I recently purchased a home using Sonja Lovas as my broker, I am VERY blessed to have picked Sonja. I cannot express my genuine gratitude for both Sonja's work ethic and her trustworthy character. Without her expertise, knowledge, devotion and support each step of the way, we would not have completed buying our home. We were living "out of state" when we were house shopping online. I picked Sonja off how happy her clients were off her reviews. Not only did we purchase the house out of state, but we bought a home that needed remodel. Sonja gave me excellent referrals for doing the remodel. Not only was she always available 24/7, but she was a step ahead, on top of all of this. This purchase was biting off more than we expected. We have bought homes and remodeled them over the past 35 years. Unforeseen issues arose. We were ready to walk away but Sonja was always there with excellent insight and options. She worked so hard on keeping this from falling through. It was through the rough part of unforeseen issues that Sonja's true character came through: Classy. This sale was a fixer upper, most brokers would not take on; yet, Sonja put as much time and effort into this as one would a million dollar sale. In addition to her professionalism, she displayed a personable true caring trait. The amount of time she invested into this, I felt VERY bad, yet she was positive, knowledgeable and always a phone call or text away. Her thoroughness is second to none. She is very trustworthy. She cares about her clients personally and what is right for them, not just the$$$ commission. I have never in my 35 years of realtors ever came across someone as excellent, honest, ethical, knowledgeable and professional as Sonja. She is a "rare find". Thank You Sonja, for not only what you did for us but who you are as a person. Genuine Thanks, Stanley's Bambina read more

I love to give praise where it is due, and no one deserves praise more than Martek Real Estate, especially Casey O'Callaghan. Casey was my agent and sold my house for me. I had recently lost my husband so this was another devastating decision I had to make. I chose Casey O'Callaghan at Martek because she had recently sold a home near me. I didn't know then how lucky I was. First thing Casey did was show up with a bouquet of flowers, she knew that this process was going to be hard for me. Casey was fairly new to real estate but she did everything she could to help me through the situations that arose, believe me there were quite a few. If ever Casey didn't know the answer, she would find out. Casey became my temporary best friend during the sale and closing. Any questions I had, Casey was there. I would call her in the evening and weekends and she would always be there for me. Casey always kept me in the loop, I always knew where we were in the process. See, I not only was selling a house, but I was buying one at the same time. What a difference in real estate agents. With Casey I never had to worry about anything, she had already proven that she was on top of everything, I wasn't as confident of the other realtor. If you are looking to sell a house or buy, you must go to Martek real estate and ask for Casey O'Callaghan. I promise you, you won't regret it! Thank you, Paula McBurney read more

I worked with Sonja on my coastal vacation home purchase in Seal Rock oregon. Originally I was looking at Newport and was not familiar with the small coastal village of Seal Rock (it's just south of Newport), however once Sonja showed me a couple of listings there I was immediately intrigued. Once I explained my "wants list" Sonja showed me a great beach facing lot with killer views. At the time the property had a small, dilapidated manufacturing home on it, so it was being sold on potential. It's all about location and this property had it. I was an out of town buyer and I was making this purchase over the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years holiday (what better time to purchase a beach property in Oregon, right ? Lol). And yet throughout the transaction Sonja was always available, accessible, she always answered her phone when I called, even if it was just to tell me she would call me right back. She always had answers for all of my silly questions (this was my first time purchasing in oregon), and even after the transaction was successfully completed without a hitch she had referrals for contractors, gardeners, vendors, etc so I could immediately begin building my dream Oregon beach home. Sonja really knows her stuff, is the sweetest person you'll ever meet, and will go that extra mile to make sure she gets you the house that's right for you. Thanks Sonja! read more

If you want an agent who will work diligently for you & your interests please talk to Casey from Martek. She is an angel!! My family was looking for a home along the Oregon Central Coast & we luckily had Casey on our side. We admittedly were nervous to purchase a new home in a location we weren't completely familiar with, but she held our hands the entire way & made the journey an exciting one. She also knows the Oregon Coast like the back of her hand, as she is native to the area. Casey helped us stick to our budget while fighting hard for all the little (& BIG) extras we'd always dreamed of. She was there day or night, weekends, holidays, anytime we needed help or even just had general questions. Casey made us feel like we were always her top priority. She truly is knowledgable, personable, & dependable. In the end my family got our dream house! Everyday I wake up & pinch myself. I feel so grateful that we get to be in such a tranquil, beautiful, & comfortable home - & I know Casey was honestly the most vital part of that. Without her guidance, constant hard work, & care for OUR needs our dreams wouldn't have come true. We are absolutely thankful to her & would recommend Casey to anyone looking for a real estate agent in this area! She did right by my family & I know she will do right by yours. read more

We worked with Sonja for the purchase of a vacation home on the Oregon Coast. I originally found her because she was the listing agent on one home we were interested in. Upon meeting her we found her extremely knowledgeable, professional, and willing and able to answer the many questions that we had regarding vacation rental licensing, geological issues in potential areas, recommended inspections, and even offering recommendations for people to work with for potential remodels, etc. We made an offer on the first house that was not meant to be, she patiently worked with us to find the right home just a few weeks later. Her insight and local expertise allowed us to present a competitive offer that would be attractive to the sellers as well as beneficial to us. She was always a phone call, text or email away once our offer was accepted and until we closed 45 days later. Even after the closing she was prompt to return texts with questions I had and assisting us finding the right people to complete the projects around the home. I would highly recommend Sonja and martek real estate. She is a consummate professional with years of knowledge and expertise in the industry. I really enjoyed doing business with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking in the area. read more

We looked up and down the coast of Oregon to find the perfect place to buy our home. After deciding that Newport was the right choice for us we proceeded to look for the perfect real estate company. We made a few calls and landed on Martek. Lucky for us Casey answered the phone. She helped to guide us in the right direction and spent time with us looking for the right house. She drove us around and looked in many different areas. Casey grew up in the area which made for the perfect tour guide. We were able to found the house and buy it for a fair price. She helped us get additional savings which made a big difference. Thank you Casey! read more

When we moved to Newport, Casey was really helpfull. After a long seach we found a perfect home and Casey helped us get the best deal we felt possible. I have purchased five homes in four different states and she is one of the best agents I have worked with. She is friendly, readily available at moments notice, and responsive to all our questions. Casey help smooth out a number of hiccups during the closing process and we even got to close a week early. I would certainly reccomend Casey to anyone wanting to move to Oregon's Central Coast. read more

Sonja Lovas was an awesome agent! From the moment she walked into our home, I knew she was the realtor for us. From giving us suggestions on staging our home, setting up appointments, helping us through the process, finding repair people for us, to answering phone calls, texts and our questions and everything from start to finish, she was stellar in every aspect. I can't say enough about how professional and helpful she was. If you are looking for a realtor that knows what she's doing, works hard for you, go to Sonja. read more

Thank You Casey O' and Martek RE! For helping my first time buyers thru the nuances of buying! It is always wonderful to hear buyers excited about how good their realtor is! You did a wonderful job with them - finding the perfect home at the perfect price, and this is not always easy on the coast. Since I am on the other side of the transaction, the lender, it was great working with you and sharing in their joy at closing! Thank you! DA read more

When we decided to sell our property in Newport, we asked around and being we have a unique situation living out of town, and needing a local realtor to help us Casey O'Callaghan came highly recommended. We reached out to her and were convinced on the first call she was who we needed. She is professional and fun to work with. Casey has done a great job for us, and I would recommend her for any real-estate need. read more

As an escrow officer for 20 years and now being a lender, I've had the opportunity to work with Sonja for many years. Sonja is extremely knowledgeable, hard working, ethical and compassionate. Sonja is very involved with the community and Chamber of Commerce, Winning Business person of the year this weekend. Sonja is a very trust worthy and top notch professional and I'm so happy to be able to work with her. read more

Best agency in Newport. Knowledgeable staff and well trained. I have several parcels listed with them and one is closing next week. I am continuously being updated by them, so I don't need to call to find out where I am in the process. I love the proactive approach. read more

Martek was very helpful with the sale of my mom's beautiful ocean view property and home. Living out of state, I was unable to attend to many of the details required for sale of the property. Sonja made it seamlesss. She was thorough and easy to work with. read more

I have worked with Casey several times and she has always been a pleasure to do business with. She is highly professional, personable, organized and effective. She represents her clients wholeheartedly and I wouldn't hesitate to rely on her completely. read more

If you are looking for a home on the Oregon Coast, Doretta Smith with Martek Real Estate WILL help you find it. And, she will go out of her way to make sure your home buying experience is a good one. Can't say enough good things about her! read more