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Rich and Tasia George
"Colleen did a great job in both selling our previous house and purchasing the home we are in now in the span of about a month. Her responsiveness to us was remarkable. Some days we were calling her 4, 5, 6 times a day, and she always answered her phone. Even when she was away for weekends for family events, she always answered when we called. We can't emphasize enough how reassured we were to always know that she was accessible to address any issues that came up. She made the whole process, both on the buying and selling side, almost effortless. Thanks again, Colleen!!"
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Marie Dunsmore
"I'm writing to tell you how pleased Walt and I were with the Broker's Open on Wednesday. Karen Langford and Bruce Wisnom were wonderful - very professional. We are glad that we chose your company to represent our home. Hopefully someone out there will love our home as much as we do. Again, you should be proud to have Karen and Bruce on your team."
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Marie Dunsmore
"I'm writing to tell you how pleased Walt and I were with the Broker's Open on Wednesday. Karen Langford and Bruce Wisnom were wonderful - very professional. We are glad that we chose your company to represent our home. Hopefully someone out there will love our home as much as we do. Again, you should be proud to have Karen and Bruce on your team."
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Elizabeth Cefalu
"I am writing to thank Riley & Associates, and especially Colleen Quinn, for a superb job on the marketing and sale of our home in Parkton. My husband and I were very hesitant about the use of a real estate agent for the sale of our home...However, we knew that we were now selling our home in a tough real estate market and needed a professional. We have never been happier and have never regretted using your services.
When it was time to pick a realtor there was never a hesitation in my mind that Colleen was the right person for the job. She has an excellent reputation in the community, but I wasn't sure about Riley & Associates...Now that I can reflect on my experience with Colleen and Riley & Associates, I realize that I made the best choice possible. I had a wonderful time selling my house. All of the employees that I interacted with at Riley & Associates were kind, friendly and most important - professional. I describe this company to my friends and family as a "hidden gem" in Northern Baltimore County.
I will always recommend Colleen Quinn to anyone selling or buying a home. Her knowledge of the real estate market and dedication to her job are top notch and unsurpassed by anyone."
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Bob and Ashley
"Thanks for such a wonderful experience buying our house... You really made our first time home buying experience truly unforgettable."
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The Honeywells
"We recently had the pleasure of meeting Gwen Probst and working with her in our home sale and search. Gwen worked eagerly with us in our year-long - yes year-long -- search for the perfect home. We always felt at ease with Gwen's expertise in the real estate market based upon her knowledge of the area, her good judgment of potential homes which met our specific criteria as well as her eye for the aesthetic of a home and neighborhood. Gwen was persistent yet patient, always professional, yet light-hearted when necessary, positive yet honest, upbeat yet candid, dedicated and funny.
Truly, the facts of our experience with Gwen speak for themselves. In her guidance, we sold our home in less than a week (upon receiving multiple offers) and found and moved into the home of our dreams. We feel we could not have been in better, more capable hands than Gwen's throughout the home buying and selling process. Thank you, thank you Gwen, for making our home sale a positive and rewarding experience and our home purchase an unqualified, happy success. "
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Chrissy and Calvin
"Gwen (Probst)was an excellent agent for us as we were looking for our very first home. She took all of our wants into consideration and found some houses for us that were right in our range. When we did find our perfect house, she helped us through the process with tons of expertise and lots of kindness! We thank Gwen so much as we enter our second happy year in our new home! "
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Steve & Mary
"Linda,
We did it! But we couldn't have done it without all your help. We really appreciate you sticking with us through the entire negotiating process, even though at times it seemed newxt to impossible! We'll call you when we have the lot ready for sale. We'll also keep you posted on our progress."
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Stacey, White Hall MD
"Karen Langford was a wonderful real estate agent. She got our house sold in approximatly 5 weeks during one of the worst markets in years, during an off time of the year. We priced the house right and made a very generous profit after only being in our home for six years. She was very responsive to our concerns, was a tough negotiator with the buyer's agent, and was a lovely person to work with. We would highly recommend her!!
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Karen & Garth Campbell
"I'd like to take this opportunity to let you know about one of your agents, Laura Christensen. She is by far the most knowledgeable and accommodating agents we have ever met. When we decided to move to Monkton, we didn't know very much about the area or the homes here. Thanks to Laura we feel like we've been here for years. Her personal touch made us feel like we were her only clients... We've not only found our lifelong Realtor, but also a lifelong friend.
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Heather & Jonn Lindhurst
"Laura Christensen is amazing! She was very professional but beyond that, she was very nice and seemed genuinely interested in helping us find our home. She spoke with us at length about what we wanted, and just as importantly, what we didn't want...
As we made our way through the homes, we found the one we thought would be the perfect first home for us and the perfect place to start a family. We immediately submitted a contract and went on to purchase the house we loved and still live in today along with our 1 year old daughter.
I would recommend Laura to absolutely anyone in need of an agent, whether it's to buy or sell a home. When the time comes to move from our townhome into a single family home, she will be the first person we call, as we know she is not only a trusted and reliable agent, but someone we consider a friend who will be there for us and fight for us every step of the way."
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J. & R. Rafferty
"Jo Ann & Emily's familiarity with the area we reside in was rewarding. All suggestions they made to present the property at its best indicated selling expertise. When needed, they never failed to be there for us.
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Sarah & Robert Yacoviello
"My husband and I have had the privilege of working with Laura Christensen for several years now. She has not only assisted us in the purchase of two beautiful homes, but she has also orchestrated an extremely lucrative sale of one of those homes. In Maryland, in September of 2004, we were able to purchase our first home as a result of Laura's exceptional negotiation skills and her patient, wise advice. Then in the summer of 2007, we had outgrown our first home and were ready to make another move. Although we were selling in a risky buyer's market, Laura was able to assertively negotiate a very profitable deal for us. Because of her real estate expertise and excellent timing, we were able to secure a considerable sum to use as a down payment on our next home. Laura once again found the perfect home for us in a great area in York, Pennsylvania. Her vast knowledge of the area helped us to be confident in our decision. In addition to finding the home, she was able to negotiate a deal thousands of dollars less than the asking price. Thanks to Laura, we are now happily residing in a gorgeous home that has already risen in value.
Laura has always been straightforward, honest, and fair. We have consistently been able to trust anything she tells us, because we have seen her choose our well-being over her profit. In her, we have a found so much more than an agent; we have found a friend who genuinely cares about her clients and seeks their needs above her own gain. "
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Jim & Barb Feld
"Barb and I would just like to let you know how much we appreciate your efforts in getting our home sold. 2007 was a tough year to sell a house. The advice you and your associates gave us, while not exactly what we wanted to hear,was especially helpful to us in making the house presentable and priced properly. Those first few days, when the listing is fresh, are so important. As you know, and to the surprise of many, we had 3 offers in the first 8 days. And with your advice, we wound up selling at our asking price in only 11 days. That allowed us to close quickly and complete the purchase of our home in New Hampshire so we could get busy with our new adventure. Our experience is a testament to getting, accepting,and acting on creditable advice.
I would also like to thank you for your extra efforts in handling the inspections and helping us get the necessary repairs done. With us out of town, had you not helped us out with finding and scheduling the inspections and repairs, we never would have been able to complete the improvements in time for closing.
Thanks again and hope that '08 will be a great year for you!"
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Andy & Mary Hamrick
"We selected Bruce Wisnom as our realtor because of his knowledge of this area of northern Baltimore County, his reputation as a man of integrity, and his commitment to professionalism and excellence.
Bruce spent quality time with us from the initial meeting when he presented and explained the seller documents to us; his recommendation on listing price was researched and appropriate for the market. Bruce communicated with us through every step of the process, giving progress reports, feedback from showings, explanation of documents, etc.
Bruce's technique in marketing our home brought in realtors and potential buyers right away, and our home was sold to a family who we believe will love and enjoy the home as much as we did during our years in Parkton. Bruce was a blessing to work with and, if we had the chance to sell or buy another home in this area, Bruce would be our realtor of choice."
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Rob Krach
"My wife and I recently purchased a home and I wanted to let you know what an exceptional agent Gene Canton is.
We were relocating from an overseas assignment and had very little time to work with. We have two small children and our first priority was get our residence established so we could get them enrolled in school. We had to work with Gene via phone and two quick visits to the States, one by my wife and the second by me. We did not move back to the US until late in December and wanted to have our house ready to go by early January.
We were under a tremendous amount of stress and Gene put us at ease. He worked diligently to help us find our new home and see the options in the area and in our price range. In the two years that we were away the market had really changed!
We needed an agent who had patience, was willing to work a lot of hours in a short amount of time, and go the extra mile for us while we coordinated over the phone and by email. He had to take care of many details for us as we weren't phyiscally here to do it.
I have a sales management position and I will definitely recommend Gene to my many contacts.
Rob Krach
EGL Northeast Division
Regional Sales Manager
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Jennifer Taggart
"I would like to share my experience with anyone that is considering using Riley and Associates or anyone that is currently using them. At the beginning of my home search I thought our situation would be simple and easy. Needless to say I was wrong and we took forever to find the house that we wanted (about 4 months) - Colleen Quinn our realtor took us to every house that we wanted to see and helped us find a bunch more that fit our criteria, never seeming exasperated or tired. She was in the search with us and an advocate for our needs. We eventually found our dream home and then had a tumultuous 6 months of financing issues. During this time Colleen battled with us and was truly wonderful and supportive. We could not have made it through this ordeal and now be living in our home without her help. Thank You!"
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Todd & Traci, Sparks, MD
"We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for your help with selling our home.
Patti, we were so impressed by your thorough marketing campaign. When you presented your comprehensive market analysis and your strategy to sell our home, we knew we had found the best agent in town. You never let us down from the beginning to the end of the sales cycle. What impressed us most is that you had to overcome many obstacles to sell our home, the fact that we listed the property the week of Thanksgiving, we were in the middle of a market slump/ "correction" and we needed to sell the property wihtin 60 days. Your enthusiasm and confidence in our property helped us to feel at ease that you would be able to sell our home quickly and at a better than average market price. You did everything you promised and more. In the end you really came through for us by tying up all of our loose ends and facilitating our closing.
Again, we cannot thank you enough and we wish you the best of luck. If we can ever provide a reference for you please don't hesitate to let us know."
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Alicia Baran
"Colleen was a joy of a person with whom to find a home. She truly listened to what we said wich saved time. We were moving to this area with 3 small children, starting a new school and hadn't much time. Colleen was efficient and so knowledgeable about the are which again made the process much more expeditious than it would have been otherwise. But it was fun with Colleen, too, and I was almost sad when the process was over. We found our perfect house and Colleen helps us still almost weekly with information regarding service companies, etc. Colleen is great - don't miss her!"
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Heather, White Hall
"Bruce Wisnom far exceeded our expectations of what a realtor would be willing and able to do to get our house sold. From marketing, to showings, to contract negotiations, to inspections, to settlement... Bruce was there to ensure that the process proceeded smoothly every step of the way. It is a rarity to find that kind of old-fashioned customer service and personal attention to detail these days. We truly appreciated it!"
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Diann & Mark
"Dear Karen,
Mark and I wanted to thank you again for all you did from selling our home to looking over the contract for the condo. It all helped to make our transition that much easier."
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Lindsay & John McShane
"Colleen was a true partner in helping to sell our home. She was incredibly responsive and professional."
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Jane Price
"In the Spring of 2006, my husband and I had the pleasure of working with Colleen Quinn. Colleen was new to real estate but her confidence put us completely at ease! We ended up putting our 100+ year old farm house on the market after stumbling across a newer house that we loved. (Colleen had us looking at the house the same day we found it!) We quickly pursued selling and buying. There was never a question who Colleen or Riley was working for!
Being a novice, Colleen never hesitated to defer any questions to Cindy Riley which reassured us even more that we were in good hands! This particular sale involved an old home, farmland, a relocation company and out of state buyers! I can't imagine a more difficult sale or purchase!
At times Colleen was a psychologist, an interior decorator, a babysitter, a marriage counselor, a mover, an agent... but always a friend!
If we ever need the services of a real estate agency again, Colleen and Riley & Associates would be the first people we call... we were treated with respect, kindness, expert knowledge and fairness, but most of all, we knew we were number one!
Thanks so much for a wonderful
"moving" experience!!
Gratefully, Jane Price "
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pearce, Jr.
"It was a challenging process to go through and John Belt was there for us the whole way. He explained everything to us so well and made our house buying adventure worth it. We recommend him to all our friends and family!"
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Steve & Amy Weinreich
"John Belt worked very hard for us and went above and beyond his responsibilities to get the house we wanted. There is no one else we will use."
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Mr. & Mrs. Wm. D. Carl, Jr.
"I highly recommend John, he is always looking out for our best interests."
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J. & R. Rafferty
"Jo Ann & Emily's> familiarity with the area we reside in was rewarding. All suggestions they made to present the property at its best indicated selling expertise. When needed, they never failed to be there for us."
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P. Koermer, Freeland MD
"Emily's fortitude was only exceeded by her enthusiasm for her job. Seeing my house through her eyes gave me an entirely different perspective!"
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P. Koermer, Freeland MD
"Jo Ann, I appreciated how you stayed in touch and gave me feedback... the time you spent with me went way beyond the "call of duty". Thank you for CARING!"
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David S. Hale
"Doug,
Congrats on your new position. I'm confident that any Realty Company that lucked out and lured you and your clientele following... found the GOOSE that laid the golden eggs.
I put your Lifestyle Magazine in my customer waiting lounge, which traffics 30 to 50 clients per diem. My eyes also trip over your cards at the Ashland cleaners every week.
Stay in touch!"
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Gary & Dawn, Hereford, MD
"Dear Doug,
I was glad to hear from you, I miss our search for the perfect property. Unfortunately you found mine and I want to thank you every time we get the chance to walk outside. We really love being in the Hereford Zone. The people that we've met thru sports and our nature hikes are great. I can't thank you enough!
Dawn is doing really well with the Hair Shop; the kids are enjoying their schools and new friends we meet along the way. It all is the greatest experience of my life!
I hope you and the boys are doing well and hope to see you soon. YOU ARE THE BEST REALTOR I'VE EVER MET. Go sell, but enjoy yourself as I know you will."
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S. Bruzda
"I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you have been doing for me - even the concern and care of a quick e-mail to let me know that you are thinking about me."
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Kelly and Doug
"Thank you so much for your help in both the selling and buying process...we will highly recommend you to our friends and co-workers."
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The A. Family
"You ...were so knowledgable and gave us good advise. We had complete confidence and trust in you. Thank you for your generosity, for handling everything so competently and for all your kindness to us. We do appreciate all you did."
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Glenn C.
"I would like to recognize Linda Borgmann for the professional manner in which she handled the lot sales. She was in control of every sale...It was a pleasure to work with her and I would consider it a pleasure to recommend her to anyone considering her as their agent."
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Kathy S.
"Dear Linda, We want to thank you for your hard work in selling our house. We have noticed...that your job is not easy. But you are great at it, and we feel fortunate to have benefited from your expertise."
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