I've worked in banking for over 7 years and all I ever heard was "buying a home is so stressful" and my experience was nowhere near stressful! Jim is a fantastic agent. Very kind, knowledgeable, and professional. We followed his recommendations and it couldn't have been a smoother process.
From beginning to end of the process Jim Elliott displayed his experience, knowledge, and professionalism. His attention to detail and follow through was greatly appreciated!
I recently sold my home of over 50 years using Jim as my Realtor. I gave him a challenge. My home needed many repairs and updating, but I had already moved and I was coming close to the deadline to qualify for a transfer of my tax base to my new home. Jim helped me to clean out and clean up the home to get it ready to sell as soon as possible. Once we put it on the market, we had a dozen offers, almost all way above asking price. We selected an offer and went into escrow within a week. Unfortunately, the buyers backed out due to the extent of the repairs needed on my home. Jim knew that the clock was ticking. He immediately contacted the agents of all the other buyers that had made offers. He was able to secure an offer that was 40,000 above my asking price, even higher than the original offer we accepted! He ensured that the buyers were fully aware of the condition of the home so that this would not be an issue going forward. Ultimately, these buyers only asked for a small amount for repairs. A week before we were supposed to complete the sale, it looked like I might not meet my tax deadline due to a delay on the part of the buyers. I was in a panic! If I missed the deadline, I would be paying thousands of dollars a year more in property taxes. Jim, his broker and the escrow company immediately pulled out all the stops. By going way above and beyond, we were able to close in time! Jim is a great negotiator and walks you every step of the transaction. He will work hard to ensure that you have a great outcome. I highly recommend using Jim as your Realtor!
Carol And Jim Edgeworth, a seller from Rosamond, CA
When Jim first toured our property, he offered positive suggestions that we could implement right away to increase our chances of a successful sell. He supported us every step of the way and the result was a fast and stable sell. We appreciate his care and attention to our needs.
Jim was not just a sales representative, He guided me through the entire process with compassion, He went the extra mile, I was out of the state at the time the house was on the market. Jim helped (hands on) me find a Gardner, took out the trash, advised me as to what he thought would need repair, or replacement, help me find a handy man to fix and replace things that needed to be addressed. Checked on the work in my absence, This communication was outstanding, with me and with the people that were doing the minor repairs. Took care of and helped make sure the home was up to it's best, Helped me install a new microwave. Advised me on the listings in the area, made suggestions on how much would be a fair and competitive to list the home at. If he made sure I understood all the things on the paper work I needed to sign he answered all my questions but always left the choice to me. He made sure I got all my paper work in on time and that they were correct. I can't say enough good things to say about Jim Elliott.