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    Karen Petersen-RE/MAX Gateway

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    Kelli Lang - Team Kelli Lang RE/MAX Gateway

    Kelli Lang - Team Kelli Lang RE/MAX Gateway

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    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.

    Leah Courage | The Courage Group with ONE Real Estate - Looking for architectural elegance and refinement in your next home? Leah Courage and Jon Russell will help you achieve your goals!

    Leah Courage | The Courage Group with ONE Real Estate

    (1 review)

    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.

    Karen Petersen-RE/MAX Gateway - realestateagents - Updated August 2026

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