"We recently worked with Nick Southard of Upgrade Realty to sell our home in Magnolia. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
After interviewing several of the top agents in the area, Nick stood out immediately. He had a clear, structured process and gave excellent advice at every step. He also connected us with trusted professionals to prepare our home for sale who provided high-quality services at fair prices.
Nick kept us informed throughout the entire process, which made selling our home… Read MoreRead Less
George & Jessica W
Magnolia / Seattle
"Nick is truly a class act! He has been the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He works hard, is VERY detail oriented and always gives you 100% of his attention when you need him. I want to shout it from the rooftops! He also is the broker and the realtor and charges 1% listing fee! He saved us a ton and we actually got much better service than any other realtor out there, with respect and confidence. “He IS the way!”
I’ve never seen such amazing listing photos and fliers! He puts … Read MoreRead Less
Christine S
Lake Tapps
"We had a fantastic selling experience (and outcome!) with Nick. While full-price brokers (2.5%) will claim they do 'more' than the 1% brokers, that's not true with Nick: he provided fulsome and excellent service: providing recommendations on optimal property fixes; helping to arrange contractors; procuring high quality photography; high-touch final negotiations; and more. We saved nearly $20k in sell-side commission fees by using Nick, and we couldn't be happier. We'd highly recommend, and we'd definitely… Read MoreRead Less
Andrew & Liz S
Leschi / Seattle
"Nick did an exceptional job with the recent sale of our Issaquah home. We followed his recommendations and secured a sale, with multiple offers and well-over our listing price, in a single weekend. Furthermore, he accomplished this for a 1% listing fee. Great service and a great value. Thanks Nick!"
Russ F
Issaquah
"Nick is on the top of his game! You can trust your sale to him! Dealt with countless realtors & he stands alone! Best decision we ever made! Thank you Nick & Upgrade Realty!!"
Glenn S
Enumclaw
"We can not say enough about Nick and Upgrade Realty. He responded quickly and honestly to our questions. He guided us through the process with wisdom and experience, but also listened to our hopes and opinions. Nick knows the housing market and real estate, and he was an expert at marketing our home. Our sale was smooth and exceeded our expectations. If we ever need an agent again we will definitely use Upgrade!!"
Louanne G
Westgate / Edmonds
"If I could give 10 stars I would!
Nick is a consummate real estate professional and brought years of knowledge, market expertise and practical recommendations to bear, culminating in an accelerated sale of my home!
A fierce advocate for my selling position, Nick was available almost instantly when I needed his advice and provided timely council for any/all situations that arose during the listing.
All this is more than enough reason to hire Nick immediately for your home sale and I haven't even m… Read MoreRead Less
Thomas S
Tracyton Beach / Bremerton
"Nick Southard is truly the best realtor with whom we have ever worked. He is extremely professional, motivated, diligent and competent. Nick recently listed and sold our Condominium. The listing with photo layout was an incredible presentation. The Condo sold in 4 days very close to the list price. Nick handled the closing with ease and competence. He dealt with all issues personally, removing all barriers to the sale. Closing was accomplished on schedule. Jackie and I would highly recommend Nick for an… Read MoreRead Less
Brent & Jackie H
North Creek / Bothell
"Nick did an outstanding job selling my home, securing an offer over the asking price and within just three days. Having lived and cared for my home for the past 18 years, I deeply appreciated Nick’s comprehensive service package, which included professional photos, high-quality flyers, effective signage, and an expertly worded online listing. He guided me on essential pre-listing decisions, ensuring our collaboration was seamless and successful. I've already recommended Nick to friends, and if you're cons… Read MoreRead Less
Dennis R
Judkins Park / Seattle
"Fantastic job Nick! You sold our house in a record time, 11 days is unheard of, you were very professional before, during and after the sale. We can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication.
Thank you for everything."
Youcef & Alice T
Alderwood Manor / Lynnwood
"Nick did an excellent job helping me sell my property. He was very professional and hardworking. He made great suggestions on what to fix vs what to leave as-is, striking an excellent balance between cost and enhancing its appeal to buyers. He was able to sell my property in under a week AT ASK in a buyers market!
Thanks Nick! Will definitely use him for my next sale!"
Roland H
Lake Boren / Newcastle
"Nick did an outstanding job helping me sell my property. His professionalism, creativity, and dedication truly distinguish him.
He provided me with excellent suggestions for improving the property and knew exactly how to enhance its appeal to potential buyers. The property photos, staging, and flyer he arranged were exceptional—by far the best I’ve seen—and they really made the home stand out in the market.
Nick’s knowledge of real estate marketing and his eye for presentation made a world of differ… Read MoreRead Less
Dr Fereydoon Sadri
Victoria Hills / Renton
"Totally pleased with Nick as our purchasing agent. While Nick has many clients, he always had us feeling as if we were his only client. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. Nick provides a high level of service at a reasonable cost. He stuck with his through the process of seeing multiple homes, multiple times, always ready to offer his expertise and opinion. I highly recommend Nick and would use him for both buying and selling a home."
Shelley D
Glenhaven / Everett
"I got lucky having Nick represent me, I did not have any prior recommendations. It was a pleasure working with him from beginning to end and he provided my house sale with high quality resources (photographer, advertising) and made my life easy. Nick has a ton of experience, very personable and have no doubts he’ll be able to maximize your profits too. Also, being a 1% sales commission, you’ll save money working with him. 100% recommended. Thanks Nick!"
Andrew Z
Downtown Auburn
"Nick is truly a gem. He is always on top of his game and is accessible at all times to handle any situation or need. His level of attention to detail and service is more than 5 stars.... I wish I would have known him 20 years ago when I was buying and selling real estate with a growing family to accommodate. Since he is the principal you get access to him for every step of the process, and he is an expert in the Seattle area for sure!"
David B
Edmonds Bowl
"My husband and I sold our home in early 2025 with the help of Nick. We just cannot say enough good things about Nick and all that he did for us. He not only assisted us in finding a new home in Bothell, he went above and beyond in helping us get our home ready to be sold in Renton. We sold our home in Renton very quickly thru the excellent marketing that his agency provides. In addition, Nick has so many contacts for various contractors and service providers so that we could get the best prices for work t… Read MoreRead Less
Mary & Mike S
Fairwood / Renton to Bothell / Mill Creek
"Nick with Upgrade Realty was great and helped my wife and I sell our home in July 2024. He is an excellent communicator and follows through with you and during the process. He was simply the best agent I have worked with. We would highly recommend him for any real estate needs."
Jeff P
Lake Stickney / Lynnwood
"We found Nick through one of his ads on the radio. 1% listing commission obviously sounds great, but would it be worth it? 100% yes! Nick is a total professional and his years of experience are obvious just with your first conversation with him. The entire process from initial interview, to photography and showings, to negotiations with buyers and the closing with title and escrow were seamless. Thank you Nick, my wife and I highly recommend your services."
Gavin & Alexis B
Cottage Lake / Woodinville
"Nick took on a difficult and extensive project and absolutely delivered well above and beyond expectations. The house renovations needed took several months, and throughout this time, Nick was professional, prompt, and very helpful with managing contractors. I have, and will continue to, recommend Upgrade Realty to any of my friends for any real estate needs in the greater Seattle area."
Andrew O
Education Hill/Redmond
"Nick was incredible! He is extremely knowledgeable and diligent as a professional realtor. I felt bad at times for only paying 1% for all the efforts he made. My home was listed across the state, so I couldn't be there physically during the selling process, but he made everything go so smoothly. There were many times Nick took on side projects and efforts that went beyond his normal job description and did not complain once. He cares not only about the clients he represents, but also about the buyers/sell… Read MoreRead Less
Riley M
Three Lakes / Snohomish
