Thanks to Julie Billett we sold our Bridle Trails home in Bellevue in 1 day for our asking price. Julie and Kelly were skilled in transforming our home with inexpensive but important changes that helped it sell, from recommending new paint colors to creatively staging each room in an appealing way. In addition, they are both extremely easy to work with and made us confident that our home was represented with a professional and friendly approach.

The Jorgensens

We would highly recommend her...

"Julie recently brokered a very complicated transaction on behalf of our company. The property we sold was very unique with several challenges (and a few opportunities) and Julie helped navigate the sales process with real professionalism. We really appreciated her can-do attitude, integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. We would highly recommend her.

William L., Sr. VP Real Estate

Julie and Kelly, her assistant, are absolute miracle workers! Coming from a bucolic area of Arizona, my husband and I found house-hunting in the Northwest really daunting. Julie was enthusiastic about helping us find and decide on our final choice. Her car was always at the ready and took us to many communities while Julie also informed us of advantages and disadvantages of each area and each home. Our search began in May of 2007 and didn't end until October! Julie and Kelly were a marvelous team, paper work was done expeditiously, and in May of 2008, we will complete our move to Bothell. It has been such a fine experience having two such experienced and knowledgeable agents guide us through this process. We appreciate their diligence and, last but not least, their never-failing sense of humor, which kept us laughing through the rough spots!

The Albertsons

"Moving can be an emotionally daunting task. My experience with Julie has been wonderful. She and Kelly, her assistant, went out of their way to help me get top dollar for my home in a very difficult market. Her attention to detail is remarkable. From staging for regular showings to making my home a cozy and inviting space at Open Houses, she truly went the extra mile. Most agents take a listing and hope for the best. Julie truly had my best interest at heart. She is an agent that is honest and has integrity. Living and working in a small community can be difficult in a very competitive market. Julie can most definitely represent anyone and have the confidence that she is respected as an agent for Windermere. I would recommend her to anyone who asks, "Do you know of a good agent?" I will definitely use her again in the future if I ever need to buy or sell a home."

Shawn S.

"We highly recommend the services of the realty team of Julie Billett and Kelly Goodwin. These dedicated professionals offered us continuing personalized assistance in helping us purchase our Woodinville home. In this competitive market, quality representation is an integral aspect of both the buying and selling experience. Julie and Kelly take a genuine interest in seeing that the personal housing goals of their clients are met."

Paul & Dawn R.

Before my wife and I bought our home from Julie Billett and Kelly Goodwin, we had bought and sold 5 homes in each region of the country. That equates to ten, good agents in 5 very different markets. Julie and Kelly are by far the best. They provide outstanding service through a combination of intellect, compassion, hard work, market knowledge (city, home, builder, neighborhood) and PERSISTENCE.

Working with Julie and Kelly was like searching for a home with your empathetic friend who listened and understood what you wanted. Only in this case your friend was the smartest person in the room. Their approach was systematic, thorough and very respectful of our time. Julie and Kelly impressed me when they found the home we love at the right price. Their after sale service made me a fan for life! Most agents disappear after the sale closes. Julie and Kelly stay until everything is right.

When we leave Woodinville, we will definitely list our home with Julie and Kelly.

Mark Foley

Recently, my husband and I made the difficult decision to relocate from our home in Columbus, Ohio to the greater Seattle area. Because we are both busy parents and professionals, we needed a high level of service in our relocation. After reading Julie Billett's profile, I knew she would be the right agent.

Julie and her partner, Kelly Goodwin, are an excellent team. For our transaction, we worked directly with Julie while Kelly worked tirelessly from the office; finding listings, guiding our search, and providing all the information we needed. Julie spent a great deal of time listening to our needs, asking about our children, our lifestyles, and our tastes. Julie guided our decision not only in looking for specific houses but for finding towns and neighborhoods where she could envision our family being happy.

Together, we looked at dozens of homes, discussed multiple possibilities and both Julie and Kelly patiently guided me through the process. Not only are Julie and Kelly native to Washington, but they have families here, they follow the market closely, and they love what they do. Their honesty, patience, and kindness together with their high level of service make them a unique team in the world of real estate. I recommend them whole heartedly and hope you will choose them to help with whatever your real estate needs may be.

Sincerely,
M. Sharpe, DVM, M. Sharpe, MD

I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Kelly Goodwin and Julie Billett over the past 5 months to purchase a home. It took awhile to find one for me to buy, in part because there was so little on the market at the time. But it was also due to the fact that I wasn't exactly sure of where I wanted to buy a home. Kelly and Julie talked with me at length to determine the areas I wanted to consider and my priorities. Then they oriented me (as I was not familiar with this part of the state) through viewing houses in those areas, and also by taking me on "tours" so that I would know where the things that were important to me-e.g. library, schools, etc.-were located.

Once I decided where I wanted to buy, they really went to work. I had chosen a very finite area, and the type of house that I wanted seemed to be purchased on the day it was listed (or before). They went above and beyond "the call of duty" to assist me in locating a home that would meet my criteria. They were in contact with me daily to tell me about any new listings. They canvassed the neighborhoods that I was looking at to talk to homeowners about any possible listings that "might be coming up". They checked houses out before I came to see them, in order to "sort out" those that might not be "worth" me driving here to see. And, when I was not able to find a house by the time I needed to be out of the home I had sold, they helped me to find a rental. I am now in the type of house that I wanted and in the neighborhood I wanted. I am thrilled!

These realtors listened to me, were on top of the market, knowledgeable about the area and potential buyers, helpful, easy to work with, answered all my questions, and "held my hand" when needed. I was excited to hear that they wanted a reference, as I would recommend them to buyers and sellers. I have worked with other realtors in the past, but none have even come close to comparing to the work these realtors did. You will be so happy with their work that it will be hard to work with any other agent in the future!

Good luck!
P. Brown

Our home had previously been on the market for three months without a single offer. Julie and Kelly sold it for us in two days with three competing offers! They were tremendously friendly, very professional, easy to work with and eager to please. I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling in the Woodinville area.

Jen & Tyler

Julie & Kelly,

You two ladies really did it !!! With your staging suggestions about colors and then your furniture, tables, pictures and all, you sold our house in one week and at the price we wanted. You did such a fantastic job staging our home we almost didn't want to sell it. You did it during this recession we're in, even with all the reports about a slow housing market, with buyers not paying full asking price and all. All your hard work along with your bubbling, enthusiastic personalities made it happen We are telling our friends who are planning on selling their home to call you two. You are the best ! Thank you both so much.
Jim & Edie

Julie Billet and her assistant Kelly Goodwin provided exceptional customer service and offered professional advice on how to best prepare and stage our home to stand out and attract the most traffic. I truly believe that their hard work and experience made the difference in getting our house the "visibility" to sell in a difficult market. I would highly recommend this professional full service team as they are great to work with and put their clients needs first.

Sincerely,

Martin Davis

We weren't in the market for a new house and wandered in for an open house. Julie's honesty, calmness, and no-pressure approach made me feel instantly at ease...to a point that I asked Julie to help sell my house as well! It was a stressful time buying a house and trying to sell a house in this market. Julie took care of all the details. We received our asking price after only five hours on the market. Thanks, Julie!

Tricia Bush

We knew we had to have someone that we could trust and our first choice was Julie Billett. I have known Julie since I was a teenager and know her to be honest and have an exceptional work ethic. We tried to sell our home by owner, which was a big mistake. Julie sold our house within 2 weeks, to someone who had seen the amazing flyer and pictures of our home. Her marketing & staging skills made all the difference. We would recommend Julie because she is fair, fun to work with and provides wonderful service.

Julie & Jerry Allyne

Julie,

Thank you again so much for everything. I know that your excellent staging and the wonderful pictures were the main reason that so many people wanted to look at the house and why it sold so quickly. I so appreciate all of your work while we were getting through the septic and house inspection issues. It was really hard being all the way out here, and it helped so much having you there to take care of things.

Hillary and Tim

We especially want to thank you, Julie, for the fine job you and Kelly did to get our Redmond home sold in a tough market. We still brag about how quickly it sold. We know we chose the right agent and we wish you continued success in the future.

Don and Carol Henry

Julie was highly professional and diligent. She did a great job of arranging high quality pictures of the house for the internet. She also did a fantastic job of staging the house. In fact, when my wife sees a well staged house on the internet she refers to it as a Julie Billett house.


Mike Battle

Julie recently listed our home and we could not be happier with her as our listing agent. She put so much time and effort into helping us get our house market ready. She was proactive and made a number of good suggestions of how to best stage the house. While being very professional, she was also warm and sensitive to the fact that listing a home that we have so many memories in was difficult for us. We highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wonderful real estate agent. Julie has our contact details and we would be glad to speak to any of her prospective clients that would like more information on our experience.

Tim and Lee Davis, Bridle Trails, Bellevue

Julie sold the Clark home in 4 days with a full price offer.

Julie and Kelly really showcased their skills in selling our home in such a tough market. From the beginning, they were on top of every detail of the process: professional staging & photography, a strong online presence and broker & public open houses. They followed up immediately with each agent preview and client showing and kept us apprised of agent feedback along the way. They provided sound advice at every turn that proved to be right on target.

And not only are they the top of the line professionally, as a bonus they are also delightful to work with. We recommend them without any hesitation.

Dave

I worked with Julie Billett over several months and was quite pleased with her professional and friendly approach that resulted in a high level of service and a very satisfied client. Julie is extremely knowledgeable about the market she covers. She provided excellent advice, is a good negotiator and successfully pulled together a challenging deal. I would definitely seek her expertise again and highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.

Best.
Jim

Our Home Sold in 4 Days!

Julie and Kelly have our most sincere gratitude in helping us get our house sold in four days at 99% asking price during such a down market. Without their feedback in preparing our home for sale, their recommendations on inexpensive service contractors, and then their outstanding staging and photographs, I'm sure our home would still be on the market.

The process was simple. We met with them to discuss our goals and then took their advice on low-cost upgrades and staging to make the house attractive to buyers. We had watched so many houses sit on the market for months that we were concerned before working with Julie and Kelly that our move date would be in the distant future. When it sold so quickly at essentially our asking price, we were overjoyed. I have no doubt that the difference between a quick sale (at full price) and a long drawn out sales process was a direct result of the expertise and skill Julie and Kelly put into our sale.

The staging and photographs were crucial. Julie and Kelly simply came in, brought some nice pieces of furniture used in selling homes, and then made decorative adjustments in line with their vision. We were shocked at how great the house looked when it showed up on the Windermere website a few hours later! You could tell that our house really stood out compared to others and it clearly made a difference in how quickly it sold and the final price.

This isn't the first time we have had to buy a house and the experience with Julie and Kelly was flawless. They helped us understand the process, set solid expectations, made sure we made sound decisions, and guided us with expert advice on pricing and staging. Simply put, we would not have gotten our asking price in under a week without them.

Mark Mattis

Testimonial for Julie Billett and Kelly Goodwin

Recently we had the opportunity to work with Julie Billett and her assistant Kelly Goodwin from Windermere Real Estate . They helped us purchase our new home and sell our former one. Neither transaction was without complication. Julie and Kelly provided help, encouragement, and their good advice and recommendations to help us navigate the sometimes challenging waters of real estate transactions. They were constantly encouraging, and they went way beyond the call of duty to serve us and make our experience as seamless as possible. Their enthusiasm was infectious and we valued their support. Anyone who works with them is fortunate indeed to have such supportive and expert assistance available to them.

Jerry and Joan Oncken

Spring 2010

Julie Billett is everything one could ask for in a Real Estate professional. She devotedly helped us search for a home that was a good fit both physically as well as monetarily. She kept in touch with us during all phases from search through purchase, and then some.

A good right-hand man is invaluable and Julie has struck gold in the person of Kelly Goodwin. Perchance Julie was not available; we could always count on Kelly to promptly do what needed to be done, whether it was finding an answer to one of our many questions, sending paperwork, or providing us with the names of trades people crucial to the transaction.

Julie handled financial negotiations with great skill. Her knowledge of the real estate market, both past and present was a great asset in this area. Most importantly, we were impressed by her standard of ethics as well as her integrity. Although we always felt she was on our side, we never felt she was out to take advantage of a seller.

We rarely endorse anyone but feel quite enthusiastic recommending Julie Billett.

Randy and Jan Mote

Julie acted as our realtor in the sale of our house in Bothell. Buying or selling a home is typically a stressful time. Julie made the process as easy and stress free as possible. Besides being an extremely pleasant and positive person, she was very professional, thorough, and efficient every step of the way - from the original market analysis to price our home correctly in the first place to the closing of the sale. She marketed our home well via flyers and the internet, exhibited a great eye in attractively staging our home, and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in the negotiation process with the ultimate buyer.

John Kloess

Dear Julie and Kelly,

I'd say congratulations to us all!

You two have made this experience one to remember with warmth and pleasure. I doubt that I can adequately express how great it was to be in your most capable hands. Congratulations for choosing a career for which you are so perfectly suited!

You did such a great job researching the market and then educating me about the competition and comparables sold. You guided me without pressuring me; you informed and educated me without talking down to me; you respected me; you helped me stage with beautiful furniture and decorative items; you gave me feedback from agents who showed the house, and you SOLD THE HOUSE IN ONE WEEK after it had languished on the market for a full year! And after the sale, you were just as involved--helping me through the inspection and fixes and staying on top of all the details involved in closing the deal. Your professionalism and positive attitudes have been a such a bright spot during this stressful time. I feel so fortunate and grateful to have found you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Diann

Julie Billett was exactly the agent we needed to sell our house. Julie's professionalism and experience in the real estate market instilled confidence and put us at ease immediately. She was always available for any questons as well as encouragement throughout the entire process.We especially appreciated her expertise in helping us to prepare and stage our house for the maximum appeal. And it all worked! Julie was our guide and advocate from the day we listed the property to the final closing. She made the entire process an exciting adventure.

We cannot recommend Julie highly enough.

MarKay and Bob Neumann

Julie and Kelly are incredible stagers - they turned our house into a model home. We were able to sell in 6 days thanks to their diligent effort. Thank you so much for helping our dreams come true!
The Malmberg's

The service, personal attention, and accessibility I received from Julie Billet and her assistant Kelly was exceptional. Julie's knowledge of the local market and her key contacts in the community greatly contributed to a seamless sale and purchase in a less than ideal market. After meticulously staging my home, Julie worked hard to ensure that I got the best offer for my home and more importantly, the best purchase value for the new one!

Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Julie Billet.

Julie Billett is a consummate professional who handled the sale of our home with poise under pressure, grace and thoroughness throughout the whole project. From the start of our contract with her, she was diligent and honest in her statements, followed up immediately, did what she said she was going to do and retained amazing professionals to showcase our home so that all of its positive attributes were showcased. She was amazing with other agents and worked to find a family that would benefit from our home's unique style and helped negotiate a price fair to both buyer and seller.

Julie stands out among other agents for her preparation, personality, unflappable poise, willingness to listen and offer constructive comments, commitment to your project, follow through and finally 'the closing'.

We would absolutely use Julie again if we were selling or buying another property.

Bill & Mary Schneider