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Real Estate Gals

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5446 California Ave SW Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98136, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Michael Ryan

We had a fantastic experience working with the Real Estate Gals to buy our first home in Seattle! Johnine and Tonya met with us before the pandemic and remained super patient and helpful with us as we went hot/cold on whether or not to buy *several times* over the past few years. When we finally found the home we eventually bought, Tonya's help, advice, and feedback were all invaluable to us. She was also super responsive to calls and texts, and was just great to work with in general! Hopefully we won't be looking for a new house again soon, but we will absolutely go back to the Real Estate Gals when we do!

Louisa Helms

Johnine and Tonya were so fantastic to work with on our first home-buying experience in Seattle. Tonya provided excellent advice on neighborhoods, trends in the market, and how our offer would be competitive. Tonya also facilitated a tour-de-force home showing day that helped us find the exact right neighborhood fit we were after. We couldn't have asked for a better team and will absolutely be using them for our Seattle home buying/selling needs from here on out

Gunilla Eriksson

Johnine and Tonya were amazing helping me with the sale of a home. There were a few issues and they both handled them so well and found a great buyer. I would highly recommend the Real Estate Gals for your next purchase or sale.

Kyle McDermott

We sold our home and bought a new one in Seattle with Johnine and Tonya. Both were incredible and we'd highly recommend them! SALE: We got multiple offers and Johnine negotiated a great deal for us - dream price!! They had great suggestions for improvements and excellent contractor contacts that helped us get top dollar! PURCHASE: Tonya had amazing patience as she showed us MANY houses and didn't pressure us to make a hasty decision. She has a great eye for detail and helped us get comfortable with pros & cons for each potential house. In the end, we found a great home in this crazy market and she negotiated a fantastic price for us. Very happy with the entire process!

Kathy Sullivan

Johnine, Tonya and Scott have seen us through 4 houses and were with us every step of the way. I can't say enough about their professionalism, expertise and kindness in dealing with us for the last 27 years!

Rachel Brown

Darcie is a gem. We had the experience of buying our first home with her help and then selling it 8 years later under her care and expertise. Darcie is unassuming, good natured and friendly. She takes the often overwhelming experience of real estate and makes it digestible and tangible for her clients. She is a good negotiator and her personable nature made us feel well-cared for and relaxed throughout the entire home-buying and home-selling process. She explains things clearly and is quick to respond to her clients. She has many years of experience and knows the Seattle market well. She gives great advice and guidance when asked for, but is ultimately supportive of her clients specific wants and needs. Darcie is who you want to cheerlead you through the process of real estate!

Katie W

Johnine is a delight. We worked with her five years ago when buying our first home, and when selling that home this year. Johnine is so much more than an agent -- she worked with us for almost a year in a tough sellers market when we first bought, giving us real, honest advice about when to bid more vs when to give up (and not overpay). She helped us during the interim period -- with connections to contractors, but also with advice about where to invest our money (what would be a good investment if we decided to sell vs what we'd be doing for ourselves). That advice really came in handy when we did sell (for a profit) five years later. But what was the most impressive to me was that Johnine gave the advice willingly because that's the kind of person she is -- smart, helpful, and there for her clients...whether or not we ever sold our home again.

N M

I sought recommendations for a real estate professional from a close friend. He recommended Darcie Wells after she worked with him on property sale. I’m glad that I connected with Darcie, she was a pleasure to work. She was informative and responsive in managing the sale process on my behalf. I'm a happy new home owner and I gladly recommend Darcie with the strongest endorsement.

Joni Cervenka

Johnine has provided real estate expertise to me on several occasions and is very responsive and willing to give of her time and talent. I seem to always have questions about my rental property and she’s always happy to give advice. Although I haven’t bought or sold a house in over 20 years, I have recommended her to many friends and they’ve all been pleased with her efforts and results on their behalf. She and her team truly care for their clients and they know their stuff!

Nadia Nerissa

Darcie was highly recommended by one of my good friend, I was looking to buy a townhome in N Seattle area; Darcie and her team (Tonya) went above and beyond to help me find a home within my budget. Darcie was very responsive (email/text), punctual and her flexibility amazes me. Often times she will showed up early and check the house before I went in. Darcie and her team truly wants her client to get the best of everything. I closed my house within 30days and Darcie was very supportive to get me through the complicated house buying procedures. As a first time home owner, Darcie and her team really understand and very patience to walk through everything with me. Thank you Darcie and team!

Beth Guerra

Johnine was a breath of fresh air in the real estate market. She listened intently to our wishes and goals, and was tireless in her search for our perfect house. She is well versed in both Seattle and the surrounding areas. She made sure all the details were taken care of after the inspection, and made the closing process seamless. She even gifted us with a housewarming present. Nearly 7 years later, we still receive holiday cards and well wishes. I highly recommend Real Estate Gals and will look no further in the future.

Shannon Deasy

We worked with Johnine and Tonya to buy our first home and it was a great experience! They were both super responsive from the first interaction when we weren't sure about our timeline and we just wanted to ask questions, to going to showings of houses I found same day, to showing us houses we wouldn't have found on our own, and finally to putting through the offer and purchasing the home. We also used their recommendations for our loan officer, who was also super responsive and great to work with. We have other friends who did not enjoy their first home-buying experience in this difficult market as much, but we are grateful that we had Tonya and Johnine to help us, I highly recommend Real Estate Gals! I also enjoy reading their blog posts and emails.

Aidan Key

Johnine and the Real Estate Gals brilliantly took us through the home buying process two different times. Their willingness to educate (I was new), hear our home hopes, and support us through the process are a few of the reasons that I highly recommend this team. Speaking of a team, I love their collaborative business model - it meant that we--the home buyers--always had a returned phone call and an ability to look at a house on OUR schedule. Truly felt like they place the customer first!

Amy Burdick

Real Estate Gals made sure we found our perfect house! Then, when we were up against other bidders, Johnine worked tirelessly to ensure we were tops! Her extensive real estate experience combined with exceptional character and integrity provided peace of mind throughout the process. She also made sure we received the right value as a seller and got the transaction done quickly and efficiently. Simply stated: there is nobody better to help you find your dream home.

Maura Fallon

Johnine was very highly recommended to my husband and me by a number of friends and she is, indeed, excellent. She is switched on, honest and has integrity. We took a long time (years) to buy a house. Johnine had patience and did a great job educating us. By the way, our friends were of widely different economic situations and she found good houses in each person’s price range. After that good experience we bought rental properties with Johnine’s help. She was great at helping us buy. And is a terrific manager. Finally, she is always available to help us find contractors, answer questions and help with follow-through if that is needed. Quite simply, she cares about what she does and about us.

Kate Chrisinger

Johnine consistently goes above and beyond for her clients, and I so appreciated working with her. She took time to learn about my needs and wants in a home, and then looked out for houses that would be a great fit. She regularly provided feedback that allowed me to skip looking at houses that wouldn't ultimately be a fit, which I really valued. She also provided great input on the houses we looked at. Her expertise, honesty, and excellent communication make her a wonderful individual to work with. I couldn't be happier with the home I bought, and I so appreciated the opportunity to work with Johnine! I would highly recommend working with her.

Zan Lussier

Johnine and her team are the best! They listen really well and have helped us buy 2 houses that were perfect for our family. They supported us in all parts of the home buying process and even made it fun. We love recommending Johnine and the Real Estate Gals to any of our friends looking for a home in the Seattle area.

Karen Lindenberg

We just closed on selling our longtime Seattle home. Tonya was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, responsive, and took it upon herself to ensure that our listing put its absolute best foot forward . When we found ourselves navigating multiple offers, she remained focused, explained all the easy-to-miss details and ultimately helped us select the best buyer. We couldn't have closed this chapter in a better way. Thank you, Tonya and the rest of the Real Estate Gals team!

Andrew Rabiroff

Johnine Larson has been our realtor for over 20 years. She has helped us buy and sell several homes. Johnine is an experienced and diligent real estate agent who communicates well and works hard. We always knew that we could trust Johnine to give us wise counsel about the pros and cons of any purchase we were considering. And we knew that our best chance of getting any home we set our heart on lay with Johnine’s bargaining skills and savvy. When we retired and sold our family home, we trusted Johnine with the largest component of our retirement finances and with her help we received nearly 25% over our asking price. We not only consider Johnine an outstanding realtor we also value her as a wonderful friend.

Kathy Harding

I've worked with Johnine in the tough Seattle real estate market since 2001. She showed the same cheerfulness, can-do attitude, strategic thinking, and generosity of mind and spirit whether we were looking at starter homes or forever homes, single-family homes or condos. Her network of contractors is also great!

Anne Slater

Johnine Larsen is fabulous! She listened and came up with ways we could get what we wanted in a house and stay within our limited budget. When we found the house we wanted, she moved super fast to get the house inspected and implemented creative ideas to make our offer appealing. And out of 13 offers, we were selected and got our house. I recommend her to anyone buying a home.

Marian DiPerna, LMP

We had such a great experience buying our first home with Johnine - she was knowledgeable, patient, and knew exactly when to give us some direction and when to step back. We were thoroughly pleased with our purchase and have been in our home for over 10 years now. We give her name to all of our friends who are looking to buy or sell!

Shannon McFarlin

Hands down, Johnine Larsen and team are the best realtors I've ever worked with. I've never met a realtor so knowledgeable about the process, the market, and skilled at helping clients manage the stressful feelings that come up during such an important life event. We have worked with Johnine through several transactions and felt she was an excellent advocate for us, extremely responsive and supportive, steered us in the right direction (including away from houses that weren't right for us!), helped us understand so many important things to be aware of when buying a home, and negotiated the best deal for us every time. On top of that, she's very real and authentic - we always knew she was telling us her true opinion and thoughts, and is an amazing, warm and caring person, which is all so important when you are spending so much time together!

Bill Hollman

I'd give Real Estate Gals 6 stars if I could. We have used them multiple times, both in selling and buying homes in Seattle and the surrounding area. I can't say enough about the professionalism, knowledge, and patience they bring to the task of buying a new home, or selling your current residence. And they know the Seattle area so well, they'll offer valuable insights into the pros and cons of any location you may be to considering. Look no further, call Johnine at Real Estate Gals. You will be glad you did!

Lil Be

We worked with Johnine and Tonya to sell our home, and that’s 15 years after working with Johnine to buy our home. It’s something to have a no-nonsense and savvy realtor to rely on, and The Real Estate Gals provide that savvy. We closed in June and are now pending closing on a new property. I can recommend Johnine and Tonya and the whole gang at The Real Estate Gals.

Kim Niino

Johnine has helped us sell and purchase homes in the Seattle area in the last 15 years. I can't think of anyone else I would want to trust in this very personal journey. Johnine cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make sure their needs and wants are taken care of. She is an expert in her field and I highly recommend her and her team to take care of you. She's the best!!!!!

Ilona Lohrey

We had the great pleasure of working with Darcie to find an investment property. It was important for us to work with a real estate company that is also a GSBA member and shows their commitment to equality. Darcie was fast, reliable and fun to work with. She knew exactly what we were looking for and what was important to us. The property has since increased its value by 20%. From beginning to end, it was an easy process. Thanks Real Estate Gals and especially Darcie. We will definitely work with you again for our next real estate needs.

Susan Waller

I bought my first house with the Real Estate Gals many years ago. As a first time buyer, I was anxious and unfamiliar with the process. They walked me through it, and were there every step of the way. I have since bought (and sold) three more houses with the Gals, and it was a great experience every time. They are highly respected throughout the industry, and know how to put together a winning offer. I wouldn't work with anyone else!

LeAnne Moss

Johnine was so amazingly helpful to me. I was looking at buying my first home, was very overwhelmed, and had a strict budget. She was patient in taking me to various homes, asked the hard questions of those who were selling (I didn't know what I didn't know), and ended up writing a compelling letter to the seller of the cute townhome that convinced the seller to select me. Fourteen years later, I am still in this townhome! If you have a chance to work with any of the Real Estate Gals, do it!

Bonnie Berntsen

Darcie Wells always goes above and beyond when it comes to selling or buying properties. Her years of experience makes it a smooth and seamless process. Our family is thankful for meeting her and creating a longtime relationship. I would recommend her for all your real estate needs.

Brad LaMar

Johnine helped my wife and I purchase a house in North Seattle in 2015 and without her we wouldn't have been able to win the bid in the crazy housing market in Seattle. She was ALWAYS responsive and available. She answered every question ever asked. She exhibits the highest level of integrity. I highly recommend her.

Virginia Bunker

Johnine Larsen and her team are absolutely fabulous. I've bought and sold many properties over the years, and Real Estate Gals surpassed all of my previous experiences with agents. Johnine designed the perfect selling strategy. She then handled every detail leading up to the day we listed, including cleaning, yard work, repairs, staging and more! Johnine has a heart of gold, and I can't say enough great things about my experience. Thank you!

Sandy Ruffin

Johnine and her team were amazing to work with. Johnine took a lot of time to understand what we needed and how to help us find the right home, and she's pretty fun to shop for houses with. Will absolutely work with them again if we ever sell our house.

Steve D

Darcie’s experience was key to making the sale and closing of our Seattle home a smooth and timely process. When questions or concerns would arise, she would respond with solid guidance and help. Darcie is professional, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. Furthermore, she’s a pleasure to work with and we’re really happy with the results and overall sales experience.

Serena Tedesco

I can’t begin to recommend Darcie enough. She made our first home buying experience so wonderful! With her years of experience she was able to talk us through all the small details we didn’t understand-no question too small. She stayed optimistic and persistent throughout the process, never pressuring us and always looking out for our best interest. She kept us in the loop on every step along the way, and helped to ensure everything went smoothly. Thank you Darcie!

Daniel Salonen

Darcie was patient, helpful, and a joy to work with. She stuck steadfastly by my fiancé and I as we tried to narrow down the neighborhood and kind of house we were looking for. Every time we found a new area to try, or new style of home to look at, boom, Darcie would have options waiting in our emails. I can't thank Darcie enough for her effort and kindness with two indecisive and picky first-time buyers. We truly appreciate her and cannot recommend her highly enough. We love our home, and when the time comes to move on, Darcie will be our first call.

Johannes James

The Real Estate Gals were a great team to have on our [buyers'] side when we purchased a home last year. I have read and strongly disagree with the negative review left below. We worked with both Johnine and Scott, who both expended a lot of effort and time to understand what we were looking for in a home - which was a challenge due to our multi-family needs with preferences for large scale project space, but close to work in Seattle and in a tight budget. They quickly and accurately gauged what would work for us and helped us sift through the options with frank and straightforward feedback. When the perfect house finally turned up at the end of a long day touring around King County with us, they then burned some serious midnight oil slamming together the aggressive and fast-tracked offer that turned out to be critical for us securing our home. From my perspective, I cannot overstate the value of having a buyer's agent actually care enough to go these extra miles. I wouldn't be writing this from such a perfect home if it weren't for this team. I can only imagine these qualities have made them even better as agents during the pandemic. The Real Estate Gals will always have our gratitude - thanks especially to Johnine and Scott!

Kathryn Kelley

Johnine is amazing and I would highly recommend her. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the Seattle market, easy to work with, and I always felt like she provided an informed and balanced opinion as we searched for my home. Even after I found my home, she still answers questions I have sent her way. I have never worked with a better realtor. Thank you Johnine!

Lindsey Cooper

I could not have dreamed of an easier, smoother, more enjoyable experience than I had with Darcie. She helped me both buy and sell my first home. I was a novice, didn't know what to expect or what would happen. Darcie guided me through both experiences with knowledge, professionalism, confidence, and support. I felt like I could go to her with any questions or concerns. Darcie is phenomenal and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Tate Eith

Johnine has been very knowledgeable about every property we had interest in. Upfront and honest. She really does want you to be happy about whichever property you decide to buy. I never once felt that she only cared about what she would make out of the deal. Highly recommend Johnine!

Paddy Lazar

I was lucky enough to work with Johnine and her very competent team to sell my home. I have to tell you how easy the entire process was. On her wise suggestion I had my home inspected, as there actually were a number of maintenance items that came up in that inspection and she even arranged to have all of the repairs completed in a very short time. The only thing I had to do was to let the repair folks in. Then, to my surprise, Johnine , had all the windows and the whole house cleaned before listing it. She then had the house beautifully staged and had the yard cleaned up with even a little landscaping thrown in. The house sold within the week for OVER full price! Everyone I dealt with was always kind, helpful and professional, their communication was exemplary all through the process. I’ve decided to rent for a while but you can be assured that it will be Johnine and her team that I will go back to when ready to purchase a new house. I have sung her praises to all that I know.

katrina spade

Johnine has helped my family and numerous friends and family members find the perfect house! She’s thoughtful, savvy, and wonderful to work with. I would recommend her and Real Estate Gals 100%.

Barb Libbey

Johnine has a ton of integrity and is an expert at all things related to a real estate transaction. She has helped us both purchase the home of our dreams and sell our former home. She has excellent resources if you need help with anything during the process as well. I've referred her to friends who all feel the same way about her.

Danielle Thirumalai

Top notch team - the kind of people you work with over a lifetime and send holiday cards. Knowledgable team who want you to buy a great house, not just turn a commission. We have asked for advice on houses multiple times and they are always willing to share their opinion. Johnine even worked with us while on vacation in New Zealand when we found a fixer-upper we were exploring.

houssam nassif

Johnine was a perfect match for our family. Knowledgeable, patient, detail oriented, tuned to our need and our budget. She would talk us out of bad deals. She is still a reference to us years after we bought the house.

linda wright12

I have bought and sold many homes in my forty plus years of being a Seattleite and I couldn't be more pleased with the way Johnine Larsen and her team handled the sale of my previous home. I moved into my new place and they took it from there. Contacted the right people to do the minor repairs at a reasonable cost, staged the home, and had professional photos done within a few weeks. The sale went smoothly as well. I am so thankful that I found her.

Lynn Gordon

Real Estate Gals are the best! Johnine really listens and walks us through the whole process. We have worked with her on 4 houses (completed sales) and know from experience that her advice is spot on. Highly recommend Real Estate Gals!

Dawn Mortara

Darcie Wells was our"gal" when we wanted to buy a condo in Seattle. We knew we liked her because she was our realtor when we sold our uncle's house. We had another excellent experience and highly recommend her

Amanda Jellin

I've used the real estate gals to purchase my first starter home and also to sell my first home and help me upgrade to my dream house. The real estate gal team went above and beyond both to help me purchase and sell homes. I have recommend the real estate gals to several friends who have also had great experiences working with them.

Melinda Partin

Having worked with Johnine on 7 real estate transactions, I can safely say she is the best! She always strives to work in her clients' best interests. She is not only my agent of choice, she is also a great friend!

Graciela Matrajt

We have worked with Johnine Larsen since 2012. She helped us find and buy our home and has helped us as a property manager for the rental of a property since 2012. She is very knowleageable and very serious and responsible. I have recommended her to friends and family and I know that they have all been very satisfied. I would highly recommend her.

Elizabeth M Chenoweth

I can’t think of the words to convey how grateful I am to have found these gals/guy. They’ve helped me find the house of my dreams. Johnine has counseled me through many decisions I needed to make concerning my home and my life...should I add an apartment in my basement? what should it look like? what will it do to the value of my house? And more recently, having gotten married and trying to make new choices with my husband, Johnine sat with us and talked through many possibilities for us as a couple. Recently, I needed the fair market price of my house. Johnine did it for within 2 days of my asking for it. I wouldn’t work with anyone else. They’re the greatest.

Nick Cox

It was such a pleasure to work with Johnine and her team. They were so generous with their time and were always able to provide expert advice on topics great and small. We are grateful for their patience with us, and for keeping us sane in what can otherwise be a stressful market for buyers. We hope to be in our new home for quite a while, but there is no doubt we will be returning clients some day!

Sarah Donaldson

Darcie was such a joy to work with. She felt like family during the sale of our house and the search for our new home. We may have found our forever home, but if we ever need a Realtor in future, Darcie from Real Estate Gals will be our first call.

Ada Danelo

Johnine and her team are amazing client advocates, savvy businesspeople, and all-round great to work with. She makes the entire process clear and easy to navigate, and gives excellent market advice. Could not be more pleased with my choice to work with her!!

Brian Heagler

I have worked with Johnine and her team for 19 years and have always received personal, knowledgeable and professional service and attention! There is never and pressure and they will guide you away from a property when appropriate, which is always appreciated when a market is hot and the tendency is to move quickly. I trust them and have never been let down!

Sara Barnhart

Johnine is amazing. She helped me buy my house and then sell it 8 years later when I was moving out of state. I trusted her completely and felt that her caring and professionalism were unmatched.

Beth M

Wonderful experience! I was listened to, attended to, and helped in ways that went over and above what I’ve experienced with other realtors in the past. Johnine has extensive knowledge of the real estate market in Seattle and surrounding areas, as well as an understanding of the various neighborhoods.

Pol Rey

Susanna and I have worked with Johnine and her team for our house purchases... which span almost 20 years. Real professionals and great listeners. You’ll be in good hands with Real Estate Gals. (Paul Reynolds)

Andy Frank

Although several words come to mind, words such as reliable, knowledgeable and the ability to provide comfort and security, it's hard to describe the level of service that Johnine and her team provides. I have worked with them, on the purchase of several properties and I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you all and I will be back!!

Patricia J Rangel

I absolutely felt Johnine had my best interest at heart. She read what I wanted and NEEDED in a home better than I did. And consequently landed me a perfect first time home that 5 years later I’m still so happy with.

C. Tru

You could not ask for a better real estate buying or selling experience. I've done both with the Real Estate Gals and can tell you they are the most trustworthy folks you can have for the process. So knowledgable and attentive. You are definitely in good hands!! Anyone else is a mistake. (in my opinion :)

Lauren Stensland

Johnine and her team truly listened to what we wanted and guided us every step of the way. We are happy in our house nearly 10 years later and refer everyone to Real Estate Gals!

Carol

Johnine is such a great realtor! She's also a truly compassionate, caring person. Her whole team is excellent. I trust them completely.

Jennie Goode

Johnine is fantastic to work with. She helped us find our first home and gave us smart, sensible advice throughout the process.

Emily Christen

I loved working with Darcie to buy my first home! She was so helpful and patient throughout the process.

Steve Lee

Have worked with Real Estate Gals for years on purchases and sale of home and investment real estate. They are simply the best and can’t recommend them highly enough.

Y Masinovsky

Reassuring, smart, transparent: it is super easy to work with Darcie and I would refer her to anyone needing a realtor.

Tom Neill

Highly recommend Johnine for all your real estate needs!

Diane Shisk

Very warm and attentive to details; so helpful with difficult issues that arose. Highly recommend.

Lynnette Spear

Experienced. Trustworthy. Johnine and company are the best!

Kayla Weiner

Great woman who gives great attention to everything.

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