If you're looking for a realtor who has the experience, professionalism, and all around knows how…read moreto get the best bang for your buck when it comes to real estate I would recommend Dave to anyone and everyone I come across. He knows the best (and worst) contractors, companies, and businesses on the island. Dave will make sure the home you're buying is exactly what you're looking for. He went out of his way on day one without even hesitating to handle a rental lease my husband and I did not want to renew and dealt with the property manager who was a nightmare for us on our behalf. The home inspector we used (Dave recommended) not only found the roof needed replacing but Dave was able to work a brand new 50 year roof into the negotiations along with the new furnace after recommending having an inspection done on the old one. He knows exactly what he's doing and thanks to his expertise and knowledge we got the home of our dreams. He has been available even after the home purchase for recommendations, referrals, and he genuinely cares about his clients.

From the owner: *President Washington State Residential Real Estate Council 2020 & 2021…read more*Certified Residential Specialist Designee! Top 3% of Real Estate Agents in the Country are CRS Agents! We have more experience. More and Better Training. And we are the best in the industry. *Smart Home Certified If you have questions about smart homes, I have answers! *Commercial Real Estate Sales Active member of CBA Commercial Brokers Association *Senior Residential Specialist Having a special place in my heart for the elderly this designation helps us to understand our clients needs and provide more and better service to them. *Accredited Buyers Rep.

Be aware of this property management!!! Trust me…read more They are not professional people without any adequate communication. No callback, no update for my placement of the rental. Day 1 to Day 11, there were no responsible windows, and everybody said different things. We wasted our valuable time, energy and money, unfortunately. The other people left reviews on your business such as: Agents are extremely slow in getting back, ghosted clients after getting the contract... Maybe this is what it is. "SLOW AND NOT COMMUNICATIVE" represents their business well. And I complained about no updates and not keeping their promised date without informing us. And Cheryl kept making stupid excuses, absurd justifications. It was very tiring. And another property manager, Jason suddenly joined and insulted me by saying I used abusive words toward Cheryl?? Even I haven't talked with her on the phone and all of our messages are on file. Such an absurdity. Mercy on them. They don't want to fix their problems instead they blame us. They are always off the point and so unprofessional without sincerity. I hope nobody will have this kind of experience as I had with them.

Worst tenant experience ever!!!…read more Zero Stars -Windermere PM is a complete rip-off and scam. They will take your hard earned $$ and not give a bleep about returning it. They say, "we will return hold fee if you are rejected or need a co-signor" NOPE, huge liars, they HAVE NOT REFUNDED ME, saying I rejected rental, which I did because I could not afford to pay $4K in fees!, and they did not want me to get a co-signor (I told them I had one). They are an absolute nightmare and I am truly considering small claims court to get my $500 back. Do not waste your time, like other lady said, "you are dealing with satan." I wouldn't expect this from a large company like Windermere, but boy was I wrong. Filing complaints with FHA and FBI, to prevent other people from getting their hard earned money taken. STAY AWAY-YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!! You are just $$$ Signs to them.

My experience with this agent has been extremely disappointing, and I would not personally choose…read moreto work with her. In my opinion, she presents herself as though she personally drives the entire process, even though she appears to operate with a large team of agents and support staff. That may work for some sellers, but from my perspective it makes the service feel more like a high-volume operation than a personally attentive real estate practice. I have also observed multiple listings that, in my opinion, appeared significantly overpriced and then sat on the market until substantial price reductions were made. In one instance, a property was taken off the market and then relisted at approximately $500,000 less. Even after that reduction, I still believed the property was overpriced based on my own review of the market. My biggest concern is the way she has handled buyer interest at prices below her asking price. When I expressed interest at what I believed was a more realistic price, her responses felt defensive, dismissive, and personally offended rather than professional. Instead of simply asking for the offer to be submitted and allowing the seller to evaluate it, she characterized the interest as "lowballing." When asked to support the listing price with comparable sales, she did not provide any meaningful comparable evidence. Most recently, after I reached out to see whether a potential offer could work, her immediate response was to ask who my Realtor was. When I told her, she replied, "How come she's not doing her job?" I found that response rude, arrogant, and unprofessional. In my opinion, a listing agent should not treat a buyer's pricing opinion as a personal insult, nor should she appear to shut down buyer interest before the seller has had a fair opportunity to consider it. To be clear, this review is based on my personal experience and opinions. I am not claiming to know what discussions occurred privately between the agent and her seller. However, as a prospective buyer, I was left with the impression that she was more focused on defending her list price and protecting her ego than encouraging a serious negotiation. Based on my experience, I would caution buyers and sellers to ask direct questions, request actual comparable sales data, and make sure all offers and buyer interest are being handled professionally and transparently.

I am not happy with their Services. Totally wasted our opportunity to sale our house with bad…read morestrategy. They don't care about your property look as long as they get commission and sales done.

We tried her out as a residential realtor when we were trying to buy a property and when the…read moreinspection failed, she made sure we got back our deposit. She appeared to behave on our behalf. Fast forward to today, we sold a commercial property and she was the realtor for the buyer and it was a horrible experience. We almost walked several times because of the way she was handling it with personal insults, non professional and overbearing crude behavior. She put unrealistic timelines and engaged in our private business operations. She talked like she was knowledgable of the business operations, which she clearly had no expertise in. She appeared to us that she had her buyer thinking she knew what she was talking about and that the buyer would need no help. Because of her pretentious knowledge and complete lack of understanding, she lost all credibility with us. Her actions set the tone of mistrust between both parties. Bottom line, we took our brokers advice and ignored her and took the high road and we didn't kill deal.

Searching for our home during this time of strange economic circumstances felt like a daunting…read morejourney when we first began. But by a stroke of good fortune, (and Zillow) - we crossed paths with Leah and Jon Courage, and that has made all the difference for us in every possible way. From my very first conversation with Leah it was as clear as day that she was a consummate professional who not only follows through, but is at all times, ahead of the game. Not only was she able to answer every single question and challenge thoroughly and articulately and with a wealth of information and expertise - but she did so with such clear authenticity and passion for what she does. We felt very quickly that we could trust her to be an expert guide and an ally as we tackled everything that comes with searching for and purchasing a home. At every showing, Leah came beyond prepared. She came to the table equipped with research on the property, with incredible insights, and most importantly, a deep connection to and awareness of our goals, our needs, and our specific situation. She was there to earn our business, and make certain we got everything we needed and more. Our search initially started out with a wide net. We were searching MANY areas in Washington and, because of that, did showings with multiple realtors in different locations, but none of them felt as personally devoted to our needs as Leah. She followed up consistently, but never overwhelmed us. She was so positive and encouraging, but also incredibly direct and clear about every property, and every aspect of the process. As we continued to search, we had the pleasure of beginning to work with Jon as well and found him to also be a treasure trove of expertise and information. He was also honest, direct, very funny, and incredibly professional. Together, we felt we had a crack team on our side. They jumped through hoops and were incredibly prompt and responsive to every single inquiry, text, question, emotion, thought bubble and annoying equivocation. Every single question was met with enthusiasm and expert advice. Leah and Jon know this industry backward and forward. They educated us at every turn and offered every possible option and consideration we needed. And when we finally walked into the house that checked all of our boxes - they knew before we did - and were already pulling out all the stops and contacts in their toolbox to ensure not only that we could secure our home, for the right price, but that the entire negotiation would go seamlessly. We were expecting the purchasing process to be bumpy - but it was absolutely seamless from start to finish. Leah stayed present at every possible moment - answering every single question, advocating for us, expertly guiding us, and always being excited, encouraging, direct, clear, honest and authentic. Leah and Jon not only helped us find our dream home - which exceeded our expectations - but most importantly, they dug in and put in the work to be present for us at every step to ensure we got through the process with zero problems. They also referred us to multiple contacts throughout the process that turned out to be exceptional referrals. We did our homework on lenders in particular - but in the end, Leah's recommendation was of course the most professional and best option. Her conscientiousness is also clear in who she partners and does business with. She clearly has high standards for who she keeps company with - and we benefitted greatly from that. You cannot match the level of expertise and devotion Leah clearly brings to the table. I don't think she sleeps. We could not have had a better team on our side. They're the best decision we made in our home buying journey. We are about to move into our dream home. It's everything. Thank you Leah and Jon!

From the owner: The Courage Group at ONE Realty specializes in distinctive coastal, waterfront, and view properties…read moreacross Anacortes, Fidalgo Island, Whidbey Island, and the greater North Puget Sound. Known for refined marketing, expert negotiation, and concierge-level client care, we help sellers achieve exceptional results and guide buyers to homes that fit both lifestyle and investment goals. With over 350 successful transactions, $250M+ in sales, and 150+ five-star reviews, our husband-and-wife team delivers trusted representation, modern presentation, and an elevated real-estate experience from start to finish.

This is my fourth rental with Leonard and American Dream, and once again, it's been a great…read moreexperience. The space is super clean, brand new, and just a short walk from everything I need--which makes small-town living even better. Leonard has always been an awesome landlord--responsive, professional, and genuinely cares about the properties and the people in them. It's not easy to find someone you can consistently trust when it comes to renting, but with Leonard, I always know I'm in good hands. Highly recommend!

This is the best and most personal property management group I have ever had the pleasure of…read moreworking with. Leonard is friendly, professional and responsive. Erica is always nice to talk to and always helpful to me. I am saddened to be moving on, however I know I will surely call on their services again.

I have been using Orca Information for over ten years to perform our screening services. They are…read moreprompt in delivery and accurate with the information. I like how fast their team can turn around a report for us when time is of the essence. Fees are very reasonable for the high level of information provided. The owner Rebekah is very active in the industry as well providing education and legislative information to the industry. I have referred Orca Information to many of my colleagues.

Orca Information (now Lion Investigations) has provided screening services to me for the past nine…read moreyears. It's the ease of obtaining information that makes me choose them first; in addition to their ability to provide the results quickly and accurately. The staff is friendly and easy to reach which is important to me as I don't often have extra time to wait for someone to return my call. I also appreciate that they pass on information important to my industry (property management) as they stay current with local changes to law, etc. Orca-Lion is simply a great organization and I am confident in referring them for anyone's screening needs.

Renters and owners beware. If I could give the owner Peggy no stars, I would. Very unprofessional…read more Inconsiderate, and careless. She doesn't reply to emails in a timely manner. If you try to reach out to her by phone, don't worry she's not going to answer your call. My advice is don't waste your time or energy because you won't get great results. It's like a dog chasing it's tail, useless.

Where do i start. This lady's unprofessionalism is the worst ive delt with ever. I have tried to…read morecall her multiple times with multiple left messages and refuses to call back. I have emailed her and doesnt return emails until 2-3 days later. Gives you an ultimatum on when she can meet you on her time not yours. I have on multiple occasions asked her to communicate with me on phone but you are not worth her time. Unless you have property you want her to manage she is at your beck and call if you are a renter in need of a rental good luck. I feel sorry for the property owners who are nieve or just dont care she is making them loose money because of her lack of compassion. I will look else where

Kristine was very helpful and we appreciated all that she did to help us sell our property. She was…read morevery nice, knowledgeable and quick to respond to texts or phone messages. Thank you for everything Kristine!

Kristine helped me to find my dream home in Anacortes. She listened to what I was asking for and…read morekept an eye open for that type of property. She was able to alert me to a property as soon as it came on the market, and we secured the property within 24 hours which was necessary in this very tight housing market. Kristine is excellent to work with. She is very knowledgeable about the local market and has many contacts to help secure services both before and after the sale. She is also a genuinely kind and caring person and someone you will want to work with.