What They're Saying

Good morning Danya,

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you one more time.  You cannot begin to understand how appreciative Shella and I are of your professionalism, individual attention and most of all your sincere attention to our concerns.

I am very glad to have been referred to you and would gladly refer friends and family member to you as well.  You and JP have made our first home-buying experience a great one and I for that I will always be thankful.

I look forward to keeping in touch with you and most of all working with you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Dyna

Thanks Joe and Summer. I knew the best thing was to go ahead and just take my loses on these two houses. My friend Earl also saw the same conclusion. We had both thought that we were dealing with honest people when we were approached with an investment opportunity. A mortgage broker shared the opportunity, but unbenouced to Earl and I, the builder friend of the mortgage broker had No builders licence and very little building experience. This unlicenced builder made a side deal with a actual licenced build to recieve $5000 per unit, for the use of his builder licence. Ultimately, the licenced builder signed our notes, and then had the draws deposited into the non-licence builder's account. The money all went into one pot, where the non-licenced builder and another friend of his, where using our money to build one of their own homes....using our money for financing. When builder leans started to appear against our homes, that were under very slow construction. The little skeam that the non-builder put together, all fell apart. This left the actual liceced builder legally bound to build the home. Since the mortgage broker didn't do her part throughly, we never recieved a builder's contract. All part of the broker and non-licenced builder scam. It all became a big mess and even the actual licence builder lost about $100,000 due to the mortgage broker and he non-licenced builder friend. The actual builder, of course didn't help us out too much by then taking so long to complete our home. With that actual builder taking more than a year on each of mine and Earl's homes, the bank defaulted Earl and I into an 11.75% interest rate. Had the home been done on time, we would have been at 8.5% interest rates for investment property.

We should have known things were funny when the mortgage broker kept shuffling paper work around, and kept telling us that she was having problems getting us financing, and kept asking for more copies of pay checks, bank statements, voided checks, etc. This mortgage broker was only looking to make so quick money on making the loans. She made about ten loans in all. She probably pocketed about $5000 per house ($50,000).

By the time the house were complete, the real estate market had tanked. Earl and I were lucky enough to get at least one house rented each, with one house vacant. I knew that neither of us could afford to fool around with these house, and that we needed out fast. My immediate though, with what little marketing background I have, was to go with a big reputible named company in real estate sales. I knew that Century 21 was the company that could do the job. I got on the phone, calling from Iraq, and spoke with Joe. We immediately connected, being both US service veterians. I felt comfort knowing that he could end the nightmare that Earl and I had gotten into, and that he and his team would stop the money loses we were incurring as quickly as possible. Knowning that through our bad experience that Earl and I had found someone in real estate that we could finially trust.

Joe, Dave Peeples, and Summer Munyon did an outstanding job. Especially Summer for her consistent, persistent, and untiring efforts made the sale of our houses possible. The team at Century 21 not only got our houses sold, but saved Earl and I thousands of continued lost dollars.

My strong praise and sincere thanks to all at Century 21 in Tallahassee for getting us out of that mess.

Best Regards, Dave B.

April 20, 2008

Our names our Kristina & Michael Cragg and we are one of Tom, JoAnn’s, and Scott’s recent satisfied customers as we closed on the sale of our home on Friday, April 18, 2008. Our selling experience was so extraordinary that we felt compelled to write a letter to share about the fabulous service that we received.

Our “selling journey” began in August 2007 – with the wrong realtor (not at Century 21). Upon expiration of the contract, we began searching for a realtor who could sell our house. After interviewing four realtors, the Jacobs, Jacobs, and Williamson team was clearly the most qualified as their presentation was clear, straight forward, and answered all of my questions (which were many) – and they left me with detailed documentation of everything they said. The competition was no competition, which ranged from realtors with minimal marketing campaigns to realtors that showed up 40 minutes late (no call) with a poor excuse (‘bad hair day’). We signed a contract with JoAnn that evening!

This team is absolutely amazing as we had heavy traffic in our home within the first week. Within only a few weeks we multiple offers on our home -- a difficult task in this market. After some negotiations, the Jacobs, Jacobs, Williamson team helped us to negotiate the best offer which was our full asking price. This part of the process was challenging for us as this was the first home we have sold – but appeared easy for the team as it became clear very quickly that we had the most professional and skilled realtors in Tallahassee. As we continued to conquer the hoops of inspections, addendums, and back-and-forth with the buyers, the team kept the process moving and kept us informed. We’re certain that we are making the process sound easier than it was, but that is how it was perceived by us – but in fact, we know that the team was doing much work behind the scenes to make this appear ‘simple’.

We would like to think that we have received “special treatment” from the Jacobs, Jacobs, and Williamson team – but the truth is this is how they are with all of their clients – they make each client feel as if they are their only client. Our home could be considered a “starter-home” at a price of $159,000, but the team made us feel as if we were their most important client.

We can not thank the Jacobs, Jacobs, and Williamson team enough for all of their hard work. It was such a wonderful feeling to wake up the day after the closing and know that the house was sold. However, the service continued with a follow-up email from the team. We have already recommended the Jacobs, Jacobs, and Williamson team to our friends.

Clearly we are satisfied clients and would be happy to serve as a reference. Please let us know if we can answer any questions.

Warmest Regards,