I have purchased a home through Erica Topel twice now. She is one in a million! What differentiates her: (1) Her responsiveness (2) Her network - if she does not know the answer then she will get it-fast! (3) Her insights/knowledge- she know her business - well! And she'll use her knowledge/skills to help navigate you through territory you didn't know existed out there! (My first time working with Erica was in early 2018 when homes were sold at $150-$200k over asking price! Phew ... I was not ready for that!! I ended up with the ONE amazing deal out there, thanks to Erica!!!! (4) Her honesty and consultative skills- if you ask for her advice then she will share her ideas honestly and with examples and insight as to why she feels one way or another. However, she understands it's your decision and presents no concern/ego if you choose a different path (although you probably should think twice before you do go another way- haha) (5) She is willing to work FOR you. I was swamped at work and had a hard time gathering HOA meeting notes for a condo purchase. I KNEW they existed (as the bylaws require periodic meetings), but we were told via the HOA that they didn't exist. She took it upon herself to use her network and influential skills to secure those meeting notes and send them to me! (6) Lastly BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, she's a wonderful person, full of charm and graciousness. Buying a home in the Seattle/Bellevue areas can be stressful. For example, when I lost a home purchase for the third time after having paid for 3 sewer scopes and inspections, ERICA assured me that there was something better out there for us ... and that we'll find it (which she did)!! I tried to work with a few other agents before meeting Erica and the experiences were measurably different. I couldn't recommend Erica Topel more!! THANK YOU ERICA! You'll be my agent for my third purchase (if that is something we decide) and my current home and condo sale in the future!! Why would I use anyone else? Thank you, Cynthia