I was impressed with Rob from the beginning. He was the first to call me and from then on, he led me through every aspect of the process with professional expertise. Thorough, always available, knowledgable, and trustworthy. He was especially indispensable as I live out of state and had to do this from a distance. I would hire Rob again in a heartbeat!
Rob is an excellent agent, he kept us informed always and answered all our questions. He was very quick to try to all our emails and texts He kept us updated on our property inquiries along with potential buyers input on our property Rob is a great guy to work with , we are so glad we found him
I can't say enough about how great Rob is to work with! He's put up with my crazy deals and flips for about 10 years now. I always know he'll look out for my best interests, double check everything, and find me what I need, no matter how difficult it is. There's truly not a better realtor out there!!
Rob and I engaged for more than a year before moving forward with the sales process. He did a great job of preparing me by setting expectations, documenting comparable properties in my area, identifying areas of home improvements to focus on, and prepping the property for showing. I always felt like I understood what to expect so the surprises were kept to a minimum, and he did a great job of communicating and asking for my feedback on timelines so that the process didn’t become overwhelming. I’m certainly pleased with the outcome, and would highly recommend Rob Calkins to others looking to sell in the Puget Sound area. Good job Rob!
With an occupied house and an unapproved dadu on the property and an out of spec septic system, finding workable solutions were a challenge. Rob was helpful in guiding us through a successful sale ..
Rob is a genuine person - I felt comfortable sharing my situation with him, he's a great and patient listener. Working with him was a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend him. If the time comes, I will definitely be going back to Rob!
Rob recently sold our home and we could not have been more satisfied!! Rob was extremely professional and came well prepared for our initial interview. He was calm, knowledgeable and offered his opinion when asked. We tried to do everything he advised and it went very well for us. He always made himself available. Was easy to get a hold of. He is an outstanding realtor! Would use him again without question.
Things that were awesome: Rob didn't suggest a lot of extra fluff in terms of staging and getting ready to list. Concierge service, so I didn't have to collect bids and line up contractors from another state. Proactive communication, kind, and understanding. Things that caught me unaware: The pricing recommendation at listing was too high, and multiple price adjustments were required, which I'd been trying to avoid. The net sheet wasn't quite accurate (a couple of thousand dollars off) As a first-time home seller, I wish I had been more educated about the size of the excise tax earlier in the process.
One thing I can say about Rob is he does his homework to determine what the market is doing. He spends the time to get a lot of comparisons to the property you are trying to sell so you have a good feel for how the market is doing. He also has a comprehensive plan for selling the property. I liked the pre listing inspection so that there were no surprises when trying to sell the property and the buyers knew the condition of the property without having to wait on an inspection. Also limiting the vieiwing to qualified buyers and not just anyone off the street reduces the amount of traffic wandering through your house. He let’s you know what to expect and when. He doesn’t try to make you adhere to a time schedule he wants, he’s willing to work to a schedule you are comfortable with. This was the easiest home sale I have made. He has done alright by me and I highly recommend him as an agent.
Exceptional follow through and dedication. Kept us informed every step of the process.
Rob was the ultimate in real estate consultants. He patiently worked with us over time as we contemplated retirement and selling our home of 30 years. Once we made the decision, he provided us with an up to date market analysis and walked us through the process. The process went quickly with Rob’s excellent recommendations. In just a few days from listing we had offers, accepting one over our asking price. He kept us apprised throughout the close process, answering questions and checking in as things proceeded. No question was too small as he responded to our inquiries quickly. The entire event exceeded our expectations. Rob was an exceptional, trusted partner that we highly recommend!
Rob Calkins of Realty One is an outstanding realtor. He knows the market, has excellent communication and he's very professional. His work ethic and attention to detail can't be beat. I'm extremely grateful we connected to sell my home!
