I met Robin Williams, my agent, sitting at the bar at The Mark, downtown, last summer while we were both waiting for a table. She was friendly, professional and approachable. When it came time to list my house, I called four agents in to evaluate my property. Robin did not try to groom me with compliments to get the listing, nor did she varnish the reality of my property with flattery. Instead she came prepared with data, then guided me in how to get the price I wanted for my home. She gave me a very straight read on what she thought it would take to sell my house. The market was just starting to turn downward. She was encouraging but not unrealistic. It took me many weeks to get my 1925 Craftsman to the level I thought it would need to be at to sell in a competitive market. She even supplied the handyman when I was starting to give up on a long list of repairs. Bill Hubbard was superb and reasonable. As well, she suggested a licensed termite contractor who saved me over $1000 from others who had bid the job. When I could not be there for an appointment, or needed something checked on the property, she was like my sister lending a hand. Once listed, the house instantly caught an offer at its first open house, but trying to later close with FHA and a prickly home inspector was a nightmare. She walked me through each and every hurdle. I had to leave town near the end of the closing process. She and Bill covered my expenses to keep the house moving through escrow (more repairs!), all on faith, since they really did not know me, but were kind enough to trust they would be repaid.
The house finally closed, everyone received their money, the buyers got a great house, and I got my asking price. In gratitude, and as part of my repayment to Robin, I am writing this review to say you will not find a more knowledgeable, on-top-of-it agent in Bakersfield, nor one with a kinder heart. Thank you, Robin Williams. There is a special place in heaven for people like you. See you on the next sale. read more
