Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Central Washington Real Estate Testimonials

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My wife and I started working with Leah and team a couple of months before I house went up for sale in Seattle.

The team has always been courteous and excellent to work with. We gave the team our list of requirements and right away was given a list to look at. As our house went on the market in Seattle, we came over on the weekend and with Emily's help, was able to look at 14 houses over the weekend. Within a few days after that we had placed an offer on our dream house in Selah, WA and within a month moved in. None of this would have been possible without the gracious help from Leah and team. We are much appreciate of having to work with the team and guiding us through the process. Thank you very much to Leah and team!!

Eric and Sonya Gillespie

Susan is honestly the best agent I could have asked for.

What stood out most was how much she actually cared. She wasn't just trying to close a deal, she wanted to make sure I found the right home and felt confident every step of the way. She made the process fun, too. House hunting can be stressful, but she had me laughing every single time we toured. Even the worst of viewings, she kept the mood light and helped me shake it off instead of getting discouraged. On top of that, she communicated clearly, fought for my best interests in negotiations, and made what should have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. I'd tell anyone considering working with her: you're in good hands, she will go above and beyond for you.

Conrad & Joann Gonzales

I highly recommend Yeimy if you have real estate needs!

! She always goes over and beyond! She helps explains things clearly, has strong communication skills so you always know what’s going on throughout the whole process, and is always positive and kind. She cares about her clients and is cheering you on. I worked with her tirelessly back in 2020, looking at countless homes to no avail when the market was insane and then again in 2025 where she helped me get my home sweet home. She’s AMAZING and I wouldn’t be a confident homeowner without her.

Chelsea Brannock

Mel is a super knowledgeable agent who prioritizes his clients!

If you are considering buying or selling in Yakima, Mel Moore is your man!

Norman S. & Shannon L. Anglin

It is my pleasure to recommend Seth Orr as your first or next Real Estate Agent.

Seth came highly recommended to my husband and as first time home buyers. We reached out to Seth for his advice and knowledge to inquire about the process of buying a home. Upon meeting with Seth we felt extremely comfortable with his expertise and without hesitation we knew that he was the only person we wanted to work with. To our surprise we ended up putting an offer on a home the weekend we met him. I was really appreciative of him walking us through the entire process from putting in an offer, inspection, signing, and even after closing. He is very responsive and was available any time we needed him. Seth has strong relationships with various lenders and realtors. He was able to work with our lender and had a pre-approval and offer ready for us within 30 minutes of us selecting a home. We are still in disbelief on how easy smooth and smooth the process was that we were able to close in 14 days. To anyone looking to buying your first home, we highly recommend to get informed and work with Seth.

Francisco & Selenia Ramirez

Myia is very sweet,and knowledgeable.

She listened to our wants, and needs. She tailored her time to work with us.

Jann,Frederick,Joshua,Christoper Wilkinson,Mann,Brown

Chris was very professional with a warm, fun personal touch.

He tried to understand our needs and wishes and did what he could to make things happen for us. He was always watching out for our best interests when dealing with the other agent/buyer and walked us through each step from start to finish of selling our home and buying another. He even drove with us 10+ hours round trip to take us house hunting in another city. That's dedication! As a realtor I know he meets all types of people and families with different personalities and ways of doing things....he worked hard at blending in with us and making sure we were comfortable. Even during the not so fun times. The best part....our pugs loved Chris which speaks volumes! We're actually going to miss him. LOL!! Would we recommend him? Absolutely. Would we hire Chris again for our future housing needs? In a heartbeat! Thank you Chris!!

Russell & Dhea Powers

Was really nice and helpful

Gelasio

I had the pleasure of working with Conner Maybe.

It was a pleasure. Everything went smooth. If you ever get a chance, this is where I would go.

Daniel Hall

Great Service

Brian & Margaret Cole

Janet and I go back several years.

Janet has become a dear friend and she goes above and beyond to serve her clients. I trust her with everything.

Lori Lett

Jen is kind and goes the extra mile to make sure the selling/buying process goes as smoothly as possible.

Jenifer K. Parsons

We are deeply grateful to Senta Hernandez for the exceptional care and professionalism she showed while helping my parents find their new home.

After living in their house for over 40 years, moving was a very emotional and difficult decision for them. Senta guided us through the process with patience, compassion, and expertise, making the transition so much easier. She listened to their needs, understood their concerns, and found the perfect single-level home that suited them beautifully. Thanks to her dedication, what could have been a stressful experience became a smooth and positive journey. We truly appreciate her support and are deeply thankful for her role in helping our family take this difficult yet important step.My husband and I would strongly recommend Senta to anyone seeking to purchase or sell a home. You won't regret this important decision.

Sonja

It was a very pleasant experience listing my house with Leah.

Communication and transparency were excellent throughout the process. Would highly recommend her and her team in your real estate transactions.

Henry Smith

Jeff is an excellent agent!

He's very personable, and knowledgeable about the market. He was always patient, and available to us when we needed. He's very honest and sincere in answering questions when they arose. He helped us find the perfect home for our family. Highly recommend!!

Brandy Schwartz

We highly recommend Amanda Frank—if we could give more stars, we absolutely would.

Amanda did everything in her power to make our dream of becoming homeowners come true. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, quick to respond, and always honest with us; she never just told us what she thought we wanted to hear. Whenever we hit bumps in the road, Amanda handled them with professionalism and did everything she could to keep things moving smoothly. We’re truly grateful for all her hard work and dedication.

Joel & Nicole

Allison did an absolutely superb job coordinating all aspects of our purchase.

She proved to be knowledgeable, prompt, understanding and very efficient. Being from out of town, we appreciated her recommendations for things like homeowners insurance and home inspection; who did a great job fir us as well We could not have been more pleased with her services.

Larry Cadwell Living Trust

Top notch, started with a top of the line listing.

Allison is a great communicator who provided us with timely updates throughout the process. The entire process was pleasant. Thank you Allison Fuller for excellent service!

Robert & Rebecca Hammons

I want to thank Fenja Swope for her Prestigious, Distinguished and Respected customer service!

Buying a home for the 1st time can be Exciting, and at the same time Petrifying. Fenja Excelled in every aspect of real estate professionalism, which in turn made us feel so comfortable in our new home adventure. I will highly recommend Fenja Swope and all that helped at Berkshire Hathaway to any individual, or family that is looking to purchase a new home! Thank you Fenja Sincerely Paul

Paul and Donelle Bishop/Quantrille

Emily earned our business prior to us being ready to even purchase our home.

We were walking through open houses one weekend when we met her. We told her it'd be a month or two before we would be ready to buy, and out of all the agents we met that day she was the only one who followed through with us and sent us new to the market homes to look at. Throughout the process she was very helpful, prompt to answer questions, and punctual to every listing we viewed.

Mandy & Forrest Kopta

My husband and I had a very positive experience with our agent Jonathan finding the property we want.

David & Anna Richman

Chris was quick to respond to inquiries and was very communicative.

He made the home buying process smooth and easy, and was great during the final home stretch.

Sean Leaverton

Amanda is the absolute best!

if I could give her 12 stars I would five isn’t enough very happy with her services

Ramiro

Leah was outstanding from beginning to end!

It isn’t easy to prepare a house for sale while hunting for a new house but Leah made it happen! She and Philip make a wonderful team. Thanks for being a part of our down sizing journey.

Gary and Tamera Tollefson

Go for it ,very easy to work with and knowledgeable .

I sold Two houses no problem I would use again.

Daniel Hall

Fenja is fantastic!

She will go the extra mile and then some for her clients.

Michelle & Tami Anderson

Phenomenal service and goes beyond expectations

Alejandro Lopez

Sharri was the absolute best.

What a champion, she was on top of everything throughout the whole process and made it so easy and understandable for us. Just the best.

Christopher & Erica Gorman/Moretti

She is so knowledgeable and always willing to show properties.

I’m not easy to work with due to the fact I was looking for a home to be for three adults and she kept up the search till we found the right one. She walked me thru financing and mortgage questions and even came to the closing! I’ve already referred her to two other people.

Peggy Satko

Sharri was fantastic!

We have used her over the past two years to buy and sell our homes. She ensured we received a very fair deal in purchasing our current home and brought us several offers in selling our house which sold for top dollar. She smoothed over any bumps in the road and provided a pleasant experience for a typically high anxiety activity. Thank you Sharri.

Ray & Colleen Whitney

We are deeply grateful to Senta Hernandez for the exceptional care and professionalism she showed while helping my parents find their new home.

After living in their house for over 40 years, moving was a very emotional and difficult decision for them. Senta guided us through the process with patience, compassion, and expertise, making the transition so much easier. She listened to their needs, understood their concerns, and found the perfect single-level home that suited them beautifully. Thanks to her dedication, what could have been a stressful experience became a smooth and positive journey. We truly appreciate her support and are deeply thankful for her role in helping our family take this difficult yet important step.My husband and I would strongly recommend Senta to anyone seeking to purchase or sell a home. You won't regret this important decision.

Sonja

I am truly grateful for all of Sydnee’s help in selling my home.

She went above and beyond throughout the entire process. My house had been on the market for several months with another agency, with no offers and no real sense of urgency. I was always told it was “because of the market.” After being referred to Sydnee by a coworker, the experience completely changed. She had my home under contract within just two weeks. Sydnee is professional, proactive, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Her strong work ethic and dedication made the entire process smooth. I highly recommend Sydnee to anyone looking to buy or sell a home—she truly delivers results, and I am very thankful for all that she did for me and my family. -Maria

Agustina & Maria Lara/Godoy

Emily earned our business prior to us being ready to even purchase our home.

We were walking through open houses one weekend when we met her. We told her it'd be a month or two before we would be ready to buy, and out of all the agents we met that day she was the only one who followed through with us and sent us new to the market homes to look at. Throughout the process she was very helpful, prompt to answer questions, and punctual to every listing we viewed.

Mandy & Forrest Kopta

Leah is a treasure.

She is professional, experienced and sensitive to the unique situation of the client. Within the past year, I have sold and purchased a home through Leah's advising and wise counsel. She is usually always available to answer a question, or will get right back to you. I could not have had better professional care. Thank you, again!

Sara Holtzinger

Jose Suarez is Responsable, Friendly, has good communication explains everything really good and takes the time to show any house you want to see.

.Jose does a very good job!!! Thank you very much Jose for your help.:)

Ricardo & Miriam Ayala Guadarrama/Rojas Rivas

Working with Sharri Green was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

She was beyond kind, understanding, and patient throughout our entire home search. Sharri went above and beyond — showing us properties both on the west side and in Yakima — and never hesitated to accommodate our schedule or questions. Her diligence and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She was incredibly responsive, always quick to return calls and messages, and consistently kept us updated every step of the way. Sharri's professionalism, warmth, and genuine care for her clients set her apart. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home — you won’t find anyone better!

Craig & Abby Grim/Bailey Grim

Erik was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

His assistance made the selling process easy to navigate and his suggestions made decision making simple.

Matthew Weaver

She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.

She answered any question we had and if she didnt know the answer she knew who we should ask. She was very patient with our chaos, and was understanding everytime a house didnt fit our needs. She even came out to look at houses on a holiday. When we did get the keys, she brought them to us on her Anniversary. She was phenomenal and way too giving. We really appriciated everything.

Fredrick Wilkinson

Awsome experience very friendly just like family

The Moberly Family Holding Trust

Working with Tyler Critchlow in the sale of my home was beyond an exceptional experience.

I would highly recommend Tyler as your realtor if you are seeking the highest success with maximum outcome in selling or buying your home based on my experience working with him. From initial phone contact and throughout the complete process Tyler was very responsive and timely, following through and VERY diligently in communication keeping me updated each step of the way from start to finish. I truly felt Tyler listened, heard and understand what I needed and required in the process, and because of his listening and understanding, I felt as though his primary goal was the selling of my home based upon what was best for me and not just about “MAKING THE SALE”. Tyler”s exceptional interpersonal skills, knowledge, expertise, UNPRECEDENTED measures in problem-solving, and exceptional communication skills resulted in receiving maximum market value of my home and significantly making my home selling experience highly successful. I am extremely grateful to Tyler for making my home selling experience greatly successful from start to finish eliminating much anxiousness, dreaded and stressful experience for me. I honestly can say Tyler is not only a great realtor but a genuine great person that I contribute to the making my home selling experience a positive and successful experience. Tyler’s dedication, integrity, trustworthiness, his ability in positive communication with all involved parties (buyer’s agent, inspector, appraiser, loan officer’s, ect.), along with many other positive attributes made my home selling experience beyond exceptional.

Tammy Henne

We had such a great experience working with Amanda Frank.

She helped us prepare our home for sale, did an amazing job marketing it, and guided us through every step of the process. She was always easy to reach, quick to communicate, and incredibly helpful whenever we had questions. Her professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would highly recommend her!

John & Kyla Vukonich

Laurie was so easy to work with and eager to help any way she could.

I never felt any pressure and knew I had a professional working hard for us.

Paul & Greg Kilpatrick

Excellent through the first steps to the last.

Chris is recommended for the first time home buyer and the 100th time home buyer! Detailed, punctual, thorough and honest……sure hard to find this anymore but use Chris and you’ve got it!!

Jeffrey Mildfelt

Amanda is one of a kind, she was able to find the perfect home that fit our dreams and family.

She was quick to get questions answered and to get the things that were promised done with the home. She continues to check in on us to make sure we are happy and taken care of. Amanda is the only realtor I will ever work with in the Yakima valley. She simply is amazing.

Deccio

Anybody that decides to work with Meg should know they’ll be in great hands.

Very attentive, hard working, resourceful, and knowledgeable. We couldn’t have gotten luckier to have been able to work with her.

Devon & Megan Rutledge

Leah was excellent to work with.

Most importantly, she was realistic about the listing price which resulted in a relatively quick (but not too quick) sale with minimal negotiation. She knows the market well and was particularly well versed on our condo project. Leah was efficient with our time and kept us posted with written communications - no long-winded discussions, just the facts! The actual sale and coordination with escrow were very smooth as well. She handled the property inspection very professionally and worked quickly to help get the minor repair issues done and accepted by the buyers. All in all, just a very professional process from end to end. I would gladly be available for testimonials or recommendations.

Rob and Crystal Disotell

Misty has listed 2 homes for our family and just helped me through my first rental property.

She listened to exactly what I wanted and the price range I was in and would notify me within hours of a new listing hitting the market. Both homes she has listed have been in poor shape and she has rolled up her sleeves and dove right in scrubbing walls, washing windows, painting, picking up and hauling off garbage to pulling weeds and had both homes on the market within a week. She is a hard worker and well connected in the real Estate community with an excellent team behind her. Thank you for all your hard work and your patience with me.

Phillip Eric Quenzer

We couldn’t be happier with our experience.

Our realtor Miya was knowledgeable, patient, and truly had our best interests in mind. She made buying our first home an easy and fun experience.We highly recommend.

Christina Rodriguez

She is so knowledgeable and always willing to show properties.

I’m not easy to work with due to the fact I was looking for a home to be for three adults and she kept up the search till we found the right one. She walked me thru financing and mortgage questions and even came to the closing! I’ve already referred her to two other people.

Peggy Satko

Jose was very good with his communication always kept me up-to-date on what was happening.

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"Meg was great to work with. We had been having a very hard time with multiple offers on houses but were not able to close on a deal. Meg helped us secure a wonderful house in Selah. She knew the market and was very responsive to our requests. I would highly recommend Meg if you are looking for a house in the Yakima area."
5 /5.0
by zuser20170115103857281
"tMegan,is professional and knowledgeable of the real estate market. We had a very positive experience with her finding and helping us purchase our home. She was in contact at all times. Five stars!!!"
5 /5.0
by coleissquirrel2322
"Meg was great! She was thorough and obviously knew what she was doing. She was also very responsive.Just a lovely person! Meg was so personable that she made the home-selling process much less stressful.I highly recommend her."
5 /5.0
by floatingweft
"We had heard good things from a former neighbor about Ms. Balles. Thanks to Meg, she was able to sell our neighbor's home very quickly sold for asking price, if not more. When it was our turn to sell, we turned to Meg Balles. She met with us and helped to figure out our asking price. With her help we were listed on the market for only a week and our house sold for asking price. Meg was there for us at every step to offer her wonderful experience and advise on all the questions that we had. Thank you Meg!"
5 /5.0
by Johnhernandez8210
"3 Transactions Later—Meg is the Undisputed Expert in Yakima Valley Real Estate!Meg is, without a doubt, THE expert in local realty. This was our third transaction working with her, and we wouldn't trust anyone else. As a true veteran in the field, she knows the Yakima Valley market inside and out.What we value most about Meg is her directness and her reliance on data. She gives you real, honest expectations based on facts rather than just telling you what you want to hear. In a somewhat stale market, her data-driven strategy paid off massively—our home went under contract in just 3 days while still getting top dollar!On top of that, her local connections are unmatched. Need a general contractor to remodel a bathroom to maximize value? A trusted roofer? Meg literally has a deep network of reliable professionals for absolutely anything you could possibly need to make informed decisions when buying or selling.She is a trusted advisor who delivers real results every single time. If you want a seamless, high-value real estate experience in the area, Meg is the professional you need in your corner!"
5 /5.0
by zuser20250316125525528
"Meg was wonderful to work with! We lived out of the area and she went above and beyond her job responsibilities to take care of things to sell my parent’s home. She is amazing!"
5 /5.0
by kemossman9
"Meg was great to work with! She was very knowledgeable and full of energy. She took the time to analyze all the things that affect selling a home and provided support for values in her reports."
5 /5.0
by Colette Bariletti
"Meg matched us with a beautiful house that meets our needs perfectly despite the shortage of new listings.When making the offer, she set the offer terms in a way that pressured the sellers to accept within our budget without forgoing any important contingencies. She was also very helpful such that we could do everything long distance, organizing multiple inspections and facilitating multiple video showings of the house as necessary."
5 /5.0
by Erin Brown
"Very knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy. Good agent for explainingeverything to I and my wife Highly recommend her for showing and buying a home."
5 /5.0
by eakinsandra
"Very impressed with skills. Over the course of three months, Meg Balles helped us purchase a mobile home and listed and sold our home. My wife and I live in a different state. Meg’s knowledge was instrumental in both transactions."
5 /5.0
by richardheiserman
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