Let's say the quiet part out loud, buying a house is intimidating and feels impossible. There was no one that could convince me otherwise, except for Russ. I called him and he immediately made the prospect of getting a house feel manageable. Through the whole process, he had my back and explained things as they were and as I could understand them. Always transparent and there was never a message that was left unanswered. I will always recommend him and speak to the experience I've had.

Russ was excellent in his knowledge and dealings with us, explaining the processes and answering our questions. He helped us get repairs done quickly, even after we had moved out of state.

Russ helped us sell our home in a competitive market knowing how to navigate around potential pitfalls. His negotiating skills saved us money prior to closing and ensured the transaction was hassle free. He placed us at ease during an otherwise stressful situation. Communication between all parties is key to a successful transaction. It was not uncommon for Russ to answer our inquiries/requests during off hours or while we were out-of-town to keep the process moving along. Our home sold within two weeks of listing. I would recommend hiring Russ for any real estate transactions.

Working with Russ Borgman from Coldwell Banker Tomlinson has been an absolutely phenomenal experience! He successfully guided us through selling two homes and buying two homes, delivering five-star results every single time.Russ brings unmatched energy, deep market expertise, and a tireless work ethic to both sides of the transaction. He made a complex process completely seamless and exciting with his top-notch communication and enthusiastic attitude.We are incredibly grateful for his guidance across all four transactions. We enthusiastically recommend Russ to our friends, family, and anyone looking for the absolute best real estate experience! He and his wife Sunny have become life-long friends... ***** !!

Russ Borgman is not only a great realtor but he is also a stellar individual, willing to work in every way to achieve a successful home buy and/ or sale. I was referred to Russ by my daughter-in-law’s friend with glowing words about his exceptional abilities and caring manner. She was right in so many ways. What an easy experience to work with someone who really knows the real estate market and who is willing to go the extra mile to smooth out any wrinkles, follow through to meet the goals and timelines, for both buyers and sellers, and to do all of this with astute awareness of personal preferences. This guy is a real gem, great communicator and I am grateful that he was our realtor.

I initially worked with another local realtor to sell our home, but the process felt unnecessarily complicated, with repeated recommendations to make changes that didn’t seem needed—despite our home being newer and in great condition. Some of those suggestions also came with “preferred contacts,” which gave us pause.A friend recommended Russ, and I’m very glad we made that call. After seeing our home, Russ was confident that nothing needed to be changed. His knowledge of the market and straightforward approach immediately put us at ease.Russ is an excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable, and had a clear plan from the start. We trusted him enough to leave for vacation, and while we were in Florida, Russ handled everything and successfully closed the sale. He also saved us a significant amount of money by steering us away from unnecessary updates.We’ve since recommended Russ to family and friends and will absolutely use him again in the future. Thanks, Russ — you’re a rockstar.

Russ has helped me buy 2 homes in the last 5 years and he will be my realtor for life. Not only is he a great realtor, but he’s just a great person. He went way above and beyond for the purchase of both my houses and went out of his way to ensure everything was done right and that I was happy. He clearly values the relationship more than the commission and his integrity is beyond compare. He’s personable, responsive, knowledgeable and I just can’t say enough good things about him. If you need a realtor, Russ is the only person you want to represent you. Thank you Russ!!!

Russ is a real pro, he is detailed, objective and asks great questions in supporting you in the real estate process. He knows the Treasure Valley and has the highest degree of ethics. I would recommend him highly. Jim Reilly

Russ was fantastic with communication and expertise in real estate during our recent home purchase. He gave good advice on floor plans,knew neighborhoods and helped us find the best home for our needs. I would highly recommend Russ for all your real estate needs.

Russ was great to work with! He was very responsive, knowledgeable, patient and kind, and took the time to explain the processes going on "behind the scenes" of our new construction. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. He's honest and true to his word in every sense.