What do real people say about home buying?
18 people recorded interviews about home buying across 5 organisations. 5 of them mentioned clearer systems and processes in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about home buying in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Better systems5 of 18 mentioned it
“He always explained a lot and taught us how the process worked, more so than other realtors we've worked with in the past.”Aaron Berman
- Confidence2 of 18 mentioned it
“So being able to work with someone who trusts you completely and is only going to work closely with you to find exactly what you need is so valuable and so important when you're trying to find your home.”Emily Carpinone
- Felt supported2 of 18 mentioned it
“Shannon really just... helped us feel like our concerns were heard because she brought them to that other party on our behalf.”Alexandra Sedevie
- Family & relationships2 of 18 mentioned it
“I'm an attorney by practice and I bought basically five with this So when my wife and I relocated from Virginia to Atlanta, we were obviously looking for a home, and did a lot of Google searching and basically Shannon…”Zachary Kewer
- Team & hiring2 of 18 mentioned it
“The Bigelow Team helped me buy my home that I live in now.”George
How long it took
- Over a year · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 18 interviews.
WatchAttorney Secures Personal Home in Under a Month With Seamless Transaction ManagementMarla Nicholson, an attorney and long-term client of Elements Real Estate Atlanta, successfully closed on her personal home in less than a month. Working with agent Shannon for over a decade, Nicholson highlights the agency's ability to navigate complex selle…Marla Nicholson · Elements Real Estate Atlanta
WatchAaron Berman Successfully Bought and Sold a Dayton Home with Financial BonusesAaron Berman worked with Don & Cyndi Shurts of Keller Williams to buy and sell a home in Dayton, Ohio. Berman reported that the team provided honest, educational advice that helped them narrow down their search and eventually sell their home quickly with a 'n…Aaron Berman · Don & Cyndi Shurts - Keller Williams
WatchRyan Otto Secured Top Dollar and Expert Negotiations for Multiple Home PurchasesRyan Otto worked with Heather Tankersley to purchase his first and second homes in Austin, Texas. Otto highlights Tankersley’s ability to negotiate top dollar and maintain logical, clear communication during emotionally-charged transactions. She provided dail…Ryan Otto · Heather Tankersley
WatchGeorge Magaña Secured a Family Home With Personalized Guidance and Post-Closing SupportGeorge Magaña utilized The Bigelow Team to purchase his family home, noting their unique family-centered approach and accommodating schedule. The team provided step-by-step guidance for his wife, a first-time buyer, and even covered a home warranty deductible…George · The Bigelow Team
WatchSecured Dream Home in Pacific Palisades with Seamless Real Estate ProcessRamses IsHak utilized Compass SE to purchase a dream home in Pacific Palisades overlooking the ocean. Working with Susan Stark, he experienced a seamless process involving inspections and broker negotiations. IsHak highlights their deep knowledge of Los Angel…Ramses IsHak · Compass SE
WatchRepeat Client Successfully Navigates Challenging Concurrent Home Sale and PurchaseEmily Carpinone worked with Shannon at Elements Real Estate Atlanta to simultaneously sell her home and purchase a new one. Despite a challenging sale and a tight timeline, Shannon managed the process calmly and traveled long distances to secure the right pro…Emily Carpinone · Elements Real Estate Atlanta
WatchAnalytical Buyers Find Stress-Free Success Selling Fairborn Home in One DayBryan and Denise Terry worked with Don & Cyndi Shurts - Keller Williams to buy and sell multiple properties in the Dayton area. The Terrys reported selling their first home in Fairborn in just one day on Thanksgiving Day, and a subsequent condo in 30 days, de…Bryan & Denise Terry · Don & Cyndi Shurts - Keller Williams
WatchSold Home in One Day and Secured Multigenerational Living with Creative FinancingSabrina Truscott recommends Heather Tankersley for real estate services after Heather sold her home on the first day of the open house. Heather also sold Sabrina’s parents' home before it hit the market and secured a new multigenerational property by crafting…Sabrina Truscott · Heather Tankersley
WatchFirst-Time Homebuyers Navigate Complex Real Estate Process With Expert Guidance and SupportMary Escamilla and Freddie Jaramillo worked with The Bigelow Team to navigate the complex home-buying process. The team provided immediate property viewings, expert financial advice to protect their qualification, and ongoing post-closing support, including r…Mary & Freddie · The Bigelow Team
WatchProfessional Athlete Finds Perfect Arizona Home Quickly With Seamless Relocation SupportJonah Williams worked with Compass SE to secure a family home in Arizona after signing with the Cardinals. Realtor Patrick facilitated a seamless out-of-state purchase within six weeks, providing a move-in ready experience complete with essentials and gifts.…Jonah Williams · Compass SE- Elements Real Estate AtlantaWatchSold First Home and Purchased Forever Home in West Midtown AtlantaAlexandra Sedevie worked with Shannon at Elements Real Estate Atlanta to sell her first home in Dunwoody and purchase a new property in West Midtown. Sedevie credited Shannon with handling heavy lifting during difficult sales roadblocks and providing invaluab…Alexandra Sedevie · Elements Real Estate Atlanta
WatchStress-Free Home Buying in Xenia with Professional Guidance and 100% ClarityJoe Graham worked with Don & Cyndi Shurts - Keller Williams to purchase a home in Xenia, Ohio. Joe reported achieving 100% clarity throughout the process, noting that Don’s proactive communication and expert analysis of inspection reports eliminated the typic…Joe Graham · Don & Cyndi Shurts - Keller Williams
What people were sceptical about first
- “And, just to make things seamless, I mean, I would I I would have no rec no hesitation and would recommend her wholeheartedly.”Marla Nicholson
- “They came in, they changed the batteries because it was really expensive batteries that we ended up buying for it.”George
- “You're probably not going to find that price point here, you might want to look here.”Sabrina Truscott
Frequently asked
- How does Elements Real Estate Atlanta handle complex seller requirements?
- According to Marla Nicholson, the agency is able to 'tick and tie' on all necessary fronts to meet seller hurdles, such as securing appointments the next day and managing last-minute rental agreement introductions seamlessly. — Marla Nicholson
- Is Elements Real Estate Atlanta responsive to client needs?
- Marla Nicholson emphasizes that responsiveness was a key factor in her decade-long relationship with Shannon, noting that the agent was never a 'bottleneck' and kept her informed of the status at all times. — Marla Nicholson
- Can Elements Real Estate Atlanta help with fast closings?
- Yes, Marla Nicholson reported that on her most recent personal home purchase, they were able to close the deal in less than a month despite various nuances and hurdles. — Marla Nicholson
- Is it hard to find a home in Dayton when you aren't from the area?
- Aaron Berman found it difficult to narrow down homes while browsing online from outside the area. He noted that Don & Cyndi Shurts made the process much easier by helping them identify homes that worked best for their specific needs. — Aaron Berman
- How do Don & Cyndi Shurts handle real estate negotiations?
- According to Aaron Berman, Don helped decrease the amount of money they had to spend during negotiations after inspections. He successfully balanced saving the sellers money while ensuring the buying team still wanted to proceed with their initial offer. — Aaron Berman
- Are Don & Cyndi Shurts good for first-time homebuyers?
- Yes, Aaron Berman specifically sought them out because they came across as people who helped first-time homebuyers. He praised their educational approach, noting they taught him more about the process than other realtors he had worked with previously. — Aaron Berman