Testimonials
TESTIMONIALS
Shelley Jones & Carries Hammond
These two went over and beyond to help us sell our place in a very quick timeline. They provided us assurance and confidence as well as grounded us in reality. Their guidance, great communication, and positive approach eased our fears and set us up for success! I would recommend them in a heart beat!”
Brooke H
Jessica Poulos
I LOVE my new home! It is exactly what I had in mind. I am very happy here. You provided me with excellent service – you made everything easy. I thank you so very much for that. I always felt you had my best interests in mind. I would recommend you in a heartbeat to anyone I know wanting to buy/sell. It was such a pleasure working with you!
Sandy
Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis was my agent , to sell a Rental Duplex that I had owned for 45 years. When I was mentally ready to put it on the Market, I was discouraged with the Covid scare looming in every one’s mind. Although I had received Market Analysis from three other Agents , Mark was the final one to give me a Market Analysis. They were all in the same range. He, in a matter of fact way said, if I put it on the market in early March, he has confidence that there will be a few prospective buyers in two days, because the Market is short on Inventory. None of the others had such confidence. I thought to myself “What do I have to lose ?” I signed with him on March 4th. Within 24 hours he brought an offer, full price, cash, no inspection required!
I was mentally prepared for the process to drag on, I was blown away at what he accomplished! But within 48 hours the prospective buyers with drew the offer. As he broke the news to me he reassured me, that he has another buyer in the wings who would offer more than asking price, but would require inspection. That buyer bought it. It was the seller’s dream deal. Mark’s professional, savvy, honesty, and personable nature made the sale possible without a hitch.
Maybe it was just chance, that it was an uncomplicated sale! In the month of closing that ensued, I got to observe Mark at work , dealing with my long-time tenants to open their apartments for Virtual Video showing. Mark is gregarious, polite, patient, respectful, honest in all his interactions with his clients, reluctant tenants, escrow officers etc. I will definitely choose him as an agent for future Real Estate transactions. I will recommend him, without reserve to any one who wants an honest, hard working, result- oriented Realtor/ Broker. All the folks I dealt with at Northwest Home Team Realty are top notch, professional and personal.
-L. Thomas
Joe Simmons
SO THANKFUL FOR JOE SIMMONS! We’ve never bought a home before, and we were in Hawaii moving back to the PNW. He FaceTimed walk through of houses with us and really answered all our questions at all times a day. I’m glad he got to help us buy our first home to raise our two little ones in and give them a place to always call home.
-Alissa M.
Eric Prehm
Eric has a great, positive attitude, is very responsive and is easy to work with. Hindsight is 20/20, of course, but our beach home might have sold faster if we had used Eric’s estimate for the initial asking price and also if he had helped us earlier than he did to improve the view. Which he did.
– Phil
Jordan Trapp
I recently purchased a home in the Tumwater area and I had the pleasure of working with Jordan Trapp in finding the home. I had been interested in moving to the Olympia area from Seattle and had chosen The Northwest Home team as a source. I filled out the form as to what I was looking for and what I expected to spend. Jordan sent me many, many listings before I decided I wanted to start checking homes out. At no time did he pressure me. I would occasionally get an email from him asking if I had seen any properties that piqued my interest and he left it at that. When I decided I would start looking at possible homes, I contacted Jordan and we set up a time to meet and I gave him a list of the houses I was interested in. When I got to Olympia, Jordan was waiting for me with a packet of information and the listings for the homes I wanted to see. We headed out to the first home and I immediately knew that I had the right agent. Jordan was very knowledgeable about the Olympia area and was able to answer any questions I had. When we would look at a house, Jordan again never pressured me. He let me walk through the houses and ask any questions I might have about the house. He would point out if there was something about the house that might need attending to, such as the need for a new roof, upgrades, etc. He would explain different heating systems, windows, etc. and their advantages and disadvantages. Each time I came down to look at new homes, Jordan was waiting for me and we would immediately head out. He told me that I would know the right house when I saw it. I looked at quite a few houses before I finally found one that I decided I wanted. Once that happened Jordan went through the process of getting me set up. He found me a lender to finance the house, he found me a very qualified inspector who inspected the house, and after the inspection he dealt with the selling agent to get any discrepancies fixed. He would go with me whenever we met with anyone that had anything to do with the purchase, to make sure I had backup if needed. I could not have asked for a better person to work with. He was very professional but also had a great personality that made it easy for me to ask questions and feel at ease when looking at homes. I highly recommend Jordan if you are looking for a new home!
– Michael S.
Jesse Kellems
Jesse goes above and beyond. He is absolutely amazing and gets the jobs done. He helped us with a very fast closing and was always in touch with us along the way. Could not ask for a better realtor.
-Megan F.
Mark Ellis
I am very pleased with what Mark Ellis at NW Home Team accomplished for me. He brought a buyer, in two days, paying full cash price who waved the inspection! Needless to say that I am sold on NW Home Team. You can be sure that I will recommend Mark Ellis and NW Home Team Realty to my friends and family for their real estate needs.
– Leela T.
Jessica Poulos
“Throughout our purchase, Jessica was the consummate professional. She was timely in her responses to our questions, thoughtfully keeping us updated in every step of the process. Jessica instilled a confidence that we would get this done, especially when we were unsure. She is truly a calming presence. Our particular purchase required subtle negotiations that could have easily fallen apart…Jessica represented us amazingly well and delivered! If you’re looking for a confident and knowledgeable agent, we highly recommend Jessica!”
– D. Swanson
Steve Poulos
“Professional friendly staff with extensive knowledge of the market. Great customer service. Steve was my agent. GREAT GUY.
Superior communicator with excellent service.All our needs were met.”
–David Scott
Matt Brady
“Our home search experience with Matt was informative, diverse, exciting, hopeful, disappointing, challenging, successful and very fulfilling. Matt is knowledgeable, well connected and sincere in his commitment to finding the right fit for his clients. His experience, both professionally and personally, make the sometimes grueling process an adventure. Availability on short notice was especially impressive. Communication, follow up and technical assistance are qualities that Matt is well versed in. We have high regards for Matt and the Northwest Home Realty Team. “
–Michael and Louise
Jesse Kellems
“We worked with Jesse to sell our house, and the experience was stress-free and smooth – exactly what you want this process to be. Jesse is a consummate professional who stays in touch with you throughout the whole entire process, even for little things, which builds a tremendous amount of trust. Thank you so much, Jesse, you are amazing!”
– Judy M.
Matt Brady
“My wife and I would love to recognize Matt Brady and the Northwest Home Team for such a wonderful experience purchasing our home in Olympia. We were initially referred to another agent within the team but due to some scheduling conflicts that agent was unavailable during our visit, so Matt stepped in to help. We couldn’t have been more blessed! He is professional, knowledgeable and very personable. We looked at over 20 houses in just one day, but by the end we felt like Matt was part of our family and vested in finding something that met our needs and wants. He provided us a true sense of security as he continued to represent our interests long after we had to return back to Georgia. As a military family that has to coordinate from so far away this is such and assuring quality. He doesn’t approach his role as a job, he has a genuine care for helping people find a home. We are happy to have met Matt and look forward to referring anyone we can to him and his team.”
–Greg W.
Michelle Lukin
“I could not recommend Michelle and Northwest Home Team Realty any higher. My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with her, and can say with confidence that you will be well served and wholly satisfied if you choose to work with Michelle. In complete honesty, we felt like we were working with a close friend. Michelle took the time to get to know us and our family, fully understood our tastes and preferences, and was honest about her thoughts on how various homes hit or missed the target. Our search for a home took much longer than we had hoped or anticipated, and Michelle persisted with race and confidence, even going out of her way to lend support when we had to move into a temporary rental in the middle of our home hunt. We do not make this review lightly, rather we stand firmly behind it and have even referred my parents to work with Michelle as they look to relocate into our area. Work with Michelle. You will not be disappointed, and it will be both fruitful and fun!”
Jessica Poulos
“Jessica was always super friendly and upbeat. She kept trying new strategies when the property didn’t sell right away. She answered texts and emails almost immediately and kept in close contact with us.”
– S. Bergquist
Maria
“Maria was very professional and helpful throughout our entire process.We were nervous, as this was our first home purchase, and Maria took the time to explain every step, our options, and what was a good and bad deal. I sincerely thank Maria for helping us through this process. She was patient and took many trips with us to visit a house before we settled on “the one.” I highly recommend Maria for purchasing your home!!”
– Wayne Buchanan
Seth Sharp
“Seth Sharp is a Class Act. He made the process of selling a family member’s home so stress free, he did all the worrying for us! Seth was always reachable, ever patient with our questions and concerns, ethical, straightforward, reassuring, he followed through from beginning to end, took care of every detail and we always knew he had our best interests at heart. We wish Seth Sharp continued success, he loves his family and his job!!”
-Kathy Payne
Maria
“Maria is amazing. She was there for us at anytime we needed. Always quick to respond when we has any questions. Thank you so much Maria”
-Coley Olson
Seth
“Seth made the home buying experience pleasant and as low stress as possible. He was responsive, informative and his feedback helped us make great decisions. He was also incredibly inclusive and accepting. Highly recommend!!”
-Anita Maguire
Seth
“Seth rocks. Low-key and always went the extra mile. We would recommend him over anyone.”
-Steve Barancik
Maria
“Maria did an exceptional job for us. She was so positive and caring about our home search; always ready to take the time to show us homes. A nice, professional realtor!!”
– Vicki Minwill
Maria Gomez
“Maria Gomez was great to work with. Helps out on everything and lets you know what’s going on all the way through the process. I’m happy I had her helping me she was the best.”
– Loren Mullins
Maria
“Maria was wonderful to work with. She was knowledgeable, honest, and made our first time home buying a wonderful experience”
– Khelsey Alcaya
“Conveniently accessible and accommodating. Responded quickly to our interests and questions. Thank you for the extra efforts that were made.”
-Gwendolyn G Jones
Thomas Schwall
“I just closed on my first house, and my realtor Thomas Schwall was incredible. The entire process was stress free. He has great insight and knowledge of the business. Always punctual for meetings and answered any questions I had, and now I’m a happy home owner.”
– Scott Pedretti
Jody Lynn Hill
“I am so grateful for my agent Jody Lynn Hill! Her patience and expertise helped me get through the process of homeownership! All her recommendations of what I should do were spot on. Besides her attention to detail and follow up there is never a time that I’d call her or text her that she didn’t respond immediately with an answer. She went above and beyond to ensure I had all my questions answered and even more so to help me view the property multiple times during the process For me to get measurements etc. Honestly the most kind and knowledgeable realtor And I am so fortunate that she did everything she could to make this process easier for me. Highly recommend her!”
– Tamera Figueroa
Kim Whitham
“When I think of professionalism I will always think of Kim Whitham, her knowledge and expertise of the ever changing real estate market help solidify the sale of my sister’s home located at 150 Newaukum Village located in Chehalis, Wa. Because of Kim’s efficiency and knowledge I would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled professional. She is the best! Eugene Rockman”
-Eugene Rockman
Kim Witham
“Recently my wife and I purchased a home in the Adna area. Kim Witham was our realtor and there isn’t enough space here to explain how pleased and appreciative we were with her assistance. Kim was amazing and wonderful to work with. She was so organized, prompt, pleasant, and beyond competent in helping us with the mountain of paperwork and closing details. Without reservation, we would highly recommend her as your realtor.”
-John Maxwell
“Everything went great with the sale of my late father’s property. We wanted it sold in 30 days and although there were some glitches–nothing Realty World nor my brother and I could anticipate–the sale did go through for the asking price. We were very pleased with the outcome”
– Pat Pennak
“We are so happy and thankful for all of your help during this stressful time. You made this hard time easier for us, thank you!”
– John and Pamela Nistler
Sara Vasquez
“Sara Vasquez is professional, friendly, supportive, we very much enjoyed working with her. There were many bumps in the road related to sellers & their agent that Sara worked diligently to overcome. She was a great advocate for us during the purchase process.”
– Laurel Ryan
Seth Sharp
“Seth Sharp is who I worked with, Very friendly, comunicación was great and very helpful, I will definitely keep them in mind to recommend to friends and family or any future purchase!”
– Cristian Acosta
Britney
“Britney was wonderful to work with, Britney was always there when we need her to show us a house, Britney even was there on Saturday and Sunday to show us a house always answering question about the property. Britney was awesome!”
– Carrie / Kevin
Britney
“Very grateful and happy with how Better Homes and Garden Northwest handled our transaction. Our agent Britney Britton was always professional, respectful and knowledgeable throughout the process. Britney helped us every step of the way with any concerns or questions we had. We would highly recommend Britney and Better Homes and Garden Northwest.”
– Kristi Poppe
Jody and Dave
“Jody and Dave were very professional but also personable, easy to work with And kept us informed weekly and promptly answered our emails and texts”
– Gary Stoffer
Kim Witham
“We worked with Kim Witham and her team. Kim was a joy to work with and made the process of selling our parents estate as easy and quickly as possible. She spent quality time with our family and patiently answered all our questions, gave her professional opinion and guidance and talked through every aspect. Kim took wonderful care of our family and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.”
– Kate Ivy
Kim & Mark
“Kim & Mark are fantastic, Kim had us lined up to see several homes the very first day we arrived in Washington and we found the home we wanted that very day! They helped us every step of the way including home inspection and utility connections, as well as sharing knowledge of the local area. Kim answered all texts, emails, and calls within minutes, ensuring a smooth buying experience. We have no words that adequately express our appreciation and gratitude!”
– Lynn & Darrah Haarklau
Seth Sharp
“Our realtor Seth Sharp at Better Homes and Garden Northwest Team was great to work with. Attentive to what we needed and were looking for. When asked questions he was very quick to respond and have answers. Would highly recommend Seth as your realtor. You won’t be disappointed.”
– Sandi Kobilansky
Jasmine Lopez
“My husband and I sold our house and bought a new house thanks to Jasmine Lopez. She made the process so easy and straight forward. She answered all questions and made herself available for showings whenever we needed. Once we found a house, she handled everything professionally and promptly. I highly recommend her!!”
– Brianna Uy
Jasmine Lopez
“Hello! My wife and I recently sold our house and bought another house all with the help of Jasmine Lopez from Better Homes and Garden Northwest Team. Jasmine was outstanding throughout our whole process, which was about 3 months. Jasmine was always available and always answered our questions promptly. She made this whole journey smooth and easy and we are very thankful that she was our agent! 10/10 would recommend and would have her as our agent again in the future!”
– Dennis Uy
Thomas Schwall
“I worked with the agent Thomas Schwall for several months while we looked for a building lot for our new home. Thomas was patient with me and helped guide me through the process. Cosser & Associates set me up so that I could view properties on line as soon as they were available. We put an offer on one property that did not work out because the seller was not ready and Thomas gave me good advice so that we would not be caught up in it and exited the sale with no drama. When we did fine the right property he gave me good advise for the offers, we went back and forth a couple of times and got the lot at a great price!”
– Rod Zimmerman
Terry Wentworth
“I was put into contact with Terry Wentworth by my Issaquah selling agent and I’m so thankful for it! I wasn’t intimately familiar with the area or neighborhoods and valued Terry’s knowledge and input. Terry and I only met in person twice – for the tour and inspection – but she felt like a fast friend. And, when the sale of our Issaquah house moved up by a full week, Terry worked hard to move up the date on my Centralia home for a simultaneous close. I appreciated her thoughtfulness, experience, and work ethic. I’d highly recommend Terry and Team for your home sale or purchase!”
– Catina Piliaris
Seth
“We had traveled from Hawaii on numerous occasions to try to find a home in Washington. We had made arrangements with Seth to show us some homes. Seth is very open and caring. He does not try to overwhelm you with a sale. He is calm and lets you look around. Initially we did not find anything and he started to look that afternoon for us. He was persistent and the last home he showed us was just what we were looking for. We placed an offer and it was accepted. During this entire process, Seth was always available to us. We were in Hawaii and did trust him with all the small details of closing on a home. I have bought 14 homes and Seth was by far the most helpful, professional and kind. We have developed a friendship with him. You could not do better than to work with Seth.”
– David Lewis
Jessica
“Jessica and her team did an outstanding job of listing and selling my home. She went the extra mile and really hit it out of the park with professional staging and photoshoot along with a high quality video. Everything went as planned and sold for top dollar along with earlier closing date then expected. If you are looking for help with selling or buying look no further than these fine folk!”
– Ted Hatch
Jody Hill
“My realtor, Jody Hill, did a FANTASTIC job with both marketing and negotiating the sale of my home. She was professional, quick to respond to my emailed questions, and really did an admirable job. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent. Thank you, Jody!”
– Marley
Kim and Mark Witham
“Kim and Mark Witham did an exceptional job selling my mom’s estate. They pay attention to the small details and use their market experience to ensure the house is ready to sell. Throughout the process we were provided frequent updates and really felt they had our best interest at heart. Top notch service – they both go the extra mile, doing whatever it takes. I highly recommend both to anyone buying or selling a home in the area.”
– Jana Hocker
Britney Britton
“Britney Britton is an outstanding realtor and person. She put in so much time and energy to accomplish the sale of my home with with a positive attitude in a short time-frame. I appreciate her hard work and getting the job done.”
– Julie Gamewell
“Great job by my team, made the process super easy.”
– Jeremy Brehmeyer
Terry Wentworth
“Terry Wentworth worked very hard to get my home sold when the market was changing and I’m so grateful. I will highly recommend her to anyone I know looking to sell or buy a home in the future!”
– Patricia Henning
Kim and Mark Witham
“We were very thankful to cross paths with Kim and Mark Witham. We live out of state and the met our daughter and grandchildren out on a property we were considering. In all our interactions with them, they were willing to go the extra mile with us, and even helped us i personal matters while we were up there. Since then, we looked at many properties and homes; they were always willing to help us in every way. We highly recommend them and Realty World Cosser & Associates who were also equally polite and helpful, looking out for our best interest. We can’t thank you enough, Kim and Mark.”
– Paul & Annie Germenis
Kim Witham
“Kim Witham at Better Homes and Garden Northwest Team has a reputation of professionalism. This is one of the reasons why we selected her a second time as our real estate agent. The first time she introduced us to the housing market and helped us find our first home. The second time around she helped us put our house up for sale so that we can continue with our dream goal in building and she successfully completed the sale within a month. She uses all of her tools and resources to attract buyers for example through social media postings, handing out flyers, hosting open houses for brokers and potential buyers, and her communication skills are quick and responsive. I would highly recommend using her due to her extensive knowledge in the housing market industry.”
– Alicia Martinez
Thomas Schwall
“Thomas Schwall did an excellent job representing me as my real estate agent in my home purchase. He was helpful, knowledgeable, proactive, upbeat and supportive. I highly recommend him to anyone considering a home purchase in the area.Sincerely, Kenneth Wiljanen”
– Kenneth J Wiljanen
Jessica Kirker
“Jessica Kirker is the best realtor I have ever worked with. She has helped us with multiple sales of different types of property, ranging from house on a regular city lot to open acreage. On each one she has carefully guided us through all the details from staging to marketing to sale through closing. She consistently communicated and provided updates throughout the process. I can recommend her without reservation!”
-Pat Baird
Seth
“Seth did an amazing job throughout the process of selling my property. Communication was thorough throughout the process. He acted in a expedient manner to list and ultimately sale my property. The listing and pictures included truly highlighted the property. I felt we were on the same team the entire time. Thanks Again Seth and your team, the process was smooth and efficient!”
– Michael Junior
Terry
“Terry is a rockstar. She has the resources, connections, and drive to get you into your dream home. She is very responsive and communicates well. Thank you Terry!”
– Jonnel
Seth
Seth was great. He was informative, gave us good information, was honest, and polite. He gave us good advice on what to prepare. He encouraged us gently on selling our moms home. Best of all he got us more than the asking price.
– Pam Miller