Kathleen was good at finding properties that suited me, but also willing to take a look at properties I was interested in for comparison. She is awesome at attention to detail and making sure she could back up prices we were suggesting
Kathleen made everything go smoothly even when glitches came up.
We worked with Kathy to buy our first home and then chose her again to help us sell that first home a few years later because of the good experience we had with her during the buying process!
Kathy Dewoina was always available when ever we wanted to talk. This was a difficult property to sell. Kathy stayed by us all the way throughout the venture.
Kathleen has a vast amount of knowledge in house buying. She provides more skills and information when choosing a house than I would expect from a Broker. To say she goes above and beyond is an understatement! She provides resources before, during, and after purchase; this has helped me feel more confident in purchasing my first home!
This summer, Rebecca and I decided to move to Salem to be near our family. Kathleen Dewoina was recommended to us by our daughter, Jennifer Metz and husband, Micheal Metz After initial contact and conversations with Kathleen her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market allowed her to quickly identify and show properties to us that could meet our needs. At all times Kathleen responded to our questions and concerns in a timely fashion by phone, email, or text. In addition, her extensive relationships with vendors and suppliers to the real estate industry provided us with top rated inspectors and others to quickly identify problems and solutions for deficiencies to the property we wanted to purchase.
Kathleen is highly motivated and committed to her clients during the process of purchasing a home, which is highly competitive at this time.
Rebecca and I would highly recommend Kathleen to our friends or others looking to purchase a home in the area.
Stephen Tweet, Salem, Oregon, a seller from Salem, OR
Could not have been happier. Don't know anyone who could have done more. Lots of work to get the property ready for sale and Kathleen knew what needed to be done. Kathleen was not only the sales agent. She knew the people to hire to do the work at a reasonable price. And, she oversaw all aspects of the property restoration. The ultimate result was beyond my expectations. Thank you Kathleen!
Kathleen showed extreme focus, perseverance and attention to detail through the long, complicated but ultimately successful adventure of closing on a HUD home during a foreclosure moratorium. I can say without embelishmnet that she may be the one of the only Realtors who could have successfully navigated this sale.
We have known Kathleen for almost 20 years and have used her professional services multiple times in that time. From the first time we met Kathy she has always been straight forward with the positives and negatives of each property we have purchased even if she could have made a quick sale she did not, she spent the time to go over all aspects of the home including zoning, potential uses and helped with any City challenges or zoning issues. We have been lucky to use Kathy D for every property transaction we have done and always been extremely happy with her professional attitude and helping us secure the property we desired. Kathy will go the extra mile every time. Thank you Kathy!
Kathy was great to work with. She was responsive, accessible and did a lot of leg work to make our transaction work. Her advice and perspective were invaluable.
It's Not About Us, Salem, OR, a buyer from Salem, OR
In broker selection, we required the highest level of professionalism and negotiation skills. We would not settle for anything less than a broker of good character and integrity that we could trust with our personal financial information. As well as emotional intelligence, the interpersonal and communication skills of our broker were important to us. We also sought a broker who could give recommendations and references for all aspects of the home buying process, including the mortgage loan officer, inspectors, and contractors. The outcome mattered to us. That's why we chose Kathleen Dewoina and why we listened to her.
Kathy Dewoina paid attention to our pocketbook throughout the purchasing process. She is Top Shelf!
Berkshire Hathaway's local technical expert Shirlene and receptionist Kimberly also get five stars.
Susan Smith, Salem Oregon, a seller from Salem, OR
I believed it would be a tricky property to market properly. After talking with Kathleen, I felt she completely understood the issues; and had the experience I thought was necessary to correctly market and sell the property. I really appreciated her respectfulness of the property and my family.
I selected Kathy is my real estate agent because I value her opinion as she is extremely knowledgeable on the mechanics of a home. I admire and look up to her because shes honest.
Kathy was extremely patient with me. During my home buying experience I became pregnant and therefore had to take an extended break from looking at properties. She was extremely understanding and kind during an exciting yet difficult time in my life. Kathy has a heart of service. I highly recommend her and appreciate her helping me find a home to raise my children in.
During the purchase of this property as with other property purchases over the past 18 years we have built a strong professional relationship with Kathy as well as a personal friendship. Kathy has always led us in the right direction when it comes to purchasing a property. What rally stands out to me is her honesty when it comes to the real estate market. Kathy does not tell you just what you want to hear in order to make a sale but really goes over pros and cons of each property and if she feels it may not be the right fit per our wish list she reminds you of this and brings you back into focus to what we need in a home. To our family this is the true sign of a professional real estate agent that has integrity and has your best interests in mind. We would strongly recommend Kathleen Dewoina if you are looking to purchase a new home or list you current home.
As always Kathy thank you so much and we love our new home!
Kathleen Dewoina was extreme helpful and knowledgeable through a long process. In my limited experience with other Real Estate Professionals, including those from Berkshire Hathaway, Kathleen stands out in her attention to detail and her willingness to work to provide you with a complete picture of each house.
I have known Kathy for years and knew I could count on her to get the house sold. Her attention to details and pushing the process along is always a benefit.
It is always a pleasure working with Kathy. She understands the market and pushed us along to get the house sold in a timely manor.
Always a pleasure to work with Kathy. She made sure the other realtor was getting the paperwork done in a timely manor.
Jerry Tharp Sydney, Australia, a buyer from Gates, OR
We could not be happier with the service provided by Kathy. She exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to ensure that we acquired the property at a good price and that all the conditions that needed to be met were met.I would be happy to recommend Kathy to any potential property purchaser.
Most of all Kathleen Dewoina understands every aspect of real estate sales,down to the smallest detail,which is especially helpful when purchasing a home from out of town. Kathy's knowledge is second to none and saved us considerable heartache we would have encountered had she not brought some major issues to our attention.
Our broker made this process happen quickly and with no problems. Her knowledge and experience was critical for this transaction to happen. Excellent understanding of the market. Able to explain the process clearly. Without her efforts, this would not of happened with such ease. Exceptional agent.
Kathleen Dewoina knows the local market inside and out. It seemed to me that she had seen all the properties we looked at before at a previous sale. She is funny and I appreciate her sense of humor. She is not the Mercedes driving, snooty Realtor which I really appreciate. She understood my needs and she fought for me. 2018
Kathleen did a great job helping with contractors when we were not available due to work or living out of state. She also had great contractor references that she was able to recommend to us for anything that we needed done. She did the leg work for us! 2018
Kathleen worked tremendously hard and fearlessly fought many battles for us. She is honest and thorough, always giving her expert opinion and recommendations while never pressuring us into anything we weren't comfortable with. Kathys priority was not in how much money she would make from getting us into a home, but in getting us into a home that was safe and met the needs of our family. Kathy went above and beyond what I feel most other realtors would normally do, particularly with helping us refinance our first home at no cost and getting us into our second home. She even thanked us with a card and gift cards when it's us who owe her a tremendous amount of thanks for her patience with us, her wisdom, and her strong leadership. The two years of home searching and buying was less stressful thanks to Kathy.
While we were focusing on the cosmetic aspect of the home we looked at, Kathy's eyes were always well trained at the structural, construction, and quality of the home, pointing out areas of red flags and recommending specific inspections, or identifying excellent craftsmanship, yet honest and humble enough to admit to not knowing if she didn't know the answer to our questions. She always followed up with us. In negotiating the price and subsequent agreements to the sales contract, Kathy was fair and honest in her advice to us, and we feel strongly that we put in a fair offer for us and the seller. Kathy is also knowledgeable about Salem and the surrounding towns as well as building codes and flood zones, which was a tremendous asset. 2017