253 Realty — Local services in Parkland

Our journey started early October when we first met Alvin. He was referred to us by a friend. We made our way to his office at 253Realty close by Golden Givens Rd. Right away he was very friendly and addressed me and my partner’s needs right away. First impressions really mean a lot to me especially in the field I work. Alvin definitely left a very good first impression with us. Instead of getting to the administrative stuff (so boring) he took the opportunity to get to know us, which made us feel appreciated as a valued customer. Alvin made the paperwork experience fun. We shared a lot of laughs and he made us feel like we could take off our shoes and relax while he puts in the work. Also, he’s LGBT friendly, which I was a huge plus on my end. After all the administrative stuff was done (super boring) he took a look at his calendar and was able to squeeze us in to view a home nearby.

Overall, If you’re looking for someone who is true to keeping his word and treating you like a person/friend instead of a general customer, then I recommend Alvin. There was never a time where I was skeptical about him. He smiles a lot, he has a respectful demeanor, he’s trustworthy, he’s not greedy or money-hungry like some other realtors out there who just want to put you in a home right away so they can get that paycheck, and most important he was very communicative. In any friendship/relationship communication is the key! This guy really showed where he needed to be. Another fun thing about Alvin was that we had so many laughs with some of the houses we looked at. I remember seeing an old house with a creepy little door that reminded me of Paranormal Activity. We would laugh about those things which prove to me that Alvin is just a person and not a money-hungry realtor. I can write more about him but this review is already super long. I give you props if you read the whole thing.

Thank you, Alvin, for everything. We are settled in and we appreciate everything you’ve done for us. I also really love my orchid you left for us when we got our keys. I appreciate the welcome gift/card and it really made us feel like a friend of yours rather than a client lol. You have been persistent, honest, and reliable. If you’re boss ever sees this they better recognize! Lastly, anyone could be all those things I mentioned, but you out shined people I’ve come across in your field.

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This is a review that is LONG overdue lol I started speaking to Rob Cole at 253 Realty around 2016 looking for a house, to get out of our endless cycle of renting apartments in Lakewood. January this year, I finally went in, and he was able to refer me to Troy Taylor. My wife and I were far from the best customers, we didn't have much money in our pocket, and were very picky in what we wanted, and only wanted VA approved homes. I am a mechanic, wanted a good garage and good home insulation to prevent family from hearing my air tools, and my wife wanted space to hula hoop and dance indoors. This isn't all we asked for, we did not make it easy lol. Troy was able to get us into a house by APRIL, when my lease ended in my apartments. We looked at countless houses around my work and college schedule, he was always available via text, call, or through the app they recommend in their office. He even kept in contact after the sale, and still does to this day, which is above and beyond what is expected of him/ in his job description. Troy was able to help me find an affordable house, helped negotiate with the seller flawlessly, and did much more for us than i have the time to list. We cannot thank him enough for his time and effort and I HIGHLY recommend at least talking to 253 Realty whether you are just planning on buying a house in the near or distant future. They WILL keep in touch, and WILL find you what you want. Even though this is their job, this kind of loyalty and commitment cannot be found ANYWHERE else in the Tacoma area. Love these guys. 5 out of 5. And once again, thank you...

Alvin Is AMAZING!!! Being First Time buyers we really didn’t know what to expect going into the process. When we decided to meet with Alvin he Immediately demonstrated his value. He did a great job explaining what the process looks like from start to finish and took time to find out what was really important to our family.He was extremely easy to work with,passionate,motivated to help and insured we were updated throughout the process.

We were extremely excited getting our first offer accepted,He helped coordinate our inspection and insured us he will be there.We were shocked to find things about the home that we weren’t prepared for. Alvin explained all our options and made sure we never felt pressured to buy. We decided to walk away from the property and Alvin was ready to get back on the hunt for us...Funny how things work out, in less than a week we found the perfect home. This time around we were nervous to hear there were multiple other offers already presented to the seller. Then we got the call from him saying GOT IT!!! We were so happy to hear we got everything we asked for to include the playground in the backyard to stay :). We now are Proud Homeowners and are grateful Alvin was able to find us the perfect home that we absolutely love.

If you're looking for a Real Estate Agent that is Professional,Honest, Determined To Help,we absolutely recommend Alvin. I promise you will not be disappointed....