WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT JOHN L. SCOTT BALLARD
Every Agent Says They Are The Best Real Estate Agents BUT Here Is What Our Clients Say
Helped me keep to a budget so that I can afford my new home.
Joe and Jason came to see me and “sell their services.” They listened to me and were encouraging. They even brought a box of chocolates–a great idea! They were very helpful in getting the condo ready for market–what to do and what not to do. The selling process had unexpected bumps, but Joe and Jason walked me through them, and I ended up very satisfied. They have good advice and held my hand in the process. They “took on my case” and were particularly supportive. They negotiated on the price successfully. One of the hardest parts of the purchase and sales transactions was that I wanted to be able to just move once–put my stuff on the truck and take it to the new place. That took moving heaven, earth, and the truck. And it happened! That would not have happened with just any realtor. They also helped me keep to a budget so that I can afford my new home. They didn’t try to show me houses outside my range, or try to say “what’s another $25,000?” I’m very grateful to Joe and Jason.
Best buying & selling experience ever!!
Best buying & selling experience ever!! Joe and Jason are so great at what they do, they handle everything expertly. Every detail was handled professionally & thoroughly. Totally recommend The Madrona Group to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home they are the best!!
PASSION AND NEGOTIATING SKILLS
I have got to see a few agents in my day and rarely have I seen one with Joe’s passion and negotiating skills.Don’t think twice about working with such a great agent!
FIRST HOUSE, FIRST BID, AND OFFER ACCEPTED!
We won! Outbid by 15k and less than perfect qualifications, Joe and Jason really pulled out all the stops and got us the into the home we wanted. First house, first bid, and offer accepted! . Simply amazing work by the Madrona group!
Thanks guys!
The Selby family
HAS MANY CLIENTS BUT MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE THE ONLY ONES
Joe was extremely patient with us during the buying process. He showed us over 50 houses before we found the perfect one. He has many clients but made us feel like we were the only ones. We will always use Joe when buying or selling.
WE PUT OUR TRUST IN JOE AND JASON AND IT PAID OFF BIG TIME
The Madrona Group, Joe Kiser and Jason Fox, of John L. Scott Real Estate were amazing to work with! We decided to sell our Lynnwood home in order to build our retirement dream home near Leavenworth. It was a huge decision for us. Joe and Jason put us at ease.
They worked hard at marketing our house with a beautiful write up, professional photos, video walk through, complete social media marketing, and an open house.
3 days after it went on the market we had an offer that was $25,000 over asking price. They advised us not to accept it and explained why in a manner that was easy to understand. The next day a bidding war ensued and we ended up getting $90,000 over asking!
We put our trust in Joe and Jason and it paid off big time!!! This is going to help so much in setting us up for retirement and our golden years. We can’t thank them enough for all their hard work and expertise.
WE RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE
Jason and Joe are an incredible team, we recommend them to everyone! My husband and I were able to buy our first house with their help even after we were out bid. We couldn’t have done it without them. They were not only knowledgeable when it came to buying a home, but kind and patience with us as we learned about the process! Can’t thank them enough :)
THE TEAM WAS INCREDIBLY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE
We worked with Madrona group to help us find a new home for our family. It was my first time purchasing a home (my wife was already a homeowner) and the team was incredibly helpful and informative. I really felt that we had an advocate through the whole process and every time I had a question, concern, or even something I didn’t understand they would get me whatever I needed. Overall they went above and beyond and I would happily recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home.
Very first meeting to our closing (and beyond) they are focused, dedicated and detail-oriented
Joe, Jason & the whole team at Madrona Group are simply unmatched in the greater Seattle area. From our very first meeting to our closing (and beyond) they are focused, dedicated and detail-oriented. Communication is top-notch – they respond quickly to emails, texts and/or phone calls. They did so much to allay my stresses, and I could trust that they always had my back throughout the whole process of selling my home. I will for sure use the Madrona Group team again when I sell or buy!
MOST EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!
Joe was absolutely wonderful to work with. We had 2 condominiums to sell and were very happy with everything Joe did to accomplish this for us. property.We would highly recommend his services to anyone who is selling or buying property. Most excellent experience!!
Put an offer on it and it was meant to be. Stress free.
First home we looked at is the one we wanted, unfortunately it went pending before we could put an offer on it. We kept looking, no problems. House was no longer pending that we originally wanted and we were able to put an offer on it and it was meant to be. Stress free.
I WOULD REFER HIM TO ANYONE.
Joe Kiser helped me buy and sell our home. It was very time sensitive for us and Joe made it happen smoothly . He was on top of it every step of the way. I would refer him to anyone.
PUT FORTH EFFORT AND CONSIDERATION
Joe was amazing, he really put forth effort and consideration when helping us find our new home. He never pressured us and always had our best interest at heart.
FRIENDLY, HARD WORKING AND TALENTED
Jason and Joe are not you’re average real estate agents. After being referred to them by a friend we were extremely pleased to find that they were every bit as friendly, hard working and talented as we had been told. They went above and beyond to help us find a house we loved and did not stop until we got that house. Our offer was outbid but through Joe and Jason’s efforts the seller accepted our offer instead and we are now the proud owners of our first home! These guys are excellent at what they do!
My home sold quickly and for full price
I listed my townhouse with Joe and Jason from the Madrona Group. At our initial meeting they explained the process and how we would proceed. I was impressed with the presentation and the research they had done on homes in my area and my home in particular. I felt very comfortable working with them. My home sold quickly and for full price. I would definitely and have recommended Joe Kiser to friends and family.
They sold my Seattle house for a great price in a pandemic!
Daily gratitude time – today I am grateful for Joe Kiser and Jason Fox – two great men and fantastic real estate agents for the Madrona Group of John L Scott Real Estate … they sold my Seattle house for a great price in a pandemic! Amazing. Puget Sound folks, these two should be your next real estate agents, buying or selling. Love these guys. Great friends, great business partners 
Buying and selling a home is very emotional and he calmly walked us through every single step
Jason, John L. Scott, and his team are amazing! Their local knowledge combined with ability to negotiate, handle details, and follow-through are superb. Buying and selling a home is very emotional and he calmly walked us through every single step, provided resources needed to close, and communicated constantly. The negotiations also happened beyond just the initial offer and acceptance as there were inspection items and other details that could have impacted the transaction however Jason handled all of those challenges to represent my family and our best interests. We couldn’t be happier with his service! Don’t think that saving a little money by going with an agent from Redfin or Zillow who just pay for leads is the way to go. You have to have a real specialist now-a-days especially with such low inventory and competition out there. His recommendation on Priority Lending was also a God-send; smoothest financing with amazing rates and service. He also has a full transaction team to handle all the paperwork admin and details so it was great to have Jason and the entire team on your side of the transaction.
OUTSTANDING HELP AND PROFESSIONALISM
I want to Thank Jason & Joe for their outstanding help and professionalism on my condo purchase. After being told I couldn’t get a conventional loan, they came through with getting me exactly what I wanted. Thanks again guys and keep up the good work!
NEVER HAD A DEAL GO THROUGH AS SMOOTHLY
Joe and Jason are true professionals. If you want to sell or buy a home, I suggest you contact them. I am a very experienced buyer and have never had a deal go through as smoothly as my condo purchase. They found me the condo I wanted, in the area I wanted, and negotiated a price I could afford.
HE’S A REAL ESTATE MAGICIAN AND A CLASS ACT
Joe Kiser helped us find an amazing home in our neighborhood in Seattle in our price range. He’s a real estate magician and a class act.
QUICKLY RESOLD IT THE SAME DAY
He is a financial wiz. He was able to let me know pretty close what my walk away amount was. He kept me in the loop all through the process. When my first buyer walked away he quickly resold it the same day. He is top knotch.
JOE IS AMAZING
Joe is amazing. He found a home that fit our needs, wants and budget. He’s also a really great guy. Could not recommend him more!
COULDN’T BE HAPPIER WITH THE WHOLE TRANSACTION
I was a first time home buyer and Joe went above and beyond to help me feel informed, included, well taken care of, and comfortable. His insight and experience helped me secure a great place at a price point I could stomach. Couldn’t be happier with the whole transaction and I’d recommend Joe to anyone looking for a home.
PROFESSIONAL AND FUN TO WORK WITH.
Both professional and fun to work with. He was patient and motivating during the shopping process and thorough with explaining the paperwork. My new home far exceeded my expectations while staying within my budget. Thank you Joe. Im so proud of my new little home!
I NEVER THOUGHT BUYING A HOUSE WOULD BE SO EASY!
I never thought buying a house would be so easy! Jason and Joe make a great team and they made this transition seem so seemless. As a mother, I was worried about how my kids would be during the house hunting process, however Joe and Jason made it so easy and were so patient and kind with our children that they absolutely loved them. Thank you so much Jason and Joe! We would definitely work with them again!!
AN ABSOLUTE SPECTACULAR TEAM
An absolute spectacular team, Joe and Jason did a wonderful job taking care of our needs. They went above and beyond to ensure our sale was competitive and fast. Anytime a question arose they were available to answer. Joe and Jason also took great care at helping us find or next home after the sale. They excelled at helping us focus on what we were looking for and what to expect in a sellers market. We were able to get the perfect home using our VA loan. if you have the chance to work with this awesome team you will not be dissapointed. Thank you Joe and Jason for making our dream a reality.
Moved fast, worked late and helped us to secure our dream home
Joe and Jason were amazing through the entire process! They both worked hard at helping us locate our forever home. They spent hours driving through Bothell, Lynnwood, Everett and Maltby. Joe came to let us into a property at 7 in the evening, it had only been on the market for 3 hours. This was the house we were looking for. Joe sent in an offer late at night on our behalf and the seller accepted. He moved fast, worked late and helped us to secure our dream home in Medowdale! We both highly recommend The Madrona Group!
True professionals and have genuine appreciation and concern for their clients
The Madrona Group helped me sell my condo and were great to work with. They were very professional and listened to my questions and concerns. They explained the process to me and everything went very smoothly. I couldn’t have been more pleased. I highly recommend Joe and Jason and The Madrona Group to anyone who wants realtors who are true professionals and have genuine appreciation and concern for their clients. You won’t be disappointed!
Helped my anxiety by talking me through every scenario
Joe & Jason are simply the BEST in the business! They answered every one of my frantic texts, emails, and phone calls day and night. Selling and buying a home is very stressful, they helped my anxiety by talking me through every scenario. My rental condo was in terrible shape after the tenants moved out, Joe & Jason have so many connections with their help the condo was market ready and sold within a month for above asking!
MADE US FEEL SO COMFORTABLE
Joe and Jason helped us find the perfect home and made us feel so comfortable in this scary first home buying process! Thank you for helping our dreams come true.
They had our house staged, marketed beautifully, getting it sold for top dollar
Big thanks to The Madrona Group for the sale of our house! They had our house staged, marketed beautifully, getting it sold for top dollar, quick and easy! These guys definitely added value and we will be using them again!
I will refer you to anyone I know who is looking to purchase/sell a home!
Our home purchase was tricky as someone else had already made an offer. Joe knows the business and encouraged us to make an offer as well. He knew exactly what to do and our offer was accepted. So exciting! Thanks Jason and Joe for your hard work to help our family get the home we needed. I am serious when I say I will refer you to anyone I know who is looking to purchase/sell a home!
ENTHUSIASM AND PROFESSIONALISM
My family decided to get a 2nd opinion/market evaluation on my mothers condominium in Edmonds. We are using a family realtor but decided to hire Joe to double check the value since the market is improving steadily. What Joe showed us, and recommended in comparison to other local condos helped us decide to increase the asking price by $35,000. He was quick to respond to our requests and very clear when communicating with my family. His enthusiasm and professionalism was much appreciated.Thank you Joe!!
They were attentive, knowledgeable, first class professionals all the way through
Jason Fox and Joe Kiser were a pleasure to work with. They kept me up to date and informed every step of the way on my mortgage process. My questions were answered immediately with phone calls, text and emails. Buying a home for the first time seemed overwhelming, but they put that “A+ ” in customer service… Hands down! The entire process was flawless. They were attentive, knowledgeable, first class professionals all the way through. I really enjoyed very much working with them. Very trustworthy, I will buy every home with them. I am incredibly satisfied! It was a great experience! Highly recommend!!!
Going way above and beyond what anyone else would
Joe and Jason are the best agents you could hire. They will be with you every single step of the way, going way above and beyond what anyone else would. We were both buying and selling. They managed everything smoothly and kept our stress as low as possible. Also, they communicate very well, responding to text, emails, and phone calls as fast as possible. This was important to us and was a huge bonus. Hire them!
Selected Joe and Jason after interviewing 5 agents in total
We selected Joe and Jason after interviewing 5 agents in total. They were the most prepared for the interview and handled our sale masterfully. The staging was perfect, and our sale was pending in 2 days. We will definitely contact Joe and Jason for our future real estate needs and highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services.
Handled every detail professionally and quickly
Joe and Jason were very responsive to our needs and handled every detail professionally and quickly.
KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE AREA
Joe was excellent to work with in helping my husband and myself purchase a new home in Bothell recently. He was knowledgeable of the area, negotiated a final purchase price below the listed price and followed up at every step of the process. We will highly recommend Joe to all of our family and friends and use him in the future. Thanks Joe!
THEY HAD OUR BACK IN EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS
We worked with Joe but interacted with the whole team through the process of buying our new home. For myself it was my first time, my wife was already a homeowner. I never doubted that they had our back in every step of the process. They were great troubleshooters and very responsive when questions came up.
Overall they went above and beyond, I would highly recommend the whole team.
GOT OUR OFFER ACCEPTED OVER 8 OTHER OFFERS
Joe and Jason went out of their way to find us the right house and walk us through the whole process. In an extremely tight market Joe was able to get our offer accepted over 8 other offers. I highly recommend them for all your home buying and selling needs. They go the extra mile and you won’t be disappointed!
A genuine person who helped us step by step along the way
Working with Chris was better than we could have imagined. He’s a genuine person who helped us step by step along the way. Highly recommended.
Care and listen to what your looking for
I had a blast with Joe and Jason! They made our first home buying experience easy and simple. I couldn’t have asked for better people to help us with this. I would use them to sell and buy another home or to anyone that is in need to find people that care and listen to what your looking for.
Made us feel like their only clients and really went above and beyond
Joe and Jason are fantastic! My husband and I are first time home buyers, and really didn’t know where to start. This team educated us along the way and made us feel incredibly confident in our decisions. We moved to Washington a year and a half ago and have lived in West Seattle. We needed to move further north for a new job and this team drove all over to help us understand different areas. Everett, to Snohomish, to Marysville, to Edmonds and we eventually landed in Lynnwood. Joe and Jason made us feel like their only clients and really went above and beyond. Highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase in western Washington… you will not regret it!
Extremely professional and made the process less scary for us first-time home buyers
🤘 Joe and Jason made the selling process soooooo easy
These guys rock!!!! 🤘Joe and Jason made the selling process soooooo easy!!!! They go above and beyond to market your home the right way!!
They definitely know the market front and back. 👌💕
Thanks guys for everything you did to get my home sold in just a few days! $$$
I WAS THRILLED TO HAVE SUCH A STRONG ADVOCATE
I was thrilled working with Joe, he was a problem solver to say the very least. Joe and his team would always be prepared to face anything that came up in the process and, as a first time homebuyer, I was thrilled to have such a strong advocate and great negotiator with us through this whole process. If you’re looking for a realtor, this is your guy!
Professional and understanding of the emotionally charged environment
This is a great real estate team! I appreciated that they had not only spent the time researching the most recent data for our area, but also in answering all my family’s questions. We were dealing with an estate sale and saying goodbye to our childhood home. Both Jason and Joe were professional and understanding of the emotionally charged environment. Heap on top of that we had just entered the beginning of the pandemic with the new restrictive guidelines and you’ll see why I give them so much praise. They made sure to correctly market our home, add enhanced health safety precautions to allow people to see the home and still maintain the space for our family. Thank you for taking such good of our family and making the house sale as easy as possible. We’re happy it went to a family who will now create memories of their own. All the best to your continued success!!!
They listened. They were transparent. They were proactive
One year ago we started the process toward home ownership and we did that with the help of Joe and Jason. This was our first and these two were so great in helping us understand the process and navigate the market. They listened. They were transparent. They were proactive, as that was the state of the market when we purchased. They were available to us every step of the way. I am grateful to them for their part in helping us establish our home. I may be delayed in writing this review for them – but the impact of working with them did not stop when the handed us the keys. I was thankful when we closed, I am thankful to them now, and I will probably continue to say thanks when I get to thinking about the memories we are creating in this home of ours. Can’t recommend them enough!
They set us up for success from the first day we met
Jason, Joe and the whole Madrona group team are amazing. They are the type of team that really does go above and beyond. They set us up for success from the first day we met and their strategy for home buying really made the difference in us finding our dream home. They really are dedicated to getting you the home you want. They don’t sleep, we got our offer in and signed at 10:45pm, That’s how dedicated to you they are. We can’t wait to refer them and the group to all our friends and family! Thanks again we are proud new home owners!!!
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FROM SEATTLE TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY
CITY OF SEATTLE
If the city life is what you are after you will find none more interesting than Seattle. Go shopping in the world famous Pike Place Market or the Westlake Center. Take in a game at Centruy Link Stadium or Safeco Field. Visit one of the many piers and waterfront attractions. Dine on fresh seafood or one of many ethnic choices. Take in a show, experience the diverse night life, or a museum. Seattle has it all.
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Ocean, Lakes, And Rivers
Western Washington borders the Pacific Ocean and the Puget Sound brings waterfront living to Seattle and many suburbs. There are numerous large lakes to enjoy including Lake Washington, Lake Union, Lake Sammamish, Lake Stevens, and Lake Goodwin. If you wish you can enjoy one of our major rivers such as the Skagit, Skykomish, Stillaguamish, or Snohomish River.
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EASTERN WASHINGTON
Just east of the Cascade Mountain Range is a unique change in climate. Eastern Washington is hotter in the summer, colder in the winter, and gets less rain. Just a few hours from the city you can easily experience a seasonal get away. Enjoy a winter snowfall in Leavenworth or turn up the summer heat at Lake Chelan or get your windsurfing gear and head to the Columbia River. 60% of US apples are grown here and they are delicious.
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THE MADRONA GROUP LYNNWOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT
SEATTLE TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY REAL ESTATE
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THE PUGET SOUND REGION
The Puget Sound is a large Pacific Ocean inlet that is located on the North West corner of Washington state. The Puget Sound region is the coastal area of land located roughly west of the Cascade Range and east of the Olympic Mountains.
The region includes about 90 different cities in 12 different counties. There are over 4 million people that live in this area.
What makes this area so special is the easy access to oceans, rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, cities and desert.
Whether you like to fish, mountain climb, snow ski, water ski, hike, bike, kayak, hunt, sail, wind surf… it is all within a short drives distance.
Perhaps you enjoy fine dining, theater, museums, dancing, walks on the beach, concerts, sporting events… With 4 major cities, Seattle WA, Vancouver BC, Portland OR, and Bellevue WA, within driving distance.
Want to change the weather, visit a Bavarian themed town, or go wine tasting… A short drive over the pass to Eastern Washington.
There is a fairly significant difference between Eastern Washington and Western Washington in climate. The Cascade Mountains trap the rain and clouds from the Pacific Ocean on the West side while it provides a rainshadow for the East side. Eastern WA has hotter summers, less rain fall and colder winters than the west. They also receive a significant amount of snow in the winter while the West side is very minimal and usually only lasts a couple days.
The Madrona Group a Lynnwood real estate agent team, focus on 2 of the Puget Sound counties.
King County and Snohomish County.
More specifically what we call the I-5 Corridor from Seattle to Arlington and the I-405 Corridor from Bellevue to Lynnwood.
There are 30 cities in the King County including; Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Sammamish and Lake Forest Park.
There are 20 cities in Snohomish County including; Lynnwood, Edmonds, Everett, Bothell, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Woodway, and the city of Snohomish.
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BALLARD HYBRID REAL ESTATE OFFICE
We think that if you get to know us you will agree. We love helping people buy and sell real estate and we have fun doing it.
The founders Joe Kiser and Jason Fox have been friends for over 15 years. Both were born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Joe grew up in Edmonds and Jason in Everett.
They decided to create a hybrid real estate office that focused on the principles, values, and strategies that they thought were most important to people in the Pacific Northwest.
John L. Scott Ballard | Madrona Group is a team of like minded real estate professionals that pride themselves on:
- Having a strong local knowledge about the Puget Sound real estate market.
- That integrate the latest marketing and technology to be able to provide the ultimate customer experience.
- That study and practice fierce negotiation techniques to ensure the best possible outcome.
- That take time and resources that this wonderful career provide to give back to the community that they love.
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ADVICE FROM A TREE
There is a tree that is native to the Puget Sound called the Madrona tree. It is a hearty tree that grows near the shoreline and whose deep roots prove useful against soil erosion on the steep shore banks.
We think that it represents who we are as a real estate agent team.
“Stand tall and proud.
Sink your roots into the Earth.
Be content with your natural beauty.
Go out on a limb.
Drink plenty of water.
Remember your roots.
Enjoy the view!”
~ Ilan Shamir