What Our Clients Say

Besides selling our condo in record time, Josh was always available to answer questions, show us houses, and even watch our son while we toured. We cannot thank you enough for finding us our forever home!"

John and his team were professional and on top of things. John went out of his way to provide insights and advice based on his extensive experience and analysis of market trends, which was helpful. John also helped me with things I couldn’t do on my own as I had moved out of town. Highly recommended!

John was such a pleasure to work with! Our first meeting with him was for a house that was accepting bids in two days, so he jumped right in to get to know us as fast as possible! We did not get that house but after that John worked nonstop to find another house for us!

From the time we met John to the time we got keys to our lovely new home only took a month. With everything having gone by so fast it was very comforting to know that John always had our best interest at heart! I'm so glad do have had such a great experience and gained a new friend! TeMolly (our dog) apparently LOVES the new home!

I worked with John and Liz to buy my first home. My previous home buying example comes from my parents, who own two homes in the Seattle suburbs. They purchased these homes 15 years ago and paid well under asking. This was the benchmark I had in my head. While I knew the current Seattle market was competitive, I did not know the extent to which this was true.

Luckily, John is a true expert on the Seattle area market. What I appreciated most was the value he placed on finding me both a good fit and a good financial investment. John wanted me to find a place that I would stay in for the long term.

With John's help, my first ever offer was accepted. We both immediately identified it as the perfect fit for my wishlist and strategized on how best to approach the offer. John ensured all deadlines were met and always made time for me when needed. By analyzing my area, he estimated within $5k what the final sales price would be. A few months later, I am still very happy with my home!

To say I was impressed would be an understatement. John makes you feel like you are his only client—seriously—with how fast he is to respond via e-mail, phone, text and just giving you 100%. His style is so warm and welcoming, not to mention fun to work with. Honest, and smart, I never once doubted a single decision during the process. Three weeks, 20 houses, 3 bids - it was easier to power through when you have an amazing broker. I want all my friends to go with him!

In the past 20+ yrs I have bought homes and condos in several major cities. John Manning has demonstrated to be the best, most knowledgeable realtor I have ever worked with. He provided information and detailed reports about neighborhoods of the properties interested. Showed houses and identified properties where there was strong negotiation potential even in hot market. Generated detailed pricing options for each interested property and steered away from overpriced properties. Created photo tours of properties of interest when showing were not possible. Gave clear and informed assessments as to the condition of each property,highlighted faults i.e. geo-hazards and indicators of poor construction quality.  Presented aggressive,well-put-together offer and secured a price reduction from asking price compared to comparative houses.  Supervised the inspection,negotiated a discount and immediately sourced a specialist roofing inspection when the inspector can not access the roof. Provided ladders so the job could be done sooner. Negotiated and secured the correction of issues identified in inspection. Had title policy reviewed by an experienced attorney,communicating necessary changes to escrow and following up. Arranged for installation of security system,appliances, etc. Also arranged desired landscaping changes and remodels after the sale.

Therefore I highly recommend John as your future realtor.

I originally contacted John because I had a complex question about capital gains tax in selling my property—John was the only agent who responded to me and he did so with expertise and thoughtfulness. He spent well over an hour on the phone with me going over my  preferences and my best options in listing my home and reinvesting in another property. He is warm, compassionate, whip-smart, and has a cool Irish accent to boot.

We ended up falling in love with a short-sale property, and despite being terribly complicated full of hard work and headaches, and John guided us through the various hurdles. He always listened to us, made us feel prioritized, never pressured, and advocated for us all along the way. In a market that is red-hot and ultra competitive for buyers, I highly recommend working with John.

We had a fantastic experience working with John Manning. He came highly recommended and really lived up to our expectations. He was great at communicating, following through and quite masterful in the negotiation process. Would recommend him without hesitation to anyone!

This was my first time buying a home and John was great at every step along the way. From helping set my expectations through finalizing the deal I felt that he had my interests at heart while still balancing them with the realities of a tight housing marketing in my local area. He was always  available for questions and skillfully guided me through the process. I have since recommended him to friends and co-workers.

I'm new to Seattle and found John on LinkedIn. He has an impressive background and his presentation at the first meeting was really good. I like that he really listens. I found a great home in Magnolia thanks to John and he negotiated a surprisingly big discount. I would have been afraid to ask but  he knew exactly what was what. He helped me with my lender too and knows all the contractors to update the kitchen. Now I just have to wait a few weeks for my loan and I'm very excited.

Thanks John!

John is very knowledgeable and presents his information well. John listened to my needs. My experience with John was very unusual, as I was living in Mexico and needed a place upon my arrival. We had a distance issue, for seeing properties, signing leases, etc., but he made it very  easy.

I will return to Mexico and WILL contact John for living in this area next year. He is very helpful with his information about this area, from directions to where to eat and relax.

I had a very pleasant experience and feel that I have made a new friend. Thank you John.

John was very thorough in helping my partner and me buy a condo. He has a wealth of knowledge and was great at managing all the details. We felt in control at all times and John was incredibly responsive even late at night. We loved how unstoppable he is in dealing with issues.

I've had the opportunity to work with a lot of real estate agents, and I can definitely recommend John Manning and Josh McCartney. Their whole firm operates at a very high level, they're very knowledgeable, very professional. They take great care of all the clients that I have ever worked on with them.

I've been in the lending business for a long time as you can see by the color of my hair, and I've had the pleasure of working with some of the good, the displeasure of working with some of the bad, and I've had the ultimate pleasure of working with some of the great. Quite honestly, John is one of the best I've ever worked with and I'm happy when we're working together because I know the client's going to be taken care of. I know they're going to get under contract, and I know they're going to get the best deal possible in any given marketplace. So, well done. Thank you so much for taking care of the clients I've sent to you.

John, a big thank you to you and your excellent team! As we experienced when working with you before, you run a first class shop. Every move is strategically evaluated and flawlessly executed, and the result, once again, is terrific.

The photos and drone vid were fantastic (would you mind sharing for our future enjoyment?), the staging looked effortlessly chic, and the daily communication kept us perfectly in the know.  The out-of-box marketing in The Robb Report and the PSBJ was so unexpected and really showcased the property and your team's work. Other realtors wouldn't likely have gone the extra mile for that kind of coverage. Finally, the ultimate no-contingency, full price, all cash offer tops it all off. Wow!

Thanks John. Always a pleasure!

Fantastic professionalism and a commitment to serving the client.