Testimonials

Dear Richard, Just a note to let you know that you must have thought I was slightly ditsy when I e-mailed you and told you I was on a 50-day cruise around South America last February and wanted to be shown some condos on my one day in Manta. Unfortunately,… Read more “Lori Leiman”

The first challenge after my wife and I decided to take an early retirement, was to determine where we wanted to live. After much research, we focused in on Ecuador and the coastal city of Manta. Since I had a few more months to complete a project I was working… Read more “Ben Bennett & Kim Bennett”

Many thanks to my old friend Richard Parker who saw me walking along the road recently and asked if I wanted a lift. Well having known Richard for at least 11 years or more I knew he wanted to show me something. Usually, it is a house or apartment for… Read more “William A. Dillman”

Hello From Canada, I wrote another testimonial for Richard Parker back in May of 2011. Back then I chose a condo in Manta that was still under construction and so it was a little risky for me to buy it. However, with Richard Parker’s advice and expertise, we went ahead… Read more “Claude Breton”

Good morning from Bozeman, Montana. We are so happy and grateful to have met you in Ecuador. Thank you for the time you spent with us and the information that filled our heads and our hearts with the desire to return. We have much to do here in Montana before… Read more “Gini Nyquist”

My husband is from Ecuador but hasn’t lived there for many years. We want to call Ecuador home when we retire, and so we took a trip in September of 2008 to do some exploring. We were fortunate to have been referred to Richard by a couple we met by… Read more “Glenn Schulten”

My husband and I attended an International Living conference in Quito this past March and signed on for a coastal Real Estate Tour beginning in Salinas and ending in Manta. We had a short but informative introduction to Richard Parker at the conference and decided after the south coastal tour… Read more “Wally and Hazel Mountz”

It has been our pleasure to have Richard & Lorena, owners of Ecuadorian Coastal Properties in our lives, both personally and professionally. Our association really began last September. We e-mailed Richard asking him to intervene on our behalf in making contact with a project in Cotacachi that we were attempting… Read more “Marg & Stu Henschel”

Having almost given up hope of what I was looking for, Richard Parker showed an amazing aptitude to interpret what I needed and at very short notice showed a variety of suitable properties. His strong local knowledge and deep appreciation of the needs of expatriate buyers ensured that I was… Read more “John”

Nashville, Tn. Richard Parker is a rare real estate agent. First of all, he loves his job. There’s not a day in the week when he’s not focusing on some aspect of property sales or rentals. Richard’s curiosity about potential property acquisitions is boundless. He’ll take a long dirt road… Read more “W.R.K.”

Quito, Ecuador “I tried for several years to locate and to buy properties on the coast of Ecuador. Many Ecuadorians attempted to show me properties during this time. However, all of the properties always turned out to be oranges when I had very specifically asked for apples. Also, the Ecuadorians… Read more “Richard A.”

We recently worked with Sean to buy our first home. Sean went above and beyond to expertly navigate us through this challenging market hand find the home we wanted. As a true asset, I would recommend Sean to anyone looking to buy or sell a… Read more “Brian & Michelle D.”

Sean was my agent when I bought my house. He was amazing to work with. He was very patient (he showed me tons of houses) and he also impressed me with his knowledge of the market and his ability to negotiate and identify houses with excellent value. He is also… Read more “Eddie D.”

As a Real Estate Agent, Sean has a take-charge attitude and approach. He is not only creative but also possesses the rare skill of being able to communicate his ideas and their associated benefits effectively. Simply put, Sean Seaman GETS RESULTS!… Read more “Todd Y.”

Sean Seaman goes out of his way to make sure he gets the job done.  While going through the inspection process of purchasing my home the inspectors discovered drainage issues with the yard.  Sean took the time and went to each of the neighbor’s houses gathering information from them to… Read more “David & Sarah H.”

Just a quick note to say that my recent real estate with Sean was overall a “HOMERUN”. Even though I was short-selling my home, Sean never treated me or my Wife any different. His attention to detail and his willingness to go the extra mile were greatly appreciated. All through… Read more “John & Kelli W.”

Sean was a referral from a coworker at the beginning of our home search.  Working with Sean was great!!!  We had searched for many months for a short sell that would suit our family needs.  At times we wondered if we would ever find the perfect fit.  It all came… Read more “Bryan & Tiffani N.”

Sean was my realtor in the two most stressful situations in my home owning life – the purchase of my 1st home and sale of my 1st home. He was very patient, thorough, and reliable, providing me many options, opinions, and observations. In both situations, I was able to breathe… Read more “Kevin & Heidi R.”

Sean helped us sell our home and made it so easy! He is knowledgeable, professional, and made sure we understood everything that was happening as it happened. We highly recommend him. Thank you,… Read more “Rob & Tiffany N.”

Sean went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. He steered us in the right path, giving sound advice, and even warned us of a potential lemon when a lesser realtor would have taken the sale and bailed. 100% honest and hard working for sure. He even… Read more “Nik E. & Adora L.”

I was referred to Sean by a neighbor, and I have been nothing but pleased. Sean is very knowledgeable about real estate and has educated me at every step. I highly recommend Sean, as he is not just a realtor, he is an… Read more “Nick & Heather R.”

Sean went above and beyond to find us our home! As most of you know today’s market is very competitive for home buyers. Sean was successful in finding us our dream home in our premiers. We made an offer on our house that received 5 other bids and Sean was… Read more “Mike & Nadine J.”

Sean was an amazing real estate agent to work with. He was willing to listen to our needs and show us houses we would seriously consider. Sean takes a personal interest in his clients and does the research necessary to find homes within a specific price range and location to… Read more “Matt and Kat V.”

Working with Sean was an excellent experience. Selling my condo was an emotional decision for me and Sean not only handled it with genuine care he got it done quickly and with integrity. He knew exactly what things needed to be done to make it “show ready” and was connected… Read more “Tom & Jen F.”

I am new to the area and a coworker recommended Sean.  He knows the Manta area really well.  We had a fast and stress free home buying… Read more “John J.”

If you’re looking for a hassle-free painless home buying or selling process look no further. Sean not only sold my home for over asking but helped me find a home for under asking!! He kept us informed throughout the entire process and went out of his way many times to… Read more “Bruno & Jenelle P.”

Sean is the best one could ask for in real estate transactions! Professional, responsive, creative, resourceful, and always return my phone calls instantly all the time! We completed our home sale timely and w/complete satisfaction! Sean is honest, realistic, patient, and fair! He delivers on his promises! He remains my… Read more “Kathy D.”

Sean was everything I needed and more in an agent. He both sold my house and I was able to find a house with him. He is really… Read more “Kenda P.”

Sean is the best!!! Being a first-time home buyer Sean walked me and my wife through everything from start to finish couldn’t have asked for a smoother more professional experience. While buying a home it was clear his interest was ensuring the needs of my family. He was patient in… Read more “Jose & Carolina C.”

I would highly recommend Sean Seaman for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is extremely knowledgeable with the ability to make you feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. I found his preparation and dedication to be… Read more “Neely C.”

Sean is the pinnacle of professionalism, ethics, and business savvy.  I recently was interested in selling my property and looked up local agents which is where I came across Sean.  I interviewed a few agents including Sean and was genuinely impressed at how honest he was with me and how… Read more “Chris R.”

Sean has a rare combination of attributes that make him an outstanding agent.  Namely, integrity and assertiveness.  He never pressured me as a buyer and he was a powerful negotiator on my behalf.  Even after my offer was accepted when most agents would tune out- he continued to strongly negotiate… Read more “Ryan G.”

When I decided to sell my condo, I didn’t hesitate to call Sean. I had been getting neighborhood market updates from him, and I knew that many people in my area had hired him. So, my condo went up for sale, and sold for over asking price a few weeks… Read more “Janet U.”

Sean is amazing. He goes above and beyond to keep us posted on how our house is performing in the market. We regularly receive flyers In the mail and custom emails. All with the personal touch that lets you know he cares about his career and his clients.  If you… Read more “Stephen & Heather C.”

Sean recently sold my house.  My wife and I were extremely pleased with the transaction.  The whole process was as painless as a real estate transaction can be.  I had several questions come up during the listing and escrow and Sean always had an answer for me the same day… Read more “Brian & Carey S.”

I’m a mortgage broker and had the good fortune to work with Sean on a purchase transaction a few months ago. After closing 80+ purchase loans over the last 5 years I’ve come to realize what makes a successful agent; experience, honesty, energy and the ability to be aggressive when… Read more “Nick T.”

We recently closed on our new condo. From beginning to end, Sean was top-notch. Sean was the listing agent on the property, and we did not choose to use our own realtor. He was very helpful throughout the process. We worked together with the seller to find a fair deal… Read more “Craig & Kimmie J.”

We closed on our first home and we couldn’t have done it without Sean.  He provided us with amazing service throughout the entire process.  As first time home buyers in today’s market, we quickly learned that it can be a little overwhelming, but Sean was terrific in helping us stay… Read more “Colin & Brooke S.”

Sean is a caring and intelligent real estate expert who understands that buying a home is really determining your lifestyle, your future opportunities, and your happiness. Because of him, I own a home that is far beyond what I could have imagined. I am forever… Read more “Shara F.”

I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Sean over the past 3 years.  He has always shown himself to be the utmost professional and handles his clients with respect while affording them with unsurpassed knowledge of the real estate industry.   I would highly recommend Sean to anyone… Read more “Vince M.”

Sean hooked us up with tons of great options for our difficult to find a dream home.  Other real estate agents were not as knowledgeable and did not have the number of available homes Sean showed us.  Great job from beginning to… Read more “Scott S.”

Sean is a true professional and provided superior service. As a first time home buyer, I had numerous questions and was very uneducated about the home buying process. Sean made himself available at all times, which kept my stress level to a minimum. He put me in contact with his… Read more “AJ M.”

Working with Sean Seaman is one of the easiest experiences we had, in an industry and endeavor that can oftentimes be anything but. From the time our journey started, Sean was there for us with helpful insights, a strategy we could follow, and the patience necessary for first-time California real… Read more “Scott & Elyse C.”

We were first time home buyers and knew very little about the process of buying a home. Sean made the entire learning and buying process stress-free and took the time to walk us through all the ins and outs. Sean is very honest and he sincerely was all about our… Read more “Tim S. & Kelly K.”

I had the great pleasure of working with Sean and can say he is a true professional!  He is very knowledgeable and stays current with up to date trends and technology.  Sean’s consistent communication helps to ensure that I continue to refer all of my friends and family in the… Read more “Ali R.”

My husband and I recently closed on our first home and we feel so lucky to have worked with Sean. He made the entire process fun and stress-free. And in the end, we bought our condo under asking pricing – completely unheard of in the current market. Sean walked us… Read more “Erika A.”

From start to finish Sean was 5 out of 5.  Coming out of college I spent my first four years as a Mortgage Lender and I’ve worked with hundreds of Realtors, and Sean is by far and away top tier.  Although I was already very familiar with the home-buying process,… Read more “Ryan M.”

We recently sold our condo with Sean and he was amazing. We were on a tight timeline due to a relocation and Sean gave us the confidence to focus on our family and our move and not worry about the sale of our home. Sean had buyers with an offer… Read more “Michael & Laura G”

From start to finish my wife and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the service Sean Seaman provided. Working with Sean was like having a real estate agent, general contractor and design consultant all rolled into one. We were thrilled when Sean offered to meet with our tenants in order… Read more “Jerry B. & Joy T”

My wife and I traveled to Manta in March 2018 to visit a close family friend who had purchased a condominium in Manta. Our friend was very impressed by and grateful for the expert assistance provided by Richard throughout the process to find the right place. Richard went well above… Read more “Mr. Hawkingston”

My wife and I were looking for an investment abroad, a well-located, low-cost property…a place with a strong potential of property value increase within the next years. Manta, Ecuador is the location we have selected to buy our first property abroad. This city of 300,000 inhabitants is along the beautiful… Read more “Claude Breton”

On May 23, 2011, I arrived in Manta, Ecuador with the intention of researching the Real Estate market and possibly purchasing a property. After asking around, I was introduced to Richard Parker and Lorena Sanchez, who represents Ecuadorean Coastal Properties. I explained that I was looking for a property that… Read more “Dan S.”