I was referred to Christie Perkins by my colleagues at FSU, and I'm so grateful for this referral…read more Christie is an excellent Realtor, and for many reasons, I strongly recommend her as an agent for anyone looking to purchase a home in Tallahassee!
First, Christie is very knowledgeable. She is from Tallahassee, and she knows everything about the local real estate market, and she offers great feedback about individual properties and their resale potential. She also knows everything else about Tallahassee, and can provide great recommendations for restaurants and cultural events.
Second, Christie is very skilled at helping buyers navigate the process of purchasing a house. Buying a house can be overwhelming when there are hundreds of homes on the market. Christie helped narrow the set of homes for me to consider by listening carefully to what I wanted and needed in a home during a first phone conversation. From the list she provided, I was able to choose a dozen or so properties that were of interest to me.
Third, Christie is very helpful and accommodating. I was living out of state during the home-buying process, and so I arranged a three day visit to Tallahassee to see the properties in person (this was important to me, but for other buyers who choose Christie to represent them, I know she is willing to assist with remote viewings). Christie was able to ensure I saw all the properties in which I was interested during my short visit. At the end of the first day of viewing properties, we thoroughly debriefed, and we were able to determine my true preferences for a home in Tallahassee. The next day I saw a different set of homes based on the feedback Christie expertly solicited, and it was such a successful day that I identified multiple properties I would be willing to purchase. I also worked with Christie's assistant Callie on my visit. Callie is very helpful and professional, and both she and Christie were more than willing to find answers to my idiosyncratic questions (e.g., does the HOA allow composting?). Both Christie and Callie are very responsive and communicative via email, phone, and text.
Fourth, Christie is very skilled at putting together an offer, and she drafted an offer on my first choice property that a) fit my budget and b) was competitive enough to be accepted by the seller. She also offered great advice during the negotiation process.
Fifth, Christie is very organized. Once my offer was accepted by the seller, she provided a detailed checklist and timeline to ensure that we encountered no issues and were able to close on schedule. Christie and Callie also arranged additional inspections of interest to me (e.g., fireplace/chimney inspection) and arranged for quotes for other items I needed for the property I purchased (e.g., whole-home generator).
Sixth, Christie is very connected to other service providers in the Tallahassee area. Her referrals to local, trusted businesses have been invaluable. For example, she referred me to a lender for a mortgage, and this lender was ultimately the best option for me. She also provided multiple insurance agent referrals, and I chose one of these agents to assist me with obtaining the right homeowners insurance policy for me. I have also used her referrals for a locksmith, pest control, plumber, fencing, and chimney repair, and I will soon contact referrals for landscaping and housekeeping.
I'm glad my colleagues at FSU recommended Christie to me, and I likewise recommend her to others. She goes above and beyond for her clients!