Julie Fontanez-Laing

3/30/24K Ortiz (Kayne O.)

Google Review

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Julie and Robert as our real estate agents in the greater Seattle area, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, they exceeded our expectations in every way possible. They are genuinely dedicated to their clients and were very understanding of our budget and needs. They listened attentively to our preferences and expertly curated a selection of homes. Throughout our homebuying journey, Julie and Robert were incredibly patient and responsive, always ready to address any questions or concerns we had. Their wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate market shone through as they guided us through each step of the process with clarity and expertise. When it came time to make an offer, Julie and Robert wasted no time. They swiftly drafted up an offer and utilized their negotiation skills to get the absolute best price for us. Their proactive approach and strategic tactics ultimately led to us getting an incredible deal on our home—something we are endlessly grateful for!

3/29/24Roxanne Franck

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I can't recommend Julie and Robert enough! From the moment my husband and I embarked on our homebuying journey they were there every step of the way, providing unwavering support and expert guidance. Julie and Robert were incredibly patient and gave us honest and informed answers to all of our questions.
Ultimately, Julie and Robert found us our perfect home at the right price, thanks to their expert negotiation skills. Their commitment to excellence and personalized approach made our homebuying experience not only successful but also enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie and Robert to anyone in search of top-notch real estate agents—they are simply the best.

2/20/24Michelle Mika

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Working with Julie was such a joy!! She made finding our first home feel seamless and enjoyable. My husband and I were bracing ourselves for the potential of an arduous journey but we experienced the complete opposite with Julie. We loved the cadence she set, the realistic guidance she offered and encouragement every step of the way. She really listened to what we we wanted and made sure we got in for showings quickly and convenient to our work schedule. Special thanks to Robert and Daniel for playing such a huge role to making this happen! Their professionalism was unmatched, and yet, they guided us as if we were family! We plan to recommend them to our friends and family!! Thank you Julie, Robert and Dan! 🎉

2/22/23shirley roberts

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My experience with realtors over years has been pretty cut and dried, until October 2022. After finding Julie Fontanez on line, I chose her because she speaks fluent Spanish. I felt this would be an asset, because my home was in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood.

We met, and she then introduced me to her business partner and husband Robert Laing. They work as a solid team.

The entire experience with these two agents from Engel and Volkers/Seattle, was a smooth transition on all accounts, from home owner, to seller, to closing. Julie and Robert are true, experienced professionals, who know the market and see it with a clear vision, to a fair conclusion. Their honesty and support motivated me.

Thank you for the opportunity to express my appreciation.

Sincerely,
Shirley C. Roberts
Renton, Washington

9/14/22Athena Jimenez

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Julie & Robert are a dream team! We had experience of purchasing a condo, but it was a completely different ball game being first time single-family-home buyers. From the initial call with Julie, she asked thoughtful questions to get an idea of what we were looking for, and stayed in constant contact throughout the process. Julie & Robert were very patient with us as we asked questions and deliberated over things we were unsure of. And, they offered guidance and expertise when we really needed it: making an offer, the inspection report, and more. They even asked if we could bring our dog to the inspection and final walkthrough and made it happen! The details and thoughtfulness really make this team stand out. I would definitely recommend the FontanezLaing team to anybody looking for a home!

8/19/22ben T.

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Julie and Robert were the best! I can’t speak highly enough of them. Their professionalism, knowledge, integrity and hard work, they kept us apprised about available appointments and always let us know as soon as a new one came on the market. they were honest and forthright- no games. much appreciated and respected. very detail oriented and good with people.
Every time We were checking homes our kids was so excited to meet Julie and Robert.
Thank you for making purchase of our first family home so a breeze.
THANK YOU

8/12/22Casiana Matias

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Julie made the process effortless and speedy. She was there for all our needs ❤ ♥ 💓 💕 her skills are priceless....

8/5/22Yuna Wang

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Julie and her partner/husband Robert are fantastic to work with. They put a great deal of care and attention into everything they do, and it really shows. I successfully bought a new home with them in April 2022.

Prior to working with Julie, I had been on the market for a new home for over five years. I had very specific criteria, and I had no luck working with other realtors. One day, I walked by the E&V storefront in downtown Seattle and stopped in, and I was very lucky that I did so!

From the initial meeting, Julie was attentive to my needs and concerns around finding a new place. After five years of home search prior to meeting her, I had almost given up hope, but Julie remained confident and so I was on board.

Even though the housing market was crazy, we found a new place within 3 months! And Julie also listed my old place and it sold within two weeks for an excellent price. She made the whole process very smooth and stress-free, and her experience helped me to win the bid as well as avoid a potential issue with selling my old place. I was grateful to have an agent like her, who was not only on top of her game, but also putting in personal attention to my deal.

So if you’re a discriminating client who is tired of the home search process and just wants to buy, see Julie. like I said earlier, she found me a new place when I had almost given up hope.

6/22/22diana salazar

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Julie is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.We had a wonderful experience working with Julie as first-time clients and property buyers. She made certain that all of our inquiries and worries were addressed. We had no prior knowledge of what the house-buying process included, so she took her time explaining it to us. When you are looking for a home, she is excellent at understanding your needs and making useful recommendations. If you ever need a new home, we would most definitely recommend her. We feel privileged and appreciative to have known and worked with her. She is a really kind real estate agent who takes her time to get to know us better and discover the ideal home for us.

6/15/22Ruby Gonzalez

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Julie Fontanez helped my husband and I buy our home. She made sure we found a house that met our wants/needs. She was so helpful, knowledgeable and so patient with all our questions and through the whole process. We didn’t know much about buying a house and she did a great job at explaining every step to us.
She also helped my mom buy a house in 2014. I truly appreciate Julie and her husband Robert for all their help; and would recommend her to anyone who needs a realtor that actually cares about their client.

2/25/22Stacey Sparger

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Julie is hands down one of the best agents I have worked with. As stressful and hectic as selling a house can be - Julie managed the process seamlessly.

My home was priced right, looked amazing both in person and the photography, and sold for above ask in a matter of days.

Julie is an agent who cares about her clients while at the same time getting the job done - far above expectations.

Highly recommended!

11/4/21Joshua Trulock

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Julie was my realtor assisting in my home sale while I was living across the country. She and her team did exceptional work and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.

9/18/21Thomas Clingan

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We have engaged the services of 7 real estate agents over the past 30 years. Julie has by far been the best agent that we have worked with. She has the perfect combination of smarts and knowledge of the buying and selling process and people skills that made the process much less stressful. Julie was extremely patient with us and made herself available to show every one of the many houses we looked without pressuring us to make decisions. Her kind, thoughtful and calm demeanor really made a difference in what was not always an easy process emotionally. We highly recommend Julie to anyone who is looking for the best real estate agent.

5/4/21Leticia Gutierrez

Google Review

(Translated by Google) Julie always takes care of every aspect of her work. To make the experience of working with her unforgettable. She helped us buy our first home and the experience we had was incredible. She is a person who works so hard to get you exactly what you need. I can only say incredible things about Julie. I recommend it 100%. Because She has always listened to me with all her heart. Julie will not rest until she gets you the house of your dreams. Working with Ella is making the process fun, but above all with all the professionalism required. Thank you for finding us now our other new home. God bless your heart!

(Original)
Julie siempre cuida cada aspecto de su trabajo. Para lograr la experiencia de trabajar con ella sea inolvidable. Ella nos ayudó a comprar nuestra primera casa y la experiencia que tuvimos fue increíble. Ella es una persona que se envuelve tanto, para asi conseguirte exactamente lo que necesitas. Solamente puedo decir cosas increíbles de Julie. Yo la recomiendo al 100%. Porque Ella siempre me ha escuchado con todo su corazón. Julie no descansara hasta conseguirte la casa de tus sueños. El trabajar con Ella es hacer el proceso divertido, pero sobre todo con todo el profecionalismo requerido. Gracias por encontrarnos ahora nuestra otra nueva casa. Dios bendiga tu corazón!

5/3/21Stephanie Valdovinos

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My husband and I absolutely loved working with Julie and her team! She was referred to us by a friend. We were first-time homebuyers with very little knowledge about the process, Julie was there to explain it all! From start to finish she was very responsive, kind, and professional. Thanks to her it was such a smooth and incredible experience. It was a pleasure to work with her. I cannot thank her enough for helping us find/purchase our first home! I would highly recommend her!

5/2/21Kelsey Love

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Julie, her husband Robert and their son Daniel were absolutely amazing. They listened to us describe what we wanted and did their best to find exact matches and were super responsive to our schedule and getting us to see houses in a timely manner. They found us the perfect house and worked very hard to help us figure out a reasonable offer and get said offer in immediately. Such a pleasure to work with them.

4/25/21Miriam Brambila

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I was referred by a friend. We been trying to get a home in the pass and hasn't been easy. She made the process a good learning experience, was patient with us and answer all of our questions and she is bilingual, so my husband can better understand. She listen to our needs and found what we needed for my family. We will definitely recommend her to our family and friends. Thank you julie!🙏

1/6/21Daphne Chilton

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Our realtors were amazing! They looked at property after property, got to know us and exactly what we wanted. Simply put, they cared about us getting exactly what we wanted. They listened. They didn’t just want a sell, they cared that we got all of our wants and if it took us years, they weren’t concerned. Julie found us our dream property and more. We thought we could only afford 5-10 acres, she found us 20 acres and better land then we had previously found. Robert ( her husband, we said team) walked us through all the financial transactions and terms of our contract. He looked our for our best interests every step of the way. He gave us solid advice to protect us and our large down payment. That means something! They were more than a 5 star team. I wouldn’t have ANYONE but them for realtors!

12/12/20keith koyamatsu

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My wife Veronica personally chose Julie to helped us to find our dream house. We can't thank her enough and her team. Ted Buchanan you're the man! We appreciate everything you did for my wife and I. Thank you so much for all your help.

10/19/20John Vander Voort

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Julie and Robert are amazing realtors not to mention amazing people. This was our first time going through the process of finding and buying a house. We did not know where to start and we got extremely lucky that we were matched with Julie and Robert randomly through Zillow. From the start they made our experience so simple and pleasant that we would recommend them to anyone looking for a house. They answered all of our questions with patience and professionalism. They addressed all our concerns and make us feel better about finding and buying out first house. They walked us through the whole process and were with us every step from beginning to end. They even went above and beyond with negotiating some issues we had with the house they found us. We started this process hearing stories about how stressful home buying can be and came out with an extremely positive experience.

9/26/20Jeff Rankin

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Julie Fontanez was a pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable and informative. She had an answer for all my questions. She even went to the escrow to make sure everything went smooth. Thank you so much for making buying a house so easy. Jeff Rankin

9/15/20marylyn Erickson

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Wonderful experience with Julie! Highly recommend her.

9/9/20Abigail Tan

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She worked with my family and I over a long period of time to help us find the right home. We really appreciated all her time and she was always available to answer questions and help us through they process

9/4/20Kitt Vander Voort Wilson

Google Review

Julie was incredibly supportive but not ever pushy as we looked at houses. She helped us through all the hurdles with patience. She has amazing warmth and integrity. I would recommend her to anyone I knew.

9/1/20Vanessa Lopez

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Absolutely loved working with Julie and her team. Julie made our first home buying experience so smooth, and took care of everything all we had to do was pick the house. She showed us every single house we wanted to see. If a new house popped up we had an appointment to see it later that day. Julie got to know my husband and I very well and was able to pick up on the type of home we wanted. Julie went above and beyond by connecting us with an amazing banker and also connected us with a great home inspector. She was quick to put in offers for us and gave us great recommendations. Her market value reports were extremely insightful with helping us decide on an offer amount. My husband and I were so nervous about the home buying process since everyone says it’s long and scary but with Julie and her team there was nothing to be worried about. She went through the contracts with us and answered every single question we had until we were comfortable with signing the documents in front of us

9/1/20Ester Martinez

Google Review

(Translated by Google) Julie very kind and excellent service, very professional 👍

(Original)
Julie muy amable y excelente atención muy profesional 👍

6/4/20Justin Stratton

Google Review

Hi have used Julie for multiple real estate transactions and she (and team) are absolutely amazing to work with. They are prompt with replies, to above and beyond with coordinating contractors and even helped me decorate my house prior to open houses. Would definitely recommend Julie for your PNW real estate needs!

6/2/20Anita George

Google Review

Excellent agent, goes to bat for her seller/buyer

6/1/20Birgitte Ballerina

Google Review

It’s a bittersweet moment when you realize it’s time to leave the home you’ve raised your children in and move to a new phase of your life. My husband and I found ourselves on that doorstep, unsure how to proceed until we found Julie. It was purely accidental. We wanted to view a property and she was the agent that got the call. It was also kismet. From the first meeting, I could tell there was something special about her, as a realtor and a person. She was calm and assured and professional, but she was also sympathetic, kind, and warmhearted. Julie immediately set us up to receive notice of every new listing that matched our search criteria, and she tirelessly and graciously took us to view every listing, even when I said things like, “This is probably not the house, but we might as well see it.” She never pressured us to decide, and she quickly grew attuned to what we wanted. Julie also drew on a large network of inspectors and other professionals who assisted us in the buying process. When the time came to list our house, Julie made what I believe to be significant suggestions that enabled us to attract a buyer and kept us encouraged and uplifted through a process that was emotionally challenging. There is no way we could have made this transition with any other realtor. We feel so lucky to have found her!

4/10/20Alex Anderson

Google Review

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Julie and Robert we're diligent, informative, effective, and highly communicative about each step throughout the process. I wouldn't have rather worked with anyone else!

2/13/20Vivian LaFrancoeur

Google Review

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Julie and Robert for the past two years. Together they form a team second to non!!! I used them to sell my home and buy my dream home. Not an easy task! They are patient, do what’s right for their clients and are not out to “just make a quick sale” they stood with me every step of the long crazy way! not only do I feel they have my best interest at heart, but I’ve made lifelong friends in the process. I will gladly and comfortably recommend them to all my family and friends and will only use them for any and all future purchases and sales. Thnx you to both of them! I feel very blessed to have them In My corner.