I recently worked with Karsten on the sale of a house in the Springs. To be nice would be to say…read morethat I was not pleased with him. He represented both the buyer and the seller on the transaction (which I highly recommend against allowing to happen) and really didn't help out the seller in the way that he should have. After I sent corrections to the online listing and requested new pictures of the property, he only replaced certain things that I sent and retook basically the same pictures. He also didn't handle the basic things that I expect a realtor to take care of at closing, such as assisting in the transfer of utilities. He may seem "charming" at first, but don't let him fool you. He's not a very good realtor.

Karston has a meticulous team and Karston is knowledgeable, precise, and focused. Karston called me…read moreat every step and sent the expected paperwork for a sale. We are still in process and I will update this with new information, as we go. Brandy, one of his 6 assistants was cordial and at first there were communication glitches but she quickly adjusted her demeanor and focus to get precisely what was needed and did so with great courtesy.

I highly recommend Ali as a realtor. She was recommended by a mutual friend, and I am very pleased…read morewith how my home-buying process went. A few highlights: 1. She was very responsive. She was quick to set up times for me to go looking at houses, and was able to put together a pretty good list of places based on my requirements. And she was able to get me into my 2 top choices for a 2nd look the next day. 2. She was helpful in giving me things to think about that I hadn't considered, but without being pushy or ignoring my priorities. 3. She did a great job when the seller tried to push back on my initial offer. Instead of pre-negotiating with the seller's realtor, she gave me the info and gave me the time to make a decision. 4. She was great at guiding me through the buying and closing process. Full roadmap, reminders, etc. If you want someone that knows the area, will find you multiple choices in different neighborhoods that match your requirements, and work with you to get all the way to closing... Ali is a great choice.

Ali recently helped us with the purchase of our new home in Colorado Springs that we just closed on…read morelast week. To say she was exceptional is an understatement. Ali was incredibly professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive during the entire process. As a first time home buyer in Colorado Springs, I of course had a load of questions and quite a list of things that I was looking for. Ali was patient and helped us navigate this process quickly and effectively, sending offers over the weekends, being available in the evenings, working with us around our work schedules, and being incredibly helpful even after we've closed. You're more than a paycheck for her. She takes the time and actually cares. For anyone looking to buy a new home, or your first home, give Ali a call and trust her with your next home purchase in Colorado Springs. You will absolutely not be disappointed! (Here's an additional 5 stars because 10/10 ). Thanks for everything Ali!

Jeff & Aaron were fantastic I was selling my home here in Colorado and had already moved to my new…read morehome out of state, we'll They made the transaction seem so easy but it definitely was not the buyers had high expectations and a to-do list a mile high and us being 2000 miles away we were lost how to do everything. Luckily the Johnson Team stepped up and handled everything to take the stress away from me. I can't thank them enough!

You know when you run into a service or business that you just want to tell all of your friends and…read morefamily about because it was THAT outstanding? That's how working with Derek is. I swear I've tried to convince my friends to sell their house just so they could work with him. My wife and I were house hunting in Co Springs, but from Oregon and right in the middle of Covid blowing up. We were just in town for the weekend and Derek spent 2 days with us not only showing us different houses that might appeal to us, but certain neighborhoods we should look at based on our growing family. He really took the time to find out exactly what we wanted instead of just showing us a bunch of houses with x bedrooms and x square feet. Not only did Derek go the extra mile on multiple occasions, but when we were shopping from back in Oregon, he did a video tour of a house we thought we'd love. He could have made a quick sale and let the pictures shine, but instead pointed out all the things we wouldn't like about the house and let us know we should wait because he thought we'd find something that was a better fit for us. When we did find the perfect house in a VERY competitive market (3 offers within 8 hours on the market, 25 showings scheduled by the weekend), Derek did his homework to make sure our offer would come in strong, without just throwing extra money away. We ended up getting the first house we made an offer on, truly because of Derek. His great service didn't stop there. He's been a great resource for us, from offering to help move a couple things, to providing great referrals while we get settled in. The Johnson Team was easy to work with, documentation was all provided promptly and everybody on his team was very knowledgeable and friendly. I can't recommend Derek and The Johnson Team highly enough. A true expert in his field and a pleasure all around. Thanks again.

Vanessa was very proactive and thorough. She reached out with a potential buyer before our house…read morewas on the market or listed. Based on her experience and familiarity with a niche market on the west side, we chose her as our seller's realtor. She did a beautiful job staging a dated property to show buyers its potential. We were under contract in 8 days and closed in 5 weeks. She helped us navigate through several setbacks during that time and put in extra effort that made it possible to close the deal on the originally contracted date.

Vanessa Bivens is the best…read more It's that simple. Vanessa hired a stager who made me second guess selling the house , It looked that good. She explained every step of the process, the likely outcomes, possible outcomes and once in a blue moon could happen outcomes. Vanessa would always communicate where we stood in the selling process. If i were to ever sell again there would be no question as to the realtor i would trust to work with, Vanessa Bivens.

We had a great experience buying a house from Vicki Westapher and her team at Re/Max. Troy was…read moreawesome scheduling and showing us houses, getting all the info about the houses. He was very patient with us, as there weren't many house available in the area we wanted to buy. But it all worked out. Tracy was amazing. I don't know how you can run a realty office without her. She held it all together for us. If there was something we needed to do, or if we had questions about something with the home buying process, she was there. She would reply quickly, even after hours. She made the buying process quite painless. Thanks to you all for finding our house. We love it here!!

My husband and I were thrilled to work with Vicki and her team while looking for and buying our…read morehouse. She is very responsive, accommodating, organized, and listened very well to what all we were looking for in a potential home. Vicki recommended ways we could save, helpful tips, and with her longtime local experience, she was able to share many helpful contacts from banking to inspectors that we could consider and compare. We never had to wait long for responses for questions we had along the way as well. I would highly recommend Vicki and her team for your next home search or sale.

Finch and Gable was great while purchasing my home. Granted, they didn't have to do much work since…read morethis was a new build. Unfortunately, once I closed on my home, many building issues became apparent. This agency was nowhere to be found, and I ended up fighting with the builder on my own. I spoke with several other agencies about the problems and they all responded, "WHERE IS YOUR AGENT?" I guess I didn't realize that it wasn't normal for an agent to disappear once their commission check has cleared, though I should have known. I did let my agent know every time I contacted the builder, with very few responses, mostly statements like "this still isn't done?". No, but thanks for the help....or non-help. In summary, they'll do a great job representing you while buying or selling a home, but don't expect them to stick around if there are any problems. Especially disappointing since they have all the connections and leverage they need to help their clients.

If I could add a couple more stars to my review, I would…read more I was so lucky and blessed to be assigned Debi from Lana's team to be my agent. My rental property had pretty good potential, but it needed lots of work to make it shine. On top of that, I was moving out of state and would be many hours away from the property. I could only make occasional trips back if I needed to clean, fix, paint or repair anything. Also, I did not have a Rolodex of contractors, electricians and handymen names to draw on. None of that stopped Debi. She stepped right in to make sure this sow's ear turned into a silk purse in less than a week. She coordinated new paint, new carpet, full cleaning, plus a number of other smaller but vitally important fix-up details to get the home on the market FAST. Then, I had an offer in less than a week and we closed in a month - including over Christmas and New Years holidays! Debi was tenacious, intense and non-stop. She had an unparalleled sense of urgency about everything she did. Through the entire process, Debi was a fantastic communicator. She stayed on top of every detail, every step, and kept me completely informed along the way. Most of all, I was certain that her advice was always in MY best interest - even if it meant an extra step or two for her. I dreaded having to prepare and market this home from a distance. I lost sleep over it. But from the meeting Debi on the first day through to our final phone call after closing, I am so thankful that she represented me through this entire transaction.

We closed on our home on the 11th of January, 2019. This group offers a plethora of positivity. My…read morehusband and I began the process a few months before we PCSd from Huachuca to Carson. Lana connected us to an amazing Lender (Adam Felkey - if you need a lender HE IS the absolute BEST!). The worked with us to ascertain the VA loan pre approval before we had arrived here. A week after our arrival we met with Kelli and looked at prospective homes. That night we fell in love with a beautiful home. It was the first time in well over a year that I walked into a place and I felt at home. It's a feeling you yearn for. Kelli, Lana, Adam - the entire team of people working for us - worked tirelessly to help us get under contract for this home (while making sure we got the best deal) against other families placing offers. If memory serves we were under contract within two days! They helped us through the entire process. They were extremely prompt * We closed I believe 28 days after being under contract. What stands out to me? The professional environment. When purchasing a home my baseline expectation is professionalism. This group goes ABOVE and BEYOND. Each and every interaction I had with them was like talking to your best friend, sister, any member of your family really! I expected professionalism which was ALWAYS provided - the smiles and laughs - that filled my heart with warmth and comfort. We can honestly say we NEVER once felt stressed buying our home. They are prompt (as noted above). On vacation? They're there to answer. Accidentally send a text at 4am as you feed your infant not really thinking about the time? They're on it. I had plenty of questions. All of which were answered with profeciency which is also a plus. When I identify a lack of profeciency I become uncomfortable with who I'm trusting my business with. These people are amazing. The follow up. They hold frequent - mostly children friendly events. Imagine my surprise when we were invited to an event due to occur after we had closed. I had to ask if it was okay if we had already closed. It was! I received a very heartfelt recollection of this group, Lana the founding member, and the pertinence of family and friends in a life where we are often moving. Saying goodbye to friends. The painful see you later you bid family on the other side of the country - possibly even the world from you. They go above in beyond in not only providing a home for your family but also being the extended family you never knew you had.

As first time homebuyers, our experience with Pat and His wife Bridget was excellent!…read more Not being from Colorado and being unfamiliar with all the neighborhoods it was nice to have someone who was so knowledgeable. Pat and Bridget spent lots of their time helping to make sure our family was in the right home. I would highly recommend my friends to them! Our homebuying experience didn't only end with an amazing home but also new friends.

I have been buying and selling investment properties for 25 years now and this transaction was to…read morepurchase a solid rental property with upside potential. Pat and Bridget really delivered on this transaction. Not many realtors understand "the numbers" when it comes to rate of return and can bring that understanding into property selection. Additionally, they have a great attention to detail, which kept me on track with matters that I would have missed or did not have time to deal with in the short closing period of this latest deal. There was never any pressure or bias to buy a particular home. They are of the highest integrity and I would recommend their services to anyone!