We have used Mark Gallagher to buy two houses and sell one. He has given us exceptional service…read moreeach time. He has made himself available on a moment's notice to go see a house that was just listed. He even called and texted us when he was on vacation. He put up with our picky requirements and gave good advice, not worrying if it caused him a sale. He was laid back and gave his opinion when we asked. We bought a house at the height of the buying frenzy, and I believe it was because of Mark that we were able to do it. I highly recommend Mark Gallagher!

As first time home buyers, we barely knew where to begin with the process. Mark stepped in and…read moreprovided his expertise and guidance every step of the way. He got us in contact with a great lender and maintained communication with us at each step. We feel so lucky to have been able to meet Mark as our realtor, who is honest and patient and really steps up to the plate when advocating for his clients. He is a low-pressure, super knowledgeable person to have on your side as a home buyer. I appreciated how receptive he was to gauging what we were looking for in our first home (even if we didn't really know ourselves!) and providing feedback on any concerns. Mark goes out of his way to help you out and get answers for all the questions you might have. I feel like I learned so much from him just from touring homes. I couldn't recommend Mark more!

After 13 years, we decided to sell the home we loved and purchase a new one. We were emotionally…read moreattached to our place and it was the first place we'd purchased so we were emotional, novice sellers. After reading reviews, we interviewed several agents. We picked Mark and his team because he came prepared with multiple options for our sale. Much of the uncertainty was eliminated because he'd done his homework prior to meeting with us. His suggestion for pricing our home was spot on as well. We also made it clear that we wanted to do very little work to get ready. Mark pointed us to service providers who made sure everything was ready to go. The house looked amazing and we had to do very little to make it happen. Our home sold in under a week in a market that was slowing down and the price point exceeded our expectations. We then moved into buying a new home. Surprisingly, this is where we had the most questions. Mark and his team were incredibly responsive and no question was too small. They helped us navigate financing, an offer and closing. We love our new place and are so happy with the service we received. I can't recommend Mark and his team highly enough.

I found Mark here on Yelp when we were researching for an agent to help us in the sale of our home…read more I was determined to find the best agent I could and initially was relying on reviews and pure intuition. However, when we met with him it became clear that he was definitely the right choice for the following reasons; He is thorough. He asked a lot of questions and took notes. He has a quick wit, and easy charm that let me know he's a good networker. He is very knowledgeable about real estate, has 14+ years of experience and has built a successful business in real estate. The process was stressful as it always is when you are moving a large family. Mark was a cool breeze when we were sweating bullets. He kept us calm when we felt like freaking out. His team and network is fantastic from staging to photography to the mortgage lender and everything in between. He always returned calls, kept us in the loop. Our home sold for well over asking price. We were so happy with him we decided to also hire him as our buyers agent. He negotiated hard for us, and continues to have our back even after the closing of our new home. Thank you Mark and Team! I would definitely recommend considering Mark if you are buying or selling real estate.

Jeanne is one of the most all-around amazing lenders I have ever worked with. As a real estate…read morebroker, I understand how critical it is to have a knowledgeable, ethical and responsive lender, and Jeanne exceeds each of those criteria. Jeanne genuinely cares about her clients. She is patient, wonderful at answering questions, and very knowledgeable about the mortgage market. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and she is great at responding quickly. If you are looking for a lender that will really care about your specific situation, will give you focused and personalized service, and get you a great rate, then Jeanne is your best choice!

One thing you gotta know about mortgages is this: It's a field for experts only…read more We came in with an overload of information about a wide variety of loan programs and incentives - so much that it was impossible to make a good choice. Jeanne took the time and helped us sort out what was actually best for us. In the end, we ended up with a fantastic house, came in under budget on our monthly payment, with an incredible loan program (fixed rate, I might add). Jeanne's estimates were nearly exact, she was very responsive to our many questions and the whole process went without a hitch. She's the expert you need to have in your corner. Highly recommended!

Here is the review of Mike Leyden as a real estate agent, I can't comment on his mortgage broker…read moreside, since we only used his services as a realtor. We have used Michael's (Mike's) services to buy a house and to sell our rental properties. He is outstanding!!! I can't say enough good things about this man. I recommend him to everyone I know, and several of our friends and relatives also used his services. He charges less than a regular agent does, but his services are far superior to the regular agents I have used before meeting him. He is constantly working non-stop, even late at night and holidays. He always provided us with good advice and contacted every person involved in transaction. I don't know how he does it and when he finds the time, but he was always on top of things e-mailing constantly.

Mike was the perfect real estate agent for us. He spent a great deal of time to understand what it…read morewas exactly that we wanted - price, style, location, needs vs. wants, etc. He narrowed our search down to just what we specified and spent the entire day with us helping us find our perfect home. He was smart about the pros and cons of each home and helped us through the process as first time home buyers. The last house we visited had been on the market for only a few days and he insisted that we make a stop - it turned out to be our dream home! He was diligent and persistant about getting us what we wanted and made us feel so comfortable in what could have been a confusing process. We will continue to use Mike next time we are in the market and recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a new home.

Joe and Dara were a great help in purchasing our first home! We are new to the area and had limited…read moretime to find a house before our temp housing was up, and the Platz Group was up to the task! Dara showed us something like 30 houses in 2 weeks. She figured out what we liked and disliked in houses pretty quickly and offered great commentary/opinions without being overbearing or pushy in any way. Joe helped us work through the offer process, and his input was hugely beneficial. He kept us out of a bidding war and ended up getting us our perfect house with no pain! We couldn't be happier with our new home and our home buying process!

Professional, great communication, years of experience and they go above and beyond. They can do…read morerenovations, drone photography, professional photos, clean the house after you move out, staging (virtual and in person), landscaping....they got us top dollar!

Buyers, please be careful when dealing with this realtor and his listings. Here are a few things I…read moreencountered as a buyer : 1. This realtor is very bellicose and aggressive. He easily threatens the buyer with legal actions directly bypassing your realtor. If you want to frighten your potential buyers away, go and hire him. 2. The realtor provided conflicting information regarding the square footage of the property. He bypassed my realtor and reached out to me directly, claiming that he had two appraisals indicating the size as 3002 and 3200+ sqft, opting for the smaller measurement. However, the seller themselves informed me that the first appraisal stated the size as 2900+ sqft. 3. Do not release your Earnest money directly to the seller, and be wary of agreeing to pay more than 5% of your Earnest money. The realtor attempted to trap us with their own contract forms instead of using WA standard forms. 4. I found that the realtor disclosed my private information, including personal messages and phone number, to unrelated individuals. This is a breach of my privacy. 5. This arrogant person calling buyer POS. Not surprised at all. PS: why you deleted your response? You said you couldn't be happier to get my 1 star review. What just happened?

We met Max at one of his open houses. We had been looking to move for a very long time, and Max…read morewas instrumental in making this happen. Not only did he help us find a new spot, but he also connected us with all of the people we needed to get the house prepared to sell. Once we had an offer, he was also critical to getting everything done that came up in the inspection. We highly recommend Max, especially if you are looking in the Bellevue, Kirkland & Bothell area.

We have had an exceptional experience with Pierce Rankin. From beginning to end Pierce was…read morecourteous, respectful and very trustworthy. We didn't feel pressured to proceed with one product or another, and we are extremely pleased with our decision aided in each step by Pierce's expertise. Without a doubt I would recommend Pierce to anyone looking to refinance or originate a loan, I have no doubt your experience will be fantastic.

We had an awesome experience working with Pierce and team (shoutout to Todd and Griffan who are…read moreawesome!!). As first-time homebuyers, we were quite nervous going into things, and had some less-than-ideal experiences with another lender in the past. We immediately felt confident in the team's ability to help us successfully close on our home. Everyone was super kind, informative, and prompt - and even answered some of our questions before we knew we had them :) Overall - I would definitely recommend them to anyone else looking to buy a home!!

Buying a great home within your budget and in your desired location is not an easy task. If you are…read morelooking for the best real state agent in the Seattle area, Tolin is the one. He helped us find an amazing home and his service and advice went way beyond the work of a typical real state agent. My family and I moved to the Seattle area recently. Tolin was recommended to us by a relative. We started looking for a home before our move, and Tolin accommodated very well to our schedules. He asked very good questions from the beginning and he listened carefully for location characteristics, type of neighborhoods, and home features that were very important to us. He patiently did several tours with me, and re-did tours with me and my wife when we requested it. We highly appreciate his patience and methodical approach. Because he worked in construction and remodeling earlier in his career, he was able to identify very quickly when houses we visited had any major problems (e.g. foundation, aging roofing, structural problems, outdated utilities and other). That was extremely helpful because we were able to concentrate our time on good houses only. Finally, his experience with construction and remodeling was also very helpful to draft estimates for possible remodeling upgrades. We deeply thank Tolin for that. It really helped us make the most of our budget. We will be in our great home for several years, but when we need an agent in the area, we want to work with Tolin again for sure!

I worked with Tolin as a first time homebuyer. He does a great job of guiding you through the home…read morebuying process and managing your expectations. Tolin listens to what you're looking for in a home and also does a great job educating you about other things you should keep in mind when house hunting as well. He partners with his clients in putting together competitive and reasonable offers which is very important given the tight Seattle housing market. I would recommend Tolin to everyone and would definitely work with him again.