January 25, 2005

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I called Jean Blake-Morton on Wednesday and asked her to be my Realtor for selling my residence of 42 1/2 years.  I first met her Thursday morning when she arrived with a notebook full of information about herself, Winkelmann Realty, data on comparison residences, etc., and most surprising of all, a sample flyer which included a picture of my house.  (She had taken this picture on Wednesday without my knowledge).  With such thorough and efficient preparation, small wonder why I engaged her services!  On that Thursday we signed the necessary papers, and agreed on dates for Realtor walk-throughs, open houses, etc.

The house was put on the market Friday morning.  The remainder of Friday and Saturday and Sunday there was a steady stream of calls and visitors.  By Monday there were a substantial number of offers so we agreed to curtail further offers, setting a limit for Tuesday evening.

While we went over offers on Tuesday morning, she received a call from someone asking if he could come over and put up a "for sale" sign; obviously it was unnecessary!  Neither were the walk-throughs and open houses, which were canceled.

The best offer Tuesday was $101,000 above the asking price!

Obviously the house itself and the location were factors, but I sincerely believe that the major reason the sale was so rapid and successful was the work that Jean Blake-Morton put into her preparation, her website, her knowledgeable strategic planning, her efficiency, her cheerfulness and her volunteering extra services way beyond "the mere necessity."  She was available at all times and went way beyond what I had anticipated.

I highly recommend Jean Blake-Morton and Winkelmann Realty unequivocally.

Sincerely,

Carleton B. Shay



Dear Jean,

 

 

I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for your professionalism, flexibility and total customer focus on the purchase of our new home.

 

Being a schedule challenged executive, relocating my family from the East Coast to California was a major transition. Your efficient use of my limited time prior to my husbands´ arrival allowed us to select and purchase our home on the first day. You enabled my husband and me to make important decisions while we were together in California due to your professional guidance on inspections, the escrow process and maintenance installers. During the mortgage /closing process you provided insight beyond your responsible areas to ensure the process went smoothly to closure.

 

I particularly appreciated the flexibility of your schedule and return communication since my schedule typically had me calling upon you outside of normal 9-5 hours. My husband and I truly believe your personal customer focus on our needs enabled us to purchase the home of our dreams with the utmost of value and excellent construction to ease us of high maintenance cost.

 

We are sharing your name with friends and business associates who are in the process of buying a home. I would also gladly speak to your new customers to share further details and insight of our experience. I wish you well in all your future endeavors.

 

 

 

                                                                                                Sincerely,

 

                                                                                                Mary and Kevin Wolf




"Dear Jean,

Thank you very much for your work representing the sale of our home as our Realtor.

My wife and I are impressed with your work in every way.  Not only did you know the market and perform the multiple listing functions thoroughly, but you also had a good sense of the current trend in our neighborhood.  You framed every benefit to our advantage and achieved the best offers.  While our neighbors were not successful in selling their home over a long period of time, with your expertise we received viable offers in days and were able to bargain from a strong position.

In addition, you went the extra mile in acting as our eyes and ears since we now live at a distance.  We are grateful you looked after the painters and assisted us with the other needed vendors in every way possible so we didn't have to be present for all of the details that needed attention.

We would recommend you and would use your services again without hesitation in a second.  Thank you again. 

Sincerely,

Joseph & Pamela"



"Hi Jean,

I don't know how you do so much.  You're more than a Realtor!

Have a great weekend.

Norah"



"This letter is to provide you with an insight into the services you will receive with Jean Blake-Morton as your Realtor.  In the move of my family to the Los Angeles, California area, I was in unknown territory.  My wife and I spoke to Jean about our current home and the needs for our new home in that area.  At the same time, Jean provided us with an education on the housing market in the area, which proved to be quite different than our previous experiences.  In every way, Jean made herself available to fit our schedule.

Once we had established a weekend to look for homes, Jean met us at the airport and helped us navigate through the unfamiliar traffic to our hotel.  In the next two and a half days, we looked at twenty-two homes, including seventeen in one day.  She quickly learned the type of home and neighborhood in which we wanted to live in.  Of great value was her willingness to let us select from homes within our budget.  Unlike many Realtors, there was no pressure to look at homes beyond our grasp or to make a purchase before we were ready.  She provided a comfortable environment in which to make our decision.

Fortunately, the home we selected as our favorite unexpectedly became available.  She immediately informed us of this opportunity and helped us to make this move.  Working many late hours she worked through the many forms and requirements, unique to California.  At every step she helped explain and expedite the paperwork.  During times when nothing was required she would communicate with us to ensure we were still comfortable with where we were in the process.

My wife and I cannot give a higher recommendation for a Realtor than that which we give to Jean.  We were strangers in the beginning, but became friends in the end.  Without any doubt, your home buying experience will be made much more enjoyable with Jean at your side.

BD
Silgan Containers"



"Dear Jean,

Thank you so much for all your help.  You were so accommodating and knowledgeable.  Again, thank you.

JN
Johnson & Johnson"














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