Gavin Shnieder - Real Estate Broker

We had the best experience buying our first home with Gavin! My sister referred us to the Adobe Base team and I couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with them. Gavin had a detailed answer for every question that we asked and for the ones we didn’t think to ask! It never felt like he was trying to sell us a house for the sake of selling a house but rather to find a home that would really fit us and that we were aware of the unique challenges we could potentially encounter with that home. His team is equally fantastic - Kris has helped make the closing process clear and easy! We would be happy to use them again for any future sales or purchases.

Gavin and his team provided exceptional service throughout the entire home buying process. My husband and I recently bought our first house, and from the very first meeting Gavin put us at ease and was very patient with answering our many questions. In this competitive market it started to feel like we were on the hunt forever, but Gavin kept us focused and positive and offered suggestions based on his experience and knowledge of what we were looking for. He was always quick to respond to any message, and we never felt rushed or pressured throughout the entire process. It was particularly comforting to us that Gavin seemed to have the answers to pretty much any question we threw at him – he clearly has a wealth of knowledge and a deep network within the real estate community. He and Kris made the whole closing process smooth and mystery free. We’ll definitely contact Gavin for any home purchase or sale in the future, and we would recommend Gavin and Abode Base Real Estate to anyone!

If you find yourself in search of a new home I would highly recommend Amy Baalaer at Abode Base Real Estate. My husband received a Job promotion which required us to move from Alaska to Washington in under two months so it would have been almost impossible without Amy and all the work she put into not only finding the right house but negotiating with the sellers and helping us close as quick as possible. Due to the issue of distance we were unable to go see the houses in person so Amy went out of her way to video her walk through pointing out even the smallest details such as possible damages or upgrades that might have been done. When we finally found the house we wanted Amy was able to work with the seller's agent and articulate exactly what we needed making the whole process happen as smooth and flawless as possible. If you are looking for someone to understand your needs an wants in a house while being able to fully trust that they will do everything they can to get it for you then look no further Amy Baalaer is the perfect agent for you. Today we are officially moved in and in love with our new home.

Great experience selling our house with Abode Base. Gavin did a walkthrough a few months before we listed to recommend some upgrades and ensure the house was ready for pictures and listing. The team was very helpful on picture day and throughout the rest of the process. They offered great insight when it came time to review and accept an offer, and greatly assisted us throughout the closing phase to make sure everything went as planned. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone selling their home in the greater Tacoma/ Puyallup area- you will not be disappointed.

I have known Gavin since middle school. I always knew him to be honest and hardworking, so when it came time to buy our first house I contacted him. He was patient as we saw so many different houses all over Puget Sound. He was helpful every step of the way, giving great pointers on what to look for. Then when we finally went into a contract on a house, he and Kris were amazing in helping us. I appreciate how much time and energy they put in to making our lives easier in such a stressful process. I would recommend Abode Base Real Estate to anyone.

Gavin and his team are amazing! We were in the area for 10 days is all to find a house, and he was able to not only find us a home, but our dream home! We are military, and purchased the home from out of state, and Gavin and his team made the entire process so easy, I felt like it wasn't really happening! There was no stress in the process, and we feel completely satisfied with our purchase! I have recommended Gavin to all of our military friends, our family, and will continue to recommend him to anyone we come across wanting to purchase or sell a home. Words just cannot express how awesome he is!

My wife and I bought our house with Gavin in 2015, and recently just sold the same house with Gavin and Kris' help. The selling of our home was not something we were looking forward to, because we were worried it would be a huge hassle and take forever. But, with Gavin and Kris' help, our house had multiple offers within less than a week of listing and the entire process was shockingly painless. They took care of everything from sending a contractor to help with minor repairs, to being available to answer all of our questions about the process. Being first time home sellers, we didn't quite know what to expect, but with Gavin's help, the process was quick and efficient! We would most definitely recommend Gavin and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. Amazing work guys! Thanks so much!

Working with Gavin has been wonderful! He is so dedicated to helping us with all aspects of purchasing a home. His positive attitude helps take some of the stress out of finding our dream home! It is obvious that this is his passion, and that he truly cares about his clients wants as well as their needs. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. It is truly comforting knowing that he cares so much! He is the best agent we have ever worked with!

We were first time home buyers when we met Gavin and his team. The process of buying our first home was so smooth and now we have sold our home with the help of Gavin. Our home sold within 4 days of being on the market. We moved from Washington to Texas and he always communicated with us and answered any questions we had. If your looking for someone who is friendly and has a lot more knowledge then I definitely recommend Gavin and his team.

When I decided to put my home on the market I was unsure about which one of the many realtors to use. My son referred me to the realtor he recently used and was very pleased with....Gavin Shnieder of Abode Base Real Estate in Puyallup, WA.
I met with Gavin and was very impressed by his knowledge of the current market, especially the area where I currently lived and other areas where I wanted to live after this house sold.

Likewise, I was very impressed with his associate Kris Ogilivie who helped me with several projects I needed done quickly. She came through as promised right on time.

Gavin demonstrated great understanding and insight of the housing market when advising me on the pricing point to list my home for…. so that it was neither under- nor over-priced and reflected the market in my area. Gavin and Kris advised me of the most important things I needed to do and not do when preparing the house to show. They also provided names of reliable contractors to use if needed.

My home received multiple offers after over seventy showings. Gavin really shined helping me sort through the strengths and any concerns by prioritizing each offer received.

The end result was a solid offer and my house sold in 5 days. I’d definitely recommend Gavin and Abode Base Real Estate to any home buyer I know.

Gavin and Kris with the Abode Base team were great to work with. They were there every step of the way, from searching for homes, narrowing down choices, formulating offers, and navigating the wonderful lender approval process. They also recommended contractors for various upgrades I wanted to do. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience!

Gavin and the entire Abode Base Real Estate Team was outstanding in preparing our investment property for sale. They made the process smooth and provided video and picture updates of their progress. I would highly recommend the team to sell your home.

My husband and I are about to close on our first home in Washington and have had a wonderful experience with Craig!! He is professional, attentive, funny, and has made this process easy and enjoyable!! He was always available for information and we truly appreciated the amount of time he spent with us finding our perfect home!! Kris was also awesome once we got our offer accepted and she was totally on top of getting us all the info we needed. She was an excellent help in navigating the many steps of the buying process and we definitely couldn't have done it without her. Thank you to you both, we would highly recommend you and the Abode Base team!

I just purchase my first home and used Gavin as my realtor. He was very professional and patient with my situation. As this can be a little intimidating for the first time home buyer. He and Kris his helper are awesome. They made me feel comfortable through the whole process. I will definitely use him again if I ever decide to sell and purchase another home. Great job to the team at Abode Base Real Estate.

We just bought our first house with Gavin as our agent! He is a fantastic agent, with the houses flying off the market he worked fast to get our offer in! His team frequently updated us on the progress in our home buying! We are so thankful for Gavin and his team! I would highly recommend Gavin to anyone buying a home!

Gavin Shnieder and Kris Ogivie were simply amazing. We were a little apprehensive about selling your first home, but Gavin and Kris took all the stress away the first day. They are very knowledgeable about the real estate market. They gave us great advice on what we needed to do to get our house ready to put on the market. They hired an awesome photographer to showcase our house to include aerial views of the property with the use of a drone. They kept us informed with what was going on with the selling process via email, phone calls and text messages. They were quick to respond to our phone calls and text messages. We would highly recommend the Abode Base Real Estate team for your selling/buying a home

I hired Gavin and his team after a not so great experience with another local agent. The property I was selling was not typical and it required someone with patience and expertise. Gavin and his team far exceeded my expectations. They were all very encouraging and patient, but most of all respectful of my desires and needs. I could not have picked a better realty group to work with. Eventually, my house did sell at a price I was happy to accept. The communications I received on a daily and weekly basis made working with them so easy and enjoyable.

The Abode team I worked with (Gavin and Kris) also helped my find a new home to purchase in the exact location I had dreamed about buying.

Both transactions have been flawless and extremely stress free.

I highly recommend the Abode Base Real Estate team (Puyallup).

Thank you!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Gavin and Kris. They went above in beyond in his help to find us the perfect home. From the small town of Elma to Puyallup, there was not a place they wouldn’t go to help us find what worked for us. He and Kris worked tirelessly with long days and into the evening, they never seem to rest when it comes to taking care of you. Every question was answered quickly by either Gavin or Kris. Great people to work with, amazing personalities, and if I’m going to be honest, I would not change a single thing about my house buying process because of these two amazing people.

Very impressed with Gavin! I placed my home on Zillow last year and was called regularly by realtors and investors wanting to purchase my property. I was very impressed with Gavin's knowledge, advise, and professionalism. He convinced me to list the property with him and I am glad did. Within 48hrs he showed the place 15 times and had an offer for over 10k above my asking price. We closed on the property in under 2 weeks! It does not get any better then this when in comes to an agent. I cannot recommend Gavin highly enough. He as a blessing to our family and did an amazing job as our Agent!

I have been working with David at Abode for the last 3 moths and he has been an excellent agent, always willing to show me listings and then keeping me updated about my offer. He is a great person to work with! I have also enjoyed working with Gavin and Kris who have kept me posted with weekly updates and answered all my first time buyer questions. If you want to work with a great group of people please consider Abode.