As a mortgage lender, I always let people know that a smooth transaction almost always starts with…read morehaving a great buyer agent. We closed a deal and Tony was the buyer's agent. It was an awesome transaction. Our buyers couldn't have been happier. I would highly recommend Tony.

I am not a person who generally fills out online reviews of companies and services, especially ones…read moreof a negative tone, but I feel this is different. I am sorry to have to write this review for Tony Hall and Associates, but I feel it's important that perspective clients be made aware of a situation that occurred but a few hours ago. I was ready to make an offer on a property being represented by Jaye Kreller, one of Tony Hall's realtors. My realtor from Caldwell Banker, was helping me to purchase a property with the sole intention of renting it out as an investment property. After looking at a few locations, I found one I was very interested in, and it was represented by Tony Hall and Associates. It all came down to whether or not I would be able to legally rent the property as per occupancy rates and rules set forth by the HOA. We told Ms Kreller that I was ready to make a very serious offer, but that I first needed to be assured that it could be rented. This was late Thursday. Ms Kreller made no attempt to find out, something, quite honestly, she should have already known from the day she signed this seller on to be her client. When it became apparent that Ms Kreller had no intentions of finding out what I needed to know, my realtor attempted to contact neighborhood's HOA directly for herself. Unfortunately, she was told they were already closed until Monday morning. This was late Friday. Without giving much thought as to her client's best intentions, and knowing someone else was already interested, Jaye Kreller never bothered to inform the seller that there was another seriously interested buyer. I viewed the property again on Saturday, and we once again told Jaye Kreller that we were going to make a full price offer as soon as we knew that the property could be rented out. Late Sunday afternoon, I received the news that the seller accepted an offer from another buyer, we never got the opportunity to make any offer. Why should all this matter? Because it is obvious that this realtor didn't have her client's best interest at heart. Whether we got into a bidding scenario with another potential buyer and the selling price increased a few thousand dollars more or not, it's obviously she couldn't care. But if it was your property being sold, that extra money would be pretty darn important. I find it hard to believe the seller wouldn't have waited an extra 18 hours and come Monday morning, find out if there were two prospective buyers (much preferred), or only one. What would you rather have? So today (Monday), I very calmly contacted Tony Hall himself to let him know of the situation. My initial thought was not to blame him, especially since how could he be aware of all the actions of his employees, except that when I explained what transpired, it quickly fell on deaf ears. He obviously doesn't care. Is this who you really want representing the sale of possibly your biggest asset? I'd think twice.

Ryan helped me find and buy an amazing house, sight unseen, from across the country (my first…read morehouse!). He was helpful, knowledgeable, and appropriately skeptical as we were picking houses to bid on. He knew how to structure offers that were reasonable but strong, given our situation. He guided us through negotiations around inspections and shoring up loose legal ends, and he even helped us with a raw land opportunity that popped up halfway through our purchase. I'd absolutely work with Ryan again, but it went so well I have no reason to for quite some time.

Ryan is awesome! I highly recommend hiring him to be your real estate agent. When my husband and I…read morewere first looking to move to the area I did a quick search for real estate agents on Yelp, Ryan's paged looked great and since it said he responded to Yelp messages typically within an hour (because who wants to pick up a phone?!) I figured I would reach out to see if he had any last minute availability to show us to a few properties and he did. Although Ryan's office is based in Chapel Hill don't let that deter you, we were only looking in Raleigh. He knows all the ins and outs of the Raleigh neighborhoods and can get here quickly when you need him. We went under contract only two weeks after working with him. He uses Patrick with a local home inspection company to do the inspection and he did a thorough job. After the great inspection Ryan said the only thing left he could think of was a metal detector test of the property, since the house was older and there was a small chance of an underground oil tank. We did the test not thinking much of it and turns out there was an underground tank and it had extensively leaked. Ryan and his assistant Karen headed up making all the appointments and getting the right people out there to deal with the issue. Sadly the seller didn't want to really deal with the issue so away that contract went. Since Ryan knew what we were looking for was kind of niche he sent us a property here and there and we kept our eyes open as well. When a house popped up on the market on a Thursday night we text him if he could meet us there the next morning to take a look. He did and we feel in love. We put an offer in that day and started the process all over again. The second time around we worked with Karen a lot and she is great to work with as well. We successfully closed on this house and love where we ended up. An additional note since Ryan works in a group with a few other real estate agents if you need to see a house in a hurry and he isn't available, he will coordinate with someone in his office who is. Team work for the win!

Steve Doyle is a first-class realtor. We could not imagine working with anyone else. He is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about housing in the Triangle and fully knows the territory. His background as a contractor and engineer is a nice addition and brings valuable insights to the table. He gave us great advice about picking out a lot, with special attention to the location, orientation, and lighting. We're delighted with the way the house turned out! In addition to his expert real estate advice, Steve is a joy to work with. He has wonderful interpersonal skills and is an excellent communicator. He knows how to communicate a client's needs and did an excellent job of advocating on our behalf. Even though we were living out of state, he helped us keep track of the construction process. He was more than generous with his time and did everything possible to see the process through to completion. Steve Doyle came highly recommended through a trusted friend. We had high expectations going into the process, but he has far exceeded them. We have owned a total of six houses and have worked with excellent realtors in the past. However, Steve has been the best of the best. He has our highest respect and admiration.

My wife and I hired Steve Doyle to represent us in the purchase of a new home in North Carolina…read morewhile we were still living in Arizona. The prospect of building a new home without being physically present during its construction made us a bit nervous, so we picked our realtor very carefully. We wanted our realtor to vigorously represent our interests while we were out of state as if he were buying the house himself. We could not be more pleased with our choice! It was obvious that Steve had a lot of experience. His depth of knowledge was very impressive and eased our concerns regarding new construction. Steve's attention to detail was second to none. More than once, we were able to avert a serious problem because Steve noticed it early on while it was easier to address it with the builder and have it fixed. It was during these times that we were grateful to have a realtor that not only had an eye for detail but also the experience to know what to look for. Steve was also invaluable in our dealings with the builder; he has great communication skills and always gave us great advice each time an issue arose during the build process. I highly recommend Steve Doyle to anyone who is looking for a realtor in the area. I'm just sad that I can't hire him to sell my house in Arizona. We worked so well together that it felt like I knew him much longer than I did. He was always quick to return my calls and seemed to legitimately care about getting his clients the best outcome possible. Thanks Steve!

I had a wonderful experience with Jeff R. from Dwell. He helped us downsize with the least amount…read moreof stress possible. He both listed, and sold our house quickly and efficiently, getting the asking price, and helped find the new home. All in the crazy circumstances our housing market is in. I'm really grateful to him, thankful for the calm that years of experience have given him.

I've worked with James to buy and sell several properties over the past 10 years. He has always…read moregone above and beyond to help. His extensive contacts, local knowledge and ability to anticipate potential buyers' needs was tremendously helpful when preparing two houses for sale. He also helped me think through options and how to negotiate buying two other properties. He will be my first call next time I think about buying or selling a property.

Shaun was so wonderful in helping us take medical school headshots!! He was professional, punctual,…read moreand continually adjusted throughout the process to make sure that we were happy with our photos. Appreciated that we were able to pick our favorite one on site for him to edit.

Shaun took my headshots for residency applications and was incredibly professional and…read moreaccommodating throughout my entire appointment. He was thorough and kind when asking about my preferences for photos and helpful when trying to plan for my appointment. He also took photos for my entire medical school class and there was not one person who had complaints! I would recommend him to anyone who needs headshots or professional photos!

I am moved from Chapel Hill out to California in 2017 since then I have been working with Mariana…read moreFiorentino to manage my property and eventually to sell it. Mariana is an amazing woman with amazing connections and amazing level of knowledge to handle a very complex situation for me. I cannot say enough about her professionalism.

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My experience with Gemini property management has been nothing short of excellent. The staff is…read morevery very responsive and knows how to solve problems without involving the landlord too much. They are masters of getting your property occupied ASAP so that you do not suffer vacancy loss and know how to appease the tenant without breaking your wallet. Their price structure is also very fair and they will not take every opportunity to profit off challenges during the tenancy. Highly highly recommend!

Wonderful experience with Gemini Property Management. I hold properties in NC and live out of state…read moreacross the country, so when a tenant decided to move on, I had to find someone to be on the ground to flip my rental for the next tenant, I was beyond grateful to find Gemini. The previous tenant left the place in a complete mess and skipped the planned exit walkthrough. The team documented every aspect of what damages they did to the property from pictures of what they left behind, to missing shower head and missing doorknobs! They made sure everything you can possibly think of was taken care of, from clean up, to paint, to sourcing the people to get all the work done in a timely manner while simultaneously having shopped around for the best pricing! They did a complete analysis of the market to out my listing at a competitive rate in the dead of winter and got me a tenant within a month of the last one leaving! And to top it off, they had very competitive pricing. They are great with tenants and are communicative with me to be aware as to what is going on with my tenants. Worth every single penny for the peace of mind I have in not having to worry about how or who will take care of my tenants and properties across the country!

Having worked with hundreds of Realtors over the years, I highly recommend Justin…read more Justin Burleson is a true professional and a leader in the Triangle market who really stands out; he also runs a great team at Premier Agents Network. I've known Justin by working with him through my business for the past 8 years, which has put me in direct contact with hundreds of Realtors throughout the years. My husband and I met with him in April 2025 to talk about listing and officially hired him to sell our house that June. Even in a tough market with plenty of competition in our own development, he gave us the honest, data-driven advice we needed to set a realistic price. His marketing was excellent and showcased the house perfectly without being overdone--which is something I appreciate. It got people out to see the property, even in our rural area. We were honestly prepared for the long haul, but his strategy worked and we had a full price offer in under a week. Justin's sense for the market is incredible and he is easily one of the best in the business. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him or bring any of his Premier Agents Network team's expertise in to help guide your next move.

Justin was awesome! He guided us through the entire home selling process and was always easy to…read morecontact. When the time came to put the house on the market it sold in just a few days. We had some challenges with the buyers that Justin handled so professionally. All and all this was a great experience for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND using Justin!!

Barry helped me sell my house. He was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide throughout every detail of…read morethe process drawing on his years of experience. Barry's attention to detail and calm demeanor made the sale of my house the best experience it could be and I would never hesitate to work with him again. I highly recommend you work with him if you get the chance.

Carol and Barry were a dream to work with. They handled the purchase of my house, then its sale 5…read moreyears later. When it was time to sell it, I was working in a different city from my house, so I could not be there during its sale. Barry took care everything for me. He found a great deal on a service to stage my house, he did repairs himself to save me money and gave great advice. I always knew when a showing was taking place. In the end, I got a fair deal on my place and it didn't take long for me to get an offer from the buyers I ended up going with. Barry and Carol are highly recommended as they are a pleasure to work with and have extensive knowledge about the market they serve.

Buying a home is a big investment and sometimes the process can be very stressful. But if you are…read morefortunate to find a real estate agent who is not only knowledgeable of the process, but approaches the effort required as if he or she was making the investment for him or herself, that helps in alleviating the stress from the buyer. I say this because I had direct experience with real estate agent Jerry Johnson (who now owns a brokerage) when we moved into the Raleigh area nearly 5yr ago and was looking to buy our home. We were looking to find and close on a home within a month. Given the low inventory and with many buyers on the market at that time, it almost seemed improbable. But with Jerry on our side, we made it happen. With his experience and desire for success in what he does, Jerry always reminded us about the next step and what we needed to have ready while we were still working on satisfying the requirements of the current step. He wanted to be sure there was no obstacle as we navigated from one process to the next given the time constraint. We followed his direction and successfully closed on our home within a month. We are enjoying the home he helped us buy and are glad we chose him as our real estate agent. Jerry has helped many other families buy their homes and I don't expect their experiences to be anything other than very pleasant. He is a nice and trusted person to work with. So, if you are looking for an agent who will work the hardest for you and not rush you into making a quick buying decision, then Jerry is your person. Because of his success as a real estate agent, he is now operating his own real estate business. So, give him a call when you are ready to buy that home. Your experience will be just as good as mine if not better.

Jerry with Carolina Property Access was the property manager for the house we rented for 2 years…read moreand after having such a great experience working with him, we knew he was the person we wanted to help us find and purchase our 1st home. From start to finish Jerry was extremely professional, thorough and responded immediately anytime we had questions or wanted to view a home. He made the process easy and enjoyable, which was no small task in the middle of a pandemic, but he stayed on top of everything to make sure it got to the finish line. All around great person and great realtor that I would highly recommend to anyone with a rental property or looking to buy/sell. Thanks for all your hard work Jerry, we couldn't be happier with our home!