Jarrett Martin is the model real estate professional. If all agents followed his practices, every…read morebuyer and seller would always be winners. Jarrett managed both the sale and purchase of my real estate in Winterville Ga. I'm a senior. I've moved many times. I've bought and sold properties across the USA and in Europe. During 35 years, only one other agent whom I've worked with showed the high standards and effective capability of Jarrett.
When my husband and I moved to Winterville 5 years ago, we'd intended to live there forever. Situations changed. We had to return to California. We love that Winterville house. We want to protect it as it had protected us. Jarrett guided us through each phase of the sales process. He searched for buyers capable of continuing the property's legacy, of which we had been attentive stewards. Jarrett shepherded the closing to a clear financial transaction.
The initial decision to sell our property invoked many questions and dependencies. The first was, "Who can we trust to be our agent?" Having had imagined our home as "our final destination" we'd put considerable money into long-term, elective improvements. Other leading agents, whom we interviewed, insisted that the quality of a property isn't of great importance "Location and competitive price are what count to a buyer, Mrs. Elie. Buyers don't care how nice you've made it. They'll want to redo it to their taste, if folks want to come along and divide up the lot or rip out the old pine floors, that's not your concern, Ma'am. For all you've done here, you'll lose money unless you hold on to it for probably another 5 years. But, I can help you sell it now if you're willing to take a big loss." Our hearts sank. Then a friend told us about Jarrett. "Jarrett understands how buyers and sellers imagine their futures. He puts the right people together, so that everyone one can get what they hope for."
"I'm no miracle worker." Jarrett told us at our first meeting. "There aren't any exact comparables to your property. But from what I've seen today, we can develop an asking price protecting you from loss. While not for everyone, it should be OK to buyers searching for something unique and well maintained. I'll research a cross-section of comparable sales for your property's different characteristics. We'll come up with a reasonable, justifiable figure."
Jarrett inspected the property. He came to understand its charms that would guide him to buyers. He identified its weaknesses that we should correct. To create images for the listing, Jarrett hired a talented professional photographer, an expert in fine arts, using the latest high-tech tools. Jarrett cast a wide net over the internet. Besides the usual real estate sites and the MLS network, he placed our listing on premium sites for properties that shared our special attributes.
I had a revealing opportunity to see Jarrett from the buyer's perspective. One day a young man came by, unannounced, "I grew up playing with my best friend next door. I've always loved this house..." The young man explained that he was going through rough times and needed to find a new home. He seemed overwrought. "How much you want?" he asked me nervously. Rather than directly respond, I explained that Jarrett wanted me to send him all inquiries. "Let me call Jarrett for you now." Jarrett picked up my call immediately. I watched the young man's face relax as Jarrett guided him away from interest in my property, toward working with him to find the solution that would best realize his particular dreams.
Soon, Jarrett introduced me to a couple who love this property as much as my husband and I do. We always will love that old farm. The care that we, and those who came before us, constructed will help to shelter the dreams of the new owners. It's a wonderful feeling, knowing the farm's in caring hands. With this joy, my husband and I can begin our new life. Jarrett made this happen. Thank you, Jarrett.
Sarah L.W. ELIE
March 17, 2020
Oakland, California (formerly of Winterville, Georgia)