My wife and I were introduced to The Tom Greer Team in 2013 through other fine agents we had worked with, Samir Redwan and Victor Llewellyn. We were initially looking for acreage on which we could establish a small farm, and Tom was recommended due to his experience with rural properties.
After looking at a number of land listings, my wife and I decided that we wanted to move sooner and turned to house listings. Right after Christmas, Tom's partner and son Garrick arranged for us to view the property we were to purchase--a 30-year-old house and horse barn on 20 cleared acres. We wrote an offer first thing in the New Year; however, this offer was neither accepted nor countered. This was discouraging and bewildering, but Tom helped us to remain focused on our true objective. When we submitted a revised offer, there were higher-priced offers coming in from other buyers. I am certain that the good rapport that Tom and Garrick had established with the listing agents over the preceding weeks strengthened our offer by reflecting well upon us as buyers. After we had an agreement, there were still a few moments of uncertainty with the various contingencies, but Tom's steady diplomacy helped us through, without needless drama.
In addition to purchasing a house with the help of Tom and Garrick, we listed our old house through Tom. I thought I knew a good best-case value for our house, but Tom's careful analysis indicated a much higher value. We went under contract for 99% of Tom's recommended list price and within a matter of days. Tom's marketing plan had included a visit by a home staging consultant which I am convinced was a worthwhile investment, surely in terms of good first impressions and a faster sale. I should also note that Tom and Garrick have cultivated a network of other upstanding professionals--lenders, builders, home inspectors, septic system servicers, pest control experts--all of whom I would call on again.
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My wife and I aren't planning to buy or sell a house anytime soon, but I hope that by sharing this, other folks can experience the good service and friendship of The Tom Greer Team. read more