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My wife and I were truly lucky to be paired with Karen from a random online inquiry. We know that not all agents are created equal, but we can honestly say we could not have been happier with the service we received. Karen was knowledgeable about several different options that were available to us. This was our first home, so Karen actually had a better idea of what we wanted to than we did int he beginning. Not only that, but Karen helped us negotiate with other sellers to make sure we were treated fairly. Also, Karen connected us with another ALL STAR lender who was just as helpful. Beyond the parts of her role that she obligated to by fiduciary responsibility, I most appreciate the fact that Karen was extremely patient with us throughout the entire process and never made us feel like we had to compete for her time or attention.
I’ll put it simply: Karen is the best agent we’ve ever had. She’s knowledgeable, compassionate, yet fierce when it comes time to make an offer. From start to finish she was a true professional. You’ll be so glad you selected her as your agent— there’s no one better!
Karen was the best realtor I have ever worked with. She goes above and beyond to find exactly what you are looking for. She walks with you through every aspect of the search, offer and closing. She even has a list of professionals she recommends for any project you may have in the buying and selling. She is fun to be with in the search and she is absolutely the best in every way. My search began before the pandemic hit, and yet she found exactly what I was looking for. I recommend her highly.
I decided to make some life changes in January 2020 including selling my home in Kent and buying something new in West Seattle to be closer to my family. Little did I know that a pandemic lurked just around the corner. My house in Kent quickly sold thanks to the Rosie Rourke Team and it was time to start the search for my new home.
Karen Hake-Santana and I started this journey in late February, early March of 2020. By this time the pandemic was right in front of us, and I wasn’t sure how we were going to navigate through it. Karen met with me, and we created a list of must haves and wants for my new home. She asked smart and thoughtful questions and made me think about things I may not have considered. Karen was helpful and reliable throughout the whole process and made me feel like I was the only client she was working with. She was always available when I called and spent many hours driving me to and from Kent and West Seattle to look at houses and condos. She made house hunting during a pandemic as easy as possible.
She helped me understand what were deal breakers and what I could be flexible with in a house. She took the time to get to know me and found the perfect home for me. She made the buying process seamless and enjoyable. Once I was in my new home she surprised with gift cards for local area restaurants and beautiful flowers once again making me feel like a special client.
I am so happy I shared this journey with Karen as I not only came out of this as a client but a friend.
Kris Gregoire
Fantastic service from beginning to end highly recommend . It had been a long time since I last sold a house and they were very patient with me .They helped me with finding contractors Carpet ,Crawl space and maintenance repair & movers all were exceptional and reasonably priced . I also had them help me with finding a new home and couldn’t be more satisfied . Rosie Rourke and her highly knowledgeable team made the entire process easy and I’m extremely thankful & appreciative
Melissa was the consummate professional throughout my home selling process. She has extensive local knowledge of the area (Fairwood neighborhood of Renton). She was interested in helping the process go smoothly for me, and was responsive to my questions. I was doing a complete renovation of the...
Rosie and her team were so helpful during the process of the sale of our investment home. They helped us with the inspection and which items to focus on and were available to us day and night no matter what our concern was. They listed the home at a great price and helped us negotiate a great final...
Rosie’s team is fabulous and we surely needed a team. The home we were selling was a fixer- upper. Rosie’s team managed everything. They helped us find contractors and scheduled much needed work to be done in a timely manner. ( roofer, painters, contractor etc)They even helped choose the color of...
Rosie, Liz and the whole Rosie Rourke Team were wonderful to work with! We had a short time frame to put our home on the market due to our new home purchase agreement and Rosie and her team were with us through the whole process. They even helped connect us to and coordinate with services that were...
From the beginning to the end, our experience with Rosie was great! She made us feel so comfortable with our decision to choose her to put our house in her hands. She didn't disappoint us at all. Our house was sold in three days from the time she listed it and we got what we were asking plus a...
She and her team were very professional and kind. I had fully hit overwhelm and they steped in and handled everything in a very quick manner. They were open to feedback and kept me in the loop. I had an illness and death in the family and they stepped right up and handled everything for me when...
Rosie Rourke and her team are simply the best! When my 93 year old father-in-law wanted to sell his home and move into an assisted living facility, he contacted Rosie and her team on the recommendation of his neighbor. After that initial meeting, Rosie led us every step of the way, and made what...
Rosie is not only the most knowledgeable realtors I have ever met but she is the most available regardless of the hour. She instills confidence in her caring. She manages a fantastic team that all work together for her clients. She took the scary out of the process and got me a great result. I...
I would definitely use Rosie and her team again. They kept me informed thru the entire process even when there were a few hiccups along the way. They had quick answers when I had questions and stayed on top of it to keep the transaction moving forwards. Rosie is so genuine and a pleasure to work...
Melissa Hudson went above and beyond for us. A new career opportunity brought my husband and I to Washington from California during the summer of 2019. We began looking at homes to purchase in January of 2020. Being new to the state and not familiar with neighborhoods Melissa's expertise and...
Rosie has managed to assemble a team of high caliber, highly capable and incredibly knowledgeable associates. As a business owner in the technology arena I usually have some words of advice or helpful suggestions on how companies can improve their service offering, but Rosie Rourke Real Estate is a...
Thank you again Melissa! I ran out of patience long before you did in this crazy market. After being bid for the fourth time I was starting to like my condo again. You kept telling we would find something, and you were right. I really like the house and am getting settled in slowly.
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We loved working with Melissa! She and her team were wonderful to work with through each step of the home selling process. We received multiple offers above asking! Her knowledge of the area was superb and we appreciated her responsiveness for all the questions we had that came up along the way! We...
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And, that she does. After Rosie met with me, the photography team came to create an amazing video of my home to post on the MLS site, as well as many other digital locations. My condo sold in just over a week. All of Rosie Rourke‘s Team members are...
This was the easiest, quickest sale of a home that I’ve ever experienced. Rosie and her team were in constant communication with me throughout the process, leaving no question unanswered. All recommendations from the team were spot on allowing the sale to complete right on time. I would highly...
Rosie and her team have be exceptional! She and her team were very responsive to all our concerns and kept us updated on everything that was happening. I cannot recommend her and her team strongly enough. We had 2 offers within a week. She was very helpful in helping us set up the house to sell...
From our initial meeting with Rosie we were impressed with her thoroughness, attention to detail, and her overall presentation. Her preparation was well beyond our expectations, and we knew immediately that we wanted Rosie and her team to represent us in the sale of our home. We immediately felt...
Fantastic! We had a great experience selling our home with Rosie and her teams expert help. Rosie made us part of the family from the first time we talked to her. We really appreciate her knowledge and insights about our home and the local market, it really helped make us comfortable. We absolutely...
Rosie brings an entire team to the table. They are great to work with, responsive and efficient. Our house sold in a few days for the full asking price. She also was able to recommend a great realtor to work with in the area we moved to and a moving company.
Rosie has allot of contacts and...
We chose Rosie because we saw her signs posted within our area. When we met, we appreciated her thoughtful comments about what we wanted to do with the interior of the house. We weren't ready to sell at that time, but had a feeling it would be soon.
About six weeks later, we were ready to list...
We have watched Rosie and her team in action over the years and thought perhaps her group would be a good choice when it was time to sell our home and find a new one. We were impressed from our first meeting with her team. To say she knows the area she sells in is an understatement. Rosie and her...
Best decision I've made was to select Rosie Rourke and her team to sell my townhome. Rosie and her team are well organized, proficient and proactive. They kept me well informed, guided, supported and took care of me! I would recommend them to all family and friends and anyone wanting a top realtor...
Melissa is AMAZING and there truly are not enough good things that I can say about her. As a first time home buyer the process at many times feels overwhelming. Melissa broke down the entire process in to simple to understand steps and was available whenever we had a question. She walked us through...
Melissa was a fantastic business partner to help us find and obtain our new home. She helped and guided us through each step of the process taking all the time needed to assure we were happy and successful. We would absolutely recommend Melissa as an agent for any type of home transaction, buying...
Rosie and her team provided both caring and expert service to my grandfather and me during the sale of his home in Fairwood. Rosie was highly accessible and responsive and guided us through the process with ease. We were thrilled with the outcome (and the speed of the sale), and we highly recommend...
A delight to work with. Very responsive. Got to know our tastes and used that information to guide our search. We took her out of her local area (Greater Seattle) but she had an excellent working knowledge of the north peninsula as well! Really helped us navigate the negotiations phase. Highly...
I have been working with a lot of real estate agents and Melissa Hudson by far is the best ever to do it. She understands her clients needs and really goes the extra mile for them. Melissa is always there for you 24/7 and answers all the questions you have as quickly as possible. With her extremely...
Melissa was professional and helpful from the first day we were introduced. She helped us through many home visits before finding ones we were ready to put an offer in.
Through our whole home search, my wife and I felt like we were Melissa’s only clients and she made plenty of time for us in the...
Melissa was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and really went above and beyond helping me purchase my first home. Being a first time home buyer, I had many questions and she was always there to answer them, or help find the answer. Now, even months afterwards, she has been more than willing to help...
My spouse and I worked with Melissa for nearly a year. As first time buyers we had many questions. Melissa was honest with her answers and could find out anything she didn't know. It took a long time to find something that worked in our range. There was never any pressure from Melissa and she was...
Rosie and team worked tirelessly to sell my "inherited family house" in the Fairwood-Renton Area. Rosie and her team answered my messages immediately and made us feel like a priority. The sale was complex and challenging due to language barriers and oversea financial transactions. Rosie...
We could not even think of a more perfect Rosie and a more perfect staff. From the first meeting, where she instilled hope in us when our rental home had been absolutely destroyed by the renters, she continued to support us, checking in with us frequently; giving us referrals to other experts on...
Working with Karen on the purchase of our home in Fairwood was a fantastic experience. Not only is Karen very knowledgeable about the area and the process, but she's transparent and trustworthy. Karen easily relates to her clients in a way that allows her to be a step ahead of questions/concerns...
We would like to recommend the service and support rendered by Rosie and her team in helping us to get our house sold. They are professional and highly efficient and are able to come up with a comprehensive and throughout action plan that meets our best interest. Whenever we are ready to sell or...
We were lucky enough to get connected with Karen through a co-worker of mine. Immediately after meeting Karen she began hunting and sending us links for potential houses. She listened closely to what we liked and didn't like at each house we viewed and took those things into consideration before...
If you want top dollar for your home and live in particular in the Fairwood area you want the best and that is Rosie and her team. We sold our house quick and during the slow period! She gave us such good advise that we were very prepared to move through the process. It may have cost us a little...
I’ve worked with Rosie’s team to sell two houses in the Renton area- one in 2017, the other in 2019. Here’s why-
1. I like the team approach. The different team members bring diverse skills to the table.
2. The team makes effective use of technology. They know how to maximize the property’s on-line...
Rosie and her team are really the best. We put in a contingent offer on a new house and once that was accepted we had 5 days to put our house on the market. In that short time Rosie & her team helped us get ready and got professional pictures done, scheduled an open house, and had professional...
Melissa did a great job listing my home and selling it quickly. The whole process was completely painless. She and her team use a messaging app and online signing program to keep me updated through the whole process. Once I signed the initial paperwork agreeing to have her list the house, she took...
When we first met with Melissa about our desire to downsize, we presented her with a specific uncommon floor plan that we were looking for. Thanks to her experience, dedication, and knowledge of local builders we ended up in a new home with the floor plan we wanted in a development located...
If you are looking for a professional, efficient, outstanding team to sell your house, look no further than The Rosie Rourke Team! Rosie and her team have the experience, tenacity, and knowledge to make the experience as painless as it can be when selling your home. From the beginning, the level of...
Rosie Rourke and her team are top notch, every step of the way we felt confidence with her and trusted her expertise. Her team is always on top of everything that needed to get accomplished, we loved the fact that almost daily we received some sort of message from them. Thanks to Rosie and her team...
Rosie and her team truly know what they are doing with respect to selling a home. The staging, photos, information and extensive colorful captioning presented the home in the best light possible. Rosie has a clear understanding of the market conditions and therefor has a good ability to price...
I am so glad I found Rosie! She was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the listing and selling process. Her suggestions on what to do to get the house ready to go on the market were spot on. The people she recommended to do the work did a great job and were easy to work with. Her...
Rosie and her team assisted us in selling out folks home an their attention to detail is exceptional and Rosie team helped us schedule and follow through with the repairs required to get it on the market saving us time from having to take time off from work and the stress. Can’t say enough about...
I once again had the pleasure of working with Rosie and her team. Over the past 3 months her team evaluated the vacant lot I wanted to sell, determined price ranges in the area; discussed listing pricing and was able to get the property out to market quickly. Other than closing, all documents...
Melissa is incredible.
We have looked at a number of houses with Melissa last summer and into this spring. We met her at an open house and we both immediately liked her approach: she's pleasant, helpful, has her own opinions (isn't just trying to get a sale/will give an honest take) and extremely...
Bull dog is how I'd describe Melissa. In a good way. We had a number of requirements in finding a home. Melissa just kept going until we found a unicorn that met our requirements. She just wouldn't let go of the challenge until we were happy. I know it wasn't easy finding the exact kind of...
Rosie Rourke and her team were awesome!
They made this entire process easy and turnkey - I had not sold a house before and they were invaluable with answering questions, providing direction and making sure I was aware of all the different pieces of the seller/buyer process along the way. A great...
Colleen made the whole buying process so much easier than I expected. She was professional, easy to work with, responsive, and very knowledgeable. She didn’t waste my time trying to show me things above my price range. I would definitely work with Colleen in the future and refer her to anyone I...
Our experience with the Rosie Rourke team has been seamless. Her team, as well as the recommended contractors, are excellent. We were kept informed at every step of the way. Rosie has an unusual grasp of the market. Her skills allowed us to earn top dollar from this sale. It's easy to see why her...
Wasn't sure how to go about selling a condo/home, so of course looked around online to see what I could find. John L Scott is very well known in the region, and Rosie has a stellar reputation within that organization. Anyway, long story short, she and her team alleviated any fears or trepidation...
We would like to recommend the service and support rendered by Rosie and her team in helping us to get our house sold. They are professional and highly efficient and are able to come up with a comprehensive and throughout action plan that meets our best interest. Whenever we are ready to sell or...
We were lucky enough to get connected with Karen through a co-worker of mine. Immediately after meeting Karen she began hunting and sending us links for potential houses. She listened closely to what we liked and didn't like at each house we viewed and took those things into consideration before...
If you want top dollar for your home and live in particular in the Fairwood area you want the best and that is Rosie and her team. We sold our house quick and during the slow period! She gave us such good advise that we were very prepared to move through the process. It may have cost us a little...
I’ve worked with Rosie’s team to sell two houses in the Renton area- one in 2017, the other in 2019. Here’s why-
1. I like the team approach. The different team members bring diverse skills to the table.
2. The team makes effective use of technology. They know how to maximize the property’s on-line...
Rosie and her team are really the best. We put in a contingent offer on a new house and once that was accepted we had 5 days to put our house on the market. In that short time Rosie & her team helped us get ready and got professional pictures done, scheduled an open house, and had professional...
Melissa did a great job listing my home and selling it quickly. The whole process was completely painless. She and her team use a messaging app and online signing program to keep me updated through the whole process. Once I signed the initial paperwork agreeing to have her list the house, she took...
When we first met with Melissa about our desire to downsize, we presented her with a specific uncommon floor plan that we were looking for. Thanks to her experience, dedication, and knowledge of local builders we ended up in a new home with the floor plan we wanted in a development located...
Melissa did a great job listing my home and selling it quickly. The whole process was completely painless. She and her team use a messaging app and online signing program to keep me updated through the whole process. Once I signed the initial paperwork agreeing to have her list the house, she took it and ran. I had a few things come up on the inspection to address, and she helped me find a contractor, met him for an estimate and arranged the work.
It was a quick and painless process for me. I was never left wondering what was going on or where we were in the whole process. My house sold in 36 hours and there was another buyer interested if the first fell through. I would use her again in a heartbeat.
Melissa Hudson is by far the best real estate agent I have ever met in my life, hands down. She was there for me 24/7 on weekdays and weekends to answer any questions I had. If you are looking for an real estate agent that will put you first and really take care of you, Melissa is it. She understands what her clients are going through and she goes over every procedure with you. She is very quick at responding and goes back and forth with the sellers agent and lender. She was there with me from start to closing. I really felt safe and had a peace of mind when she was next to me. She is well connected and also has good recommendations for inspection, locksmith to relock your lock and home cleaning providers. I will definitely work with her again and recommend anyone who needs assistance. Melissa really goes out of her way and she really does make you feel comfortable and relaxed. I remember when signing documents at closing she was going through everything with me and any other questions you have about the title and other contingencies she is always there to help. You will definitely be in good hands, trust me! By the way she is very thorough and knowledgable because she is a full time real estate agent and also owns real estate herself, so she really knows what shes doing.
Colleen did a great job of showing me and wife different listings around the Kent area. She was prompt in communication and knew the surrounding areas quite well. In our second weekend of looking at houses we were able to find a home that my wife and I both loved. We had our offer accepted and successfully closed on the home thanks to Colleen and the Rosie Rourke team.
I have used the Rosie Rourke team to buy and sell homes, always with great success. Most recently, to purchase a home in Tacoma with buyers agent Colleen Linder. Colleen is a fantastic buyers agent with great communication and negotiating skills. She takes the time to understand what her clients want. Her knowledge of the local Real Estate market is second to none.
Melissa was a fantastic business partner to help us find and obtain our new home. She helped and guided us through each step of the process taking all the time needed to assure we were happy and successful. We would absolutely recommend Melissa as an agent for any type of home transaction, buying or selling. Thank you for making this a great and comfortable experience.
We couldn't be happier with the job Melissa did to help us find and purchase our new home! She's hugely knowledgeable of the market in Renton and did a great job helping us narrow down our search and navigate our way through the purchasing process. We were living in a different city while we were looking, and Melissa did a ton of work to ensure that when we did travel to the city that we were there to look at properties that matched our wants and needs. We have nothing buy great things to say about Melissa, and we recommend her wholeheartedly!
Karen Hake helped us find our home in West Seattle and guided us through a tricky multiple offers situation. We did a whirlwind few days of house hunting and Karen was always prepared and responsive. She even had treats and snacks for our toddler! We would highly recommend her — everything went very smoothly and she was a pleasure to work with!
My mom's house just sold! Rosie and her team were responsive and knowledgeable every step of the way. Her suggestions for what to do to prepare the house before it went on the market were spot on (including what color to paint the interior). The people she suggested to do the work did a great job and were easy to deal with. Her team answered my questions promptly. The whole process of selling the house was easier and much less stressful than I imagined it might be, especially since I live several hours away.
Melissa worked tirelessly to guide us through what turned out to be a particularly complex house buying transaction. The Rosie Rourke Team worked well together to help and support each other and us throughout the entire process. Had Melissa not been working hard for us, I truly believe we would not be in our new home today! When it came time to sell our former house, I didn't even consider anyone else, I knew Melissa would make the process easy and smooth. She has excellent knowledge of the real estate market that helped us garner top dollar. She also has a vast network of professionals that she tapped into to help us get out house ready for the market. I would highly recommend Melissa Hudson for your real estate needs!
You just can’t argue with the results. Rosie and her team handled every aspect of our sale with sure handedness. She guided me through some tough repair decisions that paid off splendidly in the end. Once repairs were done, staging, listing, showing and paperwork was a breeze, all expertly arranged for a quick sale at a price far exceeding my best hope.
I had an awesome experience buying a home as my real estate agent made it such an easy process. She was professional, friendly, responsive to my calls and text messages, and very knowledgeable about the housing market. She was not pushy nor did she try to show me homes above what I could afford. The process from start to finish was very smooth. I would definitely recommend Colleen Linder of the Rosie Rourke team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
The Rosie Rourke team did a fabulous job in helping me to sell my condominium. Their extensive knowledge of the Fairwood area in Renton, was key in getting the buyers through the door to view the property. I felt that the entire team was there for me whenever I had a question, no matter what the issue was. They use a team strategy to guide any seller through the daunting process of selling a home. I Highly recommend the Rosie Rourke team with John L Scott whether you are buying or selling! Five stars all around!
I had an amazing experience working with the Rosie Rourke team! Our family friend, Laura Helmon, works for their team and introduced me to Listing Agent, Melissa Hudson. Melissa was spectacular throughout the whole process of selling my home. When I first met with her, she provided a clear understanding of what the Rosie Rourke team could do to get the best deal for my home.
I really appreciated the constant communication throughout The whole process. The team would notify me with any updates on the status of my house and if there were any documents I needed to sign off on so that things could run smoothly. I was especially impressed with the photos and the 3D tour they were able to generate for the listing. In this day and age where potential buyers can’t always come tour the home right away, I believe it helped tremendously. The buy for my home was from out-of-state, so the visuals were clutch.
In addition to helping me sell my home, Melissa was able to refer me to great lender and buying agent for my new home, both of which I’m very happy with! With Melissa and Team’s help, I was able to sell my house for more than originally expected and within 1 week of listing on the market! If you are looking to sell your home, I can’t recommend the Rosie Rourke team enough!
Rosie and her team handled the sale of our home with knowledge, expertise and great customer service!! They went beyond what would be expected to make sure everyone was informed at all stages of the sale! The personal care they put in makes you know she has everyone's best interest at heart! I thank Rosie and her team for all the extra steps they took to make the sale happen!! Thank You!
We worked with Karen Hake to find and purchase our first home. Throughout the process Karen was quick to respond, attentive to what we were looking for, and always made herself available for us when we wanted to view a house. Buying a home can be extremely stressful but Karen helped to make the process enjoyable and easy for us as first time home buyers. I believe we got our home due to Karen's willingness to work hard (and sometimes late into the evening) for us. Karen is a great agent and I highly recommend her to anyone searching for a house. If you are looking in the Renton area her knowledge of the neighborhoods is priceless. Finally, I feel she is the perfect agent for first time home buyers as she was always happy to explain and walk us through anything we needed help with!
Melissa was professional and helpful from the first day we were introduced. She helped us through many home visits before finding ones we were ready to put an offer in.
Through our whole home search, my wife and I felt like we were Melissa’s only clients and she made plenty of time for us in the evenings after work. Once we were ready to put in an offer, she helped us understand the steps/process clearly so we could be confident in our offer.
Despite some negligence on the bank’s side (missing our closing date twice), Melissa handled the situation positively and escalated the issue with the bank on our behalf! She took full responsibility of the complete transaction (even though the loan completion is the bank’s responsibility) and saw it through to completion. Cannot say enough good things about working with Rosie’s team, especially Melissa, and would recommend for anyone buying/selling a home in the Renton/Kent area!
We engaged Karen Hake-Santana as our buyers agent, and she went out of her way to help us far outside her local area of greater Seattle. It turns out she has a great working knowledge of the western Puget Sound and northern peninsula areas as well! She got to know our tastes and used that knowledge to direct our search. She helped us understand and cope with the negotiation phase. We love our new home in Port Angeles!
Rosie, Melissa and their team went above and beyond what I expected! We had found a house online that had only been posted for a couple hours. It was almost 7 at night and I asked her if it was possible to look at the house. Melissa had set up a walk through a half hour later for us! We ended up falling in love with the house and that night she had put together an offer for us and submitted it to the seller before 9pm! Not only did she make it possible for us to look at the house exactly when we wanted to but the sellers ended up picking our offer over 5 other peoples! Now my husband and I own our dream house and it’s all thanks to Melissa and her team :) I couldn’t of picked a better agent to support us through this crazy process! They’re amazing and I would recommend them to anyone!