Shane Klinkhammer

5/19/25Mariann Selph

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It's rare enough to have a great experience working with a real estate agent when you are selling and purchasing a home. It's another to have SUCH a great experience with an agent that you are left with wonderful memories from every step of the process. Agents like that deserve the time it takes to post a review to help other potential homebuyers and sellers make an informed decision when looking for an agent.

Shane Klinkhammer and the Hammer Team with ReMax/Northwest are the real deal. Shane, with his wealth of experience, dedication, sales and negotiation skills, and Lisa, with her design and marketing background, helped get our home prepared to sell for the maximum amount possible. Together, they bring the best a real estate team has to offer.

Shane was always available to answer our questions and guided us through the entire process with professionalism. He was willing to do whatever was needed in a timely manner and his personal relationships with great contractors helped get our house ready to put on the market.

We truly felt we had the best team guiding us, ultimately making the real estate process a more enjoyable and successful experience for everyone involved, so it’s no surprise Hammer Real Estate has so many positive reviews.

3/22/25Chris Andre

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I have worked with Shane and Team Klinkhammer on three real estate transactions. After many years in Lakewood, we unexpectedly needed to relocate to Texas. In fall 2020, during the pandemic, Shane listed and sold my single-family home and a condo rental property, both in Lakewood. Within a week the family home had multiple competing offers. Shane helped us navigate, negotiate, and close that sale quickly. He also assisted with coordinating the repair of several deficiencies from the home inspection. We discussed the possibility of remodel at the condo to increase value, and Shane was willing to manage that on our behalf. He helped estimating remodel costs, increased property values, repair schedule, and market. Ultimately, we decided against the remodel and Shane already had an interested buyer as a backup. set up. We had to relocate shortly before the properties could be listed. Therefore, the sales concluded by remote closing, a new process for us. Shane kept the whole process on track for both properties, dealing with the relator, escrow, title company, and getting repairs accomplished since we were in Texas.

In the fall of 2024, we purchased a summer property in our old Lakewood neighborhood. Based on our positive experience with Shane, and Team Klinkhammer (kudos to Lisa and their daughter), there was no question who we would choose as our realtor. From Texas we researched some properties via Zillo, Redfin, and the internet. I contacted Shane, informed him of our intent, and gave him three properties located in the same gated community. Immediately, he informed us of another property in the same community that was not visible to us on the internet and sent the listing. This property was by far the best in price, lot location, $/sqft, age, condition, and recent remodel. Once again Shane helped us navigate the entire sales and closing process remotely.

I could go on and on everything he assisted with. From little things, like putting on window screens, to major issues like accomplishing repairs and the sales/closing process. He is available, responsive, a negotiator, protects his client, honest and truthful, an expert real estate professional, and a man of the highest integrity, ethics, and character.

1/8/25Tim

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I cannot recommend Shane & Lisa highly enough! They are experts in their field and incredibly good people.

They recently guided me through the purchase of my new home with an assumable mortgage, a process with which I had no prior experience. They took the time to explain every detail, ensuring I was comfortable and informed every step of the way.

What truly sets Shane & Lisa apart, however, is their humanity. They’re not just about closing deals—they genuinely care about doing what’s right for their clients. I felt like I had a true advocate in my corner, someone who prioritized my best interests and went above and beyond to make sure I was protected throughout the process.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly has your back, look no further than Shane Klinkhammer. With his wife, Lisa, you get two experienced professionals at no additional cost :) They made a potentially stressful process smooth and enjoyable, and I am so grateful for their guidance and support!

I will definitely be calling Shane & Lisa again whenever I have any real estate need.

11/18/24Tom Selman

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BEST realtor and team I have ever worked with. I am a former realtor and have worked with countless realtors on transactions. We don't live in Washington anymore and because we couldn't be there in person, we needed someone who could manage all aspects of the transaction. Shane's communication, follow through, and negotiation skill set are second to none. If you want to work with the best and not have to loose sleep over your realtor, Shane and his Team are who you want to work with.

10/17/24Dan Gerl

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When it comes to a real estate agent, whether on the listing or buying side, you simply can do no better than Shane Klinkhammer at Hammer Real Estate. Shane and Lisa have been in my corner for several years both as my buying and my listing agent and they have always come through with flying colors. They are hands-on, very responsive and attentive, and have always exceeded my expectations. 5, 10 star however many stars there are that’s how many I give them each and every time!

7/1/24Allie Choate

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Shane exceeded our expectations every step of the way. As first-time home buyers, we were initially quite ignorant about the entire process, which can be overwhelming. However, Shane's expertise and patience were invaluable. He broke everything down into layman's terms, ensuring we fully understood each part of the process. This clarity made us feel confident and informed about every decision we were making.

Shane was always prompt in his responses and incredibly accommodating to our difficult schedule, consistently demonstrating his dedication to our needs. His professionalism is evident in every aspect of his work. Remarkably, we purchased our home for $35,000 under the asking price and even secured a new roof as part of the deal.

Beyond his professional acumen, Shane is also extremely humble and honest, qualities that are essential in a realtor. His genuine commitment to his clients' best interests sets him apart. I would wholeheartedly recommend Shane and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. His exceptional service, integrity, and dedication make him an outstanding choice in the real estate market.

6/25/24Fred LO

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We met Shane at an open house when searching for our last home over four years ago. Randomly we would run into him here and there. From the moment we met him, we immediately loved him and saw an amazing, hard working, and sincere real estate agent. At that time we were already in contract with another agent and vowed we would look him up for our next home sale/buy needs. When it came time to move to our next home, our first dream home, which we found at a random open house (when we were not even looking to move), we jumped into the car afterward and both said, “Text Shane!” Shane immediately took action, got us hooked up with a loan officer, and wrote up our offer. Shane was AMAZING through the entire process, from being available to get us into the new home when needed, getting a roof specialist inspection immediately, helping with things needed for us to finalize the sale of our home, keeping us in the loop on all of the details, and on and on!!! His wife Lisa is a wonderful partner to him and made sure all details were arranged and even made a gorgeous four page brochure to show off our home. The pictures and video/drone work were beyond amazing! Our home sold in 8 days and we were off to our dream home in no time! Shane is responsive, helpful, and kind. I would not recommend anyone else to represent you in your buy and/or sell. Shane remained in our thoughts from the moment we first met him and he was there for us the second we needed him four years later. Shane made a swift unplanned and unexpected major change for us so much less stressful! Thank you so much Shane and Lisa. Sincerely, the Larkins

2/11/24Keith Lemmon

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I had a highly professional and detail oriented experience with Shane Klinkhammer and Hammer Real Estate. I had a rental home in DuPont that I needed to sell. Shane and Lisa provided outstanding communication and support to me at every step in the process. They encouraged me to do some renovation to achieve a maximum return on the sale. They helped me with the renovations needed and they were right on target. I ended up getting $20,000 over asking price during a traditionally slow time of year in the real estate market. I would highly recommend this team to anyone in the area looking for a high quality, comprehensive, and professional experience!!!

2/3/24Evan Seccombe

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I hesitate to list every thing, in every way, Shane and his team were instrumental in the amazing experience we had in selling our late parents’ property in Washington. It could create an unfortunate precedent in potential clients of his expecting him to do it all for everyone.

Simply put, we were an exception — not the rule — in what a realtor and his team are capable of doing. This being my first experience dealing with anything related to selling a home, let alone managing my father’s estate and affairs, Shane and his team brought not only the highest level of professionalism in helping with all of the property’s unique problems, helping me understand the best way to solve this and that — all things you hope to get from any realtor. But he also brought an intuitive humanity and sensitivity that helped my family get through that hard time. There were certainly “fires” to put out, and Shane showed up for everyone of them with a deft, patient hand and a solution. He has a seemingly endless network of resources and trusted connections for any problem, and I never felt like we weren’t going to get the best deal, or the best quality results.

Shane was the only recommendation given me to by a contractor doing work on my late father’s property, and it was the best call I made during my managing his affairs. My family is truly indebted to him and his team for going above and beyond what was expected. I’m just sorry I likely don’t get to have him be involved in our future home buying plans.

Thank you guys!!

10/12/23Kal-El35

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From the very first encounter with Mr. Hammer, my wife and I were convinced he and his team were the right choice to represent our home selling needs. Team Hammer goes above and beyond advertisement. Anything that we needed in terms of addressing home repairs they assisted with. Mr. Hammer provides a list of well qualified professionals to help with things like; carpet and window cleaning. Moss removal from the roof, tile and grout repair and lawn reseeding. Mr. Hammer even came over to assess a situation in a very tight craw space underneath our home. He was pretty well dressed and went underneath the house as if he was wearing overalls. That’s the kind of service you can expect to receive from Mr. Hammer and his team. Not to mention the advertisement and photos of our home were amazing. Mr. Hammer was able to sell our home in a week, which is impressive in today’s economy. Thanks Shane and Lisa for everything!! 😃

9/5/23Jennifer Veldman

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Shane made the process of being a first time home buyer so seamless. He was there every step of the process and answered all my questions and found the answer to anything he didn’t already know. I am in the military and did not have a lot of availability to be in person for inspections and he was able to be there to ensure everything was done correctly. I was able to get into the perfect house for my family a month sooner than I expected!

8/6/23Ryan Barks

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Shane was extremely helpful and patient every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to bug or sell a home.

He is a great person as wel.

5/18/23Servando Santiago

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Shane Klinkhammer is a phenomenal realtor who will dedicate his time, energy and focus on finding the right home for you! He was recommended to us by a family friend and Shane absolutely exceeded expectations. Due to my profession, we could not be present to house hunt which obviously can be stressful. Fortunately, Shane's attention to detail, responsiveness, and transparency quickly eliminated any reservations we had about purchasing site unseen. We closed on a home that we love and the entire process was joyful, smooth and stress free due to Shane. He is a true professional who genuinely cares about his clients, and we highly recommend his services to anyone in the market. Peace of mind is priceless and Shane overdelivered!

5/12/23Megan McChrystal

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Shane is absolutely amazing!
My husband and I are both active duty military and have very crazy schedules; no matter what time it was Shane would always answer our calls and texts and give us his full attention. When showing us houses he was very honest without overstepping. Allowing us to truly look at a house for what it was and not get side-tracked by the glitz and glam. Him and his wife also have a natural talent for home design and can see the potential of any home, something I struggled with when touring houses.
He negotiated for us on a highly competitive house and within 72 hours we struck a deal! The home buying process can be stressful and daunting but with Shane as your realtor you will feel at ease and confident in your decisions.
Thank you Shane!

4/28/23Lani Cossette

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Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer are truly exceptional professionals and people. We were blown away by Shane and Lisa's professionalism, know-how, and the energy that they brought to the sale of our parents' home. Working with Team Klinkhammer is a true partnership. They both went above and beyond, exceeded our expectations, and delivered even beyond what they promised.

3/29/23Michael McTigue

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We had the privilege of working with the Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer from Hammer Real Estate for the sale of our Lacey home. Our home had been a rental property for 14 years and we were aware that wear and tear had taken its toll on our property before we reached out to them for help. The Hammer Real Estate team spent the extra time required to advise us on the most critical repairs/updates and guided us through the process of getting the home on the market – even advising to ensure our selections for the home would appeal to buyers. They worked hard to get our home in top condition and it was listed in January of 2023. Their results speak for themselves– the home went pending in 2 days with an offer over asking price before the first open house even occurred.
We reached out to Shane and Lisa initially because they came HIGHLY recommended by our friend and could not be happier with that recommendation. Since we are a military family (over 25+ years) and have moved several times, we have purchased and sold numerous homes and this was our BEST experience by far. We had prepared ourselves for a lot of travel (we were out of state) and time to get the home ready, but Shane and Lisa made all of it easy for us. They were absolutely amazing at every step of the way. Their recommendations for updates truly updated/transformed the home, they kept us apprised of all transaction details along the way and worked with the budget for maintenance and repair items, and they kept excellent records for us. They established a timeline to get the home to market and even beat it. Detail-oriented, they are VERY efficient and with their team of professionals they accomplish so much within a short time frame to get the home on the market quickly. The quality of the property photos and videos were absolutely top notch and the staging they chose for the home was perfect. They really know the market, priced the property accordingly, and as a result of their efforts the home sold for well-above our expectations.
Bottomline, Shane and Lisa were a joy to work with and treated the sale of our home as if it were their own. They are an absolute dream team and their deliberate process to sell your property ensures you receive top-dollar. We highly recommend Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer at Hammer Real Estate to anyone selling or buying a home – they are the best.

1/4/23Dana Munari

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Shane Klinkhammer was our Realtor in Lakewood for the sale of our home and did a stellar job. We had only a few weeks to list and sell our home to prepare for an out of state move and home purchase. We relied heavily on Shane and his team to prepare us and to help us prepare our home . He advised on on the best selling price (which we got!) and what things that were worthwhile to update in the house. His guidance and knowledge based on years of experience helped us through the process every step of the way through preparing our home, listing it, showing our home, negotiating with the buyers agent, working through the closing and finally the completion! Shane is very professional but also is a very warm and kind person understanding this is our family home and he treats you as such. He works for you in such a way you feel like he's on your family's team. If you need a go getter professional Realtor with a great team then call Shane Klinkhammer.

12/31/22Darlis Williams

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Shane was amazing!!!
He gave it to me straight and never made me feel silly! As a first-time home seller while living in another state, I was exceedingly grateful for Shane’s assistance. The process went so smoothly and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very knowledgeable about the process, great resource and willing to over and beyond. He offered his opinion when I asked and helped me to consider things I hadn’t thought of. I’ll definitely reach out to Shane when we return to Washington. We have and will continue to recommend them to all of our family and friends.
Thank you so much!

12/29/22juan contreras

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Shane and his team assisted my wife and I during the purchase of our first home in Washington in May 2020. Their professionalism, knowledge, and experience facilitated the process tremendously, and made it stress free!! Shane went above and beyond real state tasks and assisted us dealing with our loan lending bank. We have been recommending him since. We reached out to his team again in September 2022 for our second home in DuPont and got the same results. He is a great negotiator with a very humble and respectful attitude that pays dividends for those he represents. He and his team are the best in the area!!!!!

12/29/22Raysa Contreras

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In May 2020, Shane was highly recommended by a coworker who also purchased a home with his team. We decided to use his company to assist us in the purchase of our first home in pierce county. We were very impressed with their level of knowledge, professionalism, promptness and kindness. Shane and his team were always readily available for home tours and any questions we had. Shane and his team worked hard during negotiations to get us the best deal in a tough market. We were very pleased with his work and asked him to help us find a second property in October 2022. Shane and his team are exceptional, we could not recommend them enough!

11/27/22Rick Sherman

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Shane and his team were the BEST, Shane knew the exact marketing strategy to maximize our profits, in addition we were kept informed every step of the way. I can't thank Shane and his team enough.

11/27/22Cassy Randolph

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Shane has been my realtor since 2019, he is super friendly and knowledgeable with real estate. Always willing to work with me even after the home purchase, he is still willing to help with my issues. He purchased home warranty as a gift for my house which came handy when the water heater broke and saved me $1000 of replacement cost. I would have never known about home warranty if not him. And he will find you the best deals whether you buy or sell houses 🏠. Highly recommended.

11/26/22Ravi Gaikwad

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We have known Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer since 2019. We were relocating from LA and looking for a home with mountain views. While driving a Gig Harbor neighborhood we ran across a listing by Shane and he saw us scoping out the home and came out to help us. We took an immediate liking to him because we could see his transparency and integrity coming out and it was important for us to have a strong realtor in our corner, plus he has a great sense of humor. Team Klinkhammer came through for us in a big way and helped us find a beautiful home with 180 degree views of the Cascades and Mt. Rainier. They pay great attention to what you want and provide a wealth of relevant information and data that helps in locating that perfect home. They are extremely knowledgeable of the Tacoma-Olympia area and are very patient at every step of the process. While visiting homes, Shane would point out little details that normally escape a buyer so you could gauge problems or issues.
So when it came to selling our home and relocating we had no hesitation turning to Team Klinkhammer to list it. The entire process was orchestrated like a symphony and we saw the efficiency with which they worked. Shane worked with us on the pricing so that it was just right and a win-win for seller and buyer and Lisa, who is an accomplished interior designer and decorator, did the perfect staging. They have a videographer who made the home look like one out of BH&G. It took only seven days from the day it was listed to get offers and then a few more days to successfully negotiate a price that was well above list price.
Over the years we have come to know Lisa and Shane very well. They have become a part of our family and we believe they are one of the best real estate teams in the PNW. We have no hesitation in recommending them whether you want to buy or sell your home.

8/28/22Courtney Bird

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We had a great experience working with Shane! He was always prompt to respond to us and his dedication to our house hunt made us feel like he really cared about finding the right fit. When it came down to making an offer, he went above and beyond to help us stand out in a pretty competitive situation and we ended up with a house we love. We lucked out :)

8/21/22Susan Meikle

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I don't even know where to start in expressing the top notch professionalism of this team! Shane is very knowledgable in real estate and the trends of the current market. Lisa's aptitude for interior design will help to make your home shine.(She is amazing!!) Shane suggested a listing price, but was also willing to listen to input. We were kept informed of all offers, the entire process and they were always prompt to respond to texts or calls. Shane was also an adept negotiator to get the best price possible. Thank you both for all of your assistance in the sale of our home. I think you are both 10 stars!!! I would give more stars and an even higher rating if that was possible.

8/14/22Jasen McFadden

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My wife and I have now used Shane Klinkhammer in the transaction of 3 different properties. It was clear to us with our first purchase that he has our best interest in mind. Either buying or selling, his strategic knowledge and experience clearly shows. Shane’s wife Lisa is amazing at foreseeing what the buyer is looking at/for and models the homes amazingly. Shane’s constant and up to date knowledge in the current real estate market is unsurpassed and beyond what we have experienced by other agents. We are currently looking to purchase another home and would not even consider using anyone else than the Klinkhammer’s.

8/13/22Bill Nelson

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Shane and Lisa are the absolute best we have ever worked with. Not just as a realtor, but as people. Shane sold us the house that Lisa found and it was exactly what we wanted. The service after the sale was also exemplary. So much so that when it was time to sell the home Lisa found for us it was an "automatic" that Shane and Lisa would be the ones we called. My wife and I have recommended Shane and Lisa many times over the years because we want our friends and family to be represented by the best.

4/1/22Frances Kimpel

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There are not enough stars for how emphatically I recommend the Klinkhammer team. Throughout our two-month house in a hellish market, Shane stood by us at just a text or a call away, ready to offer expert guidance, set up viewings, or put together a competitive offer at the drop of a hat. With contagious energy and good humour, he even managed to make the process fun. When I was signing the title, the notary was visibly surprised that we'd only had to make two offers before getting into mutual on a home. I've got the Klinkhammer team to thank for that. They move fast and they move smart. They make it happen.

12/9/21Gary Anderson

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Shane is the most friendly, professional and helpful real estate agent we have ever had. He demonstrated great patience helping us sift through a multitude of homes in a frenetic market...often going above and beyond the call of duty in sticking with us and offering sound advice! Until we found the right home. Believe me...we put him through the wringer! We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone who is looking for a place that not only meets their needs, but that they will enjoy for years to come.

11/10/21Yefim Strupinskiy

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"We met Shane looking at the house he was selling. We ended up not buying that house, but being really impressed with Shane’s expertise, we asked him to help us find a home for us. It was a very first house we were buying so that the entire process seemed really intimidating and confusing. Shane found a great home for us making the process clear, easy and fun. Believe me, if you need a realtor, go with Shane. If you need to cell your house, Shane will get the top dollars for you, and the buyer will be happy to pay it. If you need to buy a house, Shane will find you exactly what you need. His work ethic is outstanding. He is always here for you whether he is on a boat trip celebrating Father’s day or having his son birthday party. He replies to ALL your questions/ phone calls/ e-mails with great patience and without any delay. He is always positive and willing to help with all your needs. And, moreover (and important!), he doesn’t drop you after the deal is done. He will connect you with great team of contractors, give great help on your home improvement projects, and be there for you anytime you need help. Did I also mention that he is kind, very polite and has a great sense of humor? I want to say special Thank You to Shane’s wife, Lisa. Her great taste, sincere willingness to help, and high expertise in interior design and improvement will help you make your house a home of your dream. I am really honored I am a client of Shane and Lisa. If everyone works as hard as Shane and Lisa and goes above and beyond for their clients as they do, world will be a better place."

10/28/21Jundee Meredith

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Our realtors Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer and their amazing team, displayed total professionalism and caring during our entire experience.  My wife and I departed Washington state a few years ago, rented our home, and recently decided to sell.  Team Klinkhammer took the torch and ran with it and conducted themselves as if our house was their house.  During the process, a few unexpected challenges took place and Shane and Lisa oversaw every project from start to finish.  From painting, landscape, roofing, bathroom repairs, windows, and staging.  Their team was up for the task and we were finally able to complete the sale.  Our gratitude for the job they conducted is beyond incredible.  Team Klinkhammer is a one-stop shop when it comes to professional realtors.  I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to sell your home.   Thank you Shane and Lisa, your dedication to your clients is impeccable.  By far, you've mastered your craft which made our experience stressless.

10/16/21Kristin Stewart

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We would highly recommend Shane and his team as they were fantastic and very knowledgeable to work with.

We were first time homebuyers and were trying to buy a home during COVID while in a seller's market. Shane was always responsive and professional when showing us potential houses. He also taught us how look at the details of a home for potential pitfalls and when it came to placing an offer he provided suggestions on how to make a competitive offer. His team is very knowledgeable on how to compile aggressive offers in a competitive market. Given his knowledge and guidance we were able to purchase a home that recieved multiple higher offers, but he helped to tailor our terms to be more desirable to the seller.

6/13/21Catherine Almo

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Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer were the BEST choice we ever could have made in order to sell our home. There was perfect communication from Day 1. They understood what we wanted and what we expected. They came through with shining colors. They suggested things that should be done before selling in order to get a better price. They arranged all the fix up crew. Once they received our approval, they did everything. We were not easily available so they took care of it all and then filmed an incredible video tour. Infact, after seeing the video, I wasn't sure I wanted to sell! They staged the house so it looked just great. It sold within the first few days for more than we had hoped for. The Klinkhammers were MORE than awesome. WE would use them again without question!

5/16/21Melissa Fuller

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This posting is on behalf of John and Jennie Fuller.

In June of 2020, my husband and I were faced with an unexpected and immediate move from Washington to Kentucky. My husband left for Kentucky to complete the purchase of a house while I stayed in Washington. We owned a house in University Place and a house in Oakbrook. I was faced with the daunting task of selling two houses and moving our household goods over the next few weeks. The news of the pending move soon spread through our neighborhood. Suddenly I had numerous realtors contacting me wanting to sell our properties. I talked to my friend who said “You need to call Shane Klinkhammer. He is the best realtor in the area. He knows the market well, he is honest, and he will guide you every step of the way”. She went on to tell me that he had helped several of her friends relocate and all were extremely happy with his services. I spoke with Shane and his wife Lisa. True to what I had been told, Shane explained everything in terms I could understand and guided me every step of the way. He is a true professional. He knew and understood the housing market in University Place and in Oakbrook. He strategically laid out his plan for selling each house for us. The marketing strategy was outstanding. He contacted people he knew to do any needed repairs, made suggestions, and arranged the staging in preparation for each home sale. We had multiple highly competitive offers as soon as the properties were advertised for sale. Shane explained all the offers we received and the benefits of each. Both houses were under contract for top dollar (much more than we could have anticipated) within 3 days of going on the market. Shane made closing quick and easy. Shane kept in close contact with us regarding the progress of each home sale and the closing dates. My husband and I were extremely pleased with the entire process. I highly recommend the services of Shane Klinkhammer to anyone who has a home for sale in the University Place or Oakbrook areas. We feel blessed to have worked with the Klinkhammer team and are grateful to them for their outstanding care and the services rendered.

5/4/21Cole Bessee

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Shane recently helped my wife and I purchase our very first home in the ultra competitive Tacoma market. We knew we could trust Shane ever since meeting him over 3 years ago. At the time, we were touring a home that he was selling as a proxy for my folks who were looking to retire in the area. Fast forward a short while and Shane helped them to purchase their dream retirement property in gig harbor.

In late 2020, we reached out to Shane as we began to contemplate moving from Seattle and beginning our own home search in Tacoma. As first time home buyers we had tons of questions. Shane was patient and knowledgeable as he answered every inquiry we had over a few initial zoom sessions and emails. He was even able to recommend a handful of lenders that he had worked with which made the daunting processing of shopping around for mortgage rates much easier.

Not before long, we were touring homes and putting in offers. Amidst the pandemic, Shane was willing to accommodate tours over zoom or in person. He always had our best interests in mind as his expert eye would identify unique features and upgrades as well as potential issues to be aware of.

As first time buyers with a smaller down payment, we knew we'd face stiff competition in the Tacoma market. We put in a total of four offers until we finally landed our dream home. Even with the first few offers we didn't land, Shane walked us through the entire process, explored creative options, and kept in constant contact with the selling agents to get us a winning offer. He helped us maintain a positive attitude throughout the process and was always willing to make time for us in his busy schedule. Ultimately, Shane's persistence and creativity were decisive reasons we got our home and we couldn't be happier or more appreciative.

If you're buying or selling in Pierce/Thurston counties, give Shane a call. You'll be happy you did!

2/23/21Sabrina Nisan

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To put it simply, Shane and Lisa are the best. Their professionalism, expertise, passion, eye for detail and knowledge of the market make them great realtors, but their kindness, empathy, grace and humor make them wonderful. Trust me, you want them on your team. Selling my first house during a global pandemic was not my ideal situation, but they took the stresses I faced as a novice combined with the stresses of our social and economic situation and made it as painless as possible. They truly went above and beyond to support me and direct me, giving me options and guidance without being pushy or prescriptive, and turned what felt very overwhelming into the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend them to anyone, and if I find myself in need of a realty team in the future, you can bet that I will be calling Shane and Lisa. Give them a call--I promise that you won't regret it. (Also shared on Zillow & Facebook)

1/4/21Melissa White

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We are so happy we chose Shane as the listing agent for our home. His responsiveness, integrity, and negotiating skills made for an almost stress free home-selling experience. And when you list with Shane, you also get his wife and partner, Lisa, as part of the team. Lisa's expertise in marketing and in interior design is going to help Shane show your home in the best possible way. If you have an opportunity to do a home 'facelift' before listing, just let Lisa have the reins and do what she does best. We decided early on that we would hand everything over to Lisa and that was hands down the right thing to do. Once she had worked her magic on the house, Shane came in and did the listing and our house was sold literally 4 days later. Mostly, regardless of the market for your house, if you want an agent who is responsive and has integrity, who will communicate with you clearly and promptly, keep you in the loop about how things are going, and really actively DO the work of selling your home, go with Shane.

9/3/20robert edwards

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Absolutely the best! I can’t say enough about their team! The detail and professionalism Shane and his team exude is very impressive! Great communication throughout the entire sale process!

8/20/20James Beaucejour

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Shane has been a great agent to work with during a stressful & challenging time of selling my home, especially with this COVID pandemic. I would absolutely recommend his services and team to anyone buying or selling a home. They worked within the confines of the law and shutdown to get my place sold for TOP DOLLAR!!! $$$ I really appreciated his honest opinions, as he brings years of experience that was valuable. My family’s goals were always his priority and he always listened to my needs and concerns. He’s an agent with conviction that went to bat for my family but never pressured us into something we didn’t want or understand. As a military family that is constantly moving, we’ve had horror stories when it comes to dealing with real estate and agents. However, in my 20yrs of service, selling my home through Shane and his team has been by far the best experience I’ve had! At the end, we set the bar for home prices sold in my area. Shane and his team have exceeded my expectations. Thank you SHANE, LIZ & TEAM! We are forever grateful!

James & Taquila

8/3/20Alan Slater

Google Review

Excellent knowledge of the neighborhood and the appropriate price point to list at. Provided valuable information and connected us with resources to maximize sales price. The marketing was amazing. Shane communicated throughout the listing period and was always available when we had a question or concern. During the listing period, he provided valuable feedback on what buyers liked and did not like. While under contract, he apprised us of where we were in the process and provided contacts and resources as needed.

Very pleased is an understatement. Shane set a new a bar of what one should expect from their selling agent.

7/27/20Robert Bessee

Google Review

With Shane’s professionalism and the trust we quickly gained in him as our agent, we had the confidence to purchase a home in Gig Harbor based on an hour FaceTime tour he did for us of the property.

Our client relationship started two years prior when we sent our son to an open house that Shane happened to be hosting. It was too early in our search as we were wishing to retire in the area within a few years from out of state. Shane took the time to not only discuss the property with our son but answer all the questions we asked him to pose. That was the start to a relationship that showed just how patient and thorough he is in tracking down just the right home based on our criteria.

Once we found THE HOME, wIth this market being crazy with multiple offers (the home we bought had at least 6 offers, 3 of which were for 3% above asking price), he provided the FaceTime walk-through (we couldn’t get a flight quick enough), the offer written up, talked us through all the options, and submitted the offer within about 2 days. If he had not followed this quick processing, we would not of had a chance.

Even our son and his wife will be working with Shane when the time is right for them to buy based on his effort they saw during our transaction.

In the world where most people you contract with tend to work in their time frame, Shane always made the time to answer my questions over the two years on a number of properties in search for this particular one.

My wife and I would recommend Shane and his team to anyone who is serious to buy in the area. He knows this business, hustles and will get you answers to any question you pose.

Thanks Shane!

7/26/20Tom Rylander

Google Review

First met Shane at an open house in March 2018. He then helped us search for over two more years until we found the perfect home for us -- in a very tight, fast-moving market, with very few options that impressed upon first glance. Patient, thorough, and always responsive, we can certainly highly recommend Shane for top-notch services and treating his customers with dignity and respect.

4/10/20Arielle Beutler

Google Review

My husband and I were recommended to Shane by our Property Manager when we were ready to sell our rental property. Shane and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. As we were states away, his team went in and made recommended improvements to the house that would make it look amazing and increase our sale. After approving the improvements, they accomplished a lot of remodeling in only 2 weeks! They coordinated all the work with countless hours, fast-paced work, and communicated almost daily! It sold within 2 days of listing at over the listing price! Seamless! I would HIGHLY recommend Shane and his team!!!

3/13/20Benjamin Kearns

Google Review

Shane and his team were exceptional to work with. From the time we initially consulted with his office, he was in constant contact with us regarding the process and nothing more than a phone call away. This was especially helpful considering we were once military members living in Lacey but had since moved away several years ago. Having Shane and his team take on so much responsibility on our behalf really put our minds at ease.

Overall, Shane took great care to assess our property thoroughly. He then provided several price points at which we might list based on any upgrades/repairs we were willing to take on. Additionally, Shane and his team included excellent market research that let us know the current conditions and competition in the local area.

With Shane’s guidance, our home was priced perfectly when it hit the market. Within one day, we received eight legitimate offers at or above our asking price. In the end, we were ecstatic to select a significant offer for our home. We know that we couldn’t have been as satisfied without Shane and his amazing team. We gladly recommend any of our friends, or other interested parties, to contact Shane Klinkhammer. We promise that you’ll be pleased working with his team.

1/8/20trista petersen

Google Review

1/7/20Bryan Strub

Google Review

Shane was absolutely fantastic. As a first time home buyer he made the process extremely painless for me while working with difficult sellers and was very patient while I asked questions and learned how to purchase a home. Shane's clear communication and speed was particularly appreciated. I highly recommend Shane as an agent, especially to those who are purchasing a home for the first time. Thank you Shane!

11/14/19J. N.

Google Review

Shane and Lisa are a great team! We listed our house in Lacey in September 2019 and Shane bent over backwards to assist us with the sale of our home and the purchase of a home in Tacoma. Lisa assisted us with the staging/décor in our home and Shane worked relentlessly with marketing. I highly suggest this devoted real estate agent if you need to sell and/or purchase a home. Absolutely great to work with.

11/9/19Mark Kap

Google Review

My property manager recommended Shane to me as I wanted to sell my rental property. Shane and his team truly went above and beyond my expectations, giving me advice and guidance on how to maximize the sales price of my house; they then executed the plan flawlessly on my behalf as I live outside of the continental USA. Shane knows his trade in and out and was available at anytime to address concerns or questions I had during the sales process. 5-stars without hesitation.

10/13/19Edwin Nieves

Google Review

Hammer Sells Homes, Shane Klinkhammer, is the most attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and effective real estate professional we have ever worked with, to sell a home. (We have sold a number of homes over thirty-five years.) Shane has a secret weapon, too, his wife Lisa, who is a brilliant marketer, and so much more. Shane took care of us, kept us informed at every turn, and made sure everything happened like clockwork. He is a skilled and creative negotiator who brings his decades of career sales experience to the process. We always felt that he kept our interests at heart and put us first. We got our ideal buyer, and the whole process was stress-free! He went above and beyond our expectations for full-service marketing, staging, photography, and more. Shane's warm and caring manner made working with him a true pleasure. Thank you to Shane and his entire team!

8/27/19Bryce Egbert

Google Review

Shane was awesome to work with! He helped us get our home on the market quick and select the best offer. We actually ended up closing on our home with money in the bank in less than a month from the list date...very impressive and exceeded both me any my wife's expectations. I highly recommend Shane for your real estate needs.

8/16/19Sondra Bailey

Google Review

I first met Shane when he represented the buyer on a separate deal. The market was competitive. I was so impressed because Shane had someone knock on my door to advocate for his buyer and make contact while he was busy with another deal further south. He went above and beyond to make sure his clients got a chance to bid on this property. I was further impressed by how smoothly the transaction went, so much so that I asked he represent me in the sale of my home and purchase of a new home. In all three transactions Shane was professional, warm, knowledgeable, available, and about the perfect agent you could ask for. His wife Lisa compliments his business with her own expertise and is happy to lend a hand as needed. I will use Shane for ANY future deals and recommend him to everyone.

8/15/19Wendy Louderback

Google Review

Shane is THE MAN!! The very best realtor ever!! He makes things happen and works for YOU!!! Best experience as a first time buyer!

3/5/19Alex Eley

Google Review

It was an absolute pleasure working with Shane both on selling our house and buying our dream house! Shane worked with us every step of the way and made the whole process extremely easy and understandable. Shane genuinely cares about everyone he is working with and put our minds at ease. The listing for our house was beautiful and definitely helped drive the sale! When Shane put our house on the market, we had multiple offers the first weekend and were able to accept one of them that same weekend! When we found the house we wanted to buy, Shane put our offer in that day, negotiated for us, and walked us through the whole thing. The whole process of buying and selling our house at the same time was a whirlwind, but Shane was right there by our side every step of the way supporting us! Our experience was so wonderful and we would highly recommend Shane to anyone looking for a realtor! Thank you Shane!

1/10/19Brent Loe

Google Review

I am not a customer of Shane/Lisa's but I've been their go-to photographer for the past 2 years... And in this timespan, I've had an opportunity to see how they treat their clients. It's unlike any other agent I've worked with. Most agents will post their cell phone pics on the MLS and call it good.

Shane and Lisa call in multiple professionals and work as a team. Every house I've shot for them has had some sort of fixture replaced, a deep cleaning, something painted (if not the whole house), concrete cleaned, windows washed, modern house numbers added, plants/sod/potting soil added. Once all that is done, they'll bring in the stager and photographer. Then they'll market the house on multiple social media channels and have a custom URL website for the property. I know I'm missing something because the extent they go to is overwhelming. I don't know how they do it and still have time to sleep.

If I was going to intrust ANYONE to sell my house - it would be without a doubt, Shane and Lisa Klinkhammer. They make the world a better place and deserve so, so much more.

1/5/19Stephen Ball

Google Review

I have been trying to pre-qualify for a home purchase for 4 years to no avail. Shane first encouraged that there was hope and he began to explain how home buying was possible even in light of my personal circumstances. Having referred me to the most aggressive and caring lending team, Shane created for me a Dream Team. Waiting on certain life-changing events, we planned to dig our heels in and to begin our search around the beginning of 2019, but life dealt me with a hard blow and I was forced to vacate the rental I was occupying in the summer of 2018. My family was forced to accept an apartment rental, but Shane kept his finger on the pulse and began working with the team to get me into a home. Five months later, we realized our dream home. No other agent or lender would touch me based on my personal circumstance at the time, but Shane's determination and perseverance helped to drive the whole team and the faith of my family, and finally, there was no more sleepless nights or anxiety about where we were going to hang our hat to place that we would call home. Shane made me realize that this was not just a job for him or his constituents...it was a mission and a calling. Thank you Shane.

12/17/18William Shyu

Google Review

Shane was the selling agent on a home I purchased. As the buyer leaving a review on the selling agent, that should already tell you a lot. Shane is definitely one of the easiest people to work with that I've encountered in the real estate industry. He responded to my inquiries faster then my own lawyers and potential agents did. Highly recommended!

11/29/18Marijo Hoffmann

Google Review

Shane sold another house in our neighborhood, and we were so impressed, we decided to have him look at selling our house. We have bought and sold several homes, and from start to finish he is the best real estate agent we have ever used. He actively looks at your home and makes suggestions of what you need to do to get top dollar for your property. He has resources to help get things done if you need it. He works with each individual and offers what they need to make it through the process of getting ready, selling, and closing.
He has good relationships with other real estate professionals which resulted in selling our home for $10,000 more than we expected before we were even finished staging it. We can't thank him enough for the great job he did.

6/20/18Ashley Felder

Google Review

Shane was our realtor in the spring of 2018, and I cannot tell you enough how amazing he was.

Throughout the entire process, he was professional, knowledgeable, personable, and caring.

First off, Shane is exceptionally knowledgeable about the housing marketing. Shane is educated about the city and demographics (Gig Harbor). Even more so, he took the time to learn about the neighborhood itself so he could fully understand the property value and what it could offer to potential buyers.

Secondly, Shane listened to us. He listened to our reasons for selling the house, the reservations we had, and our financial goals. He clearly understood and worked with us to come up with a strategy that would work for our whole family. Looking back, we asked for more than most people would with a short sell period. I would say we were headache clients. However, he worked around the clock and did everything in his power to accomplish our goals. In the end, it was a slam dunk.

Thirdly, Shane has exceptional communication skills. He used phone, email, and most importantly in-person visits to go over timelines, agendas, questions, and paperwork. He was on top of it the whole time. We always felt up to date.

Fourth, Shane’s marketing skills are top notch. When he listed the house, Shane posted the listing on all of the major MLS and social media sites; he grabbed the attention of so many buyers. The photographer he uses captured amazing pictures for the marketing flyers, which Shane printed on very nice thick paper to elevate the sale of the home even more. He also did a breathtaking video catching a lovely walk through of the house. The footage allowed buyers from out of town to get an experience of walking through the home and yard.

Lastly, Shane will fight for you to get you the most money for your home. He has tremendous negotiation skills and exceeded our financial goal. We are thrilled with the offer we accepted and the short close date he got us. 

Above all, Shane is a star realtor and above all a wonderful person. He cares about his clients, and we feel truly blessed to have met him.

He went above and beyond for us.

Shane is an asset to any home buyer/seller’s team. I recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home 5000%.

6/6/18M Sult

Google Review

Shane is the most professional and driven agent with whom I have worked. His energy, patience with my many questions and competence left me totally impressed. He is always prepared and works diligently to find you the right property. There is no question that I would recommend Shane and look forward to working with him again in the future.

2/11/18Chris Hansen

Google Review

We met Shane at an open house in early December 2017. Through our conversations at our first meeting, we knew that he was going to be a good fit for us. He listened to our needs and immediately went into action. He is extremely attentive and available. Shane is very professional, approachable and most important an honest and trustworthy agent. Shane understood our price point and needs and never tried to show us properties outside or our requirements. Shane went as far as meeting with us early on a holiday, making an offer on the perfect property and closing in 30 days. Shane is extremely knowledgeable and was always able to quickly answer all our questions and guide us through every step of the process to ensure a quick closing. We could not be happier with the overall experience and time we spent with Shane. We will recommend Shane to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the greater Pacific Northwest area. Thanks Shane for all your hard work.

10/20/17Joe Tafolla

Google Review

Great experience, smooth transaction, quick close! Shane was easy to get a hold of and very knowledgable, looking forward to working with him again in the future.