Here's what our buyers and sellers say...
Jerry Olson and his partner Maggie Olson are both top-notch. I never had to worry about anything in managing the sale of our property, and they got us a great price. There were of course a few twists and turns along the way as we got through all of the contingencies and through a lengthy period before closing (we required a delayed closing), but the Olsons completely took care of anything that cropped up. No ball was ever dropped. They also helped line up some of the work that had to be done at the property to prepare it for showing. This was especially helpful as I was managing the sale from a distance. The property was a vacation home, which family members used sporadically over the course of the summer when it was being sold. The Olsons were always very respectful of their privacy and ensured that any necessary visits to the property by prospective buyers and others did not interfere. Pricing was a little tricky, because there really were no exactly comparable properties available. Jerry Olson initially spoke of a sales price range, rather than trying to pick a specific price, which made sense to me. He then zeroed in on a price level that turned out to be just right, as we received a successful offer within a week at the asking price. I had the impression that Jerry had a very good "feel" for what the market would bear and could evaluate the somewhat comparable properties in a way that yielded the right results for ours. His deep knowledge of the local market paid off. Overall, I was very impressed by the Olsons' professionalism and appreciated all they did for us. It was a pleasure working with Jerry and Maggie Olson.
Selecting Wayne Birkey was one of the best decisions that I have ever made !! He couldn't have done a better job in helping me and my associates find and close on a house in a relatively short period of time ! And, he has even continued to assist us in making the move to this new home as smooth and stressless as possible !! He is a gem--- A diamond in the rough !! I am just so fortunate that our paths crossed !!! If I ever need a realtor in your area again, needless to say it will be Wayne Birkey ! Thank you, Wayne !!!
Lori streamlined the process and communicated clearly from the moment we met. She is a pro and when we buy and/sell homes in the future, we will ask for her skills.
Ben was very professional in representing us in the sale of my mom's residence. Ben provided services over and beyond the norm in the real estate industry. For example my mom is 94 years old and I live in the Greater Lansing Area, approximately 2 1/2 hours away. Prior to closing an old large heavy TV and cabinet in the basement had to be remove from the house. My brother who lives in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area recently had a heart attack and was not allowed to lift heavy objects. Ben brought a friend to the house, removed the TV and cabinet from the basement and took it to a recycling center. Ben also visited my mom at her assisted living apartment on more than one occasion to review and sign the buy and sell agreement, closing documents and other documents relating to the sale of her residence,. Finally, Ben met with of the inspectors and provided a special key box for the plumber and electrician to make repairs to the house prior to closing. I would not hesitate to recommend Ben to list and sell homes in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area.
I would strongly recommend Becky Gushwa! Her guidance through this process is unmatched. She always made sure we knew which paths we could follow and which ones would be better. Becky always was there for questions about this experience. She had knowledge not only about her area but also about every other area of the home buying process that would be perfect for any first time homebuyer. If you need someone you can trust to answer any questions and always count on to help you Becky is your person!
Monica did a terrific job for me, from the analysis to determine the sale price to all of the details that followed upon the offer, right up to and including the closing. She understood that I wanted as quick a sale as possible and acted accordingly.
Scott did another great job for us.
I would highly recommend Tara Lochmandy for all real estate transactions. She is totally committed and treats you like you are her only client. Simply amazed at her work ethics and how she handles all the many phone calls from so many people and responds to everybody in a timely manner. She goes over and above to get everything done so we as buyers don't have to worry. I truly have enjoyed working with Tara Lochmandy and would not hesitate to give her name to potential buyers/sellers looking for a first rate realtor!!!!
Hard working. Quick to respond. Very Knowledgeable.
Great job