Testimonials
Mark Hugh
Mar 2026
I cannot say enough good things about working with Stephanie. Knowledgeable, professional, great communication, was easy to work with through the whole process, from preparing the house for sale, listing, and the closing process. There's no question in my mind that she deserves five stars, maybe six, if that would be possible.
Jolayne Houtz
Mar 2026
We felt so supported by Stephanie throughout the entire process of selling our home of 20+ years. She brought boxes and bubble wrap for packing, scheduled house cleaners before the open house and again after our move, and communicated frequently and clearly as we considered and agreed to an offer. She even kept our car at her house while we were out of town for the open house! Stephanie did it all with a smile and genuine warmth and helped us feel good about the bittersweet process of saying goodbye to our family home. Can't recommend highly enough! ~ Jolayne & Hector
Stephenie VanHellmont Trust
Mar 2026
Everything went perfectly.
Jack Morrison
Mar 2026
We were referred to Stephanie by a close friend as an expert in our area. From our first interaction with Stephanie, we knew she was the right person to work with. She focused on our needs and brought creative/effective solutions to every problem that we needed to address. Stephanie and team delivered a "full service" solution to our relocation needs and worked extensively on our behalf to get the right solution. Her experience, knowledge of the market, communications skills and commitment to excellence resulted in the best experience I have had selling my house. I would add her humor and personal perspective were key elements during the sales cycle. To net it out, in my humble opinion is if you want the best you want to work with Stephanie!
Scott Moran
Mar 2026
Stephanie and her partner, Christine, are by far the BEST realtors I have worked with in my lifetime of buying and selling homes. They are experienced, attentive, detail-obsessed, market-savvy and have nerves of steel. I wish they had represented us in each of our prior transactions. Choose them and you will be glad you did.
Mallory Kilbreath
Mar 2026
Stephanie got us an absolutely amazing deal, and her performance in contracts and negotiating was incredible.
Kevin Killeen
Mar 2026
Wow! We can’t say enough about Stephanie Kristen and Christine Hemnes. 11 out of 10!
Towards our goal of downsizing, they helped us sell one house and buy another. We started talking to them about a year before we expected to put our home on the market. We appreciated their recommendations for what improvements to make, and contractor referrals to get some of the work done. These improvements, along with their fantastic staging, photography, and marketing materials all made out house look great in person, online, and in printed media. Wow!
While we anticipated a final sale price a little higher than the listing price, we sold for 18% over the list price in less than two days on the market. Wow!
When we identified our desired next home, Stephanie and Christing guided us through negotiations, and we purchased at 4% below the listing price. Wow!
Christine and Stephanie make a great team. Any time we had a question, at least one of them responded almost immediately. They also provided comforting reassurance about things that stressed us. One thing we grew to appreciate – they sometimes had different initial opinions on things. When this occurred, they would explain their perspectives to each other and solicit our opinion. They treated us not as a client, but as a partner. This collaboration led to decisions/approaches we knew were thoughtfully and thoroughly considered.
Perhaps more important of all, Stephanie and Christine are warm, caring people whose company we always enjoyed. We laughed a lot! We always felt their professional goal was not to notch another sale, but to ensure our needs were met. The one sad thing about our experience – as we now settle into our new home, we miss spending time with them! ❤️
Rohit Kumar
Mar 2026
Stephanie and Christine are a great team.
Quanda Evans
Mar 2026
The team was great to work for,we could not have done this move without them.
Estate of L. Sharlene Hague
Mar 2026
Exactly as promised, a smooth and timely sale. Stephanie, Christine and their team were dedicated and caring through the entire process and displayed integrity and deep knowledge of the market at every turn.
Terry and Joan Sinclair
Mar 2026
Stephanie and Christine were the great. Our goal was a door to door move. They found a house they knew we’d like, got a viewing half an hour after it went on the market; and were the best negotiators! To sell our house they walked us through what was and wasn’t worth changing, did beautiful staging and brought us a good solid offer in record time. They have knowledge of a lot of neighborhoods, and we’d use them again in a heartbeat.
Joan Sinclair
Mar 2026
Stephanie and Christine were the great. Our goal was a door to door move. They found a house they knew we’d like, got a viewing half an hour after it went on the market; and were the best negotiators! To sell our house they walked us through what was and wasn’t worth changing, did beautiful staging and brought us a good solid offer in record time. They have knowledge of a lot of neighborhoods, and we’d use them again in a heartbeat.Joan and Terry Sinclair
zuser20211109202135245
Mar 2026
Stephanie goes above and beyond through and through to make her client feel represented and knowledgable throughout the whole house buying process! Stephanie also knows so much about the greater Seattle area, and can tell you the ins and outs of the market up here. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a house in the greater Seattle area!
arden176
Mar 2026
Stephanie is an exceptional real estate agent and person. She will look out for you as if you are her favorite person in the world. She communicates well and is able to finesse difficult conversations so they seem completely flawless! Her attention to detail is unmatched and she strives to make the whole process as easy as possible by explaining all the complexities so you are never guessing or worrying. Oftentimes she will be answering your question before you can even put words to your thoughts! Really, she’s that good. And if buying a house with Stephanie is great, just wait till you sell a house with Stephanie!! I have felt taken care of from the first minute and know Stephanie has by back. She understands the market, negotiating, communication and people! She even had my new lawn mowed for me and the house cleaned before I moved in. Such a kind soul, you will love her.
hwapei2002
Mar 2026
Stephanie and her team provides A++ customer service. She knows the market well and we benefited greatly from her experience and knowledge. The team paid close attention to details and did a fantastic job preparing the house before listing. Stephanie has an extensive network of contractors - painters, flooring guys, handyman, staging crew, etc. She truly minimized hassles and headaches on the sellers end. It was a joy working with Stephanie and team, I highly recommend Stephanie!
Jared Nieuwenhuis
Mar 2026
We were so fortunate to have Stephanie Kristen as our agent. As our Realtor, she helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. Her knowledge of the Bellevue real estate market, was invaluable. She was always working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. A tremendous asset for a family that is always on the go and very busy. The best part about working with Stephanie was that she was always focused on answering our questions, providing data, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than she was on closing a deal. My wife and I would recommend her to anyone.
jnieuwenhuis
Mar 2026
We were so fortunate to have Stephanie Kristen as our agent. As our Realtor, she helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. Her knowledge of the Bellevue real estate market, was invaluable. She was always working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. A tremendous asset for a family that is always on the go and very busy. The best part about working with Stepanie was that she was always focused on answering our questions, providing data, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than she was on closing a deal. My wife and I would recommend her to anyone.
saclangley
Mar 2026
I worked with Stephanie to sell a home; it was an estate sale, which presented an additional layer of support that isn't always needed. Stephanie did the most fantastic job in every way - not only with knowledge and expertise, but just in being an incredibly kind human being that took into consideration the loss of our family member that precipitated the selling of our family home. I never doubted for one moment that I was in the absolute best hands possible - from the moment we met (and she was very quick to respond to my reaching out to her initially) to the very end of the process. She works with a group of professional people on her team and everyone was fantastic. I do not believe we would have had the excellent outcome that resulted if it wasn't for Stephanie's incredible level of experience and expertise. I could not recommend her highly enough.
gt40al
Mar 2026
Along with all the important qualities listed above, Stephanie provides all the help you could ever need. Selling my Bellevue house was the easiest and best RE experience I have had, thanks to Stephanie's knowledge of all parts of the process. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a wonderful selling experience with spectacular results. Thank you so much, Stephanie!!
user79902198
Mar 2026
Stephanie was recommended by a neighbor and she is great. She correctly priced the house, helped us get ready to go to market and was immediately available at every step. She was able to resolve a huge legal issue caused by the buyer's agent and successfully closed the deal. She knows the market in the area and we highly recommend her to anyone who wants to deal with a professional, super nice, and smart agent. She is amazing and a joy to work with.
MackBarry
Mar 2026
Stephanie was great to work with! Very knowledgeable of the greater Seattle area, pros/cons of various neighborhoods, and details to pay attention to. Stephanie was very flexible and always found time to tour homes with me, and very patient to ensure I found the home that best suited my search criteria. When it came to closing, Stephanie was well versed and experienced in working with the seller to ensure the close went smoothly - finalizing the purchase lower than the appraising price (giving me immediate equity) and well below asking price. I would recommend Stephanie for any buyers or sellers in the Greater Seattle Area!
cropcircle911
Mar 2026
We worked with Stephanie beginning six months in advance of going to market and she helped set the timeline for maximum impact. She knows the area and market dynamics thoroughly. Stephanie also has many contacts among trades, staging etc. that helped us out several times, sometimes at very short notice and with great quality. Her stager did an awesome job as well and helped us get top dollar. Stephanie helped us navigate a very difficult time with a sale in the middle of the COVID19 lockdown that could have gone wrong in many ways but she kept everything on track and we closed in a very seamless way. Most of all, Stephanie really became almost a member of the family and helped us out frequently through the renovation, listing, sale and closing. We heartily recommend Stephanie.
zuser20170612235546969
Mar 2026
Stephanie helped my husband and I purchase our first home together this past summer. Stephanie was 100% amazing throughout the entire process. Right away it was evident that she was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and was also very well-connected. She knew a great deal about different neighborhoods and could tap into her deep network of contacts if we had more questions about a certain property, neighborhood trends, financing, etc. She was patient. Being first-time buyers in a competitive market, we wanted to take our time to make the best decision possible. Stephanie took the time to learn about us and helped us figure out what we were looking for in a property and in a home. She drove us through different neighborhoods and numerous homes until we found a place that was just right for us. Not once did we feel pressured. She allowed us to learn the market at our own pace and shared a lot of home buying wisdom along the way. Above all, Stephanie was an excellent communicator! She was always easy to talk to and very easily accessible by phone or email. If we saw a property we liked online, we would let her know and she would arrange for a viewing right away. She also went above and beyond when communicating with the folks or agents selling the home. Whenever we would visit a home, she would always text the homeowner or agent before and after we visited to keep them in the loop. She did this for viewings, home inspections, repeat viewings - you name it! Keeping these lines of communication wide open was instrumental in allowing us to negotiate for a great price in a hot market. Working with Stephanie Kristen was a wonderful experience - you will not find a better person to work with. She has an impressive depth of knowledge, is patient and understanding, and is a fantastic communicator. I have full confidence that she will help you find your home, as she did for us. We could not be happier!
Jcmccreedy
Mar 2026
Simply outstanding, extremely knowledgeable and efficient. She includes many details in her commission, like house inspection, carpet cleaning, staging.
sweetdr2519
Mar 2026
I was referred to Stephanie by a co-worker who raved about her past experience buying a home with her. This was my first home buying experience and Stephanie was super knowledgeable, low pressure (very important to me), and so easy to work with. Once she started sending me listings to look over, she was very responsive to my notes about what I did and did not like about each place. And it only took 18 days from offer to close. I'm in no hurry to move again, but I'll be giving out her card to anyone I may know who decides to buy or sell.
rob7966
Mar 2026
Stephanie did a great job helping us to both buy a house and sell a house...all within a few months. Her knowledge and expertise on all parts of the process was great. She was able to recommend many different service providers to help us quickly get our place in great shape to sell quickly. With her advice, we picked a good price to sell and had 2 strong offers within a week on the market. Appreciated all her help all the way along this journey!
DH0407
Mar 2026
What more can I say about Stephanie and her team that other's haven't, because it's all spot on. She and her team helped us sell and purchase a home in record time. She's thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, always responsive, and just a sweetheart of a human being.
user6307272
Mar 2026
Stephanie has always demonstrated to me a high level of professionalism and expertise in handling real estate transactions. These transactions can be fraught with complications, many of which are sometimes not seen by buyers and sellers. She manages to make the process easy somehow and has always been easy to work with. So, when you find someone who stands out you want to use them again. She has represented me three times in the sale of three houses and purchase of two in West Seattle over the course of the 20 years I have known her. I have since moved on to the Portland area, but if I were local I would not hesitate to call on her again.
user8356136
Mar 2026
Stephanie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the process of selling my home. Not only is Stephanie personable and a joy to be around, but she is also incredibly organized, efficient and easily identifies small changes that will bring a high return on investment. Stephanie is amazing at time management and makes sure that every service she includes is done at exactly the right time so that homes shine and show well. She covers services like landscaping, window cleaning, staging if needed, carpet cleaning and house cleaning – the inclusion of these services is remarkable and sets her apart from other agents. Should I ever need an agent again, it will absolutely be Stephanie Kristen! Melissa Slater, Bellevue WA
ann christiansen
Mar 2026
Stephanie does amazing work! She sold our home in Ballard, and the process went off without a hitch. Her knowledge of both the selling and buying sides lead to a stress free experience. From pricing, to staging, open houses, to paperwork - Stephanie was on top of it all. I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone selling or purchasing a home!