Jason and the team at The Madrona Group did an excellent job selling our home. They were patient…read morewith us and all our questions, alleviating our concerns. They walked us through the entire process with care and calm that goes a long way in this monumental of a life event. They took the time to list our house in the best condition possible, and coordinated all the prep work without hassling us for most of it (cleaning/staging/pictures/etc). They promoted the house and marketed it very well, utilizing channels that are very relevant in todays digital world (instagram, facebook, etc). They listened closely to what we wanted in this process and when the house went on the market held to what we wanted (low risk, fast closing, ...) and after it was all said and done, we got more than we wanted shortly into our open house. In spite of Covid, we were able to get a hot listing, with a lot of activity, and a great sales price by using The Madrona Group. Thanks!

Joe and Jason are fantastic! My husband and I are first time home buyers, and really didn't know…read morewhere to start. This team educated us along the way and made us feel incredibly confident in our decisions. We moved to Washington a year and a half ago and have lived in West Seattle. We needed to move further north for a new job and this team drove all over to help us understand different areas. Everett, to Snohomish, to Marysville, to Edmonds and we eventually landed in Lynnwood. Joe and Jason made us feel like their only clients and really went above and beyond. Highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase in western Washington... you will not regret it!

Unpaid Management Fees "I am writing this to warn other…read moreproperty managers and contractors. I managed a property for this individual in Cleveland under a clear agreement that my fees--totaling $6,000--would be paid upon the closing of the property sale. Despite his explicit promises to settle the debt at that time, the sale was completed, and the owner has since disappeared and cut off all communication. He has failed to honor his financial obligations and demonstrated a complete lack of integrity. Proceed with extreme caution."

I would like to put out my appreciation to Eyal with AP mortgage company. This is my second home…read morepurchase experience with Eyal and I can can say that he never stop to amaze me with his enthusiasm, professionalism and care. This transaction was a tough one with all the new requirements that lenders are asking due to COVID-19, but Eyal was there to support and advise all steps of the way. Thank you Eyal we now have a new home for ourselves and our kids.

Suyny and her team were doing an amazing job in helping me with the refinancing. I had a great…read moreexperience with them from the beginning to finish with my refinancing. As a real estate agent, I believed she and her team are one of the best that I have ever work with. I even referred her to my client and they happy with them. Thank you Suyny and your team!

Scenario: Early 20s, buying my first ever house in the crazy Seattle market…read more Solution: Suyny Tasaka & her outstanding APM team! After years of renting, I decided to buy a house. Thankfully I had good advice from friends and family about real estate, location, and moving. But one thing that people don't mention enough are mortgage brokers. Mortgage brokers can easily make or break the whole home buying process. Thankfully, I was introduced to Suyny at American Pacific Mortgage. From the initial conversation, she kept it honest with me: about her take on interest fees, her strategy on closing quickly, and how to get started. She's a great listener and this goes a long way when you don't really know what questions to even ask. I had gone to Suyny in the process of shopping for mortgages so I actually told her that I'm getting a better deal elsewhere. She appreciated my honesty but taught me that there are reasons to take time to compare both the quantifiable and qualitative factors. In the end, she was able to lower my rate (she made sure to monitor the rates for a drop and call me asap, no other broker monitored - they simply said that I had to go to them when I saw the rates decrease) and lower my PMI. Of course, there's only so much they legally do. We were able to close in a little over two weeks. Her document submission process was so simple and she was VERY responsive! I am thankful for her and her team, can't wait to invite them to the housewarming party!

Rich and Shelly are an exceptional team. Shelly was recommended to us by a family member and she…read moreand Rich helped my husband buy his first condo 7 years ago. Fast forward to May 2023 and we've just settled in our first home together. Let me start by saying that their approach to real estate is simple: great house, great neighborhood and great investment. If you're missing 1 of the 3 then they will tell you. They are extremely honest and therefore we trusted their advice and opinions implicitly. Aside from that, their knowledge about the neighborhoods in Seattle blew us away. They know practically everything about each of the small neighborhoods in Seattle and all of their nuances... neighborhoods that my husband and I didn't even know existed before starting this process (we both grew up in Seattle too!) This kind of knowledge is invaluable when you're looking for not only a home that you love but a neighborhood that suits your/your family's needs. A lot of this is due to their extensive experience with Seattle real estate but part of it is that are both from Seattle (or have lived here for a very long time). In fact, Rich went to elementary school in our (new) neighborhood! Shelly is really warm, friendly, outgoing and funny. She made the process fun and exciting. She doesn't make house hunting feel like a chore. In fact, you will end up looking forward to seeing her just as much, if not more than seeing the house. She also will tell you if she doesn't like a property or doesn't think it will be a worthwhile investment. Rich does the background research and let me just say... this guy doesn't miss a thing. I have never seen that kind of level of attention to detail before. It blew us away. This is CRUCIAL if you're putting in an offer (especially when you're waving inspections, etc.) He prepares an entire report on everything there is to know about a property before you've even seen it. He's a walking encyclopedia of Seattle real estate. I wholeheartedly trust and recommend Rich and Shelly. I will continue to work with them in the future/recommend to every family member/friend who might be thinking about buying in Seattle whether it's their first home or their 10th. They will make the process seamless from start to finish. We ended up with a fantastic home in a neighborhood that we love and we would have never found it had it not been for them (shout out to Shelly for finding it).

My wife and I worked with Shelly Baker from Refined Reality Group in the fall/summer of 2021…read more Shelly was an awesome, friendly agent and helped us navigate the highly competitive Seattle market. We landed on a great, move-in ready home at list price, which was uncommon during that period in the Seattle real estate market! We were able to close quickly and smoothly, without any issues. I'd highly recommend working with this team! Shelly was highly responsive, knowledgeable about the local market and great to work with.

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.

We've bought 3 homes and sold 3 homes with Doron and his team over the past decade, and every…read moreexperience has been smooth with strong outcomes. Doron is knowledgeable, straightforward, and genuinely looks out for his clients. He is very quick with communication and response times, which made the entire process feel seamless. I always felt comfortable and at ease throughout each transaction. He guided us through each step of the process and made what can be overwhelming feel manageable. He's especially strong on market strategy and pricing, and he's a skilled negotiator who consistently helped us get favorable terms. We highly recommend Doron and his team for anyone buying or selling in the Greater Seattle area. Thanks again Doron!

We were referred to Ashley by a friend of ours, and she was awesome! We worked with north Ashley an…read moreDoron who explained the entire home buying process in terms that made sense to someone who's never done it before. Ashley worked hard to help find us a home that was perfect for us, and was honest when there were homes we liked, but were maybe not worth it. She really took time to understand our needs and wants. I'd recommend working with Ashley and her team if you are looking for a smooth experience where you are understood and truly cared for.

We had a really positive experience working with Zach and his team while buying a home. Our search…read morecovered a wide area--from Everett to Kent--and they were very flexible and accommodating with showings as we narrowed down where we wanted to land. They were punctual, responsive, and very informative throughout the process. During walkthroughs they were also good at spotting potential issues and pointing out things that might come up during inspection. Zach and his team helped with offer strategy and negotiations and did a great job coordinating with our lender, escrow, and inspector to keep everything moving smoothly. Zach also has helpful YouTube videos explaining parts of the buying process. Overall, professional, organized, and easy to work with.

Zach and his team did an amazing job with our home sale! We couldn't ask for a better group to…read morework with. They walked us through each step of the process and helped get the results we hoped for.

Vaughn helped my wife and I buy our first home during one of the hottest housing markets to hit…read moreSeattle in decades. We started our search completely blind to the home buying process, but Vaughn's guidance helped us position ourselves in the market and craft an amazing offer! During our yearlong search, communicating with Vaughn was always a breeze and he was always available for any questions and last-minute requests (of which we had many). Not to mention, he was able to get us an amazing rate significantly cheaper than banks and other loan officers (and we shopped around to 10+ other lenders!). The cherry on top was Vaughn's proven dedication to a fast close which put our offer above all others - he managed to pull off closing in 2 weeks! Ultimately, we had an amazing experience working with Vaughn and would highly recommend him to everyone!