. . . " We sold the house quickly and with the least amount of inconvenience possible. We valued your opinion and your analysis in pricing the house and in writing a fair contact. You were always available to let us know what was going on and how things were progressing."
"As you know, I have become a bit jaded about the real estate profession and the people who serve in it. I must say that you have restored my faith that there are people working in real estate that are truly concerned with providing a service, with meeting the needs and goals of the people involved, and with doing business in an ethical and moral fashion. At closing, it is customary for me to gripe about the amount we pay to the realtor. At this closing, I looked at the amount and thought that you had absolutely earned the money and wished you hadn't had to split it with the other realtor."
Michelle Martin
"We appreciate all the time and effort you expended helping us get out house ready for sale. Your attention to detail was incredible and we know that it made a huge difference in making our house stand out from our competitors in a tough market.
We respected your experience and relied on your guidance throughout the whole process. Your encouragement, frequent communication, and ability to educate us on the options we should consider were invaluable. All of the expertise provided the results we were hoping for - a full price offer in five weeks and a quick closing."
Larry & Candi Shafer
"Please accept our heartfelt thanks for helping us find, buy and settle into our new home here in Beaverton. Scott & Cindy said you were wonderful when they recommended you to us, but still you exceeded our expectations. You've gone the extra mile for us, and been a please to work with. . . .this extra care for our needs as parents of a toddler was very special and impressive.
You patiently set out to educate us about the market in the Portland metro area. Rather than expecting us to just take your word that a house was or wasn't a good buy, you provided us with the data we needed to learn to make those kind of judgements ourselves. You know the saying, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish and you feed him for life.' You taught us to fish, and we are thankful for that.
. . .we appreciated all the hand-holding and emotional support you gave us. . . .And your help didn't end with closing either. That was perhaps the biggest surprise of all. Rather than just closing the deal and walking away, you came over and made sure everything was in order with the house.
. . .you made us feel like we were part of your family. We look forward to many good times in the future."
Mike Pejcic
Mercy Corp
We would describe your service as "Amazing! Incredible! Far beyond the call of duty" Both of your are thorough, thoughtful, and trustworthy. This transaction would not have happened without your hard work."
Cindy Cheung
Jim Lewinson
"Carl & Karen skillfully and expertly guided me through my very first home purchase. Knowledgable, honest, hardworking, dependable and thorough are words I would use to characterize the Carmichael team.
I was particularly impressed by their willingness and effort to find out what I really wanted in a home.
They walked me through the process of looking at homes online and touring homes in person. During that period, I felt they were not imposing their tastes on me. Instead they offered guidance and opinions that led me to a quality house, a structure with the smallest amount of problems, a space that would practically work for me and ultimately a personalized place I could call home.
From the search to inspection to closing, the Carmichaels provided first class service. Carl and Karen's expert knowledge and honest communication made a challenging experience both satisfying and fun."
Scott Mercurio, M.D.
". . . Carl and Karen were recommended to us by several friends, all of whom were very satisfied with their own experiences." ". . .as a young couple buying our first home, we weren't even sure ourselves what we wanted, but their years of experience helped to make up for what we lacked." ". . .overall, our home buying experience was extremely positive due to our professional, trustworthy, and reliable brokers. We highly recommend them without hesitation.
Dr. Kent & Mrs. Shandis Meckling