Testimonials
mrunal p
Oct 2024
Bob helped us sell our Klahanie home. Bob did an outstanding job in assisting us to bring our home into the market. He guided us through every step of the process from initial consultation to closing and was our partner all the way through in the journey. He was always available, responded to each call and text immediately. Timing is everything in Real Estate transactions and Bob is truly a pro when it comes to it! He knew exactly the market dynamics at the time we wanted to list, guided us with appropriate pricing strategy, understood our goals and helped us get the home ready. We had multi offers on the home and Bob maximized them with his solid negotiation, communication, years of deep knowledge and his network. Bob's partner-in-crime Judy really did a wonderful job in staging and rightly positioning our home that brought so much traffic to Open House. She is very creative and resourceful when it comes decorating/designing the home and they both immersed into the job they had in front of them. I always heard about Bob's long established and strong brand in Klahanie, Sammamish and surrounding areas and but now I have witnessed it firsthand working with him! Both Bob and Judy were great around our little kids and kids loved hanging out with them so much and always look forward when Bob rang the doorbell:) What I admired the most about Bob was he was always generous with his time, always available, ready to provide guidance when needed and was always honest about whats the right way to go forward in the process. I highly recommend Bob!
Maniac
Oct 2024
Bob did a great job of presenting the property for sale. He staged the house with tasteful furniture, arranged for handyman services to fix items found in the inspection, and priced the property right for a quick sale. His knowledge of the Sammamish plateau is unparalleled, and he does his research to determine the correct price point. Bob is very attentive, and will respond to phone calls or texts in quick order, to keep the client updated.
shohei0603
Oct 2024
Bob is a great person to work with. He is honest, experienced, responsive and reliable. Staging was very nice and professional. Thank you, Bob, for helping us through the whole process to sell our house.
jlhitch2
Oct 2024
Bob Richards did a superior job in helping us sell our home. Bob stated working with us several months before we put the house on the market, making sure that our home was in excellent condition to sell. Bob and his wife stages our home beautifully. Bob knowledge of the market and negotiation skills were excellent. We were pleased that our home sold over what we expected.
jsht57
Oct 2024
This was the sale Bob handled for me. Since the last time, he has added more perks - free staging, professional photography. He also posts the listing on every real estate website and social media. The staging was done by his wife, Judy and was done well. His demeanor in dealing with me and potential buyers was professional and he is also pleasant to converse with. When setting the list price, he gave me a file of pictures and statistical information of comparable homes and discussed current market conditions. He also discussed the cultural and human elements from his experience. He was always available to answer any questions and returned any calls promptly. I would recommend Bob to others selling real estate
Rider_of_the_Wind
Oct 2024
Bob has helped three generations of our family buy and sell homes in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Marysville Washington. Each time he demonstrated that he truly understands the Real Estate market in the Seattle and surrounding areas. He is there for every step of the process, super easy to contact and very helpful in his responses. He is willing to go the extra mile to help you in getting top dollar for the home you are selling or to get the most for your money from the available homes on the market that meet your criteria. Most recently, we needed to sell our Mother-in-Law's house after the passing of her husband. There were many complications to deal with in selling this house and Bob either handled them or assisted us in handling them. His advice is always "spot-on" and we all felt very grateful that he was our agent. I would very highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Seattle and surrounding area.
JLM44
Oct 2024
Bob was recommended to us with the highest praise, and he earned it from us too. Bob helped us buy our house in this competitive Eastside seller's market. Besides being knowledgeable about neighborhoods and real estate, which we would expect, we learned that Bob is also extremely knowledgable about: home maintenance and the cost of various repairs, local vendors, and even zoning laws. Bob educated us on the potential issues with a home close to power lines that could be upgraded to nuisances in the future. It seems like Bob knows everything about everything! He went above and beyond even after our transaction closed. Bob also told us about his care in selling homes from staging to offers. We wish we could work with him again, but we're too happy with our new property for the foreseeable future!
chris r
Oct 2024
Bob was excellent to work with. He had a wealth of knowledge of the local area. He listened to us and understood exactly what we were looking for. He gave us great advice on where we should look. Bob was a good negotiator when it came to securing the home we had found. He was instrumental in getting the the inspection done and working with contractors to get quotes to fix issues as we were out of state. We would not hesitate to use him again.
JacqueBonenko
Oct 2024
OUTSTANDING Real Estate Professional and person! Bob's wealth of knowledge, expertise, communication, kindness, and support made the entire process easy. If he didn't do the job himself he had a rolodex of top notch professionals to get the job done (painter, carpet installation, etc.) and not only did he take care of scheduling but he made sure each person did their job to met his high standards. Bob's experience, reputation, and beautiful COMPLIMENTARY staging are the reasons why my house sold 100k+ over asking in May 2023. Thank you Bob, you are truly the best of the best! JB
p c
Oct 2024
I feel fortunate to have selected Bob Richards to sell my Klahanie home. The housing market had quickly changed from an overheated market to one of rapidly rising interest rates and uncertain economic outlook. Bob kept me informed every week on showings and viewings, he was always available for advice and guidance. He pays for a thorough home inspection before putting the home on the market. This resulted in some findings but better to be aware of that early on. He also saved me considerable expense by recommending not to upgrade appliances, countertops, etc., something I assumed was likely necessary. He and his wife Judy also did an excellent job staging the home. They have their own warehouse and do their own moving which surprised me since some of the furniture is quite heavy. I think Bob negotiated a good price on my behalf during a time of dropping home prices amid escalating interest rates. I highly recommend Bob and believe he sincerely looks out for his client’s best interest.
gordondyson
Oct 2024
From our first meeting until the deal closed, Bob has been everything we needed to get the job done. He updated us at every important step along the way, followed up on our every question and inquiry and lead us to the most successful conclusion possible. There is nothing more we could have hoped for or changed. Thank you Bob, for all your hard work for your community.
marsh w
Oct 2024
Bob Richards did a thorough job helping my family and I understand the process in selling my elderly mom's townhome. He had expertise on how to make our home marketable in price and how to add value to the sale from a buyer's perspective. His staging team did a classy job of staging the home and he had resources like a cleaning team who also did a wonderful job for us. Bob was personable and helpful from start to finish!
KennethAlbolote
Oct 2024
Bob Richards worked with us in selling our home in Klahanie/Sammamish recently. Throughout the process, Bob was extremely helpful, professional, and thoughtful. He provided us with honest and valuable advice that proved invaluable to sell our home particularly during challenging real estate market conditions. We appreciated his frank assessments and tactical advice on positioning a pricing our property. Judy also did a wonderful job staging our home in which we received positive feedback from potential buyers. I would definitely recommend Bob given our positive experience working with him.
UshaM
Oct 2024
Bob is the best person to have on your side for real-estate decisions in Klahanie. Bob's extensive experience and negotiating skills helped us close the transaction smoothly. His sale price recommendation was spot on and the condo sold even before an open house. Judy's staging created a warm and welcoming space. We would absolutely recommend Bob for any real estate transaction in Sammamish
zuser20160724111114978
Oct 2024
Home selling is incredibly stressful! Thankfully, we knew Bob Richards from when we used him as our buying agent 22 years ago and we knew he could walk us through the process and make our experience as stress-free as possible. Before we listed, Bob helped us with ideas to make our home show-worthy. He didn't sweat the little things that I thought we needed to do before showing and he helped take the stress out of the entire preparation process. His professional photographer took amazing photos and video for the web listing~WOW! Our home was priced just right for the market. All of this preparation helped us to sell with multiple offers in less than a week! (we only showed our home Thursay through Sunday) Navigating through the closing process was luckily stress free as well. We always felt like Bob had our best interests in mind and we were kept informed about every aspect of the process. I now know that choosing an agent who has an abundance of knowledge about a neighborhood, years of experience in real estate and knows the meaning of community is so very valuable...and Bob Richards has them all!
obenson1334
Oct 2024
Listing my mother's home for sale with Bob Richards was the best decision we made. From our first meeting with Bob, it was evident that he would be the perfect agent for us, primarily because of his extensive real estate knowledge of our Issaquah neighborhoods. We followed his advice in clearing the house and were amazed by the beautiful staging which he and his wife provided throughout the house. During the entire process, Bob kept us informed on a daily basis. He was excellent; as a result, the house sold quickly in less than a week and above asking price. We whole-heartedly recommend that if you plan to sell your home, Bob Richards should be your first call.
SamB05
Oct 2024
Bob is without a doubt a top-notch professional and expert in his field! You will not find a better resource in the Puget Sound than Bob. This was our fourth transaction with Bob - from first-time buyers, to sell then buy, and now sell our recent home as we relocated out of the area. Our timeline was compressed, yet he was able to guide us through the process, hitting all the milestones with ease, and somehow making us feel like we were his only priority (which we know is not the case). His knowledge of the industry and process is second to none. What I really love about working with Bob, especially when we were buying our last home, is that his priority is finding the right home for you. With that comes his innate ability to educate you as a buyer, looking past the shiny object immediately in front of you, and helping guide into what will be a long-term fit for you and your family. I remember very clearly us looking at a home and him saying, “this is nice, but I can’t recommend buying it because….” He went on to educate us on how that particular home could be affected by the very small neighborhood it was in, proximity to things we weren’t aware of, etc. While yes, his commission would have been higher had we bought that home, his priority was us as a buyer and ensuring our family was set up for success. Fast forward 8 years, and we couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. The home we ultimately found and just recently sold was the perfect fit for starting our family, all thanks to Bob and his guidance along the way. Unfortunately, our relocation has taken us across state lines and we cannot take him with us. He has been the go-to Realtor for us and our family for 30+ years, and will continue to be my only recommendation to friends still in the Puget Sound area. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: you simply will not find a better resource than Bob Richards.
jennifersala1
Oct 2024
We decided to use Bob Richards to sell our home in Sammamish. Bob is the professional to use if you want to understand the local market and maximize your offer and selling price. Bob is the most professional agent we have ever dealt with. His knowledge of markets, transactions, offers and negotiations are unsurpassed. Using Bob also means you get the services of his staging resources, including Judy, who is amazing. Bob and Judy must be the hardest working team we have ever seen. We are so pleased with Bob, and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone selling their home. 5 stars +++
vickigrady
Oct 2024
Bob Richards, Windermere Realty, is a superb and highly competent real estate professional. Bob’s experience and wisdom in guiding us through the process of selling our family home was invaluable. We ended up selling our home much sooner than expected at a price we consider to be extremely favorable. We highly recommend Bob and our advice is to engage him several months in advance. Maybe even 5-6 more than listing date. Bob will lay out a timeframe with key and crucial steps to help you.
DaveLefkow
Oct 2024
This was the second time I’ve worked with Bob - the first time was 8 years ago to sell my house in Klahanie, and this time was to find a new house in an overheated real estate market. Both times were great experiences - Bob was extremely patient with us and knows more about houses and how they’re constructed than anyone we know. We highly recommend working with him!
jdagogliati
Oct 2024
Bob was extremely helpful in the process of selling my home and purchasing anotherhome in different location. Knowledge of the areas and his experience in real estate are excellent. He is always available and expresses his expert views on the properties being reviewed and as well offers being made. I would highly recommend him and encouraged anyone that is looking to buy/sell a home to contact him
stklein i
Oct 2024
Of course, we've known Bob for years. We met him over 21 years ago while researching homes in Klahanie. Since then, we've been enjoyed the American flags he places throughout Klahanie for July 4th, supported the food drives he organizes and have taken advantage of Windermere's annual shredding event. When it came time to move out of state we knew we would use Bob to sell our home. No one knows Klahanie better than Bob and selling a home requires knowledge of and experience selling in the local market. It was important for us to work with an agent who was willing to work with us through the entire process from preparing the house for sale through selling our home. We wanted a professional who would take ownership of the process so we could focus on our move. We knew we weren't home sale experts so it was imperative we worked with someone we could trust to advise us. Bob worked with us for 16 months as we got the home ready for sale. When we wanted to make improvements to the house Bob was there to help us make good decisions. He knew local craft workers who were able to do the needed work and was able to tell us those to shy away from. Bob and his wife Judy's staging of our home was nothing short of excellent. We have had a steady stream of compliments from neighbors and prospective buyers who have told us it was one of the best presented homes they've ever seen. Getting a home ready for sale is important but an agent must be able to manage the entire process of bidding through closing. We never felt we weren't in control of the process because Bob kept us informed every step of the way. However, Bob's experience and skill was on display as he managed the bids and secured for us a price that was beyond our expectations. As we approached closing, he made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do and when to do it to complete the transaction. Through the close, Bob was in constant contact to ensure no detail was left out. Bob's support continued as we researched homes for our move out of state. When we had questions about pricing, our new agent's activities and contract details Bob was there with solid advice. His willingness to continue supporting our needs is a testament to his professionalism. Thank you, Bob. The entire process, from December 2019 through June 2021, was great. You listened to our needs and provided solid advice. You steered us from some shaky decisions and were always there to make sure we were protected both legally and personally. You secured for us an excellent price for our home while supporting us to give the buyers of our property the best possible value for their money. Thank you. Steve & Lynn.
4lisawall17
Oct 2024
Bob Richards is very knowledgeable. We knew when it was time to sell our house, that Bob would be our "go to" guy. Bob made the process straightforward. He came to our first meeting with comprehensive market research to help us understand and feel good about our house listing. From there provided great consultation on how to prepare for our listing. He made the process as easy as possible for us. Thank you, Bob. We appreciate all that you and Judy did in selling our house.
kimfamily752
Oct 2024
Bob was very knowledgeable, responsive and very professional. We plan on using Bob in the future when buying and highly recommend him. His knowledge of the Sammamish area is very impressive and his knowledge of what is needed to sell a home. He clearly explained the process and our home sold very quickly.
karinb426
Oct 2024
Bob Richards is a superb realtor who made the sale of my home a smooth and profitable experience. I highly recommend him for his knowledge, experience, and professionalism.
shangc3707
Oct 2024
Bob listed and sold our house in four days. During the whole process, he gave us with all the good recommendations. Provided information for house pre-inspection and handy-man to fix some necessary fixes prior to listing the house. Alway available to help. Highly recommended.
vitaly v
Oct 2024
Bob did a wonderful job and went above and beyond in selling my house for the best price! He took care of everything, always available, always on top of things! Look no further - Bob is the best! Highly recommended!
zuser20170324120245138
Oct 2024
I have known of Bob ever since I moved to Klahanie in 1992 - and I knew he was the best! So when I decided to sell my Klahanie home this year, I called Bob. He was so knowledgable, kind and patient, and helped walk me through the whole process from beginning to end. And his wife Judy was an added bonus - she advised on my home staging and provided great input and support. Bob is the best and I recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Sammamish or anywhere in the region! You will be so pleased. Thank you, Bob!
jeffmelton4
Oct 2024
Bob was amazing throughout the whole process of selling our home. He really understands the local market. He knows the current trends in home sales (listing/offering prices) as well as what buyers are currently looking for when buying homes. His advice from how to prepare the house for selling, including reducing clutter and staging to the strategy for pricing, was invaluable. His communication and follow up was excellent, always very prompt. I just can't say enough about how impressed we are with Bob and how extremely happy we are that we used Bob to sell our house.
user13462028
Oct 2024
We purchased our home with Bob Richards help 26 years ago and came back to him when we were ready to sell and move on to our next adventure. Bob helped get us multiple written offers and we sold our house for $176,000 over list price. Judy did a great job staging our home and Bob continued to follow up with us, making for a seamless process. We would highly recommend Bob and his team.