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Jay Chen
Bellingham Real Estate Company

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595 Newport Way Seattle
Selling my first home, a condo I lived in and loved for 9 years in Issaquah was both a big decision and an emotional journey. I feel incredibly lucky to have had Jay Chen of Mindful Home Team by my side through every step of it. Jay was the *perfect* partner: grounded, professional, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making this experience as smooth and successful as possible- exactly what I needed. From the very beginning, Jay respected my desire to stay in the driver’s seat, offering just the right balance of support and autonomy. He brought sharp insight, market expertise, and a calm, thoughtful presence that helped me feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. Whether it was pricing strategy, prepping the condo for sale (including fresh carpet, paint, and beautiful staging), or navigating buyer dynamics, Jay brought an incredible level of care and finesse to what could have been a stressful and scary process. Thanks to his expert guidance and ability to spotlight the unique qualities of my well-maintained home, we set a record sale price in the complex: all during a market that wasn’t exactly making things easy for sellers. That alone was a win, but what truly stood out was how Jay showed up when things got complicated. When buyer financing issues threatened to derail the sale, Jay became a calm, creative problem-solver. He even helped me and the HOA secure FHA approval with HUD—a huge undertaking that made it all possible. It’s the kind of above-and-beyond effort that defines him. Jay kept me updated at all times, answered every question with patience and clarity, and helped me stay grounded when things felt uncertain. He celebrated the wins with me and helped carry the weight when things were tough and challenged my calm. I truly can’t imagine doing this with anyone else. Jay made a stressful process feel joyful, meaningful, and deeply human. I’m forever grateful for the heart and mindfulness he brought to selling my home.
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Rob Calkins
Realty One Group Orca

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#301/1114 17th Avenue Seattle
Rob assisted me with a difficult estate sale of a deceased relative’s condo when other agents did not want to touch the project. As a first time estate executor who had no previous experience in selling a property, Rob patiently walked me through each step of the process. As the property was in very bad shape, Rob went above and beyond helping me find contractors to remodel the property while staying on budget. He constantly provided updates and market comparables, keeping us informed on market conditions. Since I was out of town when our sale finally closed, Rob not only assisted with tracking info down for the title company, he also made sure the utilities account was closed on the correct date. It was not an easy sale and I required more guidance than a lot of clients and Rob provided all that and more.
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Washington2026County Top 5
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Snohomish County2026Avg. sale price
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1612 East Alder Street Seattle
Darin has been very helpful in our home purchase process. He was quick to respond to our initial request and remained responsive throughout the whole process, always making himself available whenever we needed to go on home tours or ask questions. He answered all our questions clearly and concisely, and made the home purchase experience a lot less daunting for us as first-time home buyers. One thing that really stood out to us is that whenever we went on a home tour, Darin would prepare a copy of all the information on the home - It's a small thing but really shows that he goes out of his way to improve our experience. He also managed to help us in the bargaining process, and successfully obtained a significant price reduction for us. We would definitely work with Darin again in the future, and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell their home.
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