Oct 27, 2015
Jeffrey and Maryfran Marecic
We are writing this letter of appreciation for the outstanding and professional work of Jane Galluzzo and Mollie Cleveland, brokers employed in the Portland office of Knipe Realty NW, Inc. Late last year we were introduced to Jane through a mutual friend living in Tigard, Oregon. After learning that we were moving out-of-state, we contacted Jane and Mollie to learn about their recommendations regarding the sale of our Tigard home.
From the first phone call to the final email long after we settled into life in another home, Jane and Mollie demonstrated what it is to be leaders in their field. They were well prepared for our first official visit. Especially because time was short, we appreciated the work done prior to that meeting, including an assessment of the home’s features and current marketability. They had comparable house sales and listings for us to review, as well as a proposed marketing strategy. None of the other brokers were as knowledgeable and deliberate in their preparations. It was an easy decision to enlist them to sell our home.
Their preparations and enthusiasm for the listing showed and in just a matter of weeks, and with the help of Mollie’s photographs and excellent marketing materials, the house was sold and all the inspections completed successfully. Throughout this short time we greatly appreciated the concern Jane and Mollie had for our feelings about selling our home and leaving behind our life in Portland. It also helped greatly to have an understanding of who was looking at the home and the pros and cons associated with our particular house, especially during the contract negotiations. Their communication with us could not have been better. It is because of that communication, their tireless support and commitment to a positive experience that we remember about the entire process.
We have moved many times and worked with many realtors over the past 30-plus years of home ownership. Some realtors have even been personal friends before we listed a house for sale—and we maintain those relationships. Never in our experience have we been so impressed with and written a letter on behalf of a realtor. All were good. But, Jane and Mollie surpass that assessment. During our last real estate transaction, we were constantly comparing the experience with the standards set by Jane and Mollie. We assume we always will and that few transactions, if any at all, will be as good an experience.
Jane and Mollie are “the best of the best.” It is trite to say that we recommend their services to anyone with whom we speak to about real estate. They are gems!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey and Maryfrances Marecic
82 Mountain Laurel
Chapel Hill, NC 27517