Testimonials
Trevor a S
Oct 2024
Brad was fantastic. Friendly, communicated well, and genuinely invested in helping us find a home we loved. Would recommend him to any future homebuyer.
KA B
Oct 2024
Brad and Kurt are a great team, this is our 4th home sale with the team. Brad was stellar in taking time to speak with my mother and I about our move and found us an out of state agent to help with our Texas purchase. We so appreciated all the extra help in the sale which went way quicker than we thought possible. The help and guidance as always made us relax in the expertise given. Thank you!
Caden M
Oct 2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Brad Howell from Windermere Real Estate in the purchase of my new home, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his outstanding service.
From the very beginning, Brad impressed me with his extensive knowledge of the local real estate market. His friendly and approachable demeanor made the entire process not only smooth but also enjoyable. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, ensuring that every property we visited was a potential match.
One of the things that stood out to me was Brad's willingness to share his professional opinions. His insights were invaluable, guiding me through the decision-making process without ever being pushy. It was evident that he genuinely cared about finding the perfect home for me, and his passion for his work shone through.
In addition to his expertise, Brad was incredibly responsive. Communication is key in real estate, and he exceeded my expectations by always being just a phone call or text away. Whether it was a quick question or a more in-depth concern, he responded promptly, providing the support and reassurance I needed throughout the entire journey.
Brad went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and informed at every step. His attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set him apart. The process was remarkably quick and efficient, thanks to his proactive approach and dedication to delivering exceptional service.
In summary, working with Brad was an absolute pleasure, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in search of a top-notch real estate agent. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise, friendliness, responsiveness, and genuine care for your needs, Brad Howell is the ideal choice.
Thank you, Brad, for making my home-buying experience memorable and stress-free. I am beyond thrilled with my new home and couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. You have my highest recommendation!
Sincerely,
Caden Mee
Dee T
Oct 2024
Excellent, above and beyond.
DanCarollo
Oct 2024
Brad was great to work with. He is easy-going and down to earth and overall great human being. He was very responsive and flexible in helping us with the negotation and coordination of our house purchase!
Pamela N
Oct 2024
We were able to see the house and make an offer before this house was even listed. We feel the negotiations with the buyer went well because of Brad and Kurt’s experience. They both did a great job for us and we highly recommend them.
Heather L
Oct 2024
My husband and I recently sold our home in Birch Bay Village and working with Kurt & Brad was great experience. They are knowledgeable, kind and courteous. I highly recommend them and their team. Thank you!
Layla M
Oct 2024
We purchased our home in February with Kurt! Kurt is wonderful to work with!! We really enjoyed working with him! He gave us expert consistent advice! And he was always available and responsive. Kurt was very patient with us while we jumped from city to city looking for our ideal home! Kurt checked in regularly and sent us suggested homes. We really enjoyed working with Kurt and we would work with him again if we were to purchase or sell another home!
Susan P
Oct 2024
Kurt, Brad and Gabe bent over backwards to help during the sale of my place and purchase of another.
vanessa s g
Oct 2024
We had the pleasure of working with the Swanson Group for the purchase of our first home! Kurt and Brad are fantastic realtors - straightforward and honest, good communicators, caring, detailed... They were there through several months of searching and got us across the finish line on a tricky transaction that is our dream property. I have been and will continue to recommend their services to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in Whatcom County!
Chuck E
Oct 2024
Kurt & Brad went way beyond the call of duty. A excellent job and outcome! Thanks to The Swanson Group! Great to work with them again!
Ian G
Oct 2024
Always great to work with!!
MK S
Oct 2024
Brad kept us well informed on the process of selling our condo. He walked us through the process so we understood what was happening at all times, checked in regularly, and responded quickly to any inquiries we made. Not only is he (and Kurt Swanson) very professional, Brad is a wealth of information about Bellingham. He's a good resource and we would highly recommend him. This is our second transaction with Brad and Kurt! They are the best!!!
Heath F
Oct 2024
Kurt and Brad are a great team. We had a great experience and a fantastic result! A BIG thank you to the whole team. I would recommend The Swanson Group knowing their level of success will continue to be strong!
Gaylen C
Oct 2024
It was a great experience working with Brad and Kurt. Humor and professionalism were remarkable. These guys are the BEST!!
Christina L
Oct 2024
He is a very patient and and nice and professional person we had ever met. We are SO lucky and happy to have home to help us up. We are kind of picky with the house condition and location and he is just patiently and nicely screen those houses for us. If we had fund an house we may like, his quick arrangements and respond is SO impressive.
Mo W
Oct 2024
Customer service was outstanding combined with pleasant personalities and efficient response to questions and concerns.
Emily E
Oct 2024
Kurt Swanson, and his partner Brad Howell were great. They both were always available when I had questions or concerns. I spent a couple days doing a home search and enjoyed how knowledgeable they were about the area. I would recommend both realtors.
Nathan D
Oct 2024
Brad was very responsive and easy to work with. He showed us a number of lots and existing homes, and did research for us several times regarding available inventory and prices. Their approach was typically 'whatever you want' and Brad and Kurt did not try to talk us out of any ideas no matter how far fetched they may have been. Ultimately, we found the right house for us and they helped get the deal down very quickly.
Namrider O
Oct 2024
Brad is the best Real Estate Agent we have ever experienced! Great communication skills, terrific people skills, expert real estate knowledge & experience, plus a calm demeanor that helps to close the deal. All preparations were outstanding, he gives perfect advice for getting the home staged properly and then expertly markets with professional photos and all professional presentation. Brad sold our home in 3 days, for full price, it's hard to get better.
Sandra R
Oct 2024
We received a mailer from Kurt Swanson, wondering if we might be looking to sell our rental property. I phoned him to correct some misinformation, and we got talking about our own upcoming move. I found him very approachable and knowledgeable. When we were ready to move to his area, we benefited from his professional experience and his skill in communicating with sellers, agents and builders. His suggestion of a new area to search found us our perfect home. We will not hesitate to recommend Kurt to our friends!
James P
Oct 2024
Have know Kurt since we shared office space when he first started in Real Estate back in the previous century! Has done a great job helping me find houses (2 this Spring) and shepherding them to closing. Also has been great as a listing agent prepping property and getting in qualified Buyers quickly. In addition he is a really nice guy!
Nancy R
Oct 2024
If it were not for Brad, we wouldn't have found the lovely home we just purchased. He listened carefully to our 'wish list' and directed us to an area we wouldn't have normally considered. It turned out to be a perfect match. Brad handled every aspect of our home purchase with thoughtful attention to detail and he was incredibly quick to respond to our questions and needs. He is kind, professional and efficient -- and he knows Western Washington! His office and team agents (Kurt Swanson and Morgan Takemura) were also very helpful. Our purchase was smooth and non-stressful, thanks to Brad and the Swanson Group in Bellingham.
boaterboss
Oct 2024
This is the second time I have had the opportunity to work with Brad. His communication is right on target. He responds timely and gets the info I need. I have worked with many other agents, but Brad truly is the best. I highly recommend Brad and I would use him again.
Griffin B
Oct 2024
Brad was very personable :) He found the house we bought and told us about it before it went on the market and we were able to be the first people to see the house. We made an offer of full price the next day and the seller accepted. Also, Brad was helpful with negotiating; we got money back that I wouldn’t have asked for and it came off closing which was very efficient with everyone’s time. We can’t recommend him enough!!!
Keturah R
Oct 2024
Saying that Kurt and his team did a great job is an understatement. We would not have our first fixer upper home if it was not for Kurt’s willingness to go above and beyond to work through an awkward and difficult process with the seller. If it was not for Kurt we would not have even had a chance. This was our first home buying experience. We were so glad that Kurt was our agent. I think that most agents would have made it clear that this isn’t working and stopped the roller coaster ride. We couldn’t overstate how grateful we are. Kurt has been the real estate agent for my husbands family for decades and after this experience he’s going to be our first choice going forward. Kurt is professional and tactful, but constantly made sure that we were part of each decision and would ask what we wanted to do in each scenario. He was very quick to communicate. We were on the edge of our seats so much of the time, but he kept us informed. We were pretty clueless first time homebuyers, I think you have to go through it to have any idea what you’re doing. He was so helpful with any questions we had or explaining things that confused us. He is incredibly knowledgable, his years of experience are obvious. Thank you Kurt and thank you to your team. We can wake up each day with our little fixer upper house knowing that it’s because of you.
John B
Oct 2024
Stop Right Now! Look No Further. You Have Found Your New Realtor. Brad Howell did a masterful job managing not only the sale of our house, but the entire process of getting it fixed up to sell. When we found the last renter we had left our cute rental house in very poor condition, Brad led the charge to get it brought back to 'cute'. The house never made it to listing! Sold! He knows the market, he knows the area, he knows people, he knows how to get the right house in front of the right people... He knows.
justin m
Oct 2024
Brad was extremely kind, knowledgeable, helpful and always on the ball. He was so quick to respond to any communication and handled all our documents and signings super efficiently. So thankful for his help with our first home. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. He is my first choice should I ever sell/buy again. Thank you, Brad!
monroe j
Oct 2024
Brad was always responsive, professional, timely, and provided advice and education throughout the whole process. He was readily available at all times for home viewings. Brad was wonderful at collaborating both with us, and with our broker, in making sure all aspects of the home buying process were being taken care of to ensure a smooth process. Brad helped to make us feel confident and secure in all decisions we were making and was willing to talk through everything and anything we had questions or concerns about.
Brad W
Oct 2024
Kurt is very personable and friendly and has been in the Whatcom County area buying and selling homes for many year! We had multiple issues come up with the property we purchased through Kurt but he helped us through them all and was great at negotiating the price down due to some things we'd have to fix. Our most recent purchase was an investment single family home to rent. Kurt has some rentals of his own and was able to provide invaluable insight to the local neighborhood in regards to being a landlord. We look forward to using Kurt again in the months and years to come!