Joan Barnes
Phone (480) 922-9018 Fax (480) 368-9827 Mobile (602) 292-6573 Toll Free (800) 301-9563
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RE/MAX Fine Properties - Scottsdale
21000 North Pima Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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Joan Barnes & Kai Herbranson, Phoenix Homes
What Folks Say About Us
WE FELT LIKE WE WERE YOUR ONLY CLIENTS!
Thank you for forwarding listings, and for taking us around to properties, and for always being available to answer questions, and for making us feel like your only clients.
S. Babbitt
IT WAS GOOD TO WORK WITH A PRO!
On behalf of JJ an myself, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks for a job well done on the sale of our home. We had tough requirements for you, namely to sell our house fo the highest price, as quickly as possible. Refreshingly you made no empty promises, rather you delivered results with your actions.The thought of putting our property on the market with an infant in the house was a daunting one. You made us feel comfortable throughout the process giving us great advice and help at every turn. You listened to our needs and concerns and provided solutions and educated us on current market conditions and trends. You marketed our house so that we were able to get a price on the house that still amazes me. Our house was listed on the web with full pictures, descriptions and maps the very next day after listing. We were astounded at the traffic of agents and buyers that viewed the property. The feedback from agents and their clients was very helpful and proved your advice to be right on track regarding staging the house for showing. There were no surprises of disappointments and everything went according to the plan. Based on my past experiences, that was quite a feat in itself. Your handling of the negotiation, inspections, buying agent and escrow office made our job extremely easy. You anticipated the potential snags and eliminated them before they developed into problems. Your professionalism and experience really paid off for us. Once again, it is good to work with a pro, and I have no hesitation in recommending you to my friends, family and associates. Please keep in touch. Best Wishes S. Richards
AN ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE EXPERIENCE
Joan was right! It took me one year to come around, but she was right. Two years ago I interviewed 3 Realtors and selected Joan and Kai to help me and my family find a home in Arizona. Relocating from Iowa, we purchased a home in Cave Creek that was very nice. At the time Joan said "You really should consider looking at some homes a bit larger." After one year, I called Joan and Kai requesting new market listings in our area. Within 2 short weeks, December 20th - January 3rd (easy time to sell a house!) we had sold our home and purchased a wonderful (larger) home in Tatum Highlands. For us, Joan and Kai really made home buying a low stress and enjoyable experience. We consider Joan and Kai to be friends first, and Realtors second. If you ask nicely, Kai will sing into your answering maching in your new home! You work truly helped our family make a painless transition to the Valley. Your friends, J & S O'Neal
PERSONALIZED SERVICE REALLY HELPS
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you did finding a Southwestern-style home in Scottsdale. You went out of your way to show my wife shopping centers, grocery stores, furniture stores and other necessary centers. This personalized service really helps, expecially when you are from out-of-state.Rita and I are really excited to make this move. Our excitement is only possible because you did a great job in helping us through this relocation process. We could not have made this move without your assistance. Thanks. M. Tribolet
TREATING ME LIKE AN OLD FRIEND
For giving me excellent customer service in finding my house, for caring & guiding me, lovingly, thru the process & treating me like an old friend - I thank you!A. Harrison
YOU TWO ARE THE BEST, MOST PROFESSIONAL REALTORS
Many, many thanks for your kindness and patience during our recent visit to Phoenix. Pat and I are truly grateful for the care and consideration you put into planning our day together.As you may know, we have looked for homes in several cities over the past few months, but I have to say in all honesty that you two are the best, most professional Realtors of all of those with whom we have worked. First of all, you assembled a group of homes for us to look over, all of which were worthwhile. The maps and other materials that you so carefully prepared and provided were also excellent. All of this work demonstrated your sound and detailed knowledge of the Phoenix area. Finally, looking at the homes with you was very enjoyable, and it will be a pleasure to work with you again. Sincerely B & P Aronstein
YOU ARE MY HEROS!
The events following 9/11 were devastating for all Americans. As you know, because of that event I had no choice but to sell my home as quickly as possile and close my business in Arizona. I want to thank you for coming into my life at that time. You are my heros!Because of your persistence and creative problem solving, your energetic, assertive and encouoraging professionalism, my home was sold and my credit rating saved. I had given up hope of ever selling my home in the slow market created by the events of September 11 and was enteering the forclosure process. Additionally, I had wiped my hands of trying to communicate with a difficult and disorganized lender. You didn't! You were willing to repeatedly deal with my unresponsive lender in order to make a "short sale" possible, and you did it without my prompting and encouragement. As if that wasn't enough, after a buyer was located and because I no longer lived in the state, you personally arranged for several repairs that needed to be completed as listed by the buyer's inspector. Thank you again for doing such a wonderful job on my behalf. Thank you for caring. You are my angels! Blessings to you. K. Lish
HOW SMOOTHLY EACH PHASE PROGRESSED!
Once you listed my home and set all the wheels in motion, after a whirlwind of activity, I still find myself reeling in disbelief, as almost overnight the house sold!Next, you managed to find a furnished apartment for me, as I had to be out of my house in less that 3 weeks! Joan, who would believe that in one fell swoop - you did it all! I am absolutely delighted with my temporary quarters. And I am also grateful everything went so well with the sale of my house. How smoothly each phase progressed. Of course this was due to experience and professionalism a cut above the rest. Joan & Kai, you make a marvelous, unflappable team. And it's no secret you love working with one another. Add the highest standards and ethics to this and I'd say your company is very lucky to have you. Best of all you were always there when I needed you. Thanks for everything. With much affection. Ruth K
YOU WERE THE BEST!
I was reflecting back on the whole process of our move to Phoenix and how fortunate we were to have the opportunity to have you as our Realtors. My transfer from Portland, OR, the pending sale of our Portland home and finding and purchasing a Phoenix home was to be centered around our 7-day trip to Phoenix to make it all come together. Our trip was intended as a 3-day scoping of the area followed by a purchase offer and then to await the outcome in Portland. Well we hit the road running when we met you two. You had 15 homes scheduled for the first day followed by the same number the next. You wore us out. You were able to get a feel of our needs, likes and dislikes immediately through your professional as well as personal interaction with us. You made the stress of the trip melt away as you took control of the home buying process and allowed us to mentally relax and enjoy your professionalism and personalities. Kai was a kick. He filled his role well as a chauffer following your literal backseat directions. He also opened my eyes to the sometimes lost traits of having ingrained in one's personality a true gentleman's subtle mannerisms. He didn't miss a door to be opened or a helpful gesture to be made, and it came without effort or noticeable forethought, it was real. The whole experience with you two as people was enjoyable. Professionally you were the best. You dedicated the whole week to us. We had an accepted offer on the home we were looking for on the day before we were to fly back to Portland. The purchase price was in the range we had hoped for and the house value has increased approximately $35K in the past 5 months. You looked out for our best interests even after the closing of the home, and even pressed the seller's agent when a verbal promise prior to closing was slipping away after closing. You topped it off by follow-up phone calls and conversations which truly made us realize that you were much more than Realtors, but more like friends who helpd us find a home we love. We truly enjoyed every aspect of the journey. Michael and Jan P
JOB WELL DONE
This is a note to express our appreciation and say "Job Well Done".
Prior to listing with you, we had spent 6 months on the market with another company, during which time we received very few showings. You came in, and with your impressive track record here in Arboleda, helped us fine tune the asking price. Once you listed the house the showing activity was exceptional, in a market that was very slow. Just shy of 6 weeks on the market we received an acceptable contract.
Here are some of the things we thought were great:
Your attention to detail
Your proactive marketing
Your responsiveness to us
Your outstanding communication
Thanks for everything.
Juan and Kathy Milla
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