The best and most rewarding thing I can receive in my Real Estate career is a testimonial video from a client I serviced. Here is what my clients thought about while we worked to sell or buy a home.
Jim Wicklund can be easily characterized in just a few words: He is an outstanding realtor. I prefer, however, to use a few more:
· He is a genuine, caring, patient listener.
· He works for his clients, giving options and explaining all processes in detail.
· He is very observant of everything.
· He puts the seller squarely in the driver’s seat.
I first met Jim when I was having trouble with a no-action/ non-communicative Realtor I had signed with. I was very unhappy with the situation. A friend told Jim about my predicament, and he offered to help. He was very ethical, never mentioning anything negative about my Realtor. He gave sound suggestions, including that I call the state realty board to find out my rights. He never suggested that he could sell our home if I could invalidate my contract with my current Realtor. Jim simply offered to be a sounding board if I needed it. I could feel his genuine concern of simply wanting to help.
After voiding that contract, the next Realtor I dealt with did all the talking and none of the listening. He wanted to price the home low for a quick sale and ended up attempting to give me a six-month contract after agreeing to a three-month contract. At that point, I decided to call Jim again, but this time I asked him to become my new Realtor.
He agreed to list the home for top dollar, which was unprecedented for the neighborhood. We knew the list price was high, but it was a one-of-a-kind special house and yard. Jim agreed to start high, as he immediately recognized the home’s unique beauty and value. The house sold for the highest amount the neighborhood had seen. Jim never lost hope or suggested we should low-ball the house just to sell it. Both seller and buyer (he worked as the buyer’s agent as well–very gingerly and ethically) went through a very pleasant experience with no pressure or stress. Both of us were very happy and satisfied.
I’m extremely pleased with how Jim handled every aspect of this sale, from his appreciation of the property and its value to his interaction with both myself and the buyers. As far as I’m concerned, he is an outstanding Realtor in every sense, and I highly recommend him to anyone interested in dealing with a true professional.
In gratitude, I write this letter of recommendation,
Stephanie A Mertell
