Testimonials

"Thanks for holding my hand throughout the whole process since I had noidea what I was doing! You're the best. Thanks so much, Larissa for taking such good care of me all these years!"

— Brenna A.

"Every day you are bombarded with the media's constant headlines reading, “US Housing Market Crashes!”, or “Foreclosure Rates at All Time High So Good Luck Selling!” And of course, with every article comes every opinion, my wife and I after many hours of contemplation decided it was time to take a risk and try and sell our townhome to take advant..."

"Every day you are bombarded with the media's constant headlines reading, “US Housing Market Crashes!”, or “Foreclosure Rates at All Time High So Good Luck Selling!” And of course, with every article comes every opinion, my wife and I after many hours of contemplation decided it was time to take a risk and try and sell our townhome to take advantage of the “low home prices.” Our neighbor's townhouse had been sitting on the market for nearly 4 months with no offers and dropped in price by nearly $35,000. We knew what we were up against trying to sell our townhome in this market a week and a half before Christmas, and knew the only way to really beat the odds was to find the right realtor who understood how to make it happen. Once word gets out that you are interested in selling, (especially nowadays) every friend you know comes knocking on your front door referring to this person or that person. So needless to say we had our fair share of agent interviews. It’s not cheap to sell your house and you should have an agent that delivers what you are paying for, and in my opinion that is above excellent service. We must have heard the “speech” from nearly 20 agents and were convinced that none of them had the skills to make it happen. Even our neighbor's realtor from Windermere with over 19 years in the Ballard or Seattle market could not close their deal. Lucky for us, however, we stumbled upon an agent named Sydnie Taylor from Lake Realty. During the initial phone interview, she mentioned that she partnered with an agent named Danny Adamson. We decided to give them a shot and We are so glad we did. Sydnie and Danny came to the house and we were given the royal treatment from their first breath. Once we heard how Lake Realty, Sydnie, and Danny worked to sell the property, we were sold. The thing that set them apart from the other agents was their realistic expectations and understanding of the importance of attention to detail. This detail was carried throughout everything they did. From the sign in the front, the MLS listing, photos, Brokers Open, Open Houses, etc. to sitting by our side during the final title signing, Sydnie and Danny never skipped a beat. Sydnie and Danny were able to sell our townhome for $5,000 above the asking price in 1 week and 3 days. Did I mention the house was sold and our offer accepted by Christmas Day? Talk about beating the odds! Since it was the holidays we were in California and Sydnie and Danny handled all the inspections, negotiations, discussions, etc, and all we had to do was say yes or no and sign a few papers. Danny really went the extra mile even contacting us on Christmas Day to explain where we were at in the process so our holiday could be its best. This kind of service you don't find everywhere! Fast forward and now I am sitting in a beautiful home in Loyal Heights (which they negotiated about $52,000 below asking price with $4,000 closing costs) and completely in awe of what an amazing job our agents have done. Everyone I tell has asked for a card and anyone lucky enough to work with them should feel blessed."

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— Brent & Sarah R.

"Nadine was excellent to deal with during the entire (complicated) transaction! Thank you."

— Brian & Andrea D.

"We live outside the state of Washington and Missy worked with us to identify and purchase an investment property. She is considerate, hard-working, and honest. We purchased this property "sight unseen", which is a testament to the trust and faith we put in her character. Missy went the extra mile providing us with excellent references for contra..."

"We live outside the state of Washington and Missy worked with us to identify and purchase an investment property. She is considerate, hard-working, and honest. We purchased this property "sight unseen", which is a testament to the trust and faith we put in her character. Missy went the extra mile providing us with excellent references for contractors, painters, and cleaning services. We would definitely use Missy again and would recommend her to any of our friends."

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— Brian & Lin S.

"The insight and market savvy of our agent was outstanding. They understood our needs and worked tirelessly to find the perfect match for us in the real estate market."

— Brian S.

"Larissa was recommended to us by our landlord as soon as we shared that we were looking for a home. We were first-time homebuyers and a little nervous about finding a home in Kirkland within our budget, that didn't require significant renovation. Since we were new to the process, Larissa walked us through everything we needed to know about where..."

"Larissa was recommended to us by our landlord as soon as we shared that we were looking for a home. We were first-time homebuyers and a little nervous about finding a home in Kirkland within our budget, that didn't require significant renovation. Since we were new to the process, Larissa walked us through everything we needed to know about where to look for homes, which lenders to work with, and how to be prepared to make an offer. She also helped us decide on what kind of property was best for us (condo, townhome, or house). Larissa was just "hands off" enough - she let us have our space and really find what we wanted, without bugging us every day about new listings. Once we found the perfect Kirkland condo, Larissa was on it and we got mutual on the first offer we put in! She was always available and quick to respond, and really helped us keep on top of all the tasks we needed to complete. Even though we had some complications with our loan, the buying process was a snap because Larissa is an expert and so knowledgeable. We would recommend her to anyone!"

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— Brice & Tracey

"Sarah provided us with even more than we expected when she helped us to sell our house in record time and for more than we had ever anticipated. Professional, super organized, and happy to answer every one of our questions throughout the process, she worked hard to make sure our house could secure the best possible offer. We were so grateful to ..."

"Sarah provided us with even more than we expected when she helped us to sell our house in record time and for more than we had ever anticipated. Professional, super organized, and happy to answer every one of our questions throughout the process, she worked hard to make sure our house could secure the best possible offer. We were so grateful to work with someone we could trust inherently to offer solid advice on how to make our home desirable in the current market, and she was completely open and transparent with us throughout the entire process. We were grateful to have her help and were overwhelmed by the results: a dozen offers on our house that went well over the listing price!"

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— Brigida S.

"Brennen was absolutely great to work with! He was always willing to look at any listing I was interested in and was great about sending me new listings as soon as they popped up. He was very responsive and communicative, and also great at explaining the various steps of the purchasing process. Brennen was always open to my questions and explaine..."

"Brennen was absolutely great to work with! He was always willing to look at any listing I was interested in and was great about sending me new listings as soon as they popped up. He was very responsive and communicative, and also great at explaining the various steps of the purchasing process. Brennen was always open to my questions and explained details really well. I felt like he had my back when it came to purchasing and negotiating, which I really appreciated! I would definitely work with Brennen again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent."

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— Brita

"Sarah Warner has assisted my family in selling two houses and buying one. The first house was sold during the height of the market and sold quickly with multiple offers, but she helped us to determine which was the best offer even though it was not the highest offer. The selling of the second house was just recently, not in the best market, but ..."

"Sarah Warner has assisted my family in selling two houses and buying one. The first house was sold during the height of the market and sold quickly with multiple offers, but she helped us to determine which was the best offer even though it was not the highest offer. The selling of the second house was just recently, not in the best market, but it needed to be sold. Sarah was supportive and helped me be objective when selling in a buyer's market. This house, too, sold quickly. I believe Sarah to be knowledgeable about the market for both buying and selling. But, more importantly, she is patient and kind when it comes to real estate and understands that it is a big decision and investment and is therefore not pushy. At the same time, she lays down the facts, the pros and cons, to make it as clear of decision as possible. I have been happy with Sarah's work and my time spent with her."

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— Britta B.

"My Husband and I recently sold our condo and purchased a new home with the help of Sarah. From the moment we met her we knew she was the agent for us! She won us over by being well organized and being available anytime via phone, email or in person to discuss the details of our pending sale or purchase. She also has a tremendous knowledgable abo..."

"My Husband and I recently sold our condo and purchased a new home with the help of Sarah. From the moment we met her we knew she was the agent for us! She won us over by being well organized and being available anytime via phone, email or in person to discuss the details of our pending sale or purchase. She also has a tremendous knowledgable about the various aspects of the real estate market. In short - she was a pleasure to work with. We would not hesitate to work with her again in the future. Thanks Sarah!!"

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— Brittney V.

"I have worked with Barbara four times now and each time has been wonderful. Thank you!"

— Brittny N.

"Thank you so much for helping me buy, sell, and then buy again. I have found a realtor (and friend) for life. Thanks again for everything!"

— Brittny N.

"The knowledge of Alex and her team about vendors to provide the services and project management was essential to completing the prep work on time and on budget. We recognized that the condo needed significant work to get it ready. In an initial walk-through, Alex provided excellent suggestions and options for low-cost, but effective ‘upgrades’ –..."

"The knowledge of Alex and her team about vendors to provide the services and project management was essential to completing the prep work on time and on budget. We recognized that the condo needed significant work to get it ready. In an initial walk-through, Alex provided excellent suggestions and options for low-cost, but effective ‘upgrades’ – from painting and flooring to lighting and plumbing fixtures, to making the aged bathroom look like new, to the staging of the unit."

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— Bruce G.

"I met Ross at an open house he was hosting during an exploratory trip to Seattle. I had looked at quite a few houses that trip and was not ready to buy, but just wanted to get an idea of what the market was like. I was impressed by Ross's knowledge, candor, and lack of hard sell tactics, and knew at that point that I wanted to work with him when..."

"I met Ross at an open house he was hosting during an exploratory trip to Seattle. I had looked at quite a few houses that trip and was not ready to buy, but just wanted to get an idea of what the market was like. I was impressed by Ross's knowledge, candor, and lack of hard sell tactics, and knew at that point that I wanted to work with him when we were ready to move. I'm so glad I kept his card. Ross quickly learned what my wife and I liked and valued in houses, and found us appropriate listings. We wanted to see every house that seemed like a possible fit, and he was always happy to show us. He kept us feeling positive but was also realistic about the market, and cautioned us against settling for a house that didn't meet our needs. Most of the homes that fit our taste and budget were older, and many of them were in need of remodeling or more serious work. Ross's knowledge of remodeling and the underlying systems of houses - foundation, electrical, plumbing, etc. - was invaluable and gave us the confidence we needed to buy a house that wasn't already entirely fixed up. When we found the right house, it was during a fast-moving seller's market where most listings had multiple offers. Ross knows how to craft a strong offer and helped us put together a mortgage or escrow team that got our offer accepted and closed. We ended up with a nicer house and a better location than we thought possible, and I am confident that it is Ross's skills that gave us the edge to make it happen. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who wants to buy real estate in Seattle!"

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— Bryan M.

"Justin Mellon used his extensive local connections to find a house that fit me perfectly, then negotiated a fantastic deal that helped me to realize my personal dream of being a homeowner in the Ballard neighborhood. I am better off today financially and personally because of his expertise and integrity. I highly recommend this guy."

— Bryan S.