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Highly likely to recommend Bought a home in 2012. 

Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

Highly likely to recommend 

Sold a Condo home in 2012 for approximately $275K in Green Lake, Seattle, WA.

 Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

Sold a Single Family home in 2012 for approximately $150K in Seaview, Seattle, WA
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

Summary: I'm not kidding when I say Tyler's professional handling of my home sale was nothing short of masterful. It was a complicated, or "challenging" sale of a 90-year old West Seattle home and it was tiny - 700 square feet. I needed help. Everything else I had tried had failed. Tyler and his business partner took me all the way through the Short Sale process and prepared me fully for the twists and turns it would take. It was not going to be a very lucrative endeavor for them, but they took it on anyway and never made me feel like I was "less than" because I needed to do a Short Sale. What I most appreciated was that Tyler was highly respectful of the 25 years I had into the home. 

Simply put, they are experts that KNOW how to deal with the banks and they completely worked on my behalf. Hours and hours went into communicating with the banks, negotiators and agents. This patience, knowledge and perseverance yielded multiple offers on my home - despite my challenging Tyler at every turn with questions and concerns. They brought a sorry situation to a miraculous, succesful end. All parties walked away with what they wanted because of the impressive, professional and intuitive manner in which the sale of my house was handled. A real estate professional has to have a whole-world sense of what is happening in the market today and Tyler is that person. I am free of a very stressful situation because of his help.





If you are looking for a real estate agent that knows what he is doing and is honestly interested in helping you get the results you need--with integrity--then Tyler McKenzie is the person you must call immediately.

- Leslie, 7/09/12, Zillow.com

Highly likely to recommend

Bought a Single Family home in 2012 for approximately $300K in Gatewood, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

Summary: Tyler was recommended by our mortgage broker to help us buy a second home. Our experience could not have been more positive. From the very first meeting, we felt well-informed, listened to, and taken care of. Tyler talked us through thoughtful, smart data to help us understand the complexities of the market. He asked great questions, and really understood our priorities. He is tenacious, and focused on making sure everything is in place to close the deal, and at the same time respectful and warm in his interactions with other agents, owners, etc. We found just the right house for us, and it was an efficient, smooth process, thanks in big part to Tyler's guidance and professionalism.

- User Review, 6/01/12, Zillow.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Single Family home in 2012 for approximately $300K in Crown Hill, Seattle, WA
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 4 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

Summary:

As first time home buyers, we came to the home buying process with a lot of enthusiasm, but no experience. We learned about Tyler through the recommendation of our mortgage broker who simply said that he was fantastic, and that they had a perfect closing record with him.





When we first met Tyler we were not sure what to expect. Was he going to be a teddy bear and hand holder who guided our every step? No. Tyler has more tiger then teddy bear in him. He is an uncompromising professional who takes this business very seriously, and asks his clients to do the same. He went above and beyond to make sure we were always making well informed decisions. Tyler has assembled an amazing team around him to make sure his clients are well taken care of at every step, from inspection to escrow everyone seems to be at the top of their game. 





Once we found the perfect home, Tyler helped us make all the right decisions to put ourselves in the best possible position to get the house. He worked tirelessly through the offer and ensuing bidding war, but never pressured us to go past our comfort zone. He just asked us to realistically look at how much we wanted this house. In the end his advice paid off, and we got the house. 





We highly recommend Tyler to anyone out there looking for their first home…or their next home.

- User Review, 5/21/12, Zillow.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $400k in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

I'll skip right to the bottom line: if you're buying a home you absolutely want Tyler on your side, no question.

As a first time home buyer I knew there would be a lot to learn, especially with the market the way it's been lately, but there's no way I could have been prepared for the 14 months of craziness we went through. Between duplicitous sellers, short sales that seemed to drag on forever waiting for lien holder responses, nearly bankrupt HOA’s, and an absolutely crazy appraisal revision I feel like we went through just about everything that could have gone wrong when looking for a home.

Through it all Tyler worked hard to keep us safe, calm, and in the strongest position possible. He was consistently a pleasure to work with and he always pursued our interests relentlessly. Perhaps best of all Tyler was constantly educating us about the process of buying a home so that at every twist and turn of the path we knew exactly what was happening and why.

When things are going well you want to have a good agent, but when things are going poorly you need to have an excellent agent. Tyler is like a real estate commando: prepared for anything, 100% committed to getting the job done, and a consummate professional. I cannot recommend him highly enough. So I'll say it again: if you're buying a home you absolutely want Tyler on your side, no question.

- Habib L. - 8/31/11 - Yelp.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $400k in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

- Habib L. - 8/31/11 - Zillow.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $300k in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star
Summary: We had a very favorable experience with Tyler and would highly recommend him

- Deborah L. - 8/30/11 - Zillow.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $300k in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star
Summary: I have said this to others and to Tyler himself -- never once did I feel he was acting in his interest, but always in mine as a customer. Even when it looked like the sale might not close, I didn't feel his advice was self-motivated.

I also found that during my searching, other real estate professionals knew Tyler and spoke very highly of him.

If you want to work with an agent you can trust to be professional, responsive, and always act on your behalf, my experience with Tyler McKenzie fits that description exactly.

- NY Hostel - 8/21/11 - Zillow.com

When I started the short sale for my home in Shoreline, WA at the end of March 2011, I was referred to Tyler McKenzie by my long time real estate agent who was not familiar with the short sale process.  From the moment I started working with Tyler, I felt completely respected and comfortable with him, as he understood all aspects, including the emotional, financial, and business sides of the process.

Tyler is a very thorough and detailed agent.  He brought me through my short sale in only 4 1/2 months with an insurmountable amount of expertise and insight.  I ended up wanting Tyler to take the lead and I relaxed into his judgement, allowing the process to happen.  I was never sorry!!  I would give Tyler a 10/10 and definitely say if you are considering a short sale, or rather anything in the real estate market, he is the BEST agent!!  He will put your priorities first and lead you to your goal.

- Jenn M. - 8/5/11 - Yelp.com

Highly likely to recommend
Sold a Single Family home in 2011 for approximately $250k in Shoreline, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star

- Jenn M. - 8/5/11 -Zillow.com

Tyler is an exceptional real estate professional with whom I've had the pleasure of having as my agent since 2006.  I've purchased two properties and sold one since then with Tyler's help.

Tyler maintains poise during negotiations and understands how to work with both parties in a non-emotional yet compassionate fashion.

I highly recommend Tyler McKenzie.  He is really a pleasure to work with.

- Lon M. - 7/25/11 - Yelp.com

I was introduced to Tyler through a mutual friend of ours when I was looking to purchase a home very last minute and needed expert trustworthy, diligent and very professional  real estate help.  Tyler came through - and then some.  I felt very assured and confident that my interests were taken care of, that Tyler didn't need me to PM him because he was already on the ball, and I could relax and let him walk me through the home purchasing process (and it was my second time through it).

Here's the kicker.  At the time of my home purchase, I had accidentally sprained BOTH my ankles (yes, literally, both ankles, sprained badly, long story) - and was very immobile.  Tyler walked my dog a couple times, and (the best part) even literally hand carried me into the signing of the papers and escrow, too (because I could not walk).  Yes - now that is commitment.

Recently, when I was considering doing a refinancing on my home, Tyler was quick to respond to my inquiries and did a market analysis for me, too.  He's not only about the dollar signs and sale - and as a result, a real meaningful friendship has grown over the past five years I've known him - from events, to parties, to business introductions, to meeting significant others, and checking out cool new eateries.  He's played an important part of my life - and will continue to in the future.  Loyalty, trust, and respect are key values you'll find with Tyler.

- Arry S. - 7/16/2011 - Yelp.com

I simply cannot say enough good things about Tyler McKenzie. My husband and I just bought our first home in the Ravenna area of Seattle. Tyler made the whole process incredibly easy.   He responded quickly to our questions and would check-in with us throughout the entire buying process.  Tyler listened to us, thoroughly answered all of our questions, and took the time to understand our desires and our budget.  He made sure we understood the market we were dealing with.

We trust Tyler's knowledge of the market and the buying process, and we also trust his high level of professionalism.  Tyler helped us navigate a "multiple bid" situation on the home we now own, and I am sure that his presentation of our offer and his work up to that point helped us to win out over the competing offers.
Tyler was flexible to work with us at the pace in which we wanted to pursue a new home.  Even within our short time frame, Tyler got a strong sense of who we are, what we needed, and our tastes.

Tyler is someone we trust. Tyler's representation and integrity was of the highest quality--I would recommend him without hesitation.

- Abby S. - 7/11/11 - Yelp.com

Tyler is a hard working, smart, personable individual. Tyler has great communication skills, a positive outlook on life, and approaches life in a very positive manner. I would be honored to work with Tyler on a project as I am confident the resulting work product would be of very high quality.

- Phil Harlan, President, Washington REALTORS - LinkedIn.com

Do you want a home? Do you want honesty, integrity and experience? Do you want stellar recommendations for lenders and home inspectors?

Then you want Tyler.

He has made our first town home purchase a total breeze. Tyler gets what you want without forcing you to do anything you don't. He's a whiz at getting it all done in a timely fashion - and he's with you every step of the way.

If you want a home, you need Tyler. Enough said.

- Barrie A. - 5/19/11 - Yelp.com

Highly likely to recommend
Bought a Condo home in 2011 for approximately $350k in Ballard, Seattle, WA.
Local knowledge: 5 star
Process expertise: 5 star
Responsiveness: 5 star
Negotiation skills: 5 star
Summary: Tyler was beyond amazing in helping us score our first townhome. He's on time, will drop anything to be there for you and will stand firm if he thinks a deal isn't worth going for. We have nothing but the best of words to say about him as a person and a real estate agent. Plus, the people behind the scenes (lender, home inspector, etc) have all been beyond great - and that was all thanks to Tyler's recommendations.

I not only will refer Tyler to our friends, but we'll be using him again when the time comes to sell and buy our second (or third or fourth) home.

- Barliss2 - 5/19/11 - Zillow.com

Tyler was highly recommended to us by our mortgage broker, and working with him was a great experience! He is capable, professional, and has a great sense of humor. As first time home buyers, we were in good hands with Tyler, who explained every form and each step of the process with great care and patience. He was responsive to what we were looking for in a home, making time in his schedule to look at new houses on the market. He was in constant communication with us, and was happy to answer any questions we had along the way. When we found the perfect home, he did not hesitate to stay late at his office putting together a successful offer. Even at 9:30 on a Friday night, Tyler explained every detail of our offer and took the time to put together a successful offer that quickly put us under contract. Tyler seems to solve problems before they even start, as most issues were solved before we found out about them; we attribute this to Tyler's expertise and experience. If and when we decide to move, we will definitely call Tyler to help us.

- Jill K. - 5/5/11 - Yelp.com

Tyler McKenzie is a consummate professional. His advocacy for his clients and integrity should be the benchmark by which all real estate professionals are measured.

As a mortgage broker, it is essential to know you are working with an agent who will work with you as a team to create a successful transaction. When my borrowers are represented by Tyler, I know they are in good hands.

Working with Mr. McKenzie is always a delight.

- Cate W. - 4/27/11 - Yelp.com

I met Tyler about six months ago when touring a properly on Capitol Hill. When I called to arrange an appointment with the agent assigned to the property, she arranged for Tyler to come out and show me the unit since I had called on such short notice. From the moment I shook hands with Tyler I knew I was in good hands.

My only experience in real estate was watching HGTV shows about people purchasing and evaluating real property. It was really intimidating at first (as it is when anyone dives into something as intimidating as owning property) but Tyler took the extra time to explain everything to me and made sure that I understood every step involved.

Whenever I went to look at other properties Tyler always let me explore on my own, no pressure. When I was done looking around he never tried to pitch the property to me, just asked me what I thought and answered any questions I had. The no-stress aura that he brought to the entire process was so welcome.

I'll always remember meeting with Tyler and drafting my first offer on a property. Tyler literally sat down with me and explained EVERY PARAGRAPH of the huge offer document I was signing. Being a first time buyer, I asked a TON of questions and Tyler took the time to answer each one of them. I've never felt so confident and educated about a document I've signed before in my life.

Tyler always says that his relationship with his customers doesn't end when the sale happens; and I look forward to seeing where our relationship goes from here. Tyler is a great friend and real estate agent; you can't do any better.

- Dylan D. - 4/27/11 - Yelp.com

Tyler and Bob are a dream team. I don't mean that figuratively. For me, they were a dream come true. To say that they went above and beyond, does not even come close. I truly believe that these men have invisible angel wings, because they are my angels. They did EVERYTHING they could to get my house closed and get me the best deal possible, all the while dealing with one road block after another until the house was closed, and I was saved from what looked like eventual foreclosure.

I will never forget either one of them.

If you are looking for a real estate agent that will work for your best interests at all times, knows the ins and outs of the market, and carries the highest level of integrity and ethics, then Tyler is your man.

Thank you, Tyler for everything you did for me. I am beyond grateful.

- Miki M - 4/25/11 - Yelp.com

Tyler demonstrates his commitment to excellence and personal growth through his participation in the 2010 Leadership Institute Northwest. LINW graduates must spend both time and money in their pursuit of honing their leadership skills which can be carried through all aspects of life. Throughout the program, Tyler completed each assignment with great care and thoughtfulness, adding to the learning experience of his classmates.

Tyler was a highly regarded member of the 2010 Class, and was asked by his classmates to speak on their behalf at their graduation ceremony. This action reveals their respect, admiration, and appreciation for his thoughtful insight, professionalism, intelligence, wit, humor and kindness.

- Janet Ruddick-Kane, Chief Operating Officer, Leadership Institute Northwest  - 2/27/11 - LinkedIn.com

Tyler McKenzie is talented, focused and driven to provide excellent service for his clients. He is passionate about the Real Estate Industry and involved at many levels including leadership, education and mentoring.

- Janet Haberbush, Owner, Windermere Real Estate/Wall St. Inc. - 11/9/2010 - LinkedIn.com

I worked with Tyler at Windermere Real Estate and found him to be a very detailed and savvy real estate agent. He is someone who always strives to improve his skill set in his career whether it is through furthering his education or staying up to date with the latest and most current real estate news. His clients benefit immensely as well as his colleagues whom he discusses trends and helpful information that they can use in their own individual real estate practice.

Chris Bierrum, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Danforth        - 11/9/2010 - LinkedIn.com

I have known Tyler for almost ten years and consider him a trusted friend and Real Estate professional in the Seattle Metropolitan Area. I feel that he is a person that I can go to for advice and guidance should I be in need of help in his area of expertise. Tyler's experience and background has been a major benefit to those he works with and his community and where he has taken leadership positions.

- Stephen Bowden, Investment Executive, E.K.Riley - 11/3/2010 - LinkedIn.com

I have had the pleasure of working with Tyler on a couple of transactions. He is great to work with, always on top of his business and a great communicator.

- Jim Jacobsen, Managing Broker, Windermere Real Estate/Fauntleroy, Inc. - 11/3/2010 - LinkedIn.com

Tyler is an exceptional Broker on all fronts. He's straight forward, efficient and gets the job done!

- Doug B., Branch manager, Windermere Real Estate/Wall St. Inc. - 11/3/2010 - LinkedIn

As in any industry, experience, knowledge and simply put “time in the game” are key ingredients to a real estate professional’s successful business and career. In these historically unpredictable times, working with is a seasoned agent further increases your chances of a smooth, organized and stress-free transaction while reducing risk of legal and contractual exposure. I have been licensed and practicing since July 16th, 2001.

Managing Broker: I have completed the one hundred and twenty additional clock hours necessary to earn this exceptional designation and am licensed to own my own real estate brokerage and/or manage other agents.

Licensed Instructor: I have been licensed by the State of Washington to teach real estate courses to sales associates and brokers and am currently one of a select few on the roster of instructors at Windermere Education. I specialize in “Code of Ethics”, the National Association of Realtors® curriculum and a quadrennial membership requirement for all NAR members.

CIPS®: The Certified International Property Specialist designation is awarded to those who demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge in the field of International Real Estate by successfully completing a rigorous certification process. 

CNE®: I have been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation, achieved by real estate professionals who have successfully completed formal training in the art of negotiation. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally.

ABR®: The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients.

ASP™: An Accredited Staging® Professional™ (ASP™) is a dedicated professional who has studied and learned the proven and powerful techniques of Staging® homes. An Accredited Staging® Professional™ (ASP™) has successfully completed a detailed ASP™ course and passed a required thorough examination on preparing homes for sale.

While many in my industry limit their activities to casual practice of real estate, never embracing fully the business essentials necessary to build a successful career, I subscribe to the belief this is as much a calling as means of earning a living. I am constantly striving to expand my perspective, enhance knowledge and contribute to my community, both locally and at large.

Washington Realtors® (WR): Board of Directors – Board Member, I have been elected to and serve on the Board of Directors, 2010-2013. Currently, I chair its Presidential Advisory Group for Member Non-Dues Revenue, am on the executive committee as Regional Round Table Chair and am also on the Business Practices and Professional Standards committees.

Seattle King County Realtors® (SKCR): Board of Directors – Vice President, Business Practices, 2012-2013.

I am also one of only seven agents in our state who had been selected to participate as a class member, 2010, in Leadership Institute NORTHWEST, sponsored by the Washington and Oregon Associations of REALTORS®. “This program is designed to prepare our Association’s current and potential leaders for the future. The mission of Leadership Institute NORTHWEST is to identify emerging REALTOR® leaders who possess the potential to participate in Association leadership, to empower those individuals to maximize their individual leadership potential, to encourage them to participate in Association leadership roles, and to incorporate them into Association leadership positions.” My fellow classmates elected me their valedictorian for our commencement ceremonies at the Washington Realtor 2010 Fall Business Conference.

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association: President, Board of Directors,, 2010-2011. The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) is a private non-profit based in the community of Delridge in West Seattle . The purpose of DNDA is to engage residents, businesses and institutions in creating a thriving Delridge.

Writer: I have written and blogged nationally on topics real estate-related for the leading small business Internet resource, Allbusiness.com. My articles have been published on the small business web-site portals for major news organizations including The Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post and CBS News.

Guest Speaker: I've been invited to speak on several local real estate industry-related radio shows on important topics concerning real estate in the Puget Sound region and am a guest mentor for nationally recognized Bernice Ross Real Estate Coaching

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John L. Scott Real Estate was founded in 1931 and is currently led by third generation chairman and CEO, J. Lennox Scott. John L. Scott has over a 100 offices and more than 2,600 sales associates in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The award-winning website, www.johnlscott.com, receives over one million visits a month.

Here are John L. Scott Real Estate's most notable company facts and awards:

• John L. Scott Real Estate was founded by John L. Scott in 1931 in downtown Seattle.

• Chairman & CEO, J. Lennox Scott, is the third-generation Scott to lead the family business.

• John L. Scott Real Estate has over 100 offices and over 2,600 sales associates located throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

• In 2009, John L. Scott Real Estate closed more than 25,000 transactions, grossing more than seven billion dollars in volume sales making it one of the most productive regional real estate companies in the nation.

• Consistently ranked one of the most productive real estate brokerage in the nation by RIS Media.

• Consistently ranked one of the largest regional real estate company in the nation by REAL Trends.

• Recipient of Mega Marketing Award for having one of the top real estate marketing programs in the nation.

• Recipient of Inman Innovator Award for “Most Innovative Real Estate Company in the Nation.”

• JohnLScott.com receives over one million visits a month, producing over 6 million listing views.

• John L. Scott Chairman & CEO, J. Lennox Scott, honored three times by REALTOR Magazine as one of the “25 Most Influential Individuals In Real Estate In The Nation.”

• In 2005, J. Lennox Scott was inducted into the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers Hall of Leaders.

• In 2010, the John L. Scott Foundation contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to sponsor events that helped raise almost $8 million to support children's hospitals throughout the Northwest. 

• In 2001, company founder, John L. Scott, was inducted into the Puget Sound Business Hall of Fame.

• Every year the John L. Scott foundation contributes hundreds of thousands of dollars to sponsor events that help to raise millions of dollars for children's healthcare throughout the Pacific Northwest.