“Joe helped demystify the Seattle housing market and purchase process for us. He was responsive, flexible, and detail oriented. He was also incredibly patient as we asked a million questions. He made the process really pleasant and even fun. Highly recommended!”
— Jung and Hannah, buyers in Seattle
“Buying our first house with Joe Sheldon was a great experience! We knew so little about the process (and the locale) when we started and Joe made us feel comfortable about asking ALL THE QUESTIONS!
He was so quick to get back to us, went above and beyond with our more obscure queries (for example, when we had a question about the geology of the area), and was a genuine pleasure to work with.
We figured our home search would take months, but after going over a detailed map of the surrounding areas, we were able to home in on a great neighborhood and, miraculously, we found our dream of a house within days! It was a whirlwind, but he made sure we understood the entire process and were in control of the outcome.
Joe and his Coordination Specialist, Antoinette, made sure we were informed and felt comfortable, every step of the way. They were tremendous to work with. And Bonus—Being new to the area, we didn’t know who to look to for loans, home inspections, etc. and everyone Joe recommended were amazingly skilled, helpful, and friendly.”
— Tony and Sara, buyers in Sedro-Woolley
“Joe is helpful without being pushy, he was very accommodating and flexible with us (we were buying from out of state and had to do a lot of things online or over the phone). He gave us expert recommendations about the market, how much to bid (based on the market), good mortgage people to use, and kept us up to date during the escrow process. It felt like we were in expert hands, which we needed as we had never bought a house before and we wanted to feel like he was overseeing the process to make sure it was successful for us. He listened to what we wanted, took the time to explain a lot of things to us, and went above and beyond to make sure we found our dream residence.
Joe is also just a good guy - he feels trustworthy, he’s got a good sense of humor, and he put us at ease. He’s got a customer for life in me and my partner, so if we ever buy another property, Joe will be the person we go with.”
— Laura and Tom, Bought in Maple Valley and Tacoma
“This team was great and made our homebuying experience very easy, I highly recommend them! Coleman especially was extremely helpful in explaining things we didn’t understand, always prompt in his responses, and kept us in the loop in a transparent way. He always went above and beyond helping us when we had side questions; he even helped us research some re-keying alternatives AFTER we had closed the deal and moved into our new home. Much appreciated!”
— Valerie and Justin, Buyers in Seattle
“Joe was highly recommended by a friend and I have to say he was absolutely great to work with. His knowledge and expertise are excellent.
Being first time homeowners is a huge investment and you want someone who always has your best interest first and foremost which Joe provided that for us completely.
We are so grateful in all the work he did to make our dreams come true. We cannot thank him enough.”
— Kyle and Vanessa, buyers in Everett
“Joe is great to work with. We liked him so much we went back to him a second time to buy our next house. He also helped us list and sell our first house at the same time. He’s patient, knowledgeable and fought for what we wanted. I highly recommend him!”
— Holly and Matt, bought and sold 3 homes
“Very impressive knowledge of homes and areas. He clued us in on what was important to consider in our house purchase and what was not. We felt he had our best interest in mind the entire time and was never pushing us to do something. The best aspect I felt he had in a competitive house buying market was how well he could predict how the bids were going to go on each house. It was impressive how consistently he was within a few thousand of the final price on so many houses. So when it came time to make a winning bid, I had all the confidence that we were making a smart purchase.”
— Adam and Emi, Buyers in Bellingham
“I meet Coleman Johnson of Windermere Real Estate after a phone consultation with Joe Sheldon. It was in the midst of a strong seller market. I shared some of my frustrations and how my wife and I were coming up short in our efforts to find and purchase a home. We were outbid on every attempt, despite our pre-approved loan letter. We went through 3 realtors and 2 mortgage lenders and we’re going to take a break from our search efforts. Joe and Coleman shared how they could be of service. But I was skeptical and didn’t want to waste my time.
After a few house shows, I noticed Coleman was a good listener and incredibly detailed. He broadened our search criteria and advised us in ways our prior Realtors hadn’t considered. After each house showing, he always discussed the next steps and answered any questions we may have had. After discussing our game plan, I felt like we were finally moving forward and making informed decisions. We had purchased homes before, but I found his problem-solving approach and commitment to serving refreshing. We were fairly new to Washington and wanted a neighborhood that was ideal for all of our family members. Coleman provided information on schooling, crime statistics, home inspection recommendation, and more. He is super friendly and confident in his ability to find the best home for us. Our house inspection was a late appointment which we were unable to attend due to our work schedule. Coleman attended on our behalf and followed up with us upon completion. He was transparent and excellent to keep us on top of all details. In the midst of a seller market, we closed on our house purchase in May 2022.
Prior to Joe and Coleman, I was beginning to think all realtors were the same. It’s good to see there are still realtors that go the extra mile and understand the trending market.
After closing they surprised us with a wonderful home warning gift; a beautiful welcome mat that sits in front of our front door. The warm salutation of Welcome, seemed unattainable. I couldn’t believe, we were finally homeowners. And that welcome mat denotes the thoughtful red carpet treatment my wife and I received. Thanks, Coleman and Joe for everything. We couldn’t have been happier.”
— LaMont and Cerelia, buyers in Bonney Lake
“We’ve worked with Joe Sheldon on all our real estate transactions since 2015 (about 5 total) and our experience has always been excellent. He’s the ultimate real estate professional, very knowledgeable and insightful. In fact, we don’t plan on using any other agent in the near future. On our last few deals we also worked with Coleman Johnson and he did a great job too, as we would expect from anyone on Joes team. Really positive experience overall.”
