55+ Testimonials

“Rich King was recommended to me by a family friend after my father suddenly and unexpectedly passed away, and I needed to sell my childhood family home. In the midst of the terrible grief, the chaos, and the tremendous stress I was under, Rich came in and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

I had an entire house full of a lifetime of hoarded family stuff that I needed to get rid of before we could list, and Rich said, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.” Every time something came up that I either couldn’t handle, or was too emotionally fragile to face, Rich said, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

And he did. Every. Single. Time.

Like an angel of mercy Rich cleaned and prepped the home for sale (I live 5 hours away), took care of all aspects of the home sale (closing FAR above the asking price or appraisal), and dealt with my emotional fragility like a professional counselor. He is not only the finest real estate agent I’ve ever met, he’s one of the finest human beings I’ve ever met, and I would now trust him with my life.

If you are fortunate enough to get to work with Rich King, he will change your life for the better. Thank you for all you did for me, Rich!”

Rusty Knorr, North Bend, WA

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“We knew of Rich King before he became our Real Estate Agent. His reputation and presence in our area was well known. We never considered any other agent but Rich, and it proved to be a very wise choice.

I believe the two things that stand out the most with Rich are honesty and hard work although he has many other great qualities. He also spends lots of his own money promoting properties when he has no guarantee of ever getting anything back on his investment.

We had to move out of our home before it sold and Rich took responsibility for the property like it was his own. He checked on it all the time and made sure it was in perfect condition for showing. Every suggestion he made in reference to presenting our house the best was correct. Conversely more of my ideas were wrong! I am so thankful for Rich’s knowledge and professionalism.

In our lifetime we have sold 8 homes. All of those experiences with Realtors before this one were mixed, some good and some bad. None were anything like the great experience we had working with Rich. As “maturity” is catching up with us, we decided to move from Spokane to Corvallis Oregon to be closer to our kids. I really wish we were moving to the Spokane and our kids were there. That way we could continue our friendship with Rich King!”

Frank & Gail Wiprud, Corvallis, Oregon

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“When we were first told to contact Rich King, our mortgage broker told us that Rich was the “King of Northwood”.  That was an appropriate description.  Rich found my brother Jake and I the perfect home in Northwood in which to retire in the middle of the COVID pandemic.  He helped us make an offer that was accepted by the seller and then methodically took us through every step of the transaction to a successful and on-time close.

Last winter Rich also helped us during a very difficult time when our older brother was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and was placed in a dementia and memory care community.  Rich got the house cleaned, helped shovel snow from the driveway, and even made a dump run for us!  He then put the home on the market at a fair price and sold it within 3 days of listing and got above our asking price.  Rich is a pro!

Rich is also a valuable resource for every homeowner.  He can recommend anyone from a tradesman to an attorney.  When you contact Rich, he doesn’t get back to you the next week—he answers with help within the hour!

We are so happy to have gotten to know Rich and his wife, Mary-Pat.  They’re not just business associates, they’re friends.”

Kate & Jake Dwyer, Spokane

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“We moved to Spokane in August of 2017. Shortly thereafter we met up with Rich King of Rich King Real Estate. We can’t imagine having chosen a better real estate agent. Rich patiently stuck with us through a tough seller’s market, regularly taking us out over the course of seven or eight months, guiding us through the process of finding the kind of home we envisioned, never losing patience. He was always upbeat, kind, professional, and fun to be with. Perhaps most importantly, he seemed, without fail, to sincerely place our interests first, and despite the extensive hours of time that he gave, over those months, without a “sale.” We never once felt any pressure from him to “make an offer.” There were, indeed, a few homes we might well have purchased, but which we decided to forego after considering Rich’s honest opinion about the drawbacks of those properties. By the time we found our home (one beyond our initial hopes or expectations) in the Five Mile area, we had come to consider Rich not just a real estate expert, but also a friend. We enthusiastically recommend Rich King to anyone looking for a home in the wonderful city of Spokane.”

Kent Johnson, Spokane

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“We just completed the sale of a house in Spokane Valley with Rich King and I was blown away by his performance as our listing agent.  We had a unique situation in the family that required Rich to interface with several family members throughout the sale process.  Everyone in the family was pleased with their interaction with Rich and they trusted his expertise.  He’s really down to earth and his calm manor makes it easy to talk with him.  I was most impressed by his deep knowledge of the local market.  His attention to detail should be a role model for all of us and his willingness to go over and above to help us out was greatly appreciated by the family.  It was clear to me that Rich really cared about the people involved in this sale.  That, for me, is his greatest strength.  I’m a Realtor in Florida and all I can say right now is that Rich is probably the best Realtor that I’ve ever worked with.  If I have the opportunity to do more real estate business in Spokane, I will definitely call Rich to be ‘on the team’ again! ”

Marc Wallis, Gibsonton, FL

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“We met Rich King when he knocked on our door and said he had just sold a home in our area. After talking with Rich, it became apparent that he was a seasoned Realtor. He met with my husband and I the next day. Rich was not aware that we had previously had our house on the market. We told him that we had met with another agent and that we had made an offer on a senior duplex, but it was rejected. We were so disappointed! We told Rich what we were looking for and he understood. And when we found another one similar, but better, he knew exactly what he had to do to get us in that new home–and he succeeded! Rich has the knowledge, maturity, and experience of having been in the business of selling for more than 20 years. When it came to selling our house, we had two offers within 8 hours. Rich knows homes and has the expertise to make things happen. Even when we hit a ‘hiccup’ during a transaction, he came through with flying colors. He never dropped the ball and that is why we are in the home of our dreams. He was always actively looking out for us. He is extremely knowledgeable in all phases of buying and selling real estate and keeps his clients abreast of what was happening through the entire process. We would highly recommend Rich!”

Jim & Jeri McGuire, Spokane

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“My wife and I began thinking about selling our home last September. It was 3400+ sq ft and we only lived in half of it. We had seen Rich’s advertisements around town and decided to give him a try. We are so glad we did! He came to our house and we began the process of getting the house ready to sell with some ideas from Rich. Rich then came up with a selling price. We never thought we would get that much for the house, but it sold for full price the first weekend it went on the market in October. Rich did a great job of marketing the home on several different platforms. Our buyers came from the Tri-Cities. After our house sold Rich assisted us in finding a new home. We looked at several builders but ended up selecting Hayden Homes to build for us at the recommendation of Rich. We are very pleased with the results! Through the process, Rich was always accessible by text, email, or phone. He’s very patient and explains things well. He was also our go-between with the buyer’s agent and did an excellent job.

We would highly recommend Rich to assist in buying or selling a home.”

Greg & Audrey McCoy, Spokane, WA

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“We were very grateful for the providence of God that connected us to Rich King. He was everything we could have hoped for, and much more, as we searched for a realtor in Spokane. Our situation was a bit unusual as we only had one day to look at housing possibilities and then returned to our work overseas. Rich looked out for our best interests and even found a new and better condo than the one we initially made an offer on. He didn’t have to do that. Rich is a terrific example of serving people. In fact, I would say that is the real business he is in, not real estate. We really can’t say enough good things about Rich’s personal and professional service. He is the kind of person you hope you get to do business with – personable, timely and helpful communication, willing to go the extra mile, making money is secondary to being helpful to people. I’m sure that is a main reason he is such a successful realtor.”

Joel & Sue Garrison, Spokane

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“We both sold a house and bought a house with Rich’s help. He provided great information about selling, specifically about the price point, and was supportive through our multi-year process as we decided what we wanted to do! He gave good advice about how to get the house ready for sale and was meticulous in helping us move through the paperwork. And when we were ready to buy, we were excited that Rich was on board to help us sort through many houses.  When we found the one, he helped us to negotiate a fair purchase price and get us to closing.

One thing we’ve really appreciated about Rich is how he goes above and beyond to help out. In the case of our new house, the previous owners left it a mess, yet Rich was there the day we moved in, with his pickup truck, loading it up with stuff and taking multiple trips to the dump! He also paid for a professional house cleaner to leave the place sparkling for us when we moved in. In every way, Rich is a professional and goes the full nine yards to make sure his clients are taken care of and have the best experience. We got great service, and made a friend, too. Thank you, Rich!”

Bill Aal & Elle McSharry. Spokane, WA

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“Rich King sold my home last summer during a difficult transitional time in my life, and it was the best experience I have ever had. Rich will not just serve as your real estate agent, he will also become a coveted and generous friend that keeps on giving long after your business with him appears to be finished. Rich conducts a raffle that includes any of his clients who have made referrals to him. The winner of the raffle receives a free trip to Maui. Sound too good to be true? Trust me….it’s the real deal because I just returned from a beautiful trip to Maui after winning the raffle. If you need a real estate professional; or a friend; or an inspiration….call Rich King.”

Jeff Edwards, Spokane, WA

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“When one goes to buy a home, they usually do not have a list of realtors they know personally. You pick one and hope for the best. We got extremely lucky to find one we could trust and who gave that extra effort to help us through the process. There were some unusual requests from the lending agency that delayed things a bit, Rich stepped up to keep an eye on the house until we got things worked out.

Knowing that someone has your back takes a lot of pressure out of the home buying process. Rich was there with support and helpful suggestions that made the process so much more bearable. It’s good to have found a friend in the business. He was there for us and helped get us our home. Integrity is priceless in what can be a stressful business. Rich made it so much smoother.”

Bill Barton, Spokane Valley, WA

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“I first became aware of Rich King from receiving his mailed quarterly newsletter, West Valley LIVING.  It was my impression that he had expert knowledge regarding real estate, particularly in our community, and he was willing to go the extra mile for his clients.  Therefore, when it was time for me to sell my home, I contacted him.

When we met together, Rich showed me that he not only knew the Northwood neighborhood really well, he had been in and done a CMA on my house for the previous owners.  So, he came to our first meeting with a market analysis and a strategy for the sale of the property.  I was very impressed by his thoroughness in preparing the documents and explaining them so clearly to me.  We signed a listing agreement and soon thereafter I left for international travel in December.  Within two weeks he prepared the home for sale, listed it, and had a buyer for the house who made a wonderful offer.  Rich even arranged for snow removal while I was away and even paid for it!  It was that simple.  At each step of the process Rich made a personal video for me explaining what was going to happen next and what was needed from me.  So, even though I was out of the country, I was well informed and had no worries because Rich really took care of everything.

The whole process was smooth, fast, and I thank Rich for his professionalism, caring, and understanding.  I highly recommend Rich King Real Estate.  I am absolutely certain that you will be another happy customer.”

Soraya Aragundi, Ecuador

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“From the first phone conversation with Rich King, we knew we had found the right Realtor.  Rich had great advice from the start, even before we told him that we decided to hire him.  He listened carefully to everything we needed.  Rich has the experience, patience and knowledge for any situation, and we needed all of his expertise due to several unexpected twists and complications.  But, while we were stressed due to some delays caused by another party with a home we were selling in another state, and at times when we thought it might cause us to lose the home we were trying to purchase in Spokane, Rich handled everything like the professional that he is.  We never felt pressured by Rich and he was always available when we needed him.  If you are looking for a great real estate agent in the Spokane area, look no further.  Rich King is the right agent.  And his value lives up to his name!”

Lenny & Allie Hall, Spokane

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“My brother and I decided to sell a rental property we had owned for a number of years. The interior was in pretty sad shape but we were willing to invest the elbow grease to maximize the sale of the property.  I was impressed from the beginning with Rich’s knowledge of the area and his overview of the market. After a walkthrough we had a concrete plan to boost our sales potential. He nailed it, had nine offers within 3 days of listing. Rich carefully explained all the offers and helped us make the best choice. Actually sold for more than it was listed for. Went smoothly from there and closed quickly.  Rich made the entire process easy and was always quick to respond to our questions and/or needs.  Thanks again Rich, you made the entire process enjoyable.”

Mark Rehn, Spokane, WA

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“Trust, confidence, and great communication. Just a few of the many great traits that Rich King possesses.

When I decided to put my house on the market and buy a new one, Rich provided me with experience and confidence. He explained in detail what I could expect. Not only that, he found the perfect home for me. (It was the second one he showed me!) Throughout the entire process, he was a call, text, or email away. (I seriously do not think the man ever takes a break.) As a single woman without anyone to bounce ideas off, Rich was always there to answer my questions. He also went as far as taking money off his commission to get me into my new house on time.

I would recommend Rich to anyone that is in the market for Real Estate. It was truly a great experience!”

Mindy Shulkin, Spokane, WA

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“Annette and I chose Rich King Real Estate to both sell our Northwood home and assist our purchase of a new home that met our “downsizing” needs. We based that decision on several factors: detailed knowledge of the Northwood housing market; sales acumen; and, a personal approach to detail that generated the trust factor we needed. We don’t anticipate selling our new home any time soon but, if we did, we would choose Rich King to handle the transaction.”

Dusty & Annette Moller, Spokane, WA

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“Rich started as our Realtor and ended as our friend.  He made a potentially stressful event smooth and relatively easy.  He was always available even when on vacation.  The quality of his listing description and video of our house were exceptional.  And this is the opinion of a retired realtor, me. Rich provided us with materials listing everything he would do for us.  We did not wonder what next steps were or what we had to do.  If we still lived in the area and wanted to buy and sell a house, we would work with Rich again without hesitation.  We would also recommend him to our friends and family in the area who need a realtor.”

Judith Broverman & Marji Mitchell, Arizona

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“I needed to list my home during the height of the pandemic in 2020. I had lived in my home for 17 years, raised my daughter there, and have numerous friends I consider family in Spokane. Deciding to move was a tough decision and listing my sweet house that I loved so much was not easy. Rich assured me that things would still be fine and he made me aware of the things I needed to do AND didn’t need to do to get my home market-ready. I relocated upon listing my home, leaving Rich at the helm. Numerous problems came up with the house that required attention and Rich took care of them. To say he went above and beyond would be an understatement. Every step of the way, Rich kept me in the loop all the way in Arizona! Rich is not only the one you want as your real estate agent, he is one you want to consider a friend. Ethically and morally, Rich is a good person who will do the right thing for you in buying or selling a home.  Thank you again, Rich!”

Andria Ratliff, Tucson, Arizona

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“My experience with Rich King as my seller’s real estate agent was entirely positive, from beginning to end. I interviewed three potential agents to list my beautiful home in Northwood. Rich did his homework and convinced me that he could get a very good price for it. In fact, it was $50,000 more than the other two agents. And he delivered; the house did sell at this higher price, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rich also helped me navigate the ins and outs of an estate sale, and donating large items that I was unable to sell. He did an excellent job of staging the home, and he convinced me to do some updating of fixtures, floors, etc. But when I said that something was just too much, he repeated his oft-used phrase – “I work for you.”

If I have real estate needs in the greater Spokane area, I will definitely go back to Rich. I recommend that you do the same.”

Bruce Kuennen, Baltimore, MD

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“Rich King sells homes! Truer words have never been spoken! Rich and helped navigate us through our home sale in the dead of winter. That’s right, folks, winter cold and snow! While there were the usual hiccups and detours along the way, Rich King Real Estate did exactly what they promised.”

Gary & Jann Van Velson, St. George, UT

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“We decided to invest some of our retirement money into real estate here in Spokane because the market has performed steadily since the mortgage fiasco of 2008. So, we consulted with Rich King to find out more about income-producing property opportunities in the area. Rich’s knowledge of that space is thorough and insightful because he has been working with several other investors both local and overseas. After showing us several properties, we made an offer on a single-family home and went under contract. Despite the fact that we were on our way to closing, Rich found an even better investment property for us and he used a contingency loophole to get us out of the first property’s contract. Long story short, Rich took us through the entire process and to a successful close on that property. After completing several projects on the house, it’s now one of the best properties in the neighborhood and an excellent investment.”

Bill & Shelli Peterson, Spokane