It's going to be hard to sum this up without "word vomit"... there's too many ways to say this IS your #1 agent in Arizona! And, I knew that immediately after being referred. Us Alaskan's tend to do that- so I took a referral to Stew from another friend who just closed recently. ...and when Angie came into play, I knew hands down this was the best team for me- because Angie is a great name! LOL Stew was on top of it from the minute I sent him a message. I had a host of listing in my inbox within 24 hours narrowed down to my specific criteria. Asking for details & starting a preliminary search. He didn't waste a minute- and it all happened so quick, next thing I know we're trekking to view properties! And boy did we- he had a host lined up. Had done his research ahead & was filling me in on property details as we're en route. Yep- some of them were duds. That's to be expected! But he was actively engaged the entirety & listening to my input. Also has an intuition & could tell without me saying a word wether I was impressed or not. When one was less than stellar, there was always reassurance. I'm blown away he maneuvered this one. We'd seen a handful & opted to stop at one last open house my very first day viewing... low & behold that was THE one! It's been a minute & this was my first time SOLO purchasing, in a different state. Steve had my back. Educated me on everything & advised our next move. As of today, I got my keys & am fully closed- new homeowner! But, it doesn't end there. His teaming with Angie in mortgage is just incredible & there's no way I could have done this without either. The seller's agent was brand new to this industry & Steve had it handled the entire way making sure it was as smooth & seamless possible. There was a hiccup to be expected (on the other end) but it was handled flawlessly. I'm more impressed they were working nearly around the clock for me. On their own- because that is quality & dedication! All of my calls were promptly returned, questioned answered clearly & I barely had to lift a finger. Stew was alongside from the initial viewing, through inspection, all the way up until I was handed the keys today. Angie was on the phone with me the entirety of I needed anything at all & following up. In the business for well over 20 years, he knows this market inside & out! Same with Angie, when it comes to mortgaging, there's no one I'd trust more. It shows in their integrity, ambition & genuine empathy. Hands down, if I ever choose to sell & purchase again- no question who I'm seeking as an agent! And, I 20/10 recommend to anyone else- honestly don't think you're going to find an agent or team as dedicated & personable as Stew can provide. I can't say THANK YOU enough & am entirely grateful for a TEN star experience that was beyond the average. read more

Stew Keene - Arizona Realtor - Happy home OWNER! - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

UPDATE 9/16/22- after my "reply" via yelp and Stew playing the victim here, he texted me on the next Saturday to ask when would be good for him to come over and take a look at my autofill for the pool. Two months later and only after dismissing it initially...I felt the response was only because his rating dropped to under 5 stars instead of actually caring about his customer. How awkward and weird to ask to come to my home after the fact. I informed him that I truly did not want his business and that he has yet to provide the info. I think the request are upwards of half a dozen now. So, I got 2 estimates, sent him the cheaper one and asked him to either forward this to the seller agent or to please provide the info (again). This was his email: Thank formation you need is on the last page of the Realestate purchase contract. I would have gladly stepped in on this for you but after all that's happened and your firing me firmly twice I see no reason to. Please don't contact me again. So, just to re-cap: -it's a 20$ autofill, people are just lazy -some people aren't built like you and me (no shit, he really said that). -Stew got paid -informed him of after market issues that were covered up and asked for help -dismissed my concerns telling me it wasn't worth it -it won't go anywhere -I'll end up eating the cost and not worth going to court -I asked him to make sure the other realtor knew -requested multiple times for other agent info -as I found issues sent him pics and texted or called (very friendly mind you). -he informed me that I needed to get multiple quotes and send to him and he would "fight" for me. All I can say is that if he truly wanted to make it right he would have stomached his pride ever so slightly. Instead, he again....did zero, nothing, didn't even try, responded as a victim. I paid 700$ K for a house.... I paid for your "expertise"...I was beyond let down. read more

Stew is your man! If you are moving to Arizona and need a home or need to sell your home. Stew is your man!!! He helped me tirelessly find my first home!! He went above and beyond to find me what o wanted and needed. He is genuine and is ALWAYS looking out to you. I will use no one else but Stew! I promise you will not be sorry. read more

Excellent to work with. Stew exceeded my expectations. We had a good time picking out houses. stew has a wealth of knowledge.

If you want someone who genuinely, sincerely, and passionately cares for YOUR NEEDS to find your DREAM HOME, please don't look any further! Stew will show you time after time that you've made the right choice as your Realtor because he will not sell you a house, but he will find your DREAM HOME for you! Not only would you have found the house of your dreams but you will gain a special friend.. through all kinds of weather, he's been there to show, guide, run, and huddle all the way with me as though he is my own family. Hes truly shown that he sincerely, genuinely cares to meet my housing needs from very beginning to EVEN AFTER getting the key to my new lovely house! A personal service that's OUTSTANDING and ABOVE & BEYOND expectation is what I have received from Stew and I can't thank him enough!! Not have I found a HOME I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, but through this process, I have met a good person/ friend. I do HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you give him a call and find this out for yourself!! you will not be disappointed! read more

My wife and I found Stew Keene thru Yelp! reviews. We highly value the opinions and experiences that others share on Yelp. My wife tells me all too frequently that I have becomes OCD when it comes to researching any and everything that is important (to me or us) whether it is a big purchase or even a smaller one that really matters to us for whatever reason. In this instance it REALLY paid off for us. I contacted Stew and had to leave a message. He returned my call in about 5 minutes. I told him that we were in the market for a house and told him our base price need and general location. I also told Stew at the beginning of the call that we were interviewing 2 different realtors and would decide in the next 48 hours who we would use. He was very attentive and then began to ask intelligent, thoughtful questions to get a better understanding of our needs. At the end of the call, I had a really good vibe about Stew and was ready to make my decision. Being the good husband that I am I told Stew that I would talk to my wife and let him know... Needless to say, we went with Stew and we really could not have made a better choice no matter how many Realtors we interviewed. We had a couple of very specific requirements that were must haves in our home. We wanted to be close to my wife's job, we had to have a house with two living areas, we had to have a pool. All of those seem pretty basic... Stew set up a website portal for us that he would drop houses onto that he thought may meet our needs. He also encouraged us to drop houses onto the website. He was very thorough in his selections as well as reviewing what we placed on there as well. He would never presume to remove a house that we put on the portal but he would on occasion tell us the price was higher than it should be, the neighborhood was sketchy or any other piece of information that he knew. If we still wanted to see the house, he was more than willing to show it to us. I realize this is getting very long so I will shorten it just a bit. Stew must have physically shown us 50 houses over the course of 3-4 weeks. He never lost patience and he would not let us get frustrated with the process. He was literally there for us at any time we had a question or need. We finally found the perfect house about 1 mile from Old Town Scottsdale. He was able to negotiate a great deal for us and was very attentive to us and helped to lessen the pressure that comes with this final piece of the process. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STEW KEENE. You will not go wrong with this guy. Knowledgeable, witty, patient, resourceful and an all around top notch professional. read more

Stew is the epitome of a professional and courteous Realtor! He knows so much about the industry and the area around him that he can give you a full picture of the Phoenix Real Estate market. I worked with Stew for 1 1/2 years before we found the right area and built our home... talk about a long sales cycle! Stew was patient and always willing to go the extra mile to help us out. read more

Stew Keene helped me with the purchase of my very first home. The all around experience was amazing. His attention to detail and expertise far excedes anything I ever imagined. He came well recommended from my sisters and my mom. He has literally helped my WHOLE family (3 sisters and my mom) achieve the american dream. I couldn't imagine going through this process with a less knowledgable or experienced person. I highly recommend Stew to anyone looking for a home. He went above and beyond in negotiating every detail of my home. He started out as my real estate agent and ended up being a great friend. I highly recommend Stew Keene to anyone looking for a home whether you are a first time homebuyer or looking for an investment property. read more

What a long time coming for this review. Stew is hands down the best realtor I've ever met. I'm originally from NY and after about a year of living here I was ready to purchase my own place but still wasn't too familiar with the surrounding areas. He was super helpful finding me a place that I felt safe in and super close to my work. My budget wasn't the biggest at the time so he really put in work and looked at a ton of different places with me until I found the perfect condo in Scottsdale. Fast forward about two years and add two dogs and a fiance and the condo wasn't really cutting it anymore. Insert Stew take two. Didn't think it was possible to have a better experience but the second time around he helped sell my condo, I think it was on the market for like a week before I got a full cash offer and after a ton of searching again for my picky self was able to help me find my home. While we searching for our new home we were originally going to put an offer on a home that was essentially a flipped home that had so many underlining issues that as a regular consumer I wouldn't have picked up on. The second we walked into the kitchen Stew pointed something out with the edges of the cabinet lining and how they weren't lined up and it wasn't a good sign. The house ended up having all of these fancy looking renovations that were done so poorly (we're talking the roof was slanted wrong, the pipes were leaking, the electrical stuff was wired wrong half the outlets didn't work etc). If it wasn't for Stew noticing stuff like that we probably would have bought it. I'm beyond thankful for his patience and understanding of what we were looking for to find us the right house within our budget. Not once did he try and show us something outside of our budget or the area we wanted to be in, which I think is great. And as an added bonus his wife, Angie, is the mortgage broker that we used so everything was so seamless and easy for us. Honestly, stop reading this and just give him a call already. read more

Stew Keene is absolutely, positively the man. Before meeting Stew, we wandered aimlessly through the jungle of Scottsdale real estate. Because we were looking to lease a condo, we never thought a Realtor could help us. We happened to mention our situation to Stew, who -- within a couple of days -- had a personalized website set up for us with listings, and was calling us to schedule showings. His deft assistance was key in helping us understand the pros and cons of each unit we viewed. When we finally decided on a property, he negotiated on our behalf and got us a month's rent free -- and a move-in date before the start of our lease! On top of it all, he's a fantastic guy -- and he runs his business on a Mac and an iPhone -- so awesome! Highly recommended, whether you're buying a house or just looking for the perfect luxury rental in Scottsdale. read more

For most people, buying a new home and moving can be stressful. Doing that and moving 1500 miles from your "lifelong home base" creates a whole new catagory in that regard. After many, many years of motorcycle trips to the Southwest, my wife and I started our 5 year plan on relocating and retiring to this area a couple of years ago. 5 year plans are great. However, real life has a way of making them need to be adapted to new realities. Such was the situation we found ourselves in two years ago. Realizing that at a point, time becomes more valuable than money, we reassessed our strategy and the 5 year plan became the "new revised" 2 year plan. Now, just how do you go about relocating to an area half a continent away where you have none of the benefit of the connections a lifetime of living in one area brings you? This is where it became interesting. reviewing homes on various sites, I found a few I wanted to learn more about. Alas, after a few homes were viewed on any of the sites, I was left with the option of "signing up" or moving on to another site. I knew what that meant, here comes the sales call. Well, I really wanted to continue on with my search so I signed up, the call came from Stew. What followed was the most amazing purchasing experience I've ever been part of in my 56 years, either as a seller or a buyer of anything. The voice on the other end of the phone (Stew's) was the surprise of my lifetime. We made an immediate connection and I was completely put at ease with his reassurance that there was no pressure and that he was used to helping people make these major life changes, Stew told me this was what he specialized in because he had found he was great at it. Understatement of the millenium as far as I'm concerned. Stew spent hours learning about my wife and I and what we were hoping to achieve. Next, he set us up on a home search portal allowing us to see any properties in the areas we had determined would be of interest to us. Tricky stuff as we didn't really know, Stew just helped us determine that by LISTENING to us. A few months passed and soon we realized it was becoming "now or maybe never" to chase our dream home as the market was changing again. We flew in to meet Stew and we had come to feel it was almost to good to be true in regards to the personal connection we had formed. Reality proved better than fantasy as we spent two days visiting various areas and crazy as it may sound, I felt like I had known Stew all my life. We returned home confident we were on the right track with our choice of Realtor, now what? Can you really commit to a house over the internet on the word of someone, (no matter how much of a connection we felt) or do we have to fly down everytime something looks "right"? Houses were moving so fast at that point, that wasn't even realistic. We decided to go with our instincts. Some potential houses came and went and with every one, Stew went out and gave us a complete video tour of each property as well as his personal feelings as to the properites suitability for our goals, along with his own personal findings about the property and area. Stew kept looking for us and in a short time found the home of our dreams, so we made the commitment long distance to buy. Stew sent us a video of the home so we could see what we were buying. It was a great video that allowed us to "feel" the home. A month later before closing we came down to do our personal inspection and what we found was the house he had located for us was far more than the video or his descriptions could have ever provided to us. In short, if anything, he downplayed what a wonderful property it was. We signed the papers. I would also be remiss in not giving special thanks to his wife Angie Keene for working out our financing. Making a 5 year plan into a 2 year plan created some obsticles that she was a wizzard in helping us work through. Thank you Angie. Of course, that isn't the end. In the three months before we could move in, appliances needed to arrive, pools and property needed to be maintained. Guess who took care of all that? Stew Today I'm proud to call Stew my best friend. Anyone looking for as low stress an experience in buying a house as could be hoped for, much less doing it while being several states away, couldn't do better in picking a Realtor than Stew in my opinion. Thanks Stew, you ARE the MAN!!! read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Stew Keene since early 2012 when I started the search for my home in the Scottsdale area. I closed on a place July 2013 after making offers on several homes and looking at probably close to 15 homes. Despite the challenging market conditions, Stew made the process less stressful and is an absolute expert in the field. He listens closely to the customer, has an incredible level of patience, and had my best interests in mind at all times. He routinely goes above and beyond the customer's expectations and since I was out of town quite often, he would many times take video of the property with direct, no bull feedback. I highly recommend Stew for any of your real estate needs, you will not be disappointed! Plus, he's just a cool dude! read more

It is always refreshing to have a seasoned professional on the other end in this business. Stew is quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I would gladly send my clients to him in AZ! read more

Stew is the penultimate professional when it comes to assisting clients and he made purchasing a home easy. He listens to his clients and went out of his way to insure the transaction went smoothly. Stew has become a family friend as well and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking real estate assistance! read more

Stew is amazing at what he does. He fully deserves every single 5 star rating he has received on here. This was my first house purchase, and I had been looking over a year. He simplified the process very much for me. We found the house solely based off his persistency, as he went above and beyond what I believe 95% of other agents would have done. My situation was a tricky one, as they were still remodeling the house (big time) when we first walked through. Everything was finished beautifully, and I was completely happy with how it turned out, but Stew kept pressing, and pointing out things I would have never noticed to make sure it was perfect. He had my back 100%, and made this process an easy one. Thank you for everything sir. read more

I have been performing home inspections for Stew for several years. I am amazed that he is always so positive and willing to do whatever it takes to keep the process rolling smoothly. It does not matter if it is a little condo or a million dollar property in Scottsdale; he always treats the buy and seller with the same respect and attention. And with him using the latest gadgets known to the real estate market, you are one step ahead of the competition when you are working with Stew. read more

Stew took care of our family as a friend more than just as a realtor. We were moving to phoenix from Ohio and our process was a long one. Stew kept us informed and limited our stress levels with his expertise. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who is honest, passionate, and driven toward positive results. read more

Stew is hands down the best realtor in the Phoenix metro area! He is quick to respond to emails, and always has his phone on him. His work efficiency is admirable. He truly cares about finding you the home you want, in the quickest way possible. read more

Part negotiator, part navigator, part adviser, part advocate, all professional. As a first time home buyer. Stew had the patience and resolve of a Saint. We found Stew through trusted close friends that had a great experience working with him. My wife and I thought we knew what we wanted, but Stew guided us through the home purchase and was always one step ahead of gauging our true needs in a home. He was happy to let us know that certain homes weren't right for us even if it extended the home search time frame. He always put us first and made sure that we were getting the best value and property for our money. He helped us through the many pitfalls usually associated with a first time home purchase, and made sure things were always on track. Working with Stew we felt as if we were his only clients as he always made the time to pick up the phone, or meet us if we happened to find a property sale sign up in an area outside of our original search bounds. Stew changed the way I feel about real estate agents. He added value to our home purchase. If you want to double down on value, I fully recommend working with Angie for your loan, you'll save yourself many night's worth of sleep and a whole lot of hair. Stew is the best possible mix of old fashioned and completely up to date. He's honest, hardworking, has a great knack for feeling people out. I reactivated my Yelp account just to write this review. I consider Stew a friend and would actively ask anyone I know looking for a home to reach for his number first with no hesitations. I tried to warn him that I wasn't the easiest buyer that he'll ever meet, but he rose to the occasion and made it seem effortless. Thanks again Stew! read more

Stew knows real estate, Stew knows people, Stew knows service after the sale. He watches the details and delivers in a timely manner. As many others have said, Stew is the best. He's got me as a fan and client for life. read more

I found Stew through Yelp and let me say that the reviews are 100% true! Stew is very personable and is very helpful. My husband and I were trying to look for a home in the Scottsdale area and we had a short timeline. Within 3 months we were able to find a home and believe me that was not an easy task coming from out of state. Stew is very professional. He is there with you throughout the entire process. He very quick to respond to emails, phone calls, and is tech savvy. All of our documents were done electronically. It was really simple! Stew is also very attentive and is informative. There were a few homes we looked at where he pointed out some flaws or concerns with regards to the location or the structure. I did not feel rushed, nor did I ever feel he was just trying to make a quick sale. Stew is an outstanding realtor and I highly recommend him to anyone interested in buying a home in the phoenix area! read more

Visiting Arizona from out-of state, Stew was very helpful in providing my family and me with information about living in AZ and went out of his way to pick us up at our hotel on our trips to look at properties. He is truly dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable. He is also a terrific human being who genuinely cares for those who seek his services. read more

I always depend on Yelp and truly depend on the reviews so when I was looking for an investment property out in AZ I jumped on Yelp and found Stew, all 5 stars. I called him up and explained what I was looking for and he knew exactly my price range and the TYPE of property and neighborhood I wanted to buy in so he started his homework and I immediately started receiving MLS's. Being that I live in CA i really had to depend on him to drive around ALL OVER and he did! Every single MLS I was interested in or 'thought' I was interested in he was all over it and gave me his honest and forthright opinion. Once he found the 'perfect' property and said 'THIS IS IT!' that's where the real work began. Let's just say there was soooooo much drama ranging from the seller's agent to the loan processing that I wanted to just give up at one point, but Stew would not give up for me! He is very direct and tells you like it is, so when he said outright that we can do this VERY STERNLY I let him do his thing and we FINALLY CLOSED in the nick of time!! His wife Angie is great as well as she was handling the RIDICULOUSLY stressful loan application but with the two of them working together, they make a great team!! Stew is always in a great mood and not only does he build a relationship with his buyer, but makes sure he develops one with the seller so the whole transaction goes smooth even with the bumps in between. So if you are looking for the PERFECT realtor look no further! I can attest that Stew Keene is the man!! And once again thanks to Yelp! read more

Stew went above and beyond! There are no words to describe how grateful I am for his help through my relocation process. He made everything go more efficiently and smoothly than I ever thought possible. He is so very thorough and detail oriented. I cannot recommend him more highly!!! read more

Stew's the best realtor I know (and I've purchased quite a few homes). He's the one you want working for you because he'll go the extra mile to get things done. What I like best about Stew is his patience. He'll continue to look for homes until you're satisfied. We successfully closed on a home in June! When you want the best - call Stew! read more

Stew is exceptional! He is very honest and hardworking for his clients. He made our first time buying a home super easy! He literally took all the stress, we were not stressed at all during this period. He gives great advice and truly cares about his clients. I can't recommend him enough, he's outstanding!! Thank you so much Stew!! We wouldn't be in our new home if it weren't for you!! read more

Awesome realtor! He provided excellent and immediate service! I'm most grateful he helped!!!

I contacted Stew as I read rave reviews on Yelp, and true to the reviews, he was extremely helpful and gave me very prompt replies from the get go. I was interested in relocating from New York to Scottsdale, and knowing very little about the real estate market, wanted direction and guidance from someone who was knowledgeable and could find me places that met my criteria. Stew got back to me with possible places to look at right away that were the right fit for me. It saved me a lot of time!! He is great to work with and I highly recommend him! read more

I found Stew through Yelp! and I was so glad i did. We currently live in Texas, and wanting sell Arizona house. Stew made it happened so easy without us to travel back to the state. He sold our house in one month! Here, i have to thank you for your wonderful help, we appreciate your professionalism, competence, and hard work as our real estate agents. You did an outstanding job applying your experienced judgments in various ways, including your market research for the listing price, and your efforts to identify and interact with prospective buyers and their agents. As a result, we had a superb experience working with you. we wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend you to anyone. Thanks again for everything. read more

I have done several deals over the years with Stew. He is top notch. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but he puts his clients first (he can be pretty funny too). read more

Five stars is not enough to rate how great of a realtor Stew is. We just bought our first home and we couldn't have done it without him. GREAT customer service, punctual and never slacks. He stayed on top of EVERYTHING throughout the entire home buying process. I will only buy/sell with Stew and I will suggest him to anyone who asks me for a realtor recommendation. Thanks again Stew!!!!!!! read more

I have been working with Stew Keene for many years. He is very detailed, knowledgeable, and professional. If you are looking for the personal attention that you deserve, look no further. He is your Real Estate professional! read more