Donalyn Allen

6/3/22Jeff Sauter

Google Review

OK, it’s a hot market in Idaho. But that doesn’t mean selling your house is going to be same day cash, no appraisal, no inspection, no problem. Those days went out with the low interest rates. But it can still go smoothly. We met with Donalyn and Hank at the end of December, but decided not to list until spring thinking the house would show better with green grass, flowers, and sunshine. It worked out, but tension definitely built while mortgage rates went from 2 to 5% in just a few months. Since we were out of the country for three weeks when the house did go on sale, we have to give Donalyn and Hank a lot of credit for making the sale possible. They started by creating a great electronic brochure, staged the open house (including furniture and personal presence), detailed the various offers, and communicated at all hours over 6,000 miles and 7 time zones to close the deal within the first week. There were several offers above list price, but the offers were structured quite differently so the detailed summaries really made the comparison easier. Maybe the pre-sale advice and some post-offer effort should be expected, but they really distinguished themselves as well. Donalyn was communicating via WhatsApp at all hours, Hank actually came over and personally mowed our lawn halfway through our trip, and they arranged all of the subs necessary to address some post-inspection tasks we agreed to. Perhaps most importantly, they kept buyer and seller talking constructively throughout the process. In the end, we’re feeling fortunate with our timing and with our choice of Sea to Farm. They’re great people and worked their tails off during a very active market, making sure our sale didn’t get lost in the mix, and we always felt supported.

5/4/22amy fuckyou

Google Review

These folks are like family. We trust them with all that entails buying a home. They share our vision of community and we appreciate them. You can't go wrong with these two - they make you seem like you're they're only client.

3/19/22Ashley Bostic

Google Review

I truly believe we got our house because of Donalyn! It’s such a tough market and she fought for us!! Thank you so much Donalyn and hank!!! We will definitely recommend them to anyone!!

12/22/21Jocelyn Newell

Google Review

We found our dream home! Can’t thank them enough for the patience and dedication to helping us find the one! Highly recommend if you want a team that is knowledgeable about real estate negotiations and care for their clients like they are family.

12/8/21Mike Dunn

Google Review

Donalyn and Hank are a pleasure to work with. This is our fourth home, and they are unequivocally, the best real-estate agents we have ever met. They are low pressure, but high energy. And maybe most importantly, they listen. Without hesitation, we recommend this team. Thank you Donalyn and Hank for everything you did for us.

12/1/21Sara Carlson

Google Review

We worked with Donalyn and Hank starting back in July and finally were able to close on a property that met all of our needs in November. They were always responsive, and were of tremendous help in guiding us thru a situation where the home did not pass the inspection. They were always empathetic to our needs, and went above and beyond in supporting our house tours remotely and in person.

Above all it was a fun journey!

11/8/21Joseph Moless

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We are pleased to recommended Donalyn Allen without reserve. With the addition of Hank as an associate, the team offers everything we wanted or needed in making our move. And it wasn’t easy: elderly, in the middle of a pandemic, and new to Idaho we were at a loss. As a retired lawyer I understood the selection of a competent broker was extremely important and not all that easy. Our standards were high. A relative recommended Donalyn. We found that the Allens knew well the Treasurer Valley, its neighborhoods and amenities; and to be entirely honest. One or the other of us at various times literally spent days searching, discovering and deciding with Donalyn. While being free with their time they were evaluating carefully what we were saying; what we wanted and needed not in theory but in fact. Donna was assiduous in defining our goals and in determining what we were subjectively seeking. Hank was great in addressing construction matters. On our visits we found a home of interest but our offer was not accepted. Donalyn did not give up. She found our dream home and Hank addressed our construction questions. All on Zoom no less. Not only did we discover a highly professional concerned agent, we made two new friends. All in all, a huge blessing; and a fine home in a fine neighborhood.

11/1/21valerie hernholm

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Donalyn & Hank have helped us with buying two houses. One for our son & daughter in law & one for us.
Our son & daughter in law were first time buyers. Donalyn & Hank helped them with picking out a house in their price range, & helped them all the way to their signing of their mortgage. It’s always scary for first time buyers & Donalyn & Hank answered all of their questions.
We moved up from California & have been leasing for a year until our new house was built. It was nice to have a Donalyn & Hank do our leg work up here while we were in California. We have signed our paperwork for our mortgage & are moving into our new house today.
Donalyn & Hank were their for walk throughs, scheduling inspectors, signing paperwork, & working with Toll Brothers.
They also, gave us numbers for, cleaning, moving, & landscaping.
Donalyn & Hank are true professionals, made our move easy & stress free! I would definitely use them for our next move.
Valerie H.

10/29/21Kathy Davis

Google Review

So pleasant to work with Donalyn. She spent a lot of time finding me the perfect house while I was still out of state. She definitely had My best interest at heart.

10/29/21Vera Davis

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10/28/21Jack L

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Moving here from California, I wanted to make sure I fully understood the market and had a real estate agent that would truly listen to my concerns. Both, Donalyn and Hank were the answer. They were professional in all aspects of the real estate process. Their knowledge and expertise was the deciding factor in having them represent me in my real estate purchase. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality representation.

10/28/21Sal Mendez

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Donalyn and Hank are truly amazing ! Donalyn is beyond dedicated to her clients. My family has been blessed to have her help us with our home purchase. In this crazy competitive market it’s crucial to have someone who’s extremely knowledgeable and experienced on your side like Donalyn and Hank. Before working with Donalyn my family was ready to give up after months of searching and being outbid on multiple offers. As soon as we started working with her she rose to the occasion and was able find us the perfect home and negotiate a fair deal. Donalyn cares about each individual client's needs. She understands that home purchases are important moments in life and does everything she can to make the process easy and quick. If you use Donalyn and Hank you will not be disappointed!

10/28/21The Mendez’s

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10/27/21Andrew Bentley

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Really easy to work with, very patient and professional, helped me purchase a home listed for sale by owner and Donalyn jumped through hoops to make it happen.

Thank you!

10/24/21Hamed Shemirani

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10/24/21Mary Jo Campodonica

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What a positive real estate experience-Donalyn and Hank -basically look no further if you need buying or selling help-you will not be disappointed-a million dollar deal gets the same amount of attention as does the 300K deal-great honest people who always have their clients back- we couldn’t have moved from California without their help-they are both over the top! We love our home it’s perfect thank you Donalyn and Hank for making Idaho our home!

10/22/21Mari Carrell

Google Review

Where to even start with our praise of Sea to Farm? Not only did Donalyn and Hank offer good counsel when deciding to list our home, they both pitched in to help get our house “show ready.” Once we listed, it took a very short time to sell, and negotiations with the buyers were clear and quick to finalize. Then the real challenge came…finding us a new place to call home! This is where it got very tricky; the market had exploded, and our needs were very specific. It took us over a year to finally find just the right place, and never, not even once, did Donalyn or Hank waiver. They hung in there with us through the long process, continued their laborious search, offering option after option, and showing us property after property, many an hour or so away. We never heard them complain, or express any frustration toward us as we held out for just the right place. When it finally happened, Donalyn and Hank were overjoyed with us, and worked diligently to make sure everything was done right and we won the bid. Although our relationship with them started as strictly professional, it wasn’t long before we formed a true bond of friendship, and learned that they’d always have our back. It was a very long road, but our unending gratitude to both Donalyn and Hank will never change, and we made lifelong friends in the process. We feel truly blessed to have had the chance to work with Sea to Farm Realty, and can easily and with confidence recommend them to anyone ready to start the process of home sale or purchase. You won’t be disappointed!
Bill and Mari Carrell
Jerome, Idaho

10/22/21Monica Lelea

Google Review

Donalyn and Hank truly go above and beyond with their services. Not only are they kind, quality people but their hard work and dedication to their clients is unparalleled. We’ve bought and sold a lot of real estate with different agents but our experience with the 3 homes purchased with Sea to Farm has by far been the best. In an extremely difficult market for a buyer, Donalyn found us amazing investment opportunities as well as our gorgeous main home. We’d recommend Sea to Farm to any one!

9/9/21Allison Short

Google Review

Hank & Donalyn were wonderful to work with. Being first time home buyers, they were really patient with us and showed us homes all over the Treasure Valley. They listened to our wants and needs and did not give up until we found our happy home in Middleton. The home buying process was a breeze thanks to their teamwork & dedication to our experience. We will definitely work with them in the future as well. Highly recommend giving them a call.