Lauri Katas

"Lauri was a pleasure to deal with. He is an iron professional who kept us informed at all times, responded quickly to messages and was ready to provide assistance if we needed it. Lauri is 200 % committed to his work, the right man for the right job. I was left with an incredibly good taste in my mouth from the deal. An honest man, not a slick conman. We would certainly choose Lauri if we needed a broker."

"From the beginning the broker and the company had a professional image. No brokerage contract was imposed, and there was no need for one, as the professionalism and the attitude to selling that suited us was clearly evident during our discussions."

"All in all, everything worked as it should and the apartment was sold much faster than expected at a good price. All the material related to the sale (advertisements, photos and videos), as well as the preparation (including styling) was handled excellently and did not cause any significant disruption to the home."

"The whole sales process went very smoothly and with great professionalism. The customer's wishes and schedules were well taken into account and the sales material was first class."

"Everything went really well. The purchase of the apartment was quick and there was no price race or ballooning.In the sale of the apartment, the agent had the courage to ask for a high price and we still went above and beyond. Transactions were done quickly."

"Fast and professional service. The broker kept me up to date with the progress of the sale. We are very satisfied with the service we received."

"The broker was very active, professional and friendly. He also provided contact information for the renovation."

"Polite and professional broker. Everything went well and at a fast pace. We could have discussed the timing of the release more carefully as we did not have a new home in mind."

"Great experience, Lauri is the best!"

"Lauri was a very professional, honest and active broker. We got the experience that he cares about us and wants what is best for us. I knew a lot about the property beforehand, and nothing Lauri told me contradicted my knowledge. Definitely not a slick salesman - probably the best realtor I've seen. A man in the right business!"

"Everything went really smoothly and quickly, even during the summer holiday period."

"Everything went really well, quickly and smoothly. The presentation photos were stunning and I'm sure the sales time was short thanks to them. I have already recommended Lauri to a few of my acquaintances who are thinking of changing their home. Excellent customer service!"

"We really liked the agent and we heard that you also offer a styling service when selling, which is a really great service. Lauri was really nice. We would definitely recommend you to others and would do business with you again. The bottle of bubbly given to us to celebrate the sale was really nice! Thank you for everything."

"Lauri was an excellent broker from a buyer's perspective. He actively cleared things up for us with the company's landlord and saved us a lot of time and effort. Communication was hassle-free and very prompt."

"Rumours had already told that Haapamäki & Katas is fast, and yet the speed of sales was a positive surprise. It was also nice to have a "turnkey" approach, where as a salesperson I didn't have to worry about anything – I just trusted the more capable hands."

- Suvi Joutsen

"What a great real estate agency from start to finish and also before and after the move. My family and I were evacuated for over a week, so we had to deliver our belongings to a few different places for storage. When we were running out of space and I mentioned it in passing, Lauri said "there is a free corner in our storage, you can take the rest of your stuff there". I didn't get all the stuff out even on moving day, but that didn't bother the Haapamäki & Katas duo at all. They even handed us a bottle of champagne when we picked up our old junk a week after the move. Stylish real estate agency from start to finish, so we'll be back if we ever move again. A warm recommendation!"

- Edu Kehäkettunen

"Promises were kept and deals were done quickly."

"The broker did a good job. Left a very positive and professional impression of your company."

"Our apartment was sold in record time, even though in the past the sales periods have been quite long. Lauri is the best type of agent and we appreciate his honesty."

"It worked very well: the agent was informative and always ready to answer questions and show you more about the property."

"An easy choice when you know once you've made it that you couldn't find a better service or a faster deal if you tried."

- Konsta Willberg

"Overall, we got a good and high quality impression of Bo LKV; the broker was professional and warm from the beginning. Everything ran smoothly throughout with a theme of moving towards the deals that were done – largely due to the broker's persistence."

"It felt like the brokers were on both our buyers and sellers side. We visited many of Bo's properties in our search for our dream home and found the agents at each property to be open, professional, honest and fair."

"Lauri is a professional broker who keeps his promises and cares about the client. Works hard. Sure, we had a bit of a hand-wringing when the price came down, but overall, thanks to Lauri, the end result was the best possible given my life situation. Thank you!"

"Excellence and passion in your industry. I saw many agents in my house hunt, but Bo was by far the most professional partner in the home buying process. A big thumbs up – I will definitely recommend your business to my friends."

"The duo Haapamäki & Katas together with the interior designer and photographer did a really good job in the sales project of our house. The photos, videos and presentation texts were very good. The sales work was active and the pleasant cooperation led to finding a suitable buyer quickly."

"Efficient and friendly service – I will choose Lauri as my broker again!"

"The broker gave good advice and kept in touch regularly. The deed was read well in advance of the sale. Transactions went well, all paperwork in order. Professional broker."

- Susanne Hilbert

"Everything went really well – Lauri is a professional."

- Jaakko Tanninen

"I had so little dealings with the broker, but even that little bit was fair and honest. Also, as an absentee, I have received things in my email."

- Merja Ikkelä

"Everything went really smoothly. The apartment went on the first private viewing. I think the reputation of the agency, the pictures and the very professional agent played a big role, even though the property was obviously very desirable. I particularly appreciated the sales process of the brokerage contract; Lauri really listened to the client and we went through the process without haste. Throughout the sale and before, the broker kept me well informed of what was happening and when. Thank you Lauri and the whole Bo team!"

"Efficient and punctual, thank you. Second time already as a customer of Lauri's and would recommend."

"Lauri is very knowledgeable and honest. He has excellent interpersonal skills! When there were delays at the end of the process due to the bank, he was very consistent and calm."

- Kirsi Polvinen

"The broker took his time, listened to our questions and was very involved. Everything went quickly in a good, relaxed atmosphere."

"Everything went well. Special thanks to Lauri for her communication and genuine care!"

- Juhani Polvinen

"Everything worked perfectly. Lauri is the absolute best in his field – calm, nice and gives honest and good advice. We had a long process and one difficult client, and Lauri guided us through this situation without a problem and didn't try to find a quick solution or one that was bad for us."

"More than 2.5 years on the market and four different brokers during that time, of which Lauri Katas managed to close successful deals in a few months at the worst of the interest rate. Many thanks for a very good job!"

"Lauri is a professional. He doesn't over-promise and he doesn't fuss – that's important in a situation like ours."

"It was easy to arrange times for interested buyers to visit the displays. And the quick three-week sales time was surprising."

"The sale of the apartment went smoothly; our agent Lauri did a good and professional job."

"Everything went really well, and although the first accepted offer did not result in a sale due to water damage in the apartment, the agent soon had a new screen arranged and new buyers in place. The photos of the apartment were very professionally taken and gave a good impression of the property."

"Everything very smooth and professional!"

"Lauri had great expertise and service throughout the process. The sale of the apartment was a big deal for me, of course, and I was also pressed for time. Thanks to the knowledge and active communication of the sales team, there was never a moment of uncertainty about where we were going. I was able to trust that the job was going to be done. The photos showing the apartment were the icing on the cake. In hindsight, I can't imagine that anyone else could have done a better job than you!"

"I received very good recommendations for the broker and I must say that I made the right choice. The whole process was very professional. Thank you!"

- Tapani Luoma

"Lauri and Bo LKV Espoo handled the housing transactions in an excellent way in both the buying and selling situation. Both transactions were completed swiftly. The staging, pictures and brochures were of high quality. Lauri exuded professionalism, a genuine customer service spirit (I think the record for responding to an email was four minutes), and a calm demeanor that inspired confidence. We can highly recommend Lauri's team!"

"Everything went spectacularly well. Perhaps the transaction process could have been described as electronic and fast. Although it doesn't hurt anything, but especially for those of us who are used to face-to-face confirmations of the deed. However, in no way detracts from the overall effect. What better value for money. The speed of the sale of the apartment also surprised the sellers. A big thank you for a friendly and excellent transaction!"

"Everything went very well. I would have liked a little more information on updating the status of the DIAS-transaction; once it was clear, the transaction moved ahead at a brisk pace."

- Malla Rautelin

"The whole process went even better than we expected."

"From the very first phone call I had a positive feeling about Lauri. He was friendly, helpful, humorous and took the time to discuss the apartment I was calling about. At the showing he impressed us with his calm demeanour; we were able to view the apartment at our leisure but with him coming to us to discuss the apartment. This made it a very easy decision to put Lauri on the job. I also want to give a special thanks to your interior stylist – such a great job and she made our apartment look its best!"

"Lauri Katas is a good salesman. He has already sold me two properties in the past and I can recommend his professionalism to others. If the need arises I will definitely contact him again."

- Susanna Petjoi

"The sale of the apartment went exactly as efficiently as our agent promised."

"The process was smooth from bidding to negotiation to closing. From the buyer's point of view, everything went smoothly."

"Very pleasant, nice and professional broker. We are very happy with our new home – thank you very much!"

"Everything worked smoothly and quickly."

"The price estimate given by the agent was realistic. He was also successful in getting (as I mentioned originally) the sale price up, and we had several bidders. Excellent!"

"Good, professional, honest, down-to-earth, fast, knowledgeable and customer service-oriented broker. The local broker seemed a bit rude in his manner of speaking, or maybe I just didn't know him well enough yet. However, he got the deal done and still raised the offer. A suggestion for improvement is to go through the path with the customer, as a first time home seller I didn't always know what steps were ahead.

"Working with Lauri Katas was a very pleasant experience, and I really trusted him as a broker. Lauri kept us informed at all times, and dealing with him was straightforward."

- Lasse Lagerblom

"I thought everything went well, and Lauri was in touch all the time and always answered our questions. The broker was not arrogant, but personable and honest. We were first-time homebuyers, so we felt it was important that the agent was good, honest, kept us informed and answered our "stupid" questions and didn't take advantage of our ignorance."

- Sarah Pietarsaari

"Everything went smoothly with the broker, communication was easy and reciprocal. The first-time home buyer felt confident about the whole process. The only thing we would have liked more information on beforehand was the DIAS-transaction fee and its price clearly explained. It was a bit boring to know afterwards that there was a fee for the e-commerce, even though in this bankruptcy it didn't seem like such a big deal any more. Otherwise, we have been very happy with everything."

"Working with Lauri Katas went very well. There were a few small bumps in the road but Lauri handled them well. A very professional broker!"

"The sales went incredibly well. The apartment was offered at asking price within the first week, so we couldn't have asked for a better result."

"Everything went well in every respect: good communication, electronic materials were handy, the DIAS-trade was also well implemented, although the banks were sometimes slow."

"Everything went as agreed and on time."

"I had a pleasant experience working with Lauri Katas. Although we were first time home buyers, we did not feel any hassle as Bo LKV made it smooth and easy for us."

"Lauri is a highly experienced real estate professional, who is also honest and reliable in his dialogue with both the seller and the buyer."

"It went badly – largely due to the desperate market situation, but it didn't leave a good taste in my mouth. The two-bedroom sold for 16 months and ended up losing tens of thousands of dollars. The market situation was also reflected in a decline in the seller's efforts, which is of course understandable, but on the other hand it could have been seen as an act of 'monkey rage'. The market didn't completely disappear, it was just harder to find the grains."

"Everything went exactly as planned. The agent was easily contactable, so if there was anything you were wondering about as a new home buyer, you got an answer very quickly. The agent also kept us well informed about the offer situation, and we were able to close the deal without any problems."

- Antti Ruuska

"Lauri handled everything very well! With a little more money from the buyers, it would have been an A+ performance. The house was in excellent condition but the times are still what they are."

"Overall it was a smooth experience and Lauri responded almost immediately with all my questions. Picture quality is big plus from Bo LKV. Electronic purchasing is secure and easy option, though I still have to get the final documents."

"Lauri is a very pleasant and professional person. He was a pleasure to deal with."

"Once again a great performance by Laurie and the whole Bo LKV team."

"We are very happy with our communication with the real estate agent. Communication was very easy and professional. Everything went well – thank you!"

- Andrey Zhiltsov

"Our broker Lauri Katas was very professional. From the very first meeting we had a good and knowledgeable impression of him. Lauri executed the sale of our property with strong professionalism, and he gave us insight into both the price setting and other aspects of the sale. We believe that these things suggested by Lauri contributed to the fact that our property sold in three days. Lauri worked around the clock and we felt throughout that our home was in capable hands."

"The brokerage and sales process was very well managed. Lauri is a trustworthy broker whose active communication and effort resulted in a quick transaction. Quite an exceptional broker compared to my previous experiences. On the other hand, the so-called face-to-face DIAS trading in life's biggest stores was not to my liking, even though it was technically easy. The broker is very much a watchdog when the buyer and seller don't meet - all possible questions go through the broker."

"Everything went extremely smoothly and professionally. Lauri kept us very well informed and gave us a very realistic view of each show."

- Sanna Yliniemi

"The broker's personal experience with the condominium company added value and expertise."

"Everything went very well. What else can you say when, in the current market situation, a large detached house outside the urban area sold in just over a week at the target price? The agent was professional and invested in the first potential buyers, as he should. Among them the broker was able to close the deal and the process was completed in record time. Some might say that the broker got off lightly considering the subject matter, but the important thing is the results of the co-operation, not how long and how much the broker has to work?"

- Mikko Heiskanen

"Everything went very well."

"Button performance by Laurie. The property sold in about a week after it was put on the market, although it has been a bit of a challenging time in the housing market."

"Everything was seamless and very smooth."

"I couldn't believe it when the broker called me. First we talked about all sorts of other things and then one day the broker asked me "well, how would the move go?" I said, "Well, it's not going to happen. The broker then told me that now the same person who didn't get a loan from the bank had got a loan from another bank and your property was now up for sale. I was speechless. I told the broker that I was about to fall off my chair."

"The broker always did what he promised – and certainly did a great job to make the deals successful. Big thanks to him, I definitely recommend him. A rarity in today's brokers; nice and active."

"As a buyer it was easy to make initial contact and the broker was able to explain the property and the sales situation in an understandable way. Booking a private viewing went smoothly and Lauri explained the apartment and its history really well."

"Doing business with Lauri was very easy and pleasant. I appreciated the fact that the broker was on both the buyer's and the seller's side."

"Everything went as expected, the co-operation was excellent, as before."

"The real estate agent was very pleasant and easy to deal with."

"Lauri Katas is a good and reliable broker. Communication with him was good-natured and went without any problems. I always felt like I was dealing with a professional. I would warmly recommend him to my friends."

"The whole process was handled very professionally, thank you!"