The Marine Corp prepared this Agent for battle! Our home purchase was an obstacle course full of…read morehurdles and hoops, twists and turns made even more complicated by an out-of-state contingency sale with foreign investors. Michael worked tirelessly with agents on both sides of the deals and kept us encouraged and informed at all times. I'll admit to feeling less than optimistic. But now our dream is realized thanks to not only his bearing, courage, decisiveness, endurance and enthusiasm but problem-solving skills and innovative ideas. I hope your purchase/sale isn't a battle! But you should use this agent, just in case...

Like many other people in the current economic depression, we had to short sell our house recently…read more Bear in mind this is not something that I would have ever chosen to do - my husband and I literally got laid off from our jobs within two weeks of each other, and we had to make the radical decision to move to Las Vegas where my husband had a good job lined up for him at the time. I loved this house dearly and hated to see it go, but that's the economic reality. And no, we weren't deadbeats who couldn't afford the house. This was literally the weirdest sale ever. The buyer, and moreover the buyer's lender, had such severe problems that this deal was in jeopardy multiple times during the sale. We went through attorneys to delay the short sale, had document mixups, and experienced any other problem you can possibly think of, and Andy and his team still managed to wade through all the confusion and close this sale. This sale included issues with the buyer's lender fudging the paperwork to be $700 short which caused a week's delay, the buyer randomly showing up with huge amounts of cash which required paperwork to be redrawn, and complete disarray in paperwork that no one but Andy and his team could possibly sort out. Despite all these things, Andy, Kamran, and the other people at VREG managed to navigate this nightmare and get this deal figured out. We had multiple dealings with attorneys which helped us extend this process, but the real noteworthy thing is that there was a point where our attorney told us that our sale could be delayed no longer. Despite this "official" legal advice, Andy and his staff pressed our mortgage holder, and managed to get a further extension which finally enabled this deal to go through. Andy and his team at Venture Real Estate Group are nothing short of miracle workers in the Seattle real-estate market. They managed to close what is, I am assuming, one of the most ridiculously complicated sales they have ever seen. I cannot recommend Andy Langsord and Venture Real Estate Group highly enough. They managed to turn what would have been an absolutely hopeless experience into one that worked.

We highly recommend Brenden DuBois as a rental agent, property manager, and real estate sales…read moreagent. We first crossed paths with him when putting a property on the rental market. Brenden's responsiveness and experience sealed the deal and he quickly found solid tenants for us. As a property manager, his professionalism and attention to detail showed every step of the way. We decided to sell the rental earlier this year and asked Brenden to be the selling agent. He delivered top-notch service and his instincts on pricing were spot-on. In a difficult market, he found a qualified buyer who paid full price and closed in three weeks. Brenden delivered on all counts and we would choose him again.

I am a first time home buyer, and Brenden made the whole process very stress free. His knowledge of…read morethe industry was very apparent, and he made me think about things with my long term goals in mind. His communication and transparency were very appreciated throughout the process. He made sure I was informed about everything that was happening with my house as it was happening. I truly felt like I was taken care of and not just a number. I highly recommend Brenden, and will definitely use his expertise in any future real estate needs.

We have bought and sold 4 properties and these brokers are by far the best. I only regret not…read morehaving found them earlier for previous transactions. Marc doubles as a broker and attorney which is a huge plus (do not underestimate the value of having an attorney on the team). Claire does the showings and agent contacts. Both are extremely flexible, work tirelessly, point out the good and bad of properties, have a huge knowledge of real estate, and never pressure you to hurry into a deal. 100 percent recommend.

Solid 5 stars if not more. Professionalism plus integrity is what you get when working with Marc…read more You'll have a strategic thinker who is experienced in real estate transactions who is watching out for your interest while offering his advice and listening, letting you take the lead. I worked with Marc to complete an off market transaction. From the first time we talked to each other, for my inquiry of how an off market sale works to when attorneys like him get involved, Marc was communicative, informative, patient, and to the point. He spent time talking and explaining things to me even when there may not be a deal. When I called again after making some progress, he remembered our previous conversation and we were able to quickly confirm next steps. He also spent substantial time conducting comp analysis with me, which I wasn't really expecting, provided referrals for services as needed, and walked me through the contract point by point per my questions. It was simply superb service. Worth every penny. I would also say that he was really watching out for our interest. In cases where we might be able to negotiate, he worked to point those out and discussed potential strategies with us. On top of that, when we ended up making decisions he may not have made himself, he quickly accepted our perspective without making a big deal of it. In the end, we successfully completed the transaction without fuss. And I would recommend Marc for anyone who has needs for his type of service. I cannot say enough good things about him.

David Marks helped me find and purchase my home which I love! Not only did David drive me to all…read morethe locations, his knowledge of homes and remodeling gave me insight into the pros and cons of each place. He was able to connect me with people that were able to secure financing and get the deal closed more quickly and smoothly than using a big bank. Finally David provided assistance with inspections, insurance, paperwork and list of things I should do after moving in. I have known David for years and he's someone I trust. He makes a superb real estate agent and I highly recommend!

David is wonderful to work with! He helped us navigate the Seattle-Area housing market at a very…read moretough time. He took time to get to know us and understand what was important to us in our home. We recommended David to a close family friend and he was also able to help them find a great house (before school started!). We will continue to refer others to David!

Worst real estate company I've ever engaged in…read more Disorganized, persistent and cheap. Bless the options to pick other companies as this company is not professional.

Joe Klarman was my real estate agent for a condo I purchased over 10 years ago as well as my house…read morelast year. He is a extremely good at what he does. He makes the process as positive and fun as possible as well. He works fast and we were able to have an accepted offer on a home we saw a few hours after it went on the market. He is realistic and gives good advice, and most importantly patient. I will buy my next property with Joe and his team at Russell Jones Real Estate.

Randy was very easy to work and communicate with. Responded promptly, was able to communicate…read morethrough email, text or call, whichever way was convenient for us. He was very patient and worked around our schedule. Very professional and made it easy for us to understand the whole process of buying a home for the first time. Definitely would recommend Randy to friends and family.

Top-notch! Whether you are looking for a real estate agent or a property manager, Randy is…read moreexcellence in action. I have worked with Randy for over 2 years, first to manage rental of my condo and then to sell it, and he has been exceptional in every regard. He has amazing communication skills, is always professional, supremely knowledgeable, and incredibly reliable. Randy is an honest straight shooter who establishes high trust relationships and he's a stellar negotiator who makes everyone feel heard and as though they got a fair deal. I feel lucky to have had Randy help me navigate renting my condo, listing my condo, evaluating offers, and selling my condo. He partnered with me to find good solutions for several complications. I highly recommend Randy--he's an awesome agent!!

Jason & KyLynn did an incredible job helping us both buy a home and sell our condo. They worked…read morehard to help us get an offer accepted under asking while we were abroad, negotiated for a generous amount of sellers credits, and ensured that the deal was super smooth. Buying a home can be stressful, but they did an amazing job regularly communicating and anticipating potential issues before they happened. They also did a wonderful job helping us sell our condo in a very tough market. We had multiple people pull away after making an offer, but Jason & KyLynn were extremely patient and reassuring throughout the whole process. They represented and advocated for our most valuable asset as we would have done ourselves and we would 100% work with them again. Overall they should be your agent in the Seattle area because they are extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, hardworking, and just great people.

We couldn't recommend Jason and KyLynn highly enough, especially for anyone selling a property…read moreremotely. We had moved abroad shortly before listing our home, and we were very impressed by how they stepped in to manage every detail on the ground. Jason and KyLynn served as great project managers, coordinating contractors for necessary repairs and overseeing the entire process. This meant that we didn't have to handle any logistics or stress from afar. Their communication was proactive and clear throughout the entire process. Thank you both!

Rob helped me sell my starter home which was a bit difficult to price as there were not any close…read morecomps in my neighborhood. We came up with a strategy and the home sold within three days at over the asking price. The team kept me informed with our timelines weekly updates throughout the process. They made it easy!

You will not find anyone more knowledgeable than Rob McGarty when it comes to real estate or even…read morehouses in general. Rob has his finger on the pulse of the local and national real estate markets, and writes a super comprehensive (and entertaining!) weekly report. He has a wealth of knowledge about virtually every aspect of the home buying process. I really appreciate that Rob shares his honest opinions when asked, which is always hugely helpful. We have worked with other real estate agents in the past who were knowledgeable and professional, but not very forthcoming about their expert opinions. Rob will give you his assessment of the condition of the house, reasonable pricing, and how competitive bidding is likely to be. He is also perceptive about potential problems that come up during a house tour or when reviewing its inspection report. Rob is also incredibly patient, not pushing you into bidding on anything above your comfort level. Together, his skillset and expertise has been a lifesaver when weighing all the factors that go into buying a house in Seattle. There are few people--anywhere, in any business--that I would recommend as highly as Rob McGarty. If you're on the fence about which real estate agent to choose, stop overthinking and go with Bushwick!