From Chris & Misty ...
Buying a home is a very exciting and often frustrating process as well. Finding the “perfect match” for what you are looking for is hard enough, but understanding the whole process can be even more difficult.
When my fiancée and I began considering buying a home in the Nashville area, we began searching the internet and finding possible houses on the MLS to look at. We wanted to casually get a feel for the market, without the presumed “high pressure” to buy, that we envisioned a realtor would bring to the equation. While out driving one weekend in the Hermitage area, we were parked in front of a house for sale, just casually looking. John and Sarah, happened to pull up to “show” the house to prospective buyers, John approached our car with a friendly greeting, asked if we were looking to buy a house, and gave us his and Sarah’s business cards. He said “call us if you want to go looking at houses sometime,” no pressure, just a friendly indication they would be available if we needed them.
A few weeks later, we were ready to really get serious in our search, called Sarah and John, gave them some houses we were interested in seeing, and some basic guidelines of what we were looking for. That evening, Sarah, had made appointments to view the houses we had stated, plus, found some similar ones for us to look at. In viewing these houses the next day, Sarah and John were very friendly and helpful in providing information about them, but more than that, they asked us questions in terms of what we liked and disliked about each house, and they “listened” to our answers. They did not pressure us in any way, and made us feel comfortable in expressing our opinions, positive or negative. The next day, driving through a neighborhood that was near some houses we had suggested for viewing, John found a house that fit the description of all the “likes” we had from the previous day’s viewings. It was because he had listened so well the day before, that he knew it was the house for us! We went and looked at it, and made an offer that day.
Throughout the process after finding the right house, John and Sarah, have provided a wealth of information and guidance. From the “offer negotiations,” home inspections, mortgage financing, and closing process, they have been there to answer any questions and gather needed information I have had. They have been a true “partner” in this process.
For someone looking for a realtor that is in it for the right reasons, “helping you buy a home, not just sell you a house,” John and Sarah are your realtors. They are very knowledgeable and are great people to work with. In the end, we got the “home” we were looking for and made a couple of great new friends.
From Elaine R.....
We are just SOOO thankful for all you and John did to help us. Mom is doing great. She would love to see you and the pictures.
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