Dear Buddy,
Please accept my apology for not writing sooner to formally thank you for the successful closing on our home in Hollis this summer. The sale could not have been in better hands. The best real estate decision we made was to use you; you deserve the credit for the rest of the story.
Only an extraordinary Realtor could have orchestrated such success in lieu of all the obstacles and surprises that potential buyers threw our way. Who could have predicted that a buyer would drop out within 24 hours of closing or that you would be able to pull together a closing with another backup buyer less than two weeks later! This success reflects your tenacious commitment to your client.
It continues to amaze us that in this year's struggling real estate market we were actually able to sell our home for five percent more than the listing price recommended by two other realtors we considered. Your research analysis to determine a listing price was exhaustive as evidenced in your initial presentation to us and ultimately proved to be an accurate reading of the market. You advised on ways we could enhance the value of our home, and we know that following your advice, whether it was a fresh coat of paint, staging, or cleaning out clutter, made our home more attractive and pleasing to potential buyers.
Beyond a keen understanding of the market, you are a man of integrity. We knew we would be represented with honor and honesty. You agreed that the best policy is to be forthright in disclosure; sharing ethical values is another reason we knew you were the right realtor for us.
We have gained a new respect for the real estate profession through our experience with you. You are the hardest working realtor we have ever had the privilege to work with. Your diligence, perseverance, and attention to detail were evident on a daily basis. You were patient with us, wisely advised us when ever we had a question, but never dictated to us what we should or should not do. We appreciated the respect you afforded us. Clearly we put our trust in the right realtor.
I wish I could thank you in a big way, such as having you represent us in the sale of another property, but for now this letter will have to suffice. We will always be grateful to have had such expertise and guidance from such a kind gentleman.
With best regards,
Deb and Sandy Kissell
It is my pleasure to tell others what a wonderfully dedicated, warmhearted and thoroughly professional person Buddy Pope is. It was through his diligence and experience that we were able to accomplish something almost impossible in today’s market— a quick close and a good price on the sale of our home.
I thought for sure when we listed our house with Buddy that we were in for a long winter’s wait for the right buyer to come along. We had already been through one round of unsuccessful marketing with another realtor the previous year, and knowing full well that the market had declined even further over the last 12 months I suspected that our goal of a quick close would be impossible. But I knew right away that working with Buddy was going to be different. Not only did he ask important questions about our goals and priorities, he listened to our answers. And then Buddy went to work for us in a way that no agent, buyers or sellers, had ever worked for us before.
He made finding the buyer for our house look ridiculously easy. Less than a week after we listed our house with him we had an offer. Not only one offer, but the prospect of two offers lay before us. What a position to be in! I almost felt guilty! The next few weeks of negotiations and inspections were handled with a thoroughness and diligence that was amazing. Every question was answered, every problem addressed promptly and professionally.
Buddy is a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a capable, thorough and responsive realtor who knows his stuff, and is fun to work with to boot.
Meg Fuschetti
It is with great satisfaction & gratitude that I write this letter of recommendation for Harold "Buddy' Pope. Only because of his thorough & hard work were we able to find both a home & a location that we had been seeking to meet our objectives in moving from NJ to NH in the early 2nd Quarter of 2005.
We had been looking without success for a home in NH since Nov., 2004 and were rapidly becoming disenchanted with the process, feeling that our buying criteria were not being sufficiently considered.
Through the recommendation of our realtor, we were then put in touch with Buddy. From the moment I saw & perused his website at www.popesays.com I knew that here at last was someone with whom I would like to do business.
After 2 comprehensive telephone conversations, getting to know each other & setting forth our objectives, Buddy went to work - and work he did, in a most comprehensive & professional fashion. By the time we met he had thoroughly researched the area, lined up a complete range of properties to view, analyzed their pros & cons vs. our objectives ,& was then fully prepared to lead us through the viewing process.
It took us just 2 hours to agree that 1 of his prime recommendations was the home for us. Thereafter, he guided us carefully through the negotiation process right up to the final closing. His direction & recommendations were flawless & without his guidance the procedure could not have been completed as smoothly as it was.
For both my wife & I, Buddy was a real pleasure to work with from initial contact through & beyond the closing. Should the need arise we would use him again without hesitation .He is a true professional, hard working, totally dependable, fun to work with & with the experience, confidence & self assurance to meet our needs.
It is with great pleasure & satisfaction that I unequivocally recommend Buddy as a truly unique & exceptionally capable REALTOR.
William D.Dearstyne
Company Group Chairman, Retired
Johnson & Johnson
New Brunswick,NJ
What makes a good realtor? It's the most important question a home owner is faced with when making the decision to list their home. For all of us, our homes are a personal reflection, and they have great value, both monetarily and emotionally. Finding a realtor to make the most of your hard earned investment needs to be taken seriously. I really feel your realtor has to get to know you on a personal basis as well as a professional one, since they are your spokesperson. They are negotiating on your behalf about the most financially valuable asset you have, your home.
I did not know the value of this when I first started searching for realtors. I came across Buddy after our first non-productive listing experience. Buddy was extremely knowledgeable and experienced and set us straight on price with a list of comparable properties. Experience does matter, as there are many rules, regulations, loopholes and marketing strategies to consider. Buddy took charge of our situation and desire to sell our home. Buddy always made me feel like our home was his top priority. His devotion to return calls, attract customers with open houses, emails to other offices, advertising, door to door flyers... you name it he did it. Ours was a difficult property to sell as it would appeal to only a limited type of buyer. We had many, many showings despite some difficulties with location. He took a real interest in our personal needs and made note of what was important to us and what wasn't. Selling or buying a home is a very personal experience and can be a stressful one. The right realtor makes a huge difference in how well the whole process goes and in your peace of mind.
I can not say enough of how satisfied I was with Buddy. I highly recommend him to anyone either selling or buying homes in Southern NH.
With sincere thanks to you Buddy
Karen Tatro
From beginning to end, Buddy handled all our needs in a professional manner. Our particular situation required creative marketing and attention to detail. During the inspection phase of our negotiations, one problem presented itself which threatened to derail the agreement. Buddy researched and suggested an innovative solution to the problem and the outcome was successful. If you are looking for a real-estate agent who is proactive and honest, I would recommend Buddy Pope.
James Hall
Hi Buddy,
David and I are very appreciative of your efforts and due diligence in helping us with the sale of our challenging property. It goes without saying that I think so highly of you as a person and your skills in dealing with people in so thoughtful and professional a manner.
I have enjoyed our times together and wish you and your family the best of everything and especially over these holidays coming up. I also look forward to a cup of coffee or quick lunch with you when things quiet down after the holidays.
The best always Buddy,
Cilla
Dear Ms. Kilgore:
I am writing to express my appreciation of and complete satisfaction with the services recently rendered to me by Buddy Pope, a sales agent in your office. By way of brief background, in mid Summer, 2003, Buddy and I began working together on a New Hampshire real estate search. I know I came to Buddy with a list of particulars --- relating to the size of the property, configuration, location, etc --- which made the search a bit challenging. Furthermore, the overall task was made more difficult still because I was located out of state, and could not easily plan site visits, but rather any viewings had to be coordinated with a my travel schedule. Despite these challenges and complications, Buddy undertook the search with enthusiasm and dedication. From the very outset, he was extremely responsive by promptly conducting data base searches to meet my expressed criteria. Also, I felt that the properties Buddy cultivated in his searches were the very types of properties I had requested, which clearly reflected that Buddy was attentive to my search objectives. From the Summer through the Fall we went on numerous site visits together. I should mention that some of the properties we visited were on the order of 50 acres. So, when I wanted to actually see the parcels, I was most pleased that Buddy came prepared to hike the properties together, which again reflected his enthusiasm and dedication to working shoulder to shoulder with me on the search project. One thing that Buddy did, which I especially appreciated as a buyer preparing to make a significant investment, was, during site visits, he would cross check the properties against my criteria to make sure that it was, or was not, what I really wanted. In this regard, I felt that Buddy was really looking out for my interests by making sure that the property was one with which I would, or would not, be happy. To me, that was quite reassuring, since it reflected that Buddy placed a premium on making me a truly satisfied customer, as opposed to making a quick sale. I think that approach reflects very well on your office, and is bound to build the favorable "word of mouth" reputation that attracts buyers and sellers alike to your business.
Gladly, my real estate search was successfully concluded several weeks ago with the purchase of a home in New Hampshire. As with the search phase of the project, Buddy provided the same dedicated assistance during the contract phase. Based on the particulars of the property sale, there were a number of unusual, but necessary, contract provisions. These required extensive, and sometimes delicate, negotiations with the seller. Throughout this process Buddy provided considerable support and assistance, furnishing needed information and documentation. Again I found him to be very accessible and very willing to help in any way he could, even if it was just in providing context, focus, and a second opinion on how to conclude the transaction to the satisfaction of myself and the and seller.
In conclusion, I was most pleased with Buddy's assistance throughout the time we worked together. His commitment to providing timely, dedicated service was evident at every phase of the process. Additionally, and importantly, he blended his professionalism with his good-humored personality, which made it a pleasure to work with him. In intend to highly recommend him to friends, family, and others that are in the New Hampshire real estate market as buyers or seller.
William P. Skladony, Esq.
Dear Buddy,
This is a gift certificate for an unspecified number of free house cleanings at your house for the next few years. It will have to be on Saturdays and it may be on short notice sometimes in the summer because I work on gardens on the weekends.
This certificate also entitles you to perennials, garden designs, help with landscaping etc. if that is of interest to you or your wife - we can discuss the details later.
This is a small token of appreciation for ALL that you have done for me. I really can never repay you for all your kindness, help and thoughtfulness. When I talked with Ken Hall [lender] on the 25th he had nothing but compliments for you. He said he has dealt with a lot of real estate people and you are one of the very few that stood out because of your caring and going the extra mile. I agreed!
Your friend always, thank-you so much,
Signe Haynes
Dear Buddy,
Saturday, my contractor completed the replacement of weather damaged clapboards above four windows on the Northern side of our home on Fox Den Drive in Hollis.
Well, we owe all this to you. We could not have sold our property, at the right price, without your help from March until now. Your marketing/sales process was integral to the success of the sale of our home. Yes, even your post closing reminders to complete the clapboard repair we committed to do was very professional.
When I look back on your efforts on our behalf in marketing our property I am in awe of your thoroughness and attention to detail. You advised us in March that marketing the property to builders was a time consuming process. We would have to be patient to give you and the builders time to evaluate the property, meet with the town boards, consult with their lawyers, and to do their numbers before making an offer. They would have to see the merits of the undertaking. I was so impressed that you kept turning over every stone of possibility for them to consider.
After meeting the uncertainty of the builders over the development potential of our 21 acres, you suggested a feasibility study by an engineering and surveying company. That data shook out many of the uncertainties. We made pricing adjustments with your council and tested the market at several levels over the next 4-5 months. You were relentless in your postcards and follow-up with every builder in the area. From March to July we made several price reductions. Then, in August, from two price points you had recommended, we made an aggressive price move. We opted for the Estate sales price and an extraordinary family revealed themselves in just three days. You had done it. We were soft-landed into a marketable price we were comfortable with and the buyer was set for a well-timed beginning of Hollis schools. With a quick closing of September 2, 2005 we passed title.
So I return to why I am writing this letter. It is for all those details that you attended to beyond the call of duty. You always put yourself in our place, never pushing your own agenda, just ours.
Thank-you for a job well done.
David Wheeler
Dear Buddy,
Mark and I would like to extend our many thanks to you for all you did. Right from the start you gave us your all. Many thanks also for the lottery tickets [thank you gift]. We didn't get the BIG one, but we do have a couple to turn in for more. Maybe that will prove lucky!
Once again, thanks!
Kathy and Mark Porter
