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Name
Martha Goodwyn
Company
John L. Scott Real Estate
E-mail
Contact Martha Goodwyn (John L. Scott Real Estate)
Website
http://www.johnlscott.com/marthag
Office Phone
(206) 440-3415
Cell Phone
(206) 962-7943
Fax
(206) 364-6322
Address
18336 Aurora Ave N, Ste 101, Seattle, WA, 98133
Description
After 5 years of providing the finest in client representation and service, I have hung up my selling hat for the time being to take on a bigger mission! Learn more about it!

About Me

I am currently the Assistant Managing Broker for John L. Scott's corporate office in the Richmond Highlands neighborhood in Shoreline.  In addition I am a Washington State Certified Real Estate Instructor.  I can deliver training from Fundamentals to advanced topics. 

My passion is to provide agents with the tools and skills they need to succeed and enjoy one a rewardeing business.

Should you be considering making a move and want to consider one of the best offices in the business, please feel free to contact me!

Areas of Expertise:

General Specialties: Wealth Management, Real Estate Investment, Consulting Services, Agent/Broker Coaching, Mentoring, Training and Accountability

Buyer Specialties: First-Time Homebuyers including ACORN and Washington State House Key financing programs, Condominium Purchases, Conversions & New Construction properties, Multifamily & Investment properties

Seller Specialties: Condominiums, Single & Multi Family properties.  We are experts at navigating our clients through the complex process of selling and purchasing a home simultaneously.

Testimonials:

Dear Jim,

As you know, the Seattle real estate market is extremely challenging and competitive. As a professional woman and first-time home buyer, I knew that working with a top professional was the only way to find the right roperty for me and my family. It helps to have an agent who is motivated, organized, knowledgeable and driven to make the best deal possible. The agent I am speaking of is Martha Viola.

I met Martha completely by fluke. She and I crossed paths at a property in West Seattle that according to the internet, had just dropped $10,000 in price that morning. Martha had been to the property a few hours after the reduced price was posted. I was impressed. To me this showed that she had initiative and was really watching the market as closely as I had been. Although Martha was checking out the property for her client, she was kind enough to spend a few minutes to tell me some details about the property.

By contrast, I couldn't even get a return phone call from my agent - let alone get into the property. My agent's voice mail was full and she did not return the message I left with the receptionist at her office.  That was not the first time, but I certainly made it the last. After discharging that agent, I promptly called Martha. It was the best decision I made!

Martha took the time to get to know me and to really listen to my needs.  She really made me feel like we were part of a team. For example, I wanted to find a property within a two mile radius of my daughter's school. Martha offered, without being asked, to do a blanket mailing to potential sellers in that area. This was something my previous agent declined to do.

Martha proved time and again that she was extremely knowledgeable when evaluating properties. For example, at one property that I liked and thought, "Oh, I could do a little work on this." Martha pointed out a few things that needed some major attention and that a bank appraiser might see these as major issues. She gave me a realistic perspective regarding what it would take to renovate such a property and really challenged me to think about whether I would really be able to afford to take on such a huge job. As a result, I was able to see that this was not the property for me!

When I finally found the right property, Martha proved her skills as a great negotiator. She drafted a purchase and sale agreement with advantageous terms and of course pricing! During the closing process, Martha reviewed the escrow documents, found an error and had it corrected. Her meticulous attention to detail literally saved me money.

I feel fortunate that Martha worked with me throughout the process. For all of the reasons above, I think you can understand why I truly believe that Martha Viola is a fantastic real estate agent who is just GREAT to work with!

Sincerely,

Katherine K., J.D., Seattle, WA

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Subject: My experience with Martha

Just a little note about two of your realtors...

During the last year I moved to the NW. The new job brought me here, reluctantly, from Colorado to the south sound area. I set out to explore neighborhoods to get an idea as to where to even start asking a realtor to begin their search. I "found" a house in a state of needing some economic upgrades...it was a dump. I called the number on the sign to find that the original listing agent no longer existed with John L. Scott but two very friendly people who answered the phone, Martha and Dean, would be more than happy to drive all the way down to show it to me. A few days later we met at the "house". It was actually more of a shack. Dean had a great understanding of not only real estate but construction methods and general smarts. Martha was prepared with stats and information about the neighborhood and things of interest in the south sound area.

I didn't buy the house and my work called me away for the next four months. During the time I was gone, Martha kept in touch with me, my home styles, neighborhood must-haves and my general search ideas. When I returned she was all set, (even though I drastically changed my search needs several times from W. Seattle to Pierce County). Within a few weeks of my return a contract was written on a great duplex in Puyallup. I thought it would've been too far for Martha to want to drive and I'd have to start with a new realtor but nope...she and Dean made several trips down here, even for a five minute meeting on my behalf. Through financing logistical issues to deadlines coming and going as if they didn't exist, the team kept plugging along, keeping my spirits up.

After the closing, it wasn't over. Martha continued to call to make sure minor details were still being covered and I was settling in without a problem. My tenant here gave their 30 day notice of move out...Martha offered to post the vacancy on a site.

This purchase marks my fifth property at 33 years old. I am by no means a financial guru or real estate mogul...I've been fortunate to have had the assistance of great realtors. Since it seems I will be in the NW for some time and I will no doubt be making other real estate purchases, I will definitely be seeking the help and services of Martha and Dean again.

Tell them thanks,
Isaac F. Mertes
Puyallup, WA

ATTN: Mr. Jim Dierst
Managing Broker, Seattle Center Office
John L. Scott

Dear Mr. Dierst:
It is with unwavering gratitude that I take this moment to extend my appreciation for a job well done by Agents Dean Lovitt and Martha Viola.

Dean and Martha recently represented the seller and my husband and I in the purchase of a downtown Seattle condominium. The transaction was fraught with “unknown unknowns” associated with the seller’s mortgage lender. At any time this transaction could have failed but Martha and Dean worked very hard to resolve every problem as they surfaced.

Their work was exemplary. Their attitudes and demeanor throughout the transaction were exceedingly professional. They were always accessible to me. They performed with remarkable grace when operating under unpredictable and stressful circumstances.

A less capable team would have failed in closing this purchase.

I would work with these fine people again and will happily refer them to others.

Sincerely,
Anais W.
Seattle, WA

We felt very comfortable and confident with Martha. She listened to our needs and really tried to make our 1st home purchase go smoothly and explained all processes in detail. Thanks for all of your hard work & helping us realize our dream!
Charmaine Slaven & Brodie Nelson
Seattle, WA

Dean and Martha literally worked their butts off for me. They were professionally and personally involved with my situation, had my needs uppermost in their minds and answered all my questions and concerns forthrightly and truthfully. I can say that not only were they a breath of fresh air from the usual “corporate” mindset of many other brokers, but they are on a very short list of people I consider friends. And, icing on the cake, and most importantly, they are two of the most honest people I have ever met. Just think how high you would be ranked if everyone on your team were just like these two folks.
Katherine Ness
Seattle, WA

Dean & Martha are wonderful! Very talented, very responsive & great to work with!
Brian Buckley
Seattle, WA

Martha & Dean are the best! We were very lucky to have them. Thanks to John L. Scott for having only the best agents!
Bob & Valerie Parker
Seattle, WA

Martha & Dean were a great team. My husband and I couldn’t be more pleased with their service. I would have no problem recommending Martha & Dean to friends & family!
Jeff Butzow
Seattle, WA

Martha & Dean are excellent agents! I believe they did everything they could for us!
Cesar Cordero
Seattle, WA

Dean and Martha are very helpful. They listen and they ask for feedback on the houses we saw, (i.e. what did I like or not, is this the type of home you’re looking for... etc.). I changed my search or focus as far as the house and price range I was looking for and they had no discouraging comments. They were very supportive and pro-active – something I don’t see in many agents…in short, Dean and Martha ROCK!
Claudio Goralczuk
Bellevue, WA

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for references from any of the above clients! All testimonials are on file in our office for review.

Thanks!
Dean & Martha

References available upon request