the real estate/mortgage market. Unfortunately, over the course of the 3-4 months we worked with him, he proved to be unknowledgeable, lazy, unprofessional and unethical. As a first-time home buyer I made it clear that I didn't know what questions to ask or what I didn't know so for Craig and anyone working with me, I requested a very hands-on approach; I want to know everything about the process. Early on, Craig did the bare minimum required to work with us. When we wanted to see houses on the weekend he would often say yes and then cancel. He'd say he'd call and then not get back to us. He was not terribly knowledgeable about Seattle nor was he willing to show us Eastside neighborhoods. This all made for an exceptionally stressful buying process. At the start of working together, Craig agreed to pay an agent referral fee to my sister of 25%, a common practice among agents. Since my sister was crediting the money back to us, Craig agreed that the fee would be placed towards closing costs. The day we went to sign papers, I called Craig to double-check the referral fee would be included. He said yes. When I arrived, the Escrow house said he had not filled out any papers and no money was applied. I texted him as such. He said his assistant "forgot." To date, we have not received this promised money. My sister made several efforts to contact Craig and his manager, Jim Rockwell, to discuss the situation and next steps. Craig promised me he would "make this right" but has been silent on the matter, not returning emails or messages. Mr. Rockwell, only under knowledge of an impending negative Yelp review, condescended to speak to Craig. We have not heard back from either one.

I had the pleasure of working with John Anderson during my search for a new home, and I couldn't…read morehave gotten better help. John has extensive knowledge of the real estate market and of the constructions of houses i.e. different materials and things used in homes of different decades and how that can affect things. This provided me with the confidence I needed to navigate the complex process of buying a home. What truly set him apart was the extraordinary patience exhibited throughout our interactions. Never once did I feel rushed or pressured; instead, he ensured that all my questions were answered thoroughly, and that I had all the information necessary to make an informed decision. The advice given by him was always insightful and tailored to my specific needs and situation. Whether it was about the neighborhood, the potential of the property, or the financial aspects of the purchase, I could always count on receiving expert guidance.

In retrospect, when my wife and I began the process of buying our first home, we knew very little…read moreabout how the world of real estate works -- let alone how to go about touring houses. In other words, we were in need of an experienced realtor. John was recommended by a friend, and from the outset he proved to be incredibly knowledgeable both about the industry as a whole, and about all the unique architectural styles of houses in the Seattle area. He knew what to look for, constantly pointing out funky details or important aspects of homes as we walked through them. That was tremendously helpful as we evaluated countless properties over the course of the next few months. Despite us watching the listings like hawks, he also gets credit for spotting our future house first and calling me right away. When we saw our opportunity, we jumped on it and our offer was accepted! I truly believe that John made the difference in the offer stage -- he coached us through all the key details that go into an offer and how to make ours as competitive as possible. We couldn't have asked for a better person to have in our corner, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.

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.

My wife and I just closed on our first home with John's help and we couldn't be more pleased! John…read morecame highly recommended from friends. As first-time buyers in this crazy market, we really needed an agent with tons of experience, patience, and good advice - John delivered all of the above. He explained all the complicated processes, he was available same-day to answer every one of our questions no matter how small. His connections in the industry (mortgage broker, sewer contractor, etc.) proved to be incredibly valuable and we continue to go to John for referrals for home improvement contractors. We truly felt that he had our best interest in mind during every step of the process. We will definitely work with John again.

John is the best of the best, my husband and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to work…read morewith him. We just purchased our second home with John. He helped us through a complicated, stressful, home sale/home contingency purchase and made it as seamless as it possibly could have been. He is quick to respond to any questions (we had a lot), and helped us navigate a troublesome seller. John is all together a great guy - he had our best interest at heart and did everything he could to make our home buying/selling a great experience! Thank you SO much John...we will see you for the next home!!

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.

He helped us getting our first home, on the best time possible (when the APR was at the lowest) and…read morenow he did an amazing work selling our investment home, Giving always feedbacks and advice about when to go to the market. He was specially skillfull setting up the right price for the home, He set it, in a way that is was apealing to many, so there was a lot offers. He has worked in our best interested consistenly. So we are very please with his work.

Brian tirelessly helped us find our fabulous home in the Seattle area. I am an attorney with…read moreexperience in real estate law-but he is better versed. His integrity and knowledge were above reproach. He eased us through all the difficult times until we finally closed on our dream house well within our budget. I think that he if fundamentally such a nice guy that you can't miss with him. I would use him again and again.

Dave Caraway is a wealth of real estate knowledge and expertise. If you are looking for someone who…read moreknows the area, understands the business, and will patiently guide you through the entire process Dave is your guy. Dave and I have worked with many clients over the years to help them achieve the dream of home ownership. He understands all aspects of the business better than most agents. Dave is patient, enjoys helping clients navigate the entire home buying process, and is an expert and negotiating in this very aggressive Seattle market. If you are looking for someone to guide you through one of the most important transactions of your life, while looking out for your best interest at all times search no further.

I was referred to Dave through a mutual friend and I couldn't be happier that I took their advise…read more Dave was great to work with in every aspect of selling my home. He had a great knowledge of the market and threw research on top of it to make sure we listed my home at the right price to not only find a buyer, but to maximize value. Dave made sure we used his experience and expertise all while allowing me to have input and meet all my needs in the sale. Because I involved Dave very early in the process of selling my home, he was able to coach me on the right things to update and remodel. That really kept me from doing more and spending more than necessary. In the end, we had an offer in just over a week and closed 2 weeks later. While selling that fast can't be looked at as normal, it was all about presenting the home in it's best light, setting the right price and finding the right buyer. Dave was a huge part of that and I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. You won't regret that decision.