Clients testimonials
Below are a few shared experiences from past clients, but I’ve linked my Google and Zillow pages as well. I’ve been lazy to request reviews post closing, so thank you to all of my clients who have taken their time to leave your thoughts.
Irene & Eric (Google review - Buyer):
“Nathan came highly recommended from my work colleagues and we are so glad we worked with him! Not only was this our first home, but we were buying from out of state, so we had to put a lot of trust in our real estate agent. From the very beginning, Nathan was very honest and detail-oriented when it came to reviewing homes. We were able to quickly eliminate some houses from our list based on his initial observations. His knowledge of house building was also incredibly valuable while doing house tours. When it came down to putting an offer on the house, Nathan made sure to review the title and that we understood the ins and outs before committing to anything. He worked incredibly fast over a holiday to get our offer out and constantly kept us in the loop with the status of things. We honestly do not know if the guy sleeps sometimes, but somehow he’s always able to remain cool, confident, and collected :) We always felt like we were supported, had all our questions answered, and if there was something that Nathan did not immediately know (e.g. cost for hybrid heating systems) he would contact the appropriate people right away for answers. Even after we closed on our house, Nathan came out to help us move us into our house! We were incredibly touched by his generosity and kindness - it genuinely felt like Nathan became a friend by the end of the process. We cannot recommend Nathan enough for his knowledge, professionalism, and down-to-earth personality. Thank you, Nathan, for going above and beyond!”
Krista (Google review - Out-of-state Buyer):
“TLDR; Work with Nathan and you won't be disappointed. I can tell that he doesn't just care to make a sale, but genuinely invests in his relationships with his clients because he actually wants to make sure that all your needs are met, and the house you buy will be the perfect home and more! He has your back every step of the way!
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I was connected to Nathan through a mutual friend and I'm glad I was! I'm a first time home buyer and my friend suggested I connect with his realtor, Nathan, to get a sense of what a good realtor is. This being my first rodeo, I didn't know what to expect or have any expectations, but by the end of our 2 hours conversation, Nathan really set the bar high, as I was impressed with his knowledge and involvement in the home buying process. I learned so much from him!
Additionally, Nathan willingly connected with me and my husband knowing that we were looking for a house in another state. He was very generous with his time and patient with us--what we thought would be a 1-hour conversation turned into a 2-hours conversation because Nathan dived deep into every step of the buying process, and answered any questions we had.
I can tell that he doesn't just care to make a sale, but genuinely invests in his relationships with his clients because he actually wants to make sure that all your needs are met, and the house you buy will be the perfect home and more! With all this said, we wish Nathan were our realtor, and now we know how to scout for a great realtor. Work with Nathan and you won't be disappointed. He has your back every step of the way!
Best of luck in your home buying journey.”
Ashlee (Zillow review - Seller):
“10/10, will definitely work with Nathan again in future! Nathan was fantastic every step of the way in selling my home. I consulted with a few agents when I was ready to sell my property, and ultimately went with Nathan because of his local knowledge, and how he went above and beyond with every step of the process. He made me feel like his only client, helped me get comfortable with the process of selling, and took the time and care to educate me on elements that were new to me. He made me feel more empowered as both a seller, and his client. Some agents gave me overwhelming laundry-lists of things they felt needed to be done before they were willing to step-in and begin marketing; others told me that *nothing* needed to be done (both of which sounded crazy.) Nathan prioritized a list of 'must happens', and a few 'would be nice if' happens, and even took it upon himself to organize a few of the 'must happens' to strike when the market was heating up. He got me a fair price during a tough season for condos (more than I expected, honestly!) and was present and professional every step of the way. Thank you Nathan!”
Sophia & Elizabeth (Zillow review):
“Nathan was the most informative, patient and creative real estate agent we could have worked with!
He was so knowledgeable of the neighborhoods and the homes themselves. More so than I had imagined a realtor would be. I figured a realtor would tell us how many bathroom there were, etc. Nathan pointed out missing screens in the attic, cracks along the foundation, the expiration of the water heater, if the outlets in the kitchens and bathrooms were up to code and things like that. It was so helpful in knowing exactly what to expect when making an offer.
He was so patient. We rushed into making an offer on a house and he was so kind and helped get us out of it when we changed our minds and he found us a new one. And he did it all with professionalism and patience.
And he was so creative. There was a lot of activity on the house we wanted and he constructed the most creative offer we’d ever heard of. He, of course, made sure we were comfortable with it all and stayed in contact with the listing agent and us while we all tried to figure it out, and low and behold, we got us the house! The house that was listed on Friday and was completely booked for tours on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday evening, he called to tell us it was ours. It was the best feeling and I believe it my heart, had it not been for his creativity, professionalism and kindness, it would not have happened.
If you choose Nathan Porter as you’re realtor, rest assured, you’ve made the right choice.”
Sterling (Zillow review):
“I met Nathan at an open house in Beacon Hill almost a year ago. After meeting many agents, I ultimately decided to choose him as my agent because of his professionalism and wealth of knowledge. In the past year, he taught me a lot about what to look for while house hunting. He always made time for me when I was interested in seeing houses in various parts of Seattle. The rapport we had with each other gave me confidence that he would answer any questions or concerns I had. He continues to promptly respond to my texts and emails, even after I received the keys to my home. Nathan was very patient in the whole process and did not rush me unless it was time-sensitive. I have many friends who are full-time or part-time agents, but it will be Nathan who I will recommend to my friends and family.”
Ernest (Google review):
“Nathan Porter far exceeded my expectations of a realtor. He is thorough, always kept me in the loop, guided me through the entire process, educated me on the process of selling a house and toured my home a told me what things needed to be fixed and things to not was my money. Nathan made selling my home a pleasant experience. I would/will recommend Nathan Porter to family/friends/coworkers.”
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“For my first home-buying experience, Nathan was everything I could've asked for in an agent. Before the househunting even began, Nathan sat down with me, walked me through what to expect throughout the entire process, and worked hard to comprehensively understand my wants and needs.
With each property we visited, it was clear that his priority was making sure I found a home that met those criteria, rather than simply trying to close a sale. On multiple occasions, Nathan's keen eye for potential issues actually persuaded me against putting in offers on houses which, in retrospect, were clearly not the right fit. And when we eventually found a great match, Nathan was instrumental in crafting a reasonable yet highly competitive offer.
Most agents would detach from the process once your offer's been accepted by the seller, but Nathan continued to provide guidance and assistance all the way through to closing. In fact, his expertise was critical in my case, when unexpected complications arose near closing that required his expert coordination and communication skills to resolve. I dread to think what my closing would've looked like without Nathan in my corner.
I simply cannot recommend Nathan highly enough. If/when I decide to purchase a new home in the future, rest assured Nathan will be my first call.”
Joshua (Zillow review):
“I don't even know where to begin to tell my experience with Nathan in selling my house. Words simply cannot describe how unbelievably friendly, professional, detailed, knowledgeable and effeciant he is. Nathan spent his own money to fix up my house in order to get the maximum amount of dollars we could, because I had zero money. I am going through a hard divorce and my wife always took care of everything. I was completely clueless going into this process. I had a bazillion questions and Nathan answered every single one of them and took the time to write a very detailed email, or would call me to make sure I understood everything. Nathan even talked with me and took the time to answer questions about the real state industry even though it had nothing to do with selling my house. I have recommended Nathan to my entire family and friends and I would recommend him to anyone I meet in the future looking to buy or sell a home hands down. Nathan, thank you so much for helping me out in this very difficult and hard time in my life. You went above and beyond and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. -Joshua Parkin, seller 2018.”
Erin (Google review - Seller):
“Nathan was referred to me by a rock star real estate agent friend of mine. I had decided to sell my house and move out of state, and asked said rock star friend if he could suggest another rock star agent, one who served my area. He connected me with Nathan, and I will be forever grateful. Nathan Porter is the reason that my home sale went smoothly and quickly, in a fluctuating and strange market. Nathan's combined knowledge of the geographic area, real estate law, documentation logistics and sundry other subjects is very impressive. I can definitely tell you that his knowledge navigated us smoothly over some potholes in the road that could have resulted from the buyer's agent's apparent lack of document knowledge, and detail. He was also genuinely kind and professional when the "other" agent dropped the ball a couple of times, and he navigated through without being condescending or negative to the buyers. Throughout the entire process, Nathan was on top of everything, available and prompt. Any time I had any question at all, he responded in a timely fashion, and helped explain each step of the process. I would work with Nathan again in a heartbeat, and wish he was licensed in my new state, so that I could hire him to help me buy my next home.”
Grace & Andrea (Zillow review - Seller):
“Nathan exceeded my expectations and made the process of selling my condo stress-free. In the initial meeting, he explained what I could expect as far as timelines and pricing, and he was very patient with all of my questions. I was impressed by how well versed he is with the local and regional market. Nathan is available to answer questions at any time of the day. I thought that his communication was great. He always answered phone calls and texted/emailed back thoughtful responses and resolutions. When it came to the negotiations, Nathan was AMAZING! I still don't know how he did it, but I truly believe his negotiation skills were paramount, and I am really happy with the results. A few other things about my experience with Nathan: - On the initial list date, I made a mistake with my keys, and Nathan came up with a solution on how to get another set and drove out of his way to acquire another set - During the key situation, he was always results-driven, which was helpful for a Type 1 person like me - His team (cleaners, photographer, etc) were all super professional and loved the quality - Always kept me in the loop with activity and timeline - Offers were explained in great detail, and I never felt misled - On top of all of this all, Nathan is funny, cool, smart, and calm. You want to work with someone like this!”
Jessica (Google review - Buyer):
“From start to finish, we had a really great experience working with Nathan to purchase our first home. He provided us with loads of useful information upfront and helped us feel comfortable asking any questions, which was great as first time buyers. Nathan was very communicative and flexible, and had interesting insights on specific properties/areas/styles of home based on his experience - you can tell that he is very passionate about what he does. Nathan even offered to help us contact contractors, etc. when some tricky questions came up about specific homes. We're really happy with where we ended up and would absolutely choose Nathan again!”
Shreyas (Google review - Buyer):
