Sara Stephenson was our real estate agent on a home my husband and I recently bought. She did a…read morefantastic job. I cannot say enough about her professionalism and the quality of service we received from her. It was a very difficult transaction due to a lot of inspection issues on the property and out of state Sellers. But Sara made it so easy for us. She is the queen of finesse and negotiation! She turned what could have been a nightmare into a smooth process and got the deal done. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, I strongly recommend you use Sara Stephenson if you want a truly pleasant transaction experience.

We were lucky to meet Sara at an open house. As first time home buyers, we didn't know a whole lot…read moreabout the process (especially me). I also had just witnessed several of my closest friends go through the worst buying experiences. So, I was very hesitant to jump into the market. Then we met Sara and we started to feel better about the process. In a matter of days and by seeing just a few houses together, she got to know us as a couple and individually almost immediately, which was beneficial in helping was find the right home. She is incredibly personable and easy going and she has a great sense of humor. Sara also is a natural relationship builder not just with us but all parties involved in the process. Coming in with minimal knowledge, she educated us throughout the process. On our second try, we got the home we really wanted and it is LARGELY because of her. Even after the fact, she was/is a great resource for other home services. We were blessed to have an amazing home buying experience and I give Sara full credit for that! It was a smooth process for us and we have no regrets in our home purchase. You really cannot go wrong with Sara (she was exactly what we needed in a realtor). She will be there to help you every step of the way.

I needed a realtor to sell my Rendmond based 2-bed condominium townhouse in the fall, during a…read morehousing slump. Urgh! I interviewed 3 realtors, focussing on getting them to tell me why I should pick them over other realtors given that they all charged 3%. Weak replies included 'good photographs in flyers' and 'I'm trustworthy'. Maureen stood out, she had a record of selling properties at ground-breaking prices, within her charges she included having the home professionally staged, she was charming, responsive, had lived in my condominium for 4 years and specialised in condo sales for 10 years. The choice was easy. The other realtors would have given me a booklet on how to stage my home and expected me to do it. Maureen was a winner all the way. The stager walked me round my home making it clear what I need to pack/remove. Maureen provided boxes and I packed all my books, religeous artefacts, CD's and most of my decorative items then the sategers arrived with their own decorative items and spent a day preparing the house. It looked fabulous! Over the next few weeks a steady trickle of people passed through. One couple looked 3 times and bought their parents. They then made a very low offer. Maureen was outraged on my behalf. Then we made a counter offer just below the asking prices and the sale progressed smoothly from there, fast and efficient. Maureen seemed to sense what I needed, she called to give progress reports, she even gave me a lift from work to signing the Escrow documents. Her attention to detail and sense of proportion is very confidence inspiring. Maureen has sold my condo for a record-breaking price for the floor-plan in a slump, in the fall. That is high-flying and needless to say I'm extremely happy and would recommend her highly. On the day before I packed to move Maureen turned up with a goodbye gift, very cleverly chosen to suit me. High quality, relationship centric service right up to the end.

We used Maureen to sell our million dollar plus house and really regret it…read more She totally rushed us to make a fast sale although we had no hurry to sell. She used "her people" to get the house ready for sale and there were serious problems with most of them. We had to spend more money to undo the damage they did. There were too many problems to list here. Her answer to every issue was "move forward" rather than resolving it. We had never sold a house before and definitely learned a lot and are extremely disappointed at the service she provided for a huge commission she made in providing 4 open houses. One of the selling points she presented was she would be at every open house, which we thought was important. Than the time came and she said an assistant agent would be at one of them, not her. We only had one offer in a hot market and it was from a real estate agent. I felt she was communicating with this agent to our disadvantage and not putting our interests first. By the end of the sale Maureen was not communicating with us and did not come to the closing. When I asked her a question in email she told me to google it.

Sarah was extremely helpful in our house search. We began our hunt feeling uncertain if there was…read moreeven anything out there in our price range that we would want. In fact, we weren't even sure of our price range or IF we could afford a home. Sarah paired us up with brokers who ran numbers for us and walked us through the process and answered all the questions we had. She sent us all sorts of leads, encouraged us to look in neighborhoods we wouldn't have initially considered, provided us with insights into the process, gave suggestions in terms of negotiations which she was extremely knowledgeable. Even when we found the house we wanted, she insisted on looking at other houses in the area, to ensure that the house was priced right for the area/market, and to make sure we had ALL the knowledge we needed in order to feel comforable in making an offer. She helped us negotiate our offer, talked us through possibilities, was INCREDIBLY responsive, and made the house buying process fun. She was honest and I always felt confident that she had me and my husband's best interest at heart. I started the process curious about buying a house and not even sure if i was ready - I finished finding me and my husband's DREAM home which we are so thrilled to be in. Sarah goes the extra mile - she priced out appliances when we were looking at a house that needed a new kitchen, helped by mapping up a kitchen through IKEA's online create-a-kitchen, and offered to go wtih me to price out the new kitchen, as well as visited places to help us pick out flooring and understand what the overall additional costs would be. We didn't even end up going for that house that needed all the work, but the fact is, Sarah was there every step of the way, always one step ahead of things, and just a fantastic asset. Sarah was more than a real estate agent - she turned into a friend who I would recommend to EVERYONE i know. A friend of mine recommended me to her and i'm SO glad she did. In fact, i recommended her to a good friend of mine who was not having any luck in her house hunt and not satisfied with her real estate agent. Within 2 months, Sarah had found my friend THEIR dream house. Sarah is a tireless advocate for her clients. I couldn't be happier with the service Sarah provided.

I am thrilled to say that on the first day we accepted offers, our condo SOLD for more than our…read moreasking price. Sarah found the "sweet spot" when it came to pricing. Sarah is the savviest, most organized and smartest agent I've ever come across. I am known to my family and friends to be the "researcher." I do not take decisions that involve money lightly. I pour my time and effort into ensuring I'm making the right choices. My process for choosing an agent was very detailed. We owned a condo that had very little by way of comps and was sitting in a hot waterfront area with little inventory. I sent out the same email to many agents and then eliminated one by one depending on their approach to selling our investment. The pricing suggestions we received from other agents fell in a low-high range of about $150k! Talk about confusing. Sarah won my husband and I over with her no-nonsense approach. She refused to just throw out a number without gathering ALL of the detail possible including information from our HOA. She met me eye to eye with a level of detail on the pricing that made me swoon! She won my trust and I felt confident that I could let go and put this in her hands. I admired the time and effort she put into her presentation. She consulted with other agents in her office to make sure her final suggestion on the price was solid. In the end, it was perfect! All of the feedback we received from other agents while we were on the market was that the price was "just right". Not too high, not too low. This woman streamlines everything. She knows how to keep all the balls in the air. She has a great team and covers all the bases. Actually, she more than covers the bases. She puts out fires before they can even spark. I feel like this would be a good place to make a Chuck Norris reference but I should keep this professional. There were times where she listened to an idea of mine (sometimes I have wild ones) and would help reign me in by saying something like "Sure, we can do it that way but let me explain the pros/cons before you decide." I love that gentle way she would hear me, respect my opinions and help guide me to make the right choice. Through an app, we saw all of the agents going in and out, watched feedback come in and were kept in the loop constantly. No corners cut- she brought us beautiful staging and photography to help bring the best offers. She guided us through the exciting offer review day, explained the logic behind what factors in the offers were most important in our specific situation and then negotiated one to become the obvious winner. We were thrilled and felt like we left nothing on the table. She is all class. She has become a friend and my husband and I enjoyed the process. She is the only agent I will refer my people to and we are looking forward to using her to represent us again in the near future. I love that my husband keeps complimenting me on my choice of agent! How embarrassing it would have been if I picked a loser. :D If you are entering the market, give her an interview and let her do her magic. You will likely feel the same relief I did and hire her.

Daphna helped my wife and I to get our dream apartment in Bellevue…read more She was very knowledge of the entire process and was super helpful and responsive. This was our first time purchasing a property and it seemed like a very complicated process. With Daphna it wasn't complicated at all, we got the first place for which we put an offer (which is great in this market) and are super happy with it. I cannot recommend Daphna enough, she's great and I hope you get to work with her. - Will

Daphna Robon first helped us in finding and buying a new home. What really stands out for me in…read moreour buying experience is that Daphna really listened to us when we talked about what we were initially looking for, and what we liked and didn't like about the houses she took us to see. Because we were open to a wide area, she took us to see houses up north and in Gig Harbor. We ended up buying the second home she took us to, because she really understood what was important to us and then worked hard to find us a home that matched those items incredibly well. Once we found the house we wanted to buy, she negotiated well on our behalf, and we've ended up with the house of our dreams! I couldn't be happier or more satisfied with the services provided by Daphna Robon and Choice Gallery Homes. We next worked with Daphna on selling our house in Redmond. She did a great job of coaching us through the prepping and selling process . Because our new home was being built, Daphna was very flexible with us and helpful to us during the long run up to getting the house on the market. Once we were ready to get the house on the market, Daphna did a great job helping us target improvements that would smooth the sale of our home. It was really helpful to know what we needed to do, along with what wouldn't make a difference. Daphna's recommendation of having a pre-inspection was genius, and helped us make fixes that enabled us to breeze through the escrow process without a lot of negotiation back and forth. Daphna did a great job of easing us through the selling process, which was especially helpful since we had already moved an hour away. She helped us arrange for tradespeople to get the house ready, and when a windstorm came through just before we listed, helped us get someone to come our on very short notice to do a quick cleanup! It's really a tribute to Daphna at that the sales process was so smooth and easy - our house sold on the first day it was on the market, for asking price! During both the buying and selling process, Daphna Robon did a great job of getting our questions answered, addressing our concerns, and soothing our anxiety. I really credit her with reducing the stress for us that is inherent in the process of both buying and selling. She is a great communicator, keeping us in the loop through every step of the process. Daphna is personable and friendly and her follow-through is excellent. I really enjoyed working with Daphna Robon, and would highly recommend Daphna for buying and/or selling a home.

I had the great pleasure of working with Dianne Masaoka to sell two townhouses in south king county…read moreWA, one of which was my primary residence. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Dianne was professional, highly knowledgeable about the local market, and made sure I always felt like a priority. Dianne's negotiation skills were first-rate! She was able to help educate the buyers' realtors, who were less knowledgeable about the market/process, and consistently found ways to get me the best deal possible. One townhouse sold in 7 days for full asking price in Sept. 2023, and the other sold off-market for cash in Jan. 2024 before we even listed on MLS. This was during a slowdown in the housing market as interest rates started climbing. She also went out of her way to ensure every detail was taken care of - from arranging inspections, viewings, open houses, and staging to helping me get my renter to move out early. Throughout our journey, Dianne demonstrated immense patience when I was stressed out and reassured me that we would get both sales done in time to purchase my new home. She walked me through the meaning of the various sections of the contracts I signed and made sure I didn't sign anything too soon. She is a fantastic realtor! If you're looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Dianne.

Dianne provided comprehensive guidance and support during the sale of our home. She took care of…read moreall the paperwork, scheduled photography and staging, and told us everything we needed to do to sell our house for top dollar, along with all the other details we needed to be perfectly prepared for the sale of our home. With Dianne, the process was easy. I would 100% recommend her team.

I can't recommend the power duo of Nina and Derek enough. They so overwhelmingly exceeded our needs…read moreand expectations, made us feel heard and cared for, and kept us feeling "sane", grounded and focused during what is otherwise a very stressful process. They pushed to get us the best deal and terms possible. They expertly guided us every step of the way, particularly when it came to making tough decisions. To top it all, they are both just lovely and kind people, with such positive and likable personalities. They are clearly so well respected in the Greater Seattle real estate community, which puts them in a better position to represent our interests. We so appreciated our experience with Nina and Derek, and couldn't be more thrilled to recommend them to friends and family. Thank you both so much!

If you're a first time home buyer and need a strong, reliable realtor to guide you through the…read moreprocess, Nina is who you want. She is super attentive and wonderful at catering your home buying process to match your needs (no cookie cutter realtor here). She was extremely responsive through text and email, and extremely on top of booking tours and showings... even when you ask to see the house that same day. She makes it happen. When it came down to writing an offer, Nina's experience in the market really shined through. She guided us through every step of the process, helped us put a strong offer together, and purchase our dream home. Overall, Nina is simply a wonderful human to work with and is really enjoyable to spend time with. You won't regret working with her!

I bought a home with Susan years ago and she was amazing. If you arent serious about buying, dont…read morecall her! She is a serious go getter, and will find you the home you need fast. I found her on recommendation from a friend, and loved her! She sealed the deal on our new home on Thanksgiving night in a parking lot of all places! She knew where to look and what we should buy. She convinced us to buy a cheap home in a nice neighborhood, which we sold for 3X the price less than 5 years later. When we sold that home, my instinct was to call Susan, but instead went with a realtor who was a known seller in my neighborhood. HUGE MISTAKE. If I ever sell or buy again, I am calling Susan. She has been in the business so long that she was able to make a great recommendation for an inspector, house cleaner, painter and more. All were superb. Thanks Susan!

ALEXIS is a warrior, she was our warrior! she is sharp, and knows her industry very well! She will…read morealways make you feel like you are her only clients, when the truth is....she has many all at once! she manages each client positively, and doesn't let any negativity touch her positive attitude, I will be honest - the sellers were difficult, or very hard headed and tough to persuade, Alexis always pulled every string to make it happen anyway- no matter the challenge! I strongly encourage to take Amanda on as your home extraordinaire Trelora is the way...:we sold our home in California, and bought a home in WA with them!

Amanda was incredibly friendly, honest and helpful during our entire home buying process. Her depth…read moreof knowledge on current housing market and how to make a competitive offer in as extremely useful. She has the patience of a saint and helped us submit several offers! Her team was always prompt to return our emails and calls without question.