I would highly recommend Shane Xiang from Flyhomes. Being a 1st time home buyer is not easy in a…read morehyper competitive real estate market like Seattle where things move very fast, and multiple offers come in before the offer review date. Shane always made himself available to tour houses when they were being listed. This gave us a chance to tour houses early giving us time to think and decide on next steps. Shane provided comprehensive review during the tours, covering quality, builder, materials used, appliances, potential upgrades/fixes, etc. that was very helpful while comparing different houses. The research team did a good job compiling the background details of the house and comp analysis. During the offer stage, Shane helped coming up with a strategy, but never put a lot of pressure, if we were not comfortable. He was patient during the entire process and always answered questions as soon as possible. He was always on top during the negotiations in terms of getting updates from listing agents which helped fine tune our offers. Even though it took a few attempts, Shane was always supportive and was open to discussing what could we do better next time. I learnt a lot during this process. Our winning offer was a Flyhomes cash offer, which was not the highest offer but the fast and smooth closing offered by the Flyhomes team secured the win for us. It's definitely worth a shot in this market. I would also like to thank Nicholas Anderson from Flyhomes Mortgage, who was very patient in running calculations multiple times before we made offers and helping with hypothetical scenarios. Having all the data before making offers helped us make informed decisions. That being said, there is always room for improvement. The app UI can improve a bit (in terms of how quickly new house listings notifications are sent out) and sync between multiple teams within Flyhomes can improve further. To conclude, I would highly recommend Flyhomes to 1st time home buyers in competitive real estate markets for a one stop shop solution.

Update base on the business reply : As their customer since…read moreFebruary, I can say their listing agent, selling agent , lender who got in contact with us are all very not helpful at all, not only they are blur on delivering messages and information, but also are just has no idea what they are doing at all, answering the wrong questions, not clear on the contract, trying to get away with problems- as they take your complains for nothings and all they can do to put this poor guy Jared out to say" oh sorry we can't really do anything " and that's all, sorry we take your money but can't do anything! Figure something out ! Their California agent Christina Felix is very unprofessional and only thing she did was stressing out the costumer , when we sign the contract she was very pushy and didn't explain clear enough. We agreed the seller stay in the property with 3 week rent back, but agent told them it's free without being clear to us , which on the contract shows as blank , which does not mean $0- and she later claims something on the contract says " licensed fee $0" means rent back free. They are using undirected term to trick people who doesn't understand the actual meanings. After we complain to the Flyhomes , they said they can't cover our loss, and not responsible for the mistake, and they start asking us if we want to back out the offer ( that way they can take our earnest money and buy the house , resale it, then make profit out of it ) we are beyond annoyed and very frustrated because we are in the middle of buying this house , we love the property, but Flyhome is just very unprofessional, and has no idea what they are doing, miscommunication with lender ,buyer , seller , ..etc . I highly suggest people who is thinking use them, think twice ! By the way , their mortgage interest rate is completely rip off, DO NOT Use them

The RAREnorthwest team are amazing! They made my first home search and purchase in Seattle a breeze…read morefrom start to finish. Rachel, Stella, and Brandi were attentive, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process answering every question and keeping the process moving for a quick turn around. If you're looking to buy in the Seattle area, I can't recommend them enough!

My wife and I bought two homes with this team and were completely satisfied both times. Tori,…read moreRachel, and Trish are great at what they do. They take the time to understand your needs and style, and they work hard to find the right home for your family. They're easy to work with and bring experience and insight you can count on. I highly recommend them.

I had the pleasure of meeting Thu has a notary a long time ago ago…read more When I found out she's a licensed and experienced real estate agent I told her about my real estate plans. As a single mom I was super worried about making big moves but I was quite intrigued with her because she had accomplished my goals plus more. From woman to woman, I am so glad I met her because she had my best interest at heart. After I told her what my plans are, she told me things I need to avoid that no one else had brought up before and things I may want to consider instead to save money and time. Thank God! I would have put myself in a bind if she didn't advise me. Today I own multiple homes and because of her, I saved so much! Heartache, stress as well as financially. I will always go back to her with all of my real estate plans. So it's been a while and I lost her number. I found her again through Yelp and I'm so glad. She has helped many people buy and sell in my price range. I trust her to be honest and upfront with me if my plans are good, bad or have issues I should be careful with. Thank you Thu!! You have been awesome! I can't explain how grateful I am to have you! P.S. Thank you for always answer me so quickly! Best response time agent!

I was looking for a realtor to help me with questions on selling my home. I talked to a few…read morerealtors and got various answers if it's the right time to sell or not. After talking to Thu, she went far beyond by coming out and giving me a whole report on selling options and pros/cons to sell now vs later. Out of 7 realtors, she was the only one who went far above and beyond. We have decided to wait for a better time, but I've already chosen her to be my realtor. Thu, thank you so much the detailed report and all the tips to get my home ready. You're super sweet! Appreciate your patience with me! I know I asked a lot of questions. ;)

We would strongly recommend Matt to our friends and family in the area…read more We met with several realtors before choosing to work with Matthew to sell our home in Bellevue, WA. Matt wasn't the lowest rate, the highest sale volume, nor did he cite a substantially higher sale price. But his recommendations on prep/staging/marketing; his full-service, detailed, and organized approach; and our ability to speak honestly about expectations really stood out. We also appreciated that he recommended ways to highlight the unique touches in the home, rather than (literally) whitewashing everything as some other realtors advised. His approach magnified the things we loved about the home and the care we put into maintaining and improving it. We were out-of-state during the majority of the sale, and relied on Matt and his team very heavily for sale preparation. He made proposals, got quotes, and oversaw work. Matt was upfront about whether he thought each suggested improvement would pay for itself, and actively advised against changes other realtors had suggested that he didn't think were worth it. He was always clear that it was our decision and also happily accommodated us doing some of the work ourselves. Because of his and his team's diligence we were able to hit our target list date, with a house that was shown in its best light. The local market had become more uncertain: markets were softening and a similar house down the street was sitting on the market after weeks, despite a price drop. We adjusted our intended list price (still within his initial range) and our expectations, but Matt remained confident in the home and how it would show. We got an under-asking offer early, and Matt went into overdrive to solicit additional offers. Ultimately we got a very attractive at-list-price offer, the house went pending within a week of listing, and we had a very smooth closing experience. There's always luck involved, but we expect that with most other realtors it would have more work for us to get the house on the market and the sale price would have been lower.

Matt is the best realtor we ever have buying a property. He helped us bought a home in Issaquah in…read morea tricky market condition. He is extremely knowledgable and took time to walk us through the process and expectation. He was always communicative and very reliable whenever we have questions or need to look at some properties. We originally intend to be more passive while looking at houses and would take time to look through options. Matt was very receptive to that and always ensure we are truly comfortable with any decision we make. In the end, we got a new home pretty quickly also below the list price. The negotiation was handled expertly and any problems during the transactions were handled efficiently. I'd totally recommend Matt to anyone looking to buying a property actively or passively alike.

We live next door to a rental of Bob's. He instructed landscapers to cut limbs that hang over the…read morefence line. My HOA had already asked me to do this a year ago and that work was satisfactory to both HOA and the owners at the time. Bob thought it appropriate not to call me to tell me his plans to remove limbs from a huge tree in my yard. I totally get the legality (potentially) but the fact that this person thought not communicating was appropriate is beyond me. He's been in the market for years and yet thought this was the right way to do business. Strange that he made snap decisions like this and could have gone to the HOA to get a phone number; or leave a note asking me to call or knocked more than once 2 months ago. Totally unnacceptable behavior and to anyone who is thinking of using him, I'd watch out. You may be next door to one of his rentals and get blindsided as well. Terrible!

Bob Richards is a premier real estate agent. Bob is so knowledgeable ... he knows the plateau with…read morehis eyes closed and was often more helpful than the home inspectors!! He is also friendly, low pressure, very available and responsive. Can't recommend Bob enough.

Interesting experience. Had to sell two properties and purchase a property in 45 days to meet 1031…read morerequirements. I was so worried and so scared. Tom stood by my side every step of the way and he was able to achieve 2 successful Sells and one Awesome purchase in less than 45 days requirement. I really was under so much stress and kept texting and bugging him yet he always managed to keep his calmness and professionalism intact and humbled me with his kindness. I would recommend Tom and he is a True 5 Star real-estate agent. I feel so Lucky to have such a Wonderful Real Estate agent to represent me. Fantastic and Great work done.

From the owner: When you hear the name Tom R. Covello the words honest, dedicated, and driven should be the first…read morethings you think about. I have been going above and beyond for my clients since my start in real estate 30 years ago. Now, I am a top-performing agent in East Seattle, Bellevue, and the surrounding areas. I understand that buying and selling a home is a tremendous milestone. So, I will walk you through the process to make it stress-free because first-class treatment is an integral part of working with me.

Julie and Clive, they are the best team for sure! We recently work with them to purchase the first…read moreproperty in Seattle. She is very detail oriented and professional. Julie and Clive have all the great aspects that agents should have. It was great experience to work with them. From now on, I'm only gonna work with them! Thank you, Julie!

Julie and her team made our 1st home buying experience so easy, which is saying a lot in the…read morecurrent climate. Dominique was a pleasure to work with and extremely patient helping us find the right place during our hunt and then Julie jumped in to help close the deal and get our offer accepted! They also work with a great network of people that made the entire closing process so seamless that we were able to close a week early. Their attention to detail continues even after closing with following up on a few outstanding items on our new build home which really solidifies that we made the right choice in working with her team! Can't thank them enough for guiding us through this process and we are so excited for our new home!

When my fiancé and I first contacted Liz, it was primarily to see if we would qualify to purchase a…read morespecific property we had our eye on that was on the market. After our initial conversation with her, we didn't expect to move forward with the home buying process so soon, but we did. I remember telling my fiancé right after we ended our conversation with Liz that I wanted her to be our agent. I truly appreciated how people centered, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable she is about the process. She made us feel completely comfortable asking questions and helped us clearly understand what the home buying journey would look like. Liz never made us feel rushed or pressured into anything. She truly respected our pace and guided us with patience and understanding every step of the way. Since my finance and I currently live in Los Angeles, Liz took her time to tour several homes that we were interested in. All of the videos she sent to us were extremely thorough and informative which made our process easier. It felt like we were actually there although we were miles away. We really appreciate Liz for taking the time to record and share the tours with us while giving us her opinion on things that stood out to her that were concerning. This is something we would not have been able to pick up on since we were not present. Liz really listened to what we were looking for in a home and she delivered. We cannot recommend her enough! She is truly an AMAZING agent to work with. We're beyond thankful for Liz and The Porchlight Group. If we ever decide to buy another home in the future, we are absolutely going back to her! IN LIZ WE TRUST!!

If I could give 1000 stars I would! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin... Being in Las Vegas but looking for a place in Seattle and not knowing ANYONE or where or how to even begin the process. I used YELP for what is here for...to find businesses and read reviews. I searched Realtors and started to read reviews. After reading several reviews I knew I wanted to go with a smaller vs. a bigger company (where they might hand you off to whoever or you get lost in the shuffle). SOOOOO glad I went with Liz! I really believe that things happen for a reason and people come into your life for a reason. From the first time I spoke to her she had a great energy and vibe and I knew she was going to be a hustler. I was already impressed from the get go! In the beginning I explained what my husband and I were looking for, (which I thought were pretty strange requests criteria...because this condo was going to be used for our employee, it needed to be within a certain proximity, near the airport and within our budget). Liz just rolled with it and got on it. I think it was that night or the next we were already Facetiming a property we were interested in...that's how quickly she was on it! BTW she gives great video commentary and is thorough and honest with her review of the places. Not being there and actually seeing something in person for such a large purchase is kind of scary, but it truly was a great experience that I wasn't expecting. She listened and cared about our opinions and was never pushy. So right now the market is CRAZY!! We put in about 3-4 offers starting in February and kept getting outbid by cash offers and waiving everything. Finally we found something that was perfect for us and had keys and were moving in on April 8! We got to do a little fixer upping (Liz helped with finding a contractor) and was able to pick out flooring, paint and light fixtures, to our liking, all for asking price (seller was throwing in some $). BEYOND impressed with Liz and her team! From start to finish and all throughout the process Liz always kept in touch and updated with what was going on. Almost daily emails with new listings or possible places then following up with which ones we were interested in seeing. She was ON TOP of it! Not sure how she keeps it all straight because you will feel as if you are her only client (which I know we weren't), with how dedicated and on top of it she is. She was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, generous and helpful in SO MANY WAYS! You will NOT regret choosing her and her team to buy or sell your home! Just give her a call and she will get right on it...because she can't help it and truly loves what she does, and also loves to work! lol

Buying or selling a home can be stressful. Michael Piccolo is the best path for either. Consider…read morethat online realty websites can lag or miscalculate value. Michael provides CLARITY given his real-time KNOWLEGE of the current market as well as a keen eye regarding home worth. His GUIDANCE delivers positive results. Whether selling or buying, a lot has to happen. Michael Piccolo is someone you can TRUST throughout the process. I am very thankful he is my realtor. Highly recommended. -- Carl in Bothell, WA

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Piccolo on a recent real estate transaction in Issaquah,…read moreWA and couldn't be more impressed! Michael went above and beyond for his clients. Michael has in depth knowledge of the market and has attention to detail. His communication skills shined throughout the transaction. Homebuyers and sellers in the Greater Seattle area should reach out to Michael for all real estate needs.

1: My wife and I are now owners of our new construction…read morehome with the help of Jay. We have experience buying and selling but never have we bought a new construction home that was to be built. We are so glad we had Jay on our team given the challenges faced throughout the home building process. Jay's knowledge of construction prepared us for the bumps along the way, and boy was the road bumpy at times. Jay used his experience and network of professionals to problem solve and educate us along the way. Jay's attention to detail is exemplary. Jay's engaging personality matched with his hustle, tenacity, honesty and integrity result in his clients only getting the best. Jay is one of the top real estate agents in the business because of his commitment to his clients. 2: Listing our home for sale We partnered with Jay to list our home for sale after having Jay help my wife and me through the entire build process of our new construction home we recently closed on. It didn't matter for us or Jay that our old home wasn't in an area Jay had experience with. Having known Jay for ten years, I knew Jay would do the necessary research to prepare us for what was ahead with the goal of maximizing the amount of money we could get for it. Jay enlisted his team to stage the home, take pictures and handle all the necessary work to list the home. Jay's professional approach resulted in having the home in contract in less than a week of listing the home. Jay always offered suggestions thought the entire listing process. We are extremely pleased with Jay and recommend him to anyone buying or selling.

From the owner: Buying or selling a home is a big decision emotionally and financially, and should not be taken…read morelightly or jumped into too quickly. I will work with you to make sure I understand what your needs, wants, and goals are; and will work with you to fill them. I will never push you into a deal or try to convince you to buy or sell a home. I will share my expertise, my opinion of the market, and offer my advice, but he decision is yours to make.