Testimonials
We would like to take the time to thank you both for everything in the sale of our house. We have never had a good experience with realtors with to previous sales and have never used the same realtor a second time. Unfortunately, we are moving out of the area but if not we would use you again without hesitation. We were shocked when in negotiations, you truly had our best interests in mind and guided us to what was best for us. Never did you try to push us into something just to have a fast sale at a detriment to us. You truly worked, and worked very hard to sell our home and draw attention and people to it instead of just waiting for to sell itself on MLS.
We would also like to thank you for taking the lead with Brookfield. This was our first time dealing with them and you fully took over and did everything that was required of us for them. Having never dealt with them and being very overwhelmed with everything, you made everything very smooth and took a lot of stress away from us.
I can assure you that if we ever move back to the Lower Mainland, you will be the realtors that we use again. If you ever need a reference from us, please feel free to have people contact me. I will gladly tell them how wonderful, honest, and hard working you are and they would be foolish to use anyone else.” – Tammy and James
Before I get into what we need help with, I thought I’d tell you something kinda cool. On Tuesday, I was telling my friend Heather all about the services that you provided for us. But then I told her about the damages that occurred here because Amir was not watching his clients properly, her eyes opened like saucers. But when I told her how you dealt with the problem of Ron’s model plane, Heather was amazed. Heather asked if you would help her and her husband sell her house when the time comes. I told her that there wouldn’t be any problem with that at all. She asked, “are you sure?”I told her that you will be more than happy to help get things taken care of. I told Heather that you are always there for them and not to do anything concerning the house until you ask first. I told her that you’d be there whenever you’re needed. She was so happy with that idea and still carries your business card Tracy gave her the day she arrive to drop off the sheets for our listing and the stand.
Did we thank you for all you did with the sale of our house? Maybe not enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.” – Ron and Colleen (the happiest lady and man on the planet earth)
This letter is a description of two very different experiences with realtors regarding the sale of my townhouse and a personal warning not to use one of the following, you can decide which one.
This spring I finally decided it was time to downsize my home and move closer to my friend who lives in Langley. I found a very nice townhouse within a few blocks of her location and within 2 days had a conditionally accepted offer. At the same time I signed up a 1% Realty agent to expedite the sale of my townhouse and save myself some money, since I knew that townhouses in my general area were selling in 1-3 weeks. This was March 26th and I did not receive an offer until June 10th (it was for $30,000 less than the list price). There were people and their realtors visiting several times a week during this time period but no offers. My original 60 days offer on the Langley townhouse was extended by 30 days but eventually someone else bumped me since their offer was with no conditions. On june 26th I let my contract with 1% Realty expire (they were curious as to why I didn’t renew!).
I contacted the realtor from Langley (since he had been so helpful and professional) to get a reference for someone in my area to start again. After phoning Randy DeLair from Royal LePage, we met on a Monday night and after reviewing his very complete and professional presentation, I signed a contract to sell my townhouse. By Thursday night my home was already listing on mls.ca (only realtors could log into this section of the site). I had people visiting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by Monday night I already had an offer. This time I was able to sell my townhouse in only 8 days and didn’t begrudge paying the “full” realtor fees.
So be very careful of who you sue to sell your house. My personal impression of my first realtor was that they don’t put a lot of effort into it since they don’t earn as much. Also I think other realtors avoid dealing with 1% listings since they have to share a much smaller commission.” – Roger
Thank you very much for your Tim Hortons gift card. While we feel that we are not deserving, we will make use of it by saving some dough; we would be nuts not to do so. In any case, when you pointed us in the direction of our condo, you made the point of saying that you would be our realtor forever. Little did we know how true you would be to your word. We haven’t had a friend yet who is looking for a place out this way, but if it ever came to pass, you definitely would be the realtor we would recommend.” – Brian and Julie