Outstanding unbelievable knowledgeable caring genius strong negotiator, 100% looked out for my best interest
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Alison's knowledge of the process and local area was outstanding and extremely helpful in our process to purchase a home. Her knowledge and approach to setting the offer price and negotiating with the seller allowed us to win the bid and get the house of our dreams.
I can't thank her enough for all her hard work and doing the homework we need before going to a house so we both didn't waste our time. she gave us her honest feedback and helped us with our vision. she didn't just try to make a sell. she found us our forever home with everything we wanted.
As a first-time home buyer, I cant imagine going through the process with anyone other than Alison. In my first meeting with her, she clearly explained how the process would work, which eased my mind and let me know that she had a wealth of experience and had my best interests in mind. Because of Alisons experience and connections, so many parts of the process, from the inspection to the negotiating, went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Alisons knowledge of the region also helped invaluably with identifying properties that made sense for my commute.
Even when I ultimately decided on a property in a different area (and state!) than we were originally considering, Alison seamlessly made the transition and expertly informed me of the subtle differences we would need to keep in mind when buying in Massachusetts instead of Connecticut. I sometimes wondered if I should be asking more questions throughout the process, but realized few came up because Alison explained everything so clearly and handled everything with ease and professionalism.
If/whenever I buy or sell again, I will call Alison up without hesitation! I cant recommend her enough.
UNDER THE MOST DIFFICULT HIGH-PRESSURE DEADLINE CIRCUMSTANCES; WITH SECONDS LEFT ON THE COUNTDOWN CLOCK; MY ONCE IN A LIFETIME REMAX CONNECTICUT REALTOR NIKKI MALKIN DID THE IMPOSSIBLE IN TURNING SAWDUST INTO GOLD. WED SUDDENLY DECIDED TO SELL OUR NEWINGTON; GLEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM THAT WED BOUGHT AUGUST 16, 2004; & BUY A CONDOMINIUM IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. WITH INTEREST RATES ON A TRAJECTORY TO THE MOON; OUR 850 CREDIT SCORES LOCKED IN A (90) DAY ROCKET MORTGAGE 5.125 RATE LOCK EXPIRATION AUGUST 9, 2022. WE FOUND THE CHARLESTON DREAM HOME BUT DISCOVERED OUR NEWINGTON RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY; THAT WE HADNT LIVED IN SINCE MAY 2007; NOR EVEN SEEN SINCE 2010; WAS A 3RD WORLD UNSELLABLE EMBARRASSMENT BENEATH THE DIGNITY FOR NIKKI MALKIN TO EVEN SHOW; MUCH LESS EVEN SELL FOR ABSOLUTE TOP DOLLAR; TO ANY PROSPECTIVE BUYER. WE HAD TO TURN OUR NEWINGTON TEAR-DOWN INTO BUCKINGHAM PALACE & SELL IT FOR TOP DOLLAR WITHIN (90) DAYS; TO GET BOTH OUR MONEY NEEDED OUT OF OUR NEWINGTON INVESTMENT BEFORE OUR INTEREST RATE LOCK EXPIRED; & TO EVEN BARELY QUALIFY FOR OUR ROCKET MORTGAGE; MUCH LESS PULL OFF THE PURCHASE OF OUR BELOW MARKET PRICED CHARLESTON PGA CHAMPIONSHIP SHADOWMOSS COUNTRY CLUB DREAM HOME PURCHASE; OVERLOOKING THE POND; CLUBHOUSE & 18TH GREEN IMPOSSIBLE? WHY EVEN TRY; BEFORE LOSING OUR ALREADY PAID WISH, PRAYER & A RABBITS FOOT WASTED & THROWN AWAY EARNEST MONEY DOWN PAYMENT; ALONG WITH OUR IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE; EVER; LOCKED 5.125 THROUGH AUGUST 9 ROCKET MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE; & OUR CHARLESTON EITHER IMPOSSIBLE FANTASY DREAM COME TRUE; OR NEVER TO BE. GOD HAD AN EASIER TIME CREATING THE EARTH IN (6) DAYS THAN NIKKI MALKIN HAD IN CLOSING ON THE SALE OF OUR NEWINGTON GLEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM JULY 27, 2022; ENABLING US TO GET OUR NOT ONLY HIGHEST ABOVE ACTUAL PRE-APPROVED MORTGAGE QUALIFICATION APPRAISAL (3) BUYER ABOVE ASKING PRICE OFFERS; ENABLING US TO GET OUR ABSOLUTE TOP DOLLAR OUT OF OUR GLEN OAKS EMBARRASSMENT UNSALABLE WRECK; BY OUR 5.125 MORTGAGE RATE LOCK EXPIRATION DATE DEADLINE; TO THEN JUST-IN-TIME; CLOSE ON OUR CHARLESTON COUNTRY CLUB SHANGRILA; AT THE LAST ABSOLUTE AT THE BUZZER FINAL SPLIT SECOND; ON OF THE FINAL AUGUST 9, 2022 DEADLINE DAY; BEFORE WE LOST NOT ONLY OUR NEVER AGAIN ROCKET MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE; BUT ALSO OUR CHARLESTON HOME; WITH OUR CHARLESTON SELLER NOW BEING ABLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY REJECT OUR PURCHASE OFFER; WHILE FORFEITING (READ CONFISCATING) OUR EARNEST MONEY; BECAUSE WED VIOLATED THE OUR BUYER DEADLINE CONDITION TO CLOSE ON TIME; WITH THE SELLER NOW ABLE TO ACCEPT ONE OF SEVERAL NOW HIGHER EXISTING BACK-UP OFFERS ON THE TABLE; FOR OUR CHARLESTON DREAM HOME; THAT BY NOW; MY WIFE HAD HER HEART SET ON. IN BETWEEN; USING HER OWN PAINTERS; WOODWORK & FURNITURE BATHROOM VANITY & KITCHEN CRACKED CORIAN COUNTERTOP; ELECTRICAL & CLEANING; TO INCLUDE RESTRETCHING & STAINED CARPET & WHOLE HOUSE CLEANING; PERFORATED; (DAMAGED) & WITH SHEETROCK HOLES EVERYWHERE; & COMPLETELY REPLACING OUR FAILED; NO FILTERS CHANGED BY OUR TENANT; & NOW WORTHLESS; BEYOND REPAIR; (42) YEAR OLD CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; NIKKI MALKIN GOT DONE A $40,000 MAKEOVER WHOLE HOUSE HOUDINI MAGIC ACT; FOR $15,000; & THEN ON A DIME; NIKKI STAGED OUR HOME; SHOWING IT ONLINE & GOT IT SOLD FOR ABSOLUTE ABOVE ASKING PRICE TOP DOLLAR; (BECAUSE NIKKI MADE OUR OLD HOME NEW) ON THE 1ST REMAX DAY NIKKI GOT IT LIVE ON THE MARKET ONLINE; JULY 2, 2022. WHAT NIKKI MALKIN DID FOR US IS S0 IMPOSSIBLE THAT EVEN NIKKI COULDNT POSSIBLY DO IT AGAIN. THAT BEING; UNTIL NIKKI MALKIN THEN PULLS OFF THE SAME MAGIC ACT FOR HER NEXT CLIENT. NIKKI DID SO MUCH, WITH SO LITTLE TO WORK WITH, IN SO SHORT A TIME; WHILE CONSTANTLY BOMBARDED BY MY HI-PRESSURE IMPATIENT PHONE CALLS, TEXTS & EMAILS; NO PSYCHIATRIST RUNNING A NUT HOUSE FOR THE CRIMINALLY INSANE COULD SURVIVE WHAT NIKKI DID FOR US; MUCH LESS; IN SO SHORT A TIME. IF I TOLD YOU WHAT ELSE NIKKI DID FOR US, YOUD NEVER BELIEVE ME, SO WHY BOTHER. WHAT NIKKI LOVES MOST; BESIDES MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE IN BUYING & SELLING HOMES POSSIBLE; IS USING HER BUBBLING OVER, ENTHUSIASTIC GIFT; OF NEVER SAYING NO, BUT ONLY YES; TO MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY. GOOGLE ME, RICHARD E. GLICK; AUTHOR OF (10) BOOKS; WORLDWIDE. I COULDNT EVER DREAM UP THE NIKKI MALKIN STORY; UNTIL IN REAL TIME; FOR ME MY WIFE; NIKKI TURNED THE FICTION OF A FAIRY TALE INTO FACT. I CAN ONLY WRITE THE STORY; BY STATING IN FACT; WHAT NIKKI ACTUALLY DID FOR US. WE STILL CANT BELIEVE THE REALITY OF WHAT NIKKI DID FOR US. BUT SOMEHOW, SOME WAY; NIKKI DID MAKE IT HAPPEN. I CALL HER NICOLETTE. IF YOU CHOOSE NIKKI TO BE YOUR REALTOR; PLEASE; LIKE I WAS; DONT BE IMPOSSIBLE. GOING THROUGH IT TWICE, SHE MIGHT NOT SURVIVE IT. I
I have found Alison to be reliable, hardworking, knowledgeable and all the other adjectives that could be used to describe an awesome person. If I were to purchase another property I would never hesitate to have her as my Real Estate Agent.
Alison is knowledgeable, professional and friendly. My parents had passed away and I was selling their house. As it was 65 years old, I needed some advise on what to update/change and what to leave to a new buyer. Alison was great with suggestions and people who could help get the jobs completed. She did her homework to learn about the property and the area in general. Within 24 hours I had 14 showings and 7 offers. I would recommend Alison to anyone looking to sell their property.
John S., Westfield MA, a seller from Westfield, MA
Alison made the process of my home sale incredibly smooth and trouble-free. Thanks to her experience, professionalism and expertise, I was able to sell my property at a much higher price than I expected and originally hoped for.
She made moving and buying my first home so much less stressful because of how helpful she has been. Blow away by her compassion and readiness to get me settled.
Alison understood how to convey the strengths of the property in order to attract a buyer.
She pursues business rather than sitting back and waiting for the properties to sell themselves.
Her good interpersonal skills help to mitigate any anxiety on the part of buyers and sellers.
I'd recommend her and utilize her services for any future needs.
For being a first time homebuyer my experience was extremely pleasant any and all questions answered above and beyond!! Very knowledgeable and on Point at all times as is the whole team. I would not go anywhere else to purchase more real estate And would recommend highly to anyone looking!!
The Thomas Family/Mississippi, a seller from West Hartford, CT
I thought we were going to have to foreclose on our house after the renters moved. Little did I know my prayer would be answered through a cold call from Alison on an early morning day. Absolute blessing!!
My husband and I chose Alison for one special reason; she understood why we bought that home. She understood what we found to be beautiful about the house even with its flaws. We were never under the impression that she thought the property would be a difficult sale, unlike with some other agents.
Overall, I personally feel so grateful to have worked with Alison. She is trustworthy, honest and hardworking. If I could sum it up in one sentence;
"Alison Malkin will get the job done!!"
The absolute best agent I have ever dealt with, hands down! Integrity, personality, genuine, realistic! There's no one I could recommend any higher!
On point!
Better than family in every respect
All the agents were equally accommodating, never turned down a request. They went above all for me!
Debra Anton, Manchester, CT, a buyer from Oakland, CT
Alison was a pleasure to work with. She was always prompt in getting back to me and went out of her way to accommodate me. She and her team are friendly and respectful. I would highly recommend Alison to anyone. She is fabulous at what she does and went above and beyond for me. I'm grateful to her and her fabulous team for making my home-buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible..
Christine Palmucci Middletown, a seller from Middletown, CT
Alison was great at communicating. Weekly updates not just on my house but sales and activity in my area . I always felt I knew what was going on and she went above and beyond. In the last five years I have delt with several agents non compare to Alison and the service I received from her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home!
Alison always had my back . I always felt confident she was doing her best for me
Just wish I had met Allison sooner for my previous RealEstate transactions!
Alison is extremely professional , knowledgeable and an all around great human being . Through this process not only did I sell my house but I feel I gained a wonderful friend! 2018
What more can I say besides Alison Malkin is the best. She assisted my husband and I in purchasing our dream home for our family. She is committed to her clients and fosters a great deal of professionalism. She also has great style and will lead you in the right direction. Alisons attention to detail was beyond our expectations. She went above and beyond during this entire process. Our overall experience was a smooth ride and superb! I highly recommend Alison Malkin to anyone looking to purchase their home. 2017
Im pleased and thankful to have worked with Alison. Her professionalism, knowledge and personality made her the best person to work with. I was given clear directions at all times and the process was done impeccably from beginning to end. Alison went above and beyond to find the best home for me and was always available to answer questions and give me the best advice. I would highly use her services again and recommend her to anyone looking for the best service. Her ability to deliver at all times was effortless and her level of commitment is what makes her the best at what she does. Thank you Alison! 2017
Dr. Lembe Tiky, West Hartford, a buyer from West Hartford, CT
It was a delight to work with Alison Malkin to find a home that meets my expectations. Alison never left any questions unanswered. In fact she directed my attention to details I did not have in mind. She was not the first agent I work with to find a house, but she was by far the most knowledgeable and friendly. These qualities turned into a good experience a process that can be stressful at time. After all was set and done I felt like I knew enough to get in the real estate business and help people buy the homes of their dreams. To anyone whos not looking for no-nonsense advice, and to anyone looking for someone who cares about putting you in the right place, I strongly recommend Alison Malkin. Hire her and dont look back!
2017
Louisa Lindberg, Simsbury , a buyer from Simsbury, CT
You know that house with the forlorn sale sign that sits on the market for months and months?Yeah, that was my house.For six months, we diligently cleared the driveway, decks, and roof of leaves and snow, vacuumed the rugs, and scrubbed the toilets before every showing. But no bites.We did price reduction after price reduction.Eventually, my listing agreement expired and my agent suggested taking it off the market for a couple of months.With carrying costs mounting, my husband and I were frantic to move the house to minimize our losses.Enter Aly.
Within a couple of weeks of listing with Aly, we were under contract. With some creative tweaks and fabulous photography, she found a way to draw buyers' eyes toward the house's potential and market it in such a way that there were no surprises when people drove up what was an extremely steep driveway that had previously turned many others away at first glance. And when we received the results of the inspection which revealed tens of thousands of dollars worth of repairs, it was Aly who held our hands through the negotiating and repair process, minimizing our costs and saving us at least ten grand.
So it was no surprise to anyone when my husband and I called upon Aly for her help when we had to find a new home immediately. Her patience, optimism, and experience are the reason we have our dream home today. She calmed our nerves as we waited out a Hubbard clause, protected our interests when we let our excitement temper our sense of caution, and coordinated a closing less than 3 weeks after we went under contract.
Aly understands the stress of being a seller and being a buyer. She genuinely empathizes in a way few others do. An advocate with integrity, Aly works so hard that you'll probably wonder if she has time to help anyone else besides you. I know I did. If you're looking for the best, look no further than Aly. I promise you won't regret it. 2017
pat & gus Crombie. North Myrtle Bea, a seller from Manchester, CT
Allison Malkin is the hardest working and most informed agent we met in over 6 years (off and On) in trying to sell our home. 2017
Garfield W. Bloomfield CT, a seller from Bloomfield, CT
My wife and I had a great experience working with Allison Malkin to sell our property. She came to our first meeting well prepared and enthusiastic and every interaction that we had with her was the same. Alison's professionalism, real estate knowledge, attention to detail impressed us and her wonderful personality touched our heart. We highly recommend her to anyone!!! 2017
Sam and Dan, Manchester, a buyer from Manchester, CT
Ali was initially recommended by a friend. Soon after meeting Ali, we discovered she was knowledgable in the areas we were interested in. We were extremely satisfied with our experience with Ali. 2016
Debbie, Bloomfield CT, a buyer from Bloomfield, CT
When moving from Utah an agent called us when we were selling our house. We didn't need services in Utah, but she gave us a wonderful referral here in CT. It was on faith, but she was the best agent we could have hoped for. I have referred her to others, and she is like family. So skilled. 2016