Testimonials

Here is what some of clients have to say about me:

Whether it be setting aside his personal plans to visit new listings, digging through city records to investigate the smallest detail of an intriguing new property, or providing unbiased valuation and negotiating advice, Darrin consistently goes the extra mile. His real estate acumen is exceeded only by his integrity. In short, he’s fantastic.

--Scott Howe, current client

“These days there are so many choices, agents, and people vying for your business.

Who can you trust, make all the right decisions, have your best interest in mind.

I can say from experience Darrin Stumpf is a trusted advisor- not just a great agent that knows the housing market;

But an agent that will give you peace of mind- that your property will be positioned and advertised to it s full potential.

Understand the value of money and time- time on the market- value price point. You can trust Darrin as his vast domain knowledge

Of the Seattle Puget Sound market and ensure that he will deliver the best value possible.”

Steve Johns

Spokane, WA

Darrin came to me in an unusual way. I was trying to sell my condo near greenlake as I was being relocated to Oregon for work. My current realtors marketing plan was to continuously lower the price or turn the unit back into the bank. My mom called his John L Scott office and asked for the best agent. They recommened Darrin. Frustrated I decided to rent out my unit but if I decided to sell I would call him. A year later I called and he listed the unit and began marketing it as well. I came back to Seattle the first weekend it was on the market and joked with him about selling it the first day it was on the market and I would take him out on the town. I had just finished playing golf with my dad and he asked what I would take for it. Not 30 seconds later I got a call from Darrin saying we had an offer coming in. The offer was for more than we were asking and we had it closed in 30 Days. If I was to ever buy or sell a house in Washington again I would certainly use Darrin and I encourage everyone else to do so as well. Simply, Darrin looks out for you and gets the job done.

Shane O'Donnell

"Darrin has assisted me with several real estate transactions. He is always a professional, and he is an agent who actually listens to my needs and desires. As a new resident to the Seattle area, he was a great source of knowledge regarding the different neighborhoods in this great city. I would not hesitate to hire Darrin again when it is time to sell my property and purchase another. I highly recommend him to anyone."

Randy P.

When I decided to sell my home and purchase a condo I wanted a Real Estate Agent that would listen to my needs and seek out what I was looking for in the area and price range that I had in mind. Darrin did exactly that and showed me numerous places until I found the one that fit me perfectly. He was always very attentive to my questions and concerns and gave me 110% of his time and attention. He had a vast knowledge of the area and all that it had to offer such as shopping, bus systems, schools, hospitals, restaurants, entertainment and other useful knowledge for the area. I have recommended Darrin to many friends and professional associates and they have been more then satisfied with his hard work and devotion in finding what they were looking for. Even in this slow economy Darrin is always busy with assisting new clients as well as old clients in making their dreams and portfolios better for the future.

A truly satisfied customer.

Barbara S.

"At a time in my life when I didn't know if I was coming or going, Darrin definitely went the extra mile for me. He was not only professional, but caring - and I greatly appreciated that."

Mary Kay J.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Darrin has been a life line to me. I had the good fortune of finding Darrin after trying to sell my home for 2 years following a very difficult divorce. Darrin definitely goes the extra mile and takes the time to talk things out and offer support and encouragement. I so appreciated that and it is a rarity I have found. I also so appreciate Darrin’s honesty – I was very leery about the whole real estate industry after what I had gone through and it was relieving and comforting to know that there are still honest, caring realtors. Darrin is the best.

Ann Joyce

Darrin is not only a consummate real estate professional who can answer any real estate question or challenge we throw at him, he is also a terrific person who goes out of his way to make sure you are taken care of as a client. Jen L.

Darrin helped us with the purchase of a vacation home earlier this year, and was incredibly patient as we explored some different options. Additionally, his experience was critical given some of the complexities of our particular transaction. With Darrin’s help, we ended up with the right house at a good price.

Richard M.

West Seattle

Let's talk numbers. 6 years ago I had a real estate portfolio worth
400k. Since then I've worked with Darrin to grow that portfolio to,
conservatively, 3.5M.

The methods have been as solid as the results -- no risky flipping, no
heavy-outlay remodelling, no sweat equity. Just good, solid,
fundamental investment in properties and projects with excellent
upside potential. I firmly believe that if you Invest in the right
property in the right areas, and you'll see good returns.

I have dealt with many real estate investors in the last 10 years.
Darrin is one of the very few that have understood the market from an
investors perspective. It's easy for an agent to make money
themselves as a middle man, it is quite another thing for an agent to
make money for their clients -- most simply can't do it.

Darrin's background in development and real estate investment makes
him a precious commodity in today's real estate market. As conditions
have changed, the potential opportunities for real estate investment
have blossomed. Having an agent that can filter out the properties
that don't really have true long-term potential, and bring only those
with genuine up-side, is extremely useful. When I get a call from
Darrin, I know there's something that really deserves my attention,
and not just the next set of listings that fall within my criteria.

I have not hesitated to recommend Darrin as an agent to my friends and
colleagues, and I don't hesitate to do so again.

Todd S.

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to share my real estate experience with Darrin Stumpf. In August 2003, my husband and I sold our small (very small) home in Fremont, and purchased a new home in Greenwood. Darrin was our selling and buying agent. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience! This was our first sale and purchase, but Darrin was very patient with us. I was even driving myself crazy with questions, but he never even batted an eye! He explained how things work, and really walked us through it all. I really feel that he went above and beyond the call of duty.

We sold our home in less than two weeks, which shocked us, only because the house is so small (about 600 square feet), we thought for sure it would be a tough sell. Not for Darrin! The marketing he put together was amazing and obviously successful.

We fell in love with our new home right away. Darrin was great with communicating with the then current owners for us. We got the house for an amazing price, and have been very happy there for more than a year now.

Darrin works very hard for his clients and always goes that extra mile. He is efficient and we felt so comfortable working with him. We highly recommend Darrin Stumpf as a real estate sales associate. Neil and I plan on trading up again within five years, and it’s safe to say who we will call!

Sincerely,

Tanya Rosengrant & Neil Kappen

“Darrin Stumpf was invaluable in helping me to find two well-located, multi family rentals that “pencil.” Darrin’s knowledge, high energy level, resourcefulness and careful attention to detail is impressive. I was faced with the difficult task of relocation rental property. The transaction was a complex one involving two 1031 exchanges. Darrin responded with enthusiasm and was very effective. I had many detailed questions which Darrin responded to in a effective manner. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Darrin Stumpf. I will call on him for future real estate investment needs. Thank you, Darrin!”

-Karen Gabrielson

To whom it may concern,

I wish to commend you the person of Darrin Stumpf. My experience working with Mr. Stumpf through the multitude of steps involved with the finalization of my new residence in the Greenwood neighborhood bears merit-- it reflects a remarkable effort.

After he and I saw far past a dozen potential places to occupy, we landed at the door of my final choice just hours after it had listed. He made the offer immediately, then set into motion our task of closing in 3 weeks to accommodate my schedule. When the litany of problems arose from the buyer’s side he negotiated an advantageous rental contract that allowed me to rent the place while the seller cleaned up his unrecorded liens. That move saved me a bunch of extra work and expense, plus the stress of moving my boxes twice!

After relating my harrowing adventure to a friend that had lots of real estate buying and selling experience, he expressed to me how the type of deal I entered into could only be pulled off equitably by a bonafide real estate expert, there were several ways for the buyer to get stung in the transaction, but when I showed him how Darrin structured it and got signatures everywhere necessary, he exclaimed that Darrin is a sharp detailed genius, and wow about how many extra steps he made to deliver the deal.

How lucky I am for his expertise, tenacity, and professionalism, and for that of his team. From knocking doors to the final escrow paper re-creation due to the seller’s liens, Darrin transformed a rather stressful situation into a pleasurable experience. I will say this too--This is a man to trust to move mountains in order to find you the best possible fit for your own situation, then to pleasantly work whatever hours necessary to complete the transaction-- and all with a smile.

Thank You Darrin!Dustin L.