"A 'can-do' attitude and a decisive plan of action."
Dear Steve,
We want to thank you for the most excellent job you did in selling our parents' home! Throughout one of the most challenging times of our lives, your compassion, intuitive knowledge, and confident approach allowed us to breathe a collective sigh of relief and trust you were on top of every detail.
Our parents had selected a Realtor in their area, and we were so discouraged that, after many months, we had not even come close to selling the home at any price. We pulled the house off the market and called you. Your quick analysis of the difficult market, with a "can-do" attitude and a decisive plan of action, set our minds at ease from the beginning. You were an encouragement from day one, but you never sugar-coated the reality.
We gave you quite a challenge in our family situation as well, and you displayed incredible patience in communicating with several family members at once, in-town and out-of-state, through the entire process.
You gave us concrete suggestions on how to make the house more attractive for potential buyers, focusing on those few things that would have the most impact. Your detailed assessment of the property's condition in comparison to existing properties on and off the market gave us real hope. You arranged for any necessary work to be done at very reasonable rates, and by trusted and very competent individuals with whom you had worked before---this went above-and-beyond as far as we were concerned.
With your expertise and unwavering attention to detail, we were able to sell the house in a few short months AND at the price we were asking! What an incredible level of professional service you gave us!
We want to thank Angie as well; she is a joy to work with, and is obviously committed to meeting the needs of your clients in the most timely and convenient way possible.
We will come to you first for any needs we have in the future, and will gladly refer others to you. Thanks again, Steve, for making this transition so smooth and painless.
Gratefully,
Marc & Barbara Boucher and the Brown family
"A wonderful process."
Steve,
Thank you so much for helping us find our first house! We were so excited to get out there, but as rookies we didn't really realize what we were getting into! I know we would never have found our beautiful home or have made that offer without you. From the very beginning you didn't waste any time, instead we starting looking at properties the day after we spoke about our interest. You were so accommodating to our schedules and still maximized our time at each location. We both knew very little about real estate and your wisdom and insight was extremely helpful! But even more than that, we began to really count on you to guide us through and you did!
Thank you for being straight-forward and honest about the properties we looked at. We always felt like you gave us the true story based on your knowledge and experience. Your estimates on repairs and possible issues to expect were right on and this was helpful when deciding how much to leave in the budget for repairs!
We found our home and absolutely love it! Thanks to your advice we paid exactly what we were hoping to pay and got more for it! As first timers on a budget, we knew we would need to do a little work on the front end to get the house in the best possible condition. Even after we purchased the house, you continued to help us with pricing on repairs and updates! Once again your help was invaluable! We are now settling into our first house with big ease! Thanks for everything, you really made it a wonderful process!
Joe & Amy Cavanaugh
"Smooth and Expeditious."
I had lived in West U, Westridge and Braes Heights for over 20 years when I decided to build a home. I called Hallmark Properties because I knew Steve Anton was the most experienced broker in the area.
Steve also lives in the area and has been an active supporter of community associations for many years. He was very helpful in assisting me in purchasing a lot in Ayrshire, including invaluable advice about comparable values.He was extremely responsive throughout the process and we had a smooth and expeditious closing. Steve also has gone above and beyond after closing with advice and recommendations for other professionals to work with in the construction of my new home.
I would recommend Steve and Hallmark Properties without reservation to anyone contemplating a sale, purchase or rental of a home in the area.
Dave Piper
"Spot-on Advice."
Steve,
Thank you for your help buying our house in Braes Heights and selling the house in Knollwood Village. We had known we wanted to move into the BH neighborhood for some time but weren´t sure about how the logistics of buying / selling would work out, or the numbers we were looking at. We had no idea what our house was worth, and were worried about the "tough market" that we were hearing about in the news.
You made a situation that sounded so overwhelming and impossible ? POSSIBLE, and we appreciate all the spot-on advice we received. Your knowledge of the home movements within the area was huge, and was a real asset with both buying and selling. Appreciated your staging advice also, what was worth money and what was a waste of money.
THANK YOU for simplifying everything, we had enough to deal with! We are pleased to say we are settled in our home, thank you for making the transition so seamless!
Whitney Casey
"Invaluable advice."
Dear Steve:
Dustin and I just wanted to thank Hallmark Properties for helping make the purchase of our first home a very smooth and enjoyable process. We appreciated you being flexible with our work schedules for viewing houses and as first-time homebuyers your expertise and detailed, yet understandable, explanations of the inspection and purchasing process were invaluable to us.
Thank you for all of the market information you provided, all of our questions you patiently answered, for helping to keep our expectations reasonable and negotiating to keep us within our budget. Both you and Angie are very professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. You recommended several great workmen to us and continue to provide recommendations as needed well after the completed purchase of our home, thank you for going above and beyond.
We would recommend Hallmark Properties to anyone!
Megan & Dustin Schuler
" Excellent communication"
Dear Steve:
We want to thank you for the excellent service and support throughout the entire transaction process for the purchase of our new home. You knowledge of the area and advice concerning other area in Hosuton helped drive our decision to purchase this particular home.
You were very patient while we were making the decision to purchase this proeprty. All of our questions were answered promptly, communication with the seller's agent was excellent, and your efforts to keep the process moving forward enabled a quick closing. We were very impressed with your continuted contact with us while were traveling overseas. In the end, we own a property that very much fits our lifestyle. We could not be happier with our decision to work with you and with our new home.
We will certainly recommend you to our friends and look forward to working with you on future real estate transactions.
Sharon & Harris Swartz
"We knew we made the right decision."
The decision to have Steve sell our home was a no-brainer because he literally was our next door neighbor. My wife and I always appreciated how friendly Steve and his family were to us, and we always noticed how quickly he sold homes in our neighborhood.
The minute Steve walked through our home, we knew we had made the right decision. We could tell he was familiar with the older ranch homes prevalent in our neighborhood and knew the area like the back of his hand.
Steve probably saved us hundreds of dollars up front because we had originally planned to do certain make ready repairs. He immediately let us know which repairs were either recommended or unnecessary. The work he did recommend was spot on, and definitely helped sell our home. With Steve's help, we were able to get the house ready for market in less than a week!
Throughout the process, my wife and I were always confident that Steve had our best interests in mind. He also kindly allowed us to keep our dog in his backyard one day during showings. In addition, when I asked for some advice on our transaction in buying another home, he did not hesitate to provide some very helpful insight. I don't know of many realtors who would do these sorts of things.
Steve predicted our home would sell in less than two weeks. We accepted an offer in one day for above list price! So all this to say, we couldn't have made a better choice in selling our home than to use Steve. He made what could have been a very stressful experience, into a smooth and painless process. Thanks, Steve!
Albert and Rini
"Excellent guidance."
Steve,
Many thanks for your excellent guidance in the sale. Your advice was clear and correct, and was based on a depth of market knowledge. You added real economic value to the process and were a pleasure to work with.
Sincerely,
John Bakht
"Amazing Listing Photographs."
Dear Steve,
We wanted to thank you for the great experience we had when we worked with you to sell our home. When we decided to relocate to the north east, we knew that we faced a challenging real estate market. We called you because we had seen, during the decade that we lived in Knollwood Village, that you knew and understood the neighborhood, and that you had a very high success rate of selling homes quickly and for a good price.
We were first time sellers, so we had no knowledge or experience about what we would need to do to get the best value on our home. We appreciate that you took the time to meet with us several moths before we were ready to put the house on the market. You prepared us very well by identifying the repairs and cosmetic adjustments that would have the most impact on the sale price, and you steered us away from changes that would not be cost-effective. The amazing listing photographs that you took cast our house in its most appealing light, accentuating what we believed to be the biggest assets. When the sale was complete, it was clear that we made the right decision about where to invest our time and resources. We could not have done this without your honest and careful assessment.
Your market analysis was very good, and your explanation of your analysis helped us understand how you arrived at the asking price, and what we should expect the lower end of the range to be. We were very pleased to have received a good offer within six days of listing, and were impressed with the tactful negotiations that followed. You kept us informed every step of the way, and we were impressed with your understanding of the dynamics of the sale.The final sale price was very close to the asking price, and the closing date came quickly. In the current real estate market, we consider ourselves very fortunate to have benefited from you experience, your integrity and your professional manner.
Our first home was very special to us, and our excitement about our upcoming move did not diminish the sadness we felt with closing that very happy chapter of our lives. It was so clear to us that you understood the complex emotions involved in our departure, and the stress of our impending relocation. The quick sale of our house allowed us to focus our efforts on the the move and on finding a new home. We quickly learned that having sold a house put us in a very strong position as buyers, for both lender approval as well as negotiating the best price on our new home. Again, in the current market, the value of this can not be understated.
We are happily settled in our new home, far from Houston, but we will continue to recommend your outstanding service to our Houston-based friends when they sell their homes. We wish you the very best.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Lane and Andreas Bergmann
"Every step of the way."
What a great guy and smart business man.
I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work. You made the sale of our home go so smoothly. We appreciate your friendship and devotion to your work.
I could not of been more satisfied with the sale of our home. You were there for us every step of the way.
Erin Jones
"Your commitment to us was paramount."
Natalie and I want to thank you for all of your hard work in selling our home in Knollwood Village. Your guidance and market expertise helped to secure a buyer in 14 days despite a challenging market environment. You and your team's straight-forward approach, honesty and attention to detail throughout the process was impeccable. It was evident throughout the negotiation process that we had chosen the best Realtor in the market. You and Angie were accessible at all times by day, night and over weekends which was very accommodating to our hectic schedules.
We also want to thank you for your help in finding us a new house to purchase. You helped us negotiate a great deal on a great house. Although we had a change of plans at the last minute, and made the difficult decision to ultimately not purchase the home, your commitment to us and to our needs during a difficult time was paramount. We will definitely use your services in the future when we decide to move forward with a purchase of a new home and will refer you in the highest of regards to friends and family. Thanks again for all your help.
Michael & Natalie Higgins
"Smooth and Efficient"
I like working with people who are knowledgeable, fair, direct, and to the point. You are all of these things, and I think it showed in how smoothly and efficiently we progressed through the sales process.
We were very impressed with the dedication you displayed staying up well into the night negotiating closing details, lease-backs, and final terms on our behalf. You skillfully photographed, highlighted, and positioned our old home in its best light.
Your business is customer-driven and you are very fortunate to have a professional like Angie on staff. Thank you also for helping us find our current rental. We were very fortunate to have this work out as well as it has, and we have you all to thank for it.
Best regards,
Ralph & Christine
"Always responsive."
We really appreciate your commitment and professionalism. Our relationship started when we rented a house that you were managing. You were always responsive the few times we needed service at the house. After we bought a house of our own then moved overseas, you managed our property. You helped us prepare the house to put on the rental market, and quickly found some renters. Over the three and a half years, we had very little downtime where the house was not occupied by a renter. We were always pleased with the quality of renters you found. You helped us find our current home, patiently showing us house after house to find something that met our wish list in our price range. When the time came to sell our other house, you found a buyer the day we listed it and got the price we wanted!
We have enjoyed working with you and will definitely involve you if we do any more real estate buying, selling, or renting. I feel like you are someone I can trust.
Alan Bryant
"Steve saved us thousands."
Dear Steve:
Priscilla and I want to thank you for quickly selling our parent's 1950's home in the Woodshire neighborhood on Leeshire Drive. Since we live in Jacksonville, Florida trying to determine how to arrange the sale was overwhelming. Steve Anton was exceptional in making the transaction smooth and securing our expected price. He had many suggestions that were well-tested and documented.
The house needed some work and we were prepared to spend some money to fix it up, but Steve determined that a minimal investment might bring in the right kind of buyer. He knows the market and he saved us thousands we didn't have to spend on upgrades.
The price of the home was set right, the closure was quick and the first buyer was fully qualified. There were no problems with settlement and the home was sold within weeks. We were amazed. It was a straight-forward transaction. Steve handled it all. We never had to return to Houston again.
It was so smooth that we often think how terrible it could have been in this difficult real estate market. We were very happy with the net proceeds.
I can't say enough about Steve Anton's local knowledge of the market. He has contacts, responds quickly to phone or email and is a very pleasant professional to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone. He is a class act!
Steve and Priscilla Adler
"Overcame one unforeseen obstacle after another."
Steve:
I want to again thank you for all your hard work, patience, and outstanding professionalism in the selling of my home.
I came to you initially because I had witnessed your personal commitment to maintaining the integrity and value of our neighborhood at several evening meetings with area developers. I was impressed with your time, involvement and representation on behalf of the area homeowners with no expectation of any compensation. I cannot imagine another person in your profession offering freely their personal time and talents in those situations.
In the selling of my home you were forced to overcome one unforeseen obstacle after another. In spite of the myriad difficulties you never seemed perturbed or inconvenienced and always maintained a positive and supportive attitude. You were like a seasoned ship's captain navigating the treacherous shoals of a closing with much experience and aplomb.
As a long-standing member of this area's business community I will always heartily recommend the real estate services of Hallmark Properties. Kind Regards,
John Carloss
"You were the only one who looked us in the eye!"
Dear Steve,
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in selling our parent´s home.Every aspect of the transaction was smooth and seamless.From the listing, to the repairs, to the final sale, it all went just as you promised.
It is so refreshing to deal with someone who is knowledgeable and honest in their trade and you are all of that and more.Your attention to detail made everything go very smoothly; your advice and guidance were welcomed and spot-on!
We interviewed 4-5 realtors (all major-players in the Houston market) before choosing Hallmark.You were the only one that answered our questions openly, honestly, fairly and with the knowledge and expertise of the area that we so sorely needed; in fact, you were the only one who looked us in the eye!
This was a very difficult time for our family and we needed someone who knew the real estate market in the area and who was not afraid to give us the benefit of their expertise.You were that person and we are so happy that we found you.
Thank you again for everything.We won´t hesitate to do business with you again and will refer you to our friends.
Warmest regards,
Billy Daniels & Beth Knapik
"You have truly smoothed the seas of real estate."
Dear Steve,
Linda and I thank you for your help and guidance through the process of selling our home and buying a new home and an investment property in Braeswood Place during the past year.All three transactions were very unique and required your knowledge, special skills, professional service and integrity to complete each one.
Your understanding of the market and the valuation of the homes provided a sound beginning for these sales that were, as it turned out, extremely fast paced and competitive.Providing insight on the acceptability of offers was instrumental in moving the process forward to closing.
The purchase of our new home on Merrick is of particular note.As Linda and I were last-minute packing for a family cruise, a broken shoelace necessitated a quick trip to the drugstore.En route, I spotted a new "For Sale" sign at this nice house around the corner.
However, family members were arriving and we all needed to depart soon to the ship.Within the hour, you had shown us the house, given us a quick appraisal of our current house, collected checks and information for a sales offer and even took a couple of pre-cruise family pictures of Linda´s extended family.We completed the necessary paperwork from various ports-of-call with the guidance of you and Angie and popped champagne on the ship in celebration of our new home.
I would highly recommend Hallmark Properties to anyone with a real estate need.We have been professionally and successfully represented from many perspectives: buyer, seller, landlord, and investor.You have truly smoothed the seas of real estate.
Alan Rodecker and Linda Meyer
"You made it easy."
Dear Steve,
We wish to thank you for all the assistance you gave us during our posting in Houston.
When we initially arrived you helped us with the rental of a property in Braeswood Place while we evaluated whether the neighborhood really was as wonderful as initial impressions led us to believe. When our lease expired we knew that we were in the perfect location and you helped us to purchase a property when the market was booming and properties were hard to find and selling fast. Your knowledge and expertise allowed us to find the ideal house and helped to fight off the intense competition to close the deal. Knowing that we may only be in the house for a few years you gave us great advice on which improvements would bring the best return on our investment.
When the time came to return to the UK you were the obvious choice to help us sell our property. You helped us with preparing the house and we were able to sell the home after 3 days at the price we wanted. Your expertise in the neighborhood ensured that everything was handled smoothly with minimal input required from us so that we could concentrate on the hundred other things that were needed for our move. Selling our house had the potential to be the most stressful aspect of our transfer and you made this part easy.
We'd recommend you to anyone thinking of renting, buying or selling a property. Thanks for all your assistance. We leave with great memories of our time in Braeswood Place.
Regards
Gareth and Fiona Dunnett
"You raise the standard."
Dear Steve:
Thank you for the wonderful care you took in the sale of our home. When my friend in the neighborhood recommended you, I soon learned why your reputation precedes you. You raise the standard for the real estate profession.
There is good reason that we see your signs throughout Braeswood Place and extending into the West U area, too. Your integrity and attention to detail are superb. You truly went the extra mile and followed through to make sure the smallest of details was covered. Thank you and your team for caring for our family through this transition.
You handled this transaction as if it were your own home you were selling. No one could ask for more.
This was the best experience we've ever had with a Realtor and no question; we would come to you again. The degree of consideration and quality of service that you provide is unsurpassed. Thank you once again.
J.S. & M.S. Wolf
"Just a pleasant memory."
Steve Anton was the Realtor on the sale of my former home on Aberdeen. He was very effective in making a prompt sale and at a fair price for this property that I had lived in for 35 years. Since I'm in a care facility at 85 years old, I was unable to give much assistance in this selling process. Steve took care of all the details. I no longer have to worry about the maintenance of this property. The sale was quick as the property was on the market for less than six months. The second interested buyer was able to make a total cash payment. this property now is just a pleasant memory of the good years that I spent there with my mother and brother, both now deceased. I know that the new owners will enjoy this property in this fine neighborhood as I did and would be well-advised to use Steve Anton as their Realtor.
Bob Hardy
"Sense of peace from the moment you entered the door."
Dear Steve,
Jim and I want to thank you for the awesome job you did as our real estate agent.We had such a sense of peace about the process from the moment you entered the front door.The assured confidence you exhibit, as we learned throughout the process, could only come from your knowledge of the area, integrity, hard work, and true concern for each customer you deal with in a sale.
After accepting a job in Oregon, we were faced with placing our wonderful Braeswood home on the market.We were up against many friends and family advising us to try to sell it ourselves, since it had just shown on the Braeswood Place Home and Garden Tour.We talked it over and decided that due to our hectic schedules we would benefit from having an agent help us. We had purchased the home from you in 2001 and were very impressed with your professionalism and guidance during the sale.It was a very easy decision about which agent to contact. We have never made a better decision!From the first meeting, we were all in agreement about pricing and what we needed to do for the showing of our home.The home was placed on the market just prior to us leaving for a vacation with our children in Colorado.Between you and Angie, we were kept well-informed, even while in Colorado.Everything happened so fast and smoothly it was unbelievable.
We would highly recommend you to anyone interested in selling their home.We have worked with you from the standpoint of buyer and seller and have had nothing but the best representation for either side.You are indeed an expert professional and any Oregon agent will have a tough time filling your shoes.
Jim and Glenna Scott
"Never wavered."
Dear Steve,
For years my father had talked about you - your honesty, guidance after tropical storm Allison, sincere interest in the neighborhood and your professional behavior. When it was time to sell his house, we knew you were the Realtor we wanted to represent us.
All through the selling process, your integrity never wavered. You did an outstanding job and we are most grateful.
Wishing you the best,
Jan and Ron Smulcer
"Totally trust."
Dear Steve,
Working with you to sell our home was a real pleasure. You were both attentive and professional. We felt that you are someone we could totally trust throughout the whole process, and we were not disappointed. You have our highest recommendation. Thanks very much!
N. & C. Lim
"Your calm, thorough & completely professional approach."
Dear Steve,
Today I recommended you to another friend who is entering the home shopping market. Since you have sold two homes for me in the past six years, and both of them for a better price than I would have settled for, I´m pleased to refer my friends to you.
One of the things I appreciate most is your calm, thorough and completely professional approach. Selling or buying a house is never completely stress-free, but you make it as easy and smooth as possible. I´ve worked with other Realtors on two previous home transactions before working with you, and the difference is remarkable.
And I have to give a word of thanks to Angie as well. She is a delight to deal with, and she takes very good care of Hallmark´s clients.
Thank you for the wonderful job you do, Steve.
Ann Taylor
"You took care of everything."
Steve-
David and I would like to thank you for the wonderful assistance you provided us this year in both selling our former home and purchasing our new one. Living far away in Boston with our first baby on the way, we could not have gotten through the process without you help.
You were so knowledgeable about the area you were really able to give us great advice about the purchase of our new house- from the selection (we loved our builders and could not be happier with the quality of our new home) to what to offer and what to expect. You did a great job of educating us about the process.
Then, in selling our former home- you REALLY went the extra mile helping us get it ready for sale. We put our house on the market when our son was 3 days old and we were living in Boston (and we were still in the hospital) and that would not have been accomplished without your help.
I can say that I honestly have no idea of what was involved -- you took care of everything. And through it all you made yourself available at a moment's notice to answer our questions -- and boy, did we have a bunch. But you patiently answered each one.
You were more than just a Realtor, you were a teacher and a trusted advisor. Your integrity and experience allowed us to be able to spend our time and energy on the new baby, not the house transactions. We sincerely thank you for the great care you took of us and will recommend you to any of our friends moving to the area in the future. And...if we ever need a Realtor again, you will be the first call we make.
Shelly, David, and Campbell Katz
"The only person we thought of."
Dear Steve:
Aparajitha and I would like to thank you for your help in purchasing, leasing and managing our property in Woodside. Angie and you were a pleasure to work with and made the experience as smooth as it possibly could have been.
I don´t know if you remember this, but our first interaction was when we were interested in purchasing a property in which you were representing the sellers. Even though that deal did not go through, you made quite an impression on us. So when we were ready to explore the option of purchasing something, you were the only person we thought of.
All the details starting from the initial negotiations for the purchase, fixing up the house, finding a tenant and then managing the property, were handled extremely efficiently and expeditiously.
There is a reason you are the #1 real estate firm in this part of the city. There were many times when decisions needed to be made when Aparajitha would tell me to "do whatever Steve thinks needs to be done."
Thanks very much for your help.
Amit Verma, M.D. and Aparajitha Verma, M.D.
"Your wisdom and experience gave us such comfort."
Dear Steve,
I wanted to thank you for all you did in helping us sell our house. You made a very frustrating and stressful situation for us so smooth and calm.
Having worked with other Realtors, our experience with you was far superior to any others with whom we have dealt. Our only regret was that we didn't call you sooner!!
Your experience and wisdom gave us such comfort in trusting you with the many details that came with the sale of our home, especially while trying to do this long distance.
There were many times when we had a decision to make and I would tell Pat, "Let's do whatever Steve tells us to do," because of the confidence and trustworthiness that you inspire. Many blessings,
Ashley & Pat Roach
"For us, it was absolutely effortless."
Dear Steve,
In 1990, you sent me a marketing letter listing properties for sale in our neighboorhood. Normally these get thrown in the trash without ever opening, but this one was different...it was hand- addressed and had a nice commemorative stamp. As as result of this letter, in less than a week, my wife and I had purchased the property adjoining us across the back fence and we began a relationship with you that has lasted 19 years.
You have just completed the sale of our first home that we bought in 1971. For us, it was absolutely effortless. We could not have picked a worse time to sell a house...the market had crashed as we entered the worst recession of our lifetime. You had prepared us that selling in this market would be a challenge and we probably would not get the price we would have hoped for. Nonetheless, we gave you the green light to make the house ready to present to the market. You decided what should be done to the house and found the contractors to perform the work. Whatever you did must have been what was needed because we had a contract in a reasonable amount of time considering the market. Then when the buyer ran into problems with financing you stepped in to steer him to an accommodating financier. Talk about full service...how can it be any better? You make the house ready, find a buyer and help him with financing in the worst real estate market in 50 years...It just doesn't get any better!
Hugh and Becky Reeves
"You protected us from it."
Dear Steve:
I can't imagine things going more smoothly with the sale of our house until about 48 hours before the closing when, let's just say, all sorts of fireworks started going off on the other end of the deal.
What impressed us so much was how you handled this. In fact, I am quite certain I still don't have any idea all that went on because you protected us from it.
What I do know is that on the day of closing, just before the final walk through, you were in our home making sure everything was in order, which included putting spackle (that you had purchased) into all the nail holes in our walls. That was above and beyond the call of duty.
If we ever have to do another real estate transaction in Houston, you'll be getting the call. Katie & Linc Ashby
"You under-promised and over-delivered."
Dear Steve:
Thank you so much for the expeditious sale and closing of my home on Chatfield St. I have never had a smoother real estate transaction! I had previously listed the house for six months with a realtor who never brought me a single offer. I decided to remove the house from the market - and consult a professional listing agent - specializing in Westridge Subdivision.
Because I had received market updates in the mail from your office for two years prior - I knew you were the guy. You gave me sound advice on minor cosmetic improvements to the home - without a signed listing agreement.
Once we listed the house, I had a near full price offer within 48 hours. I rarely spoke to you through the process - only when there was something to update. That was just fine by me. I am very busy - and don't have time for fluff.
The closing went without a hitch -- and I made great money on the house. You actually under-promised and over-delivered -- which I appreciate very much.
I would recommend your services to anyone in the market to sell their home - particularly in the Inner Loop area of Houston.
Thanks so much!
Kelli Guyton
"Nothing fell through the cracks."
Dear Steve:
We really appreciate all the efforts that you and Angie spent on our behalf to market and bring to reality the sale and closing on our home. Your creativity in developing a solution to avoid a delay in our closing was nothing less than brilliant! We feel fortunate that you were able to find a buyer for us in such a difficult market. You are truly a pro in your field and we couldn´t be happier with the resulting sale of our home.
It is not an easy proposition to keep on top of all the details involved in the sale of a home when you are located in a different city. You were always there for us and provided us the needed guidance to ensure that nothing fell through the cracks. We would gladly recommend your services to anyone that wants a realtor who is a true professional! Best regards,
Laura Meisel and Irving Wilson
"We couldn't be happier."
Dear Steve,
Diane and I want to thank you for your professional approach, knowledge of the market, and the quiet confidence you displayed in selling our home on Aberdeen. After living in Braes Heights for the past 15 years, we knew of your reputation as the #1 Realtor in the neighborhood. Now we know why!
We couldn't be happier with the level of service you and Angie provided. Braes Heights residents are fortunate to have a neighbor like you who is so committed to his profession and to making this a better place to live.
We've already told our friends what a wonderful job you did as our Realtor. Your advice prior to the sale and your handling of the sales process were so very much appreciated.
Best wishes for continued success as the #1 Realtor in Braes Heights, and thanks for all you do for our neighborhood!!
Kevin and Diane Rech
"Extra mile ..."
Dear Steve:
I want to convey my appreciation to you and Angie for all of the support you gave to me during the home sale process. I can't thank you enough for all of your kindness and insight as I worked to move my father to a senior living facility and put the house for sale. Over and over, you went the extra mile for me, whether it was helping with new keys being made, helping me get into the house after dad lost his keys, keeping up with the listing and showings during the crazed aftermath of Hurricane Ike, and even draining the water heater for me! Your knowledge and affinity for the Ayrshire and Braeswood Place neighborhoods is a distinguishing factor for you as a real estate professional. Your expertise in this area led us to make very well-informed decisions on timing and price. Through the entire process, I can honestly say you were more than my Realtor - - you became a trusted friend.
Thanks for everything. You are the best there is, Steve, and I wish you continued success.
Veena Barrus
"Guidance was excellent."
Dear Steve,
My wife and I want to extend our gratitude for your help in selling our home. We lived in Braes Heights for 6 years and didn't want to leave, but you made the process of selling our home, which we thought would be more stressful, smooth and uneventful. Your advice and guidance was excellent and we were able to take care of things quickly with almost no "issues." It really was the easiest part of our move. We had heard from others that you were the best in the neighborhood based on your experience and professionalism and we have gone on to recommend you to others.
Thanks again, and hopefully, we will use you again when we want to come back to Braes Heights.
Peter and Margarita Lyons
"You will be our only referral."
Steve,
Vicki & I want to thank you for the very personal & professional way you handled the sale of our property. Your experience and expertise made all the difference.
Not only was the sales price higher than expected, the time required to bring a qualified buyer was remarkably short. And throughout the process you and your assistant, Angie, couldn't have been more helpful.
Thanks again for all your efforts and rest assured you will handle all of our future transactions. You will be our only referral to friends & family.
John & Vicki Stroman
"The timing and pricing were right on target."
Steve,
It's probably not often you get repeat business after 17 years, but that's how long it had been since we bought our last lot and built our new home as pioneers in Braes Heights in 1990. We've seen a lot of improvements in the neighborhood over the years, and were finally ready to move into another home. Why move out of the neighborhood?
So we did it all over again with Hallmark. We had a good experience in 1990 as the buyer, and this time as the seller.
Since we moved in to our new house before listing the old one, we were busy getting settled in, and appreciated your handling everything that needed to be taken care to prepare for the sale.
We know that the changes made at your suggestion were what cinched the deal for the buyers and what sold the house quickly and at the price we wanted. The timing and pricing were right on target, and Jeannie and I both agree you exceeded our expectations. Thanks for making our transaction so stress-free!
Kevin and Jeannie Long
"Integrity, honesty and fairness."
Dear Steve,
As a genuine Christian, I see God in action in the situation I was faced with the sale of my property on Merrick. You used your professional expertise in real estate services in a highly commendable manner.
I have great confidence that our Lord will enable you to serve the larger community with integrity, honesty and fairness.
Wishing you God-speed in the work ahead.
Dr. Gerson David
"From the minute you walked in the door."
Dear Steve,
Your expertise in your chosen profession, residential real estate, is beyond compare.A previous experience in selling a house was such a horrible affair I was dreading going through the process again.
However, from the minute you walked in the door you were the consummate professional.You were familiar with all aspects of the house from the size of the lot to the most current renovation work.You knew exactly what was needed to sell my house.You came to our first meeting with a plan which you implemented on schedule.The house sold, in record time, at a fair price for everyone.The closing was a pleasant experience.
When I moved out I was confident you had done the best possible job that could have been done for everyone.
I will recommend you to anyone who asks and to those who don´t ask but are talking about selling a house.I cannot tell you how different this experience was from the previous one. I hope you know how much I appreciate your professionalism, your helpfulness and your thoughtfulness.
Ruth K. Duncan, Ph. D.
"So much more than that."
Dear Steve,
We can't thank you enough for the incredible job you did as our real estate agent. We would recommend you without hesitation to each and every one of our friends who would be looking to buy or sell a home in Houston.
Your reputation for high-quality execution and your knowledge of the neighborhood is what convinced us to secure your services. We, however, received so much more than that. You helped us not only get our house sold within our time horizon and at a good price point but your guidance in getting our house ready for market as well as your list of referrals for contractors was another incredible bonus for us.
Without rehashing all our personal chaos at the time, you were also an incredible friend and provided our family with support beyond what would be reasonable to expect in a business transaction. You consistently were focused on helping our family with solutions to a whole host of issues we did not anticipate having to deal with in our move from Houston to Seattle.
Well, we are safe, relatively settled and thriving in our new town. We only wished that we could call upon your services to help us buy a home in this marketplace. I am sure that our next agent would not live up to the gold standard that you deliver.
Best wishes, and thanks!
The Steele Family
"Incredible efficiency and the utmost expertise."
Dear Steve,
After working with you and Angie for about the last 15 years or so, we can honestly state that your professionalism,competence, and integrity in handling our partnership's real estate investments were superb.
Residential leases, remodeling and renovation work, securing good tenants, negotiating and completing numerous house sales -- all were completed by you and your excellent assistant, Angie, with incredible efficiency and the utmost expertise.
We would highly recommend you to any person in need of help with any and all real estate transactions. Thank you very much for all the years you made everything work for us. Sincerely,
Pre-Mil Properties by David S. Miller & Larry V. Prevatt
"You always deliver."
Dear Steve,
Thank you very much for all your help in the purchase of our new home. We could not be happier!
You have made the process "seem" so easy and simple for us, and you have been there with us in every single step of the way. There are three words very important in any type of business: knowledge, honesty and delivery. We believe that you excel on all of them. You know the market but your advice is always honest, making the customers' interests come first. And you always deliver: with good options, good product and excellent service. We could not have asked for anything better!
We hope this is just the beginning of a long relationship, not only in business but most important in friendship.
Thanks again and Hasta Pronto! Isabel Moros & Guillermo Garcia-Manero, M.D.
"I feel blessed to know you."
Dear Steve:
Thank you so much!
You totally cater to your clients in every way and I really appreciate it. That's what make you a "blue ribbon" operation (besides your vast knowledge). I feel blessed to know you.
Thanks for making things so easy and making me feel so comfortable.
Sue Strickland
"We were totally blown away."
Dear Steve:
Your guidance and advice were invaluable in pricing and selling our home on Hatton. We were totally blown away at the short time it took for a contract to come our way. Your knowledge of the housing market in KnollwoodVillage made it all happen smoothly and expertly. Each step happened exactly as you described. You do your job very well.
Our neighbors gave us a lovely and emotional send-off party. Thirty-five years with these wonderful folks have been just great. You can be sure that we had only good things to say about your service. Eloy & Angie Martinez
"Helped me get through it all."
Steve,
Thank you and Angie for your assistance with the sale of my Braeswood Place home and the purchase of my new home. As you know I had some apprehension about moving out of such a wonderful neighborhood and the home where I raised my child.
Your knowledge, professionalism, candor,and responsiveness helped me get through it all and feel great about both transactions. Sherrie Reinhackel
"You sold them in record time."
Dear Steve,
I learned about you from a good friend of mine whom was pleased to have you sell two different homes for her in Houston. She stated that you sold them in record time with great professionalism. Needless to say you came highly recommended.
Thank you very much for all of your help in selling my condominium. It was in shambles from my previous renter, and with me living in Virginia I was unable to keep on top the repairs. You, however, pulled together a crew to do all of the work in just days. I am glad to have entrusted you with all of that.
You have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and I was rewarded in the end. I also have to give a big thanks to your assistant Angie. How lucky we all are to have her on our side. She was and angel with unyielding patience with all of my phone calls and questions. Her leadership is high quality with grace.
I have many relatives and friends in Houston, and if they needed an agent I would highly recommend Steve Anton for the job.
Angela Cisneros
"You were true to your word."
Dear Steve:
Thank you very much for handling the sale of our home. You did a fine job! You have a very business-like, no-nonsense approach, which we found to be quite refreshing. There was not much "fluff" that we had to wade through. You managed our expectations very well, and you were true to your word. You and Angie are a great team, and we really appreciate your hard work. Thank you both for making the sale of our home go very smoothly. We will miss being in the Braeswood Place neighborhood, right around the corner from you and your family.
Tom and Elizabeth Howley
"Contacting you has to be the best decision we ever made."
Dear Steve,
We just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for us.We had been searching for a house to buy in the Braeswood area for a year and it has been extremely difficult to find the perfect property as they are being sold the instant the sign is put in the yard.We have had quite a few bad experiences with real estate agents that just did not understand the current market and we lost out on a number of houses because our agents were not willing to do the work to make it happen for us.
When we saw this house go on the market, we knew we had to have it.We had trepidations contacting you without our own real estate agent to look out for our interests, but we just could not find anyone to help us adequately.Contacting you has to be the best decision we ever made.Your hard work and dedication made the entire home buying process simple and painless.Even though you were the listing agent, you went out of your way to ensure the integrity of the deal was never compromised.We just couldn't be happier with the results.
We also appreciate all of the advice you have given us concerning the disposition of our old home.Your expertise and knowledge of the market really shows.We especially appreciate your honesty and integrity - they are truly rare and wonderful traits to find in the business these days!
We look forward to working with you in the future and highly recommend your services to our family and friends.
Lisa Tsokos and Brandon Wallace
"They spoke highly of you."
Steve,
I am Bob and Mary Kegg´s daughter and I just wanted to thank you for being so nice to my parents over the years. They both spoke highly of you. You were very helpful to my dad after the flood and he appreciated that. Also, thanks for getting us such a nice price on the house! Our parents have taken good care of us even now.
Kathleen Kegg Price
"Amazing."
Dear Steve,
Thanks for doing such a great job selling our home. I never believed we could sell it with all the foundation and plumbing problems we had, which are typical for this age house. The fact that you sold it so quickly, and at a great profit was amazing to us. Your reputation is well deserved, and we intend to recommend you to all our friends.
Stephanie Neverdowski
"We were thrilled."
Dear Steve:
Buying or selling a property long distance can be a daunting and intimidating undertaking. With Hallmark Properties we succeeded in selling our house in the Knollwood Village section of Houston in a manner and at a price that exceeded our expectations.
You demonstrated your knowledge of the market and the neighborhood by quoting us a selling price that was 10% over those quoted by two other real estate agents. I must admit we had our doubts, but your reasons were convincing and in less than 24 hours of placing the house on the market you called with an offer that was more than the asking price. We were thrilled.
Prior to the final closing some complications arose from paperwork errors committed by the title insurance company 25 years earlier. Your dedicated staff provided invaluable assistance in successfully resolving those issues.
We greatly appreciate your efforts on our behalf and highly recommend your services to anyone considering a real estate transaction in the Houston area.
Sincerely,
Jim & Bron Sutherland New Jersey
"Hallmark Properties is a great partner."
Dear Steve:
Your continued support of Mark Twain Elementary is greatly appreciated by the entire community. The kids can't wait to receive the school directory. It is not to look up their name but to flip the back cover over and try to answer the brain-teasers! They attack each person they can to see if they can answer the teasers! They seem to get better and better.
We'd also like to thank you for your generous donation of 1,000 bumper stickers. We are going to pass them out at the first day of school in our new building. They will add to the excitement and celebration of the day. Thank you for providing us with such a great momento.
Hallmark Properties is a great partner to Mark Twain!
Sincerely,
Brenda Blackwood Mark Twain P.T.O.
"Absolutely correct in his estimates."
Before I actually met Steve Anton, I was familiar with his name from the high percentage of Hallmark Properties "For Sale" signs in the Braeswood Place community. When Kelly and I decided to move closer to my son's school and our church, we called Steve figuring he was the local expert for selling our home in Ayrshire. From the initial meeting where he helped set our expectations for the selling price range, the process for showings, and timing for closing, Steve was very honest and reassuring and, as it turns out, absolutely correct in his estimates.
The selling went so smoothly, Kelly and I were wishing we could find someone like to Steve to assist us in buying our new home further west in Houston. Our prayers were answered when Steve offered to assist us in that effort as well. Steve's knowledge of the Houston real estate market is clearly not limited to the inner-loop! Both closings went smoothly with no surprises. The otherwise stressful process of buying and selling a home was made so much easier because of Steve's clear dedication to his clients, his attention to detail, and his unwavering honesty.
Dave & Kelly Herberger Attorneys at Law, Houston
"Dead-on instincts...painless and pleasant."
Steve,
We wanted to thank you and Hallmark Properties for making the sale of our home, and the purchase of our new home, as easy, painless, and pleasant as you did. It is a testament to Hallmark Properties that we felt as though ours was the only real estate transaction you were working on, though we know this is not the case. We especially appreciated your responsiveness to our phone calls and emails, and your dead-on instincts regarding purchase and sales strategies on both homes. We were also very pleased with the inspectors and contractors you recommended to us.
We have already, and will continue to, recommend Hallmark Properties wholeheartedly to our friends and neighbors.
Whenever I need to sell real estate, I call Steve. His no-nonsense approach and vast experience in the Houston real estate market saves me time and money. Unlike other brokers, Steve never misrepresents the value of a property that I wish to sell in order to get my business. Instead, Steve is honest with me from the very beginning, which leads to quick sales for fair prices. Steve has integrity and is always responsive. For me, the choice is easy. Why would I go anywhere else? W. Cameron McCulloch
"Knows this city like the back of his hand."
Three cheers for our favorite Realtor!
When we moved here eight years ago, we knew we wanted Steve to find us a home. He is a native Houstonian who knows this city like the back of his hand. He is extremely educated about all aspects of the market and works tirelessly to find the right home. The housing market was very tight and he kindly but firmly guided us as we researched the limited options. We needed to make a quick decision and he "held our hands" every step of the way. (He was so savvy as to find out the homeowners would no longer need certain household furnishings, and we got them as part of the deal!)
Many Realtors don't have opinions and simply show you houses until you decide to buy one. Steve is as concerned with how you will resell a house as he is with helping you find one to buy. He communicates his experience so you don't make a mistake you'll regret later.
I have called on Steve many times over the years to get referrals for various household repairs that we don't want to tackle ourselves. He is quick to answer my calls and always ready with a name and number.
It's not just a transaction to Steve. Steve was the person to whom I entrusted my children's baby books when we fled Hurricane Rita! (He even came by and picked them up!) I think that says it all!
Jody Rasplicka
WestUniversity Place
"Thanks to your strategy."
Dear Steve:
I would like to thank you for the expertise that you displayed in our goal to purchase the house in Linkwood. Stephanie and I had been looking for the past two years for a house that "we both liked."
Since I have lived in the same house on Blue Bonnet for 39 years I must admit I was quite clueless in regards to current real estate dealings. But thanks to your strategy, we basically had purchased our new house in 2 days. You also provided the necessary professionals that handled the inspections and a great contact who provided expertise in arranging financing!
By the way, thanks for selling our present house in just one day!
Best Regards,
Stephanie and David Antich Houston
"All so easy."
Dear Steve:
Jim and I want to thank you for the wonderful way you handled the sale of our house. You made it all so easy for us. We really appreciate everything you did.
Sincerely
Sue and Jim Maricelli
"Sold my house in one week."
Dear Steve:
When I found a need to sell my home of 45 years, which needed updating, I didn't have to look any further than the name of Steve Anton. You not only sold my house in one week but gave me invaluable advice and suggestions for getting prepared for the closing in three weeks. I would never have made the time line without your help. All the thanks I can give you will never be ample for such knowledge and helpfulness for such a transition. Again, thank you.
Helen Saucer The Woodlands
"As if they were his own."
Steve Anton has acted as my property manager since one of his competitors recommended him to me in 1998. He has done an excellent job. He knows the market; he is fair; he is professional and he is efficient. Steve responds quickly to any needs or requests. He looks after my properties as if they were his own.
I appreciate his thorough tenant care. His detailed and easy-to-use records and reports simplify my life. I recommend Hallmark Properties.
Mike Niebruegge Attorney at Law West University Place
"Kept me fully informed."
Steve,
I initially called you because your name was in front of me consistently for the 7 years I was in that house; your regular newsletter kept me fully informed as to property values in the neighborhood, which was extremely helpful since I knew I would sell at some time.
When we began the process to list and sell the house, you were totally professional, honest and very helpful in giving guidance in preparing the house to show. When I did have questions or concerns, you or Angie always responded promptly and professionally. I always felt that you were truly working for me to attain the best value for the house.
I am very grateful to you, and to Angie, for making a somewhat difficult situation go so smoothly. I would definitely call upon you again if I had the opportunity and I wouldn't hesitate to refer you to a friend.
Martha Gray
Houston Interiors by Decorating Den
"Man of principle, integrity and character."
Dear Steve:
As our moving season comes to a close, we want to thank you and your staff for all the help you provided for us. You were nothing but professional. Hallmark helped us at every turn. You offered expert advice on what we needed to do to ready the house for sale. You made it easy to find reputable tradesmen to do the work we needed. You kept us abreast of every turn of events. You replied promptly to every inquiry we had. When we did something backwards, you were patient. And throughout, it was clear that you are a man of principle, integrity and character. I hope that I will have the opportunity to recommend you to others. you deserve it, and they will be well-served.
With gratitude and respect,
Rev. Jeff Wood
"Great advice."
Dear Steve:
It is a pleasure to be able to recommend your services. You handled the sale of our house and the purchase of our new house. You gave us great advice which was well worth taking on getting the house ready for sale, pricing the home, and handling the negotiations. You also represented us well on the purchase of our new home.
This is the first real estate transaction I´ve been involved in where I felt the Realtor was really representing us well, as both buyer and seller. You were also able to recommend some fantastic contractors to us who did work for us at an extremely fair price, and the work was fabulous.Thanks so much.
Susan Long and Larry Marcotte Houston
"Your fine efforts."
Steve: Thank you for assisting in the sale of our home. We really appreciate all of the hard work and time that you put into the sale.
We could not be happier with the result, as well as the ease of the process. As you know, our house sold for a strong price in an extremely short period of time. This could not have been achieved without your fine efforts.
From the initial list through the closing, you were always available to answer our questions and to help push the transaction toward a favorable conclusion.
Thank you again for a job well done.
Ara and J.J. Hardig Attorneys at Law, Houston
"Brought this albatross to a successful conclusion."
Dear Steve:
"Thanks" is really not an adequate word to try to sum up all the expert work you did selling the property in Houston for us. Our attorney recommended you highly when we asked if there was anyone he knew who would be able to help us. With our situation, being so far away and not in the best of health, it was not feasible for us to drive into Houston often enough to keep a handle on everything.
You just took over, handled everything, put up with our far-too-many phone calls, which were always graciously answered by you or your staff, and brought this albatross to a successful conclusion.
We thank you again, and remember -- if you get up here near us, there is always coffee and homemade jam.
With our best wishes,
Ed & Eleanor Scearce Navasota
"If not for Steve..."
Steve Anton has helped us purchase, rent and sell 4 properties. We met Steve when we were trying to purchase our first home in Braes Heights 13 years ago. We had some difficulties with the seller and if it were not for Steve we wouldn't have been able to purchase the home. He made the entire process easier with his no-nonsense approach. He helped us sell that same home 8 years later, for top dollar.
From the time he placed the "For Sale" sign in the lawn to the closing it was a very painless process. Over the years we have referred many friends to Steve and will continue to do so. He knows the neighborhood better than any other Realtor.
Drs. Dale and Carol Brant Houston
"Impressive and credible."
Dear Steve:
Cori and I would like to thank you for your recent assistance in selling our house. We found your approach to be thoroughly informative and very well-organized. We received clear answers to all our questions; all our concerns were addressed. Your knowledge of the local market was impressive and credible. We are sure that, like most people, we found selling a house to be a complex and somewhat intimidating process, but your level of professionalism proved invaluable to us.
We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone requiring real estate services. Thanks again.
Andrew and Cori Brown Houston to Vancouver
"A trusted company."
Our first experience with Hallmark Properties occurred in 1999-2000 while living abroad in Grenada, West Indies. We were referred to Steve Anton due to his integrity, strong reputation and longtime presence in Braes Heights and engaged Hallmark to rent and manage our home on Grennoch Lane. Our tenants were properly screened, rent payments made in a timely fashion, and any/all property issues were resolved expediently and in the most frugal fashion. Thus began a relationship that continues today.
Last year, we completed building a new patio home on Buffalo Speedway and again engaged Hallmark Properties, this time as agent in the sale of our Grennoch Lane property. Our home sold within 30 days, above market value. Today, we still rely on Hallmark Properties to manage and rent our home while we are living and working in Africa. It is refreshing to have the peace of mind knowing your home is being managed and cared for by a trusted company.
Michael B. Mizwa Vice President, International Affairs Baylor College of Medicine Houston to West Africa
"Impressed with your listening skills."
Dear Steve:
In addition to a substantial fund of real estate knowledge and the many issues that surround settling an estate or relocating a family, you are a professional who has interest in and cares about the people with whom you are doing business. We were impressed with your listening skills as well as the resources you offered us beyond those essential for the successful home sale.
As the executor of our neighbor's estate I was responsible for the disposition of not only a home but all of the contents as well. The advice that you offered and the assistance that you and your staff provided with the estate sale was most helpful. It was during that sale that I was able to observe the relationships that you had built with individuals in our neighborhood and the surrounding area. I was impressed by the fact that you knew a number of the people and apparently had handled real estate transactions for them in the past. You build and maintain relationships with the residents of the area and take an interest in the community. As a resident of this community that is very attractive.
In our busy often compartmentalized self service world having an individual who offers more, as part of the basic package complete with good customer service, is "priceless".
Cynthia Miley Texas Children's Hospital Houston
"Knows what he is talking about."
What I appreciated most about working with Steve was his honesty and his solid business sense. He was able to both listen to what we were looking for as well guide us through every step of the process. Some agents only tell you what they think you want to hear in order to make a deal.
Steve is direct and absolutely knows what he is talking about. His 20+ years of Houston real estate experience should indicate to anyone that he knows what he is doing. I would use Steve again and highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
David A. Williams
Make A Wish Foundation Houston to Phoenix
"Steve shared our vision."
I was referred to Hallmark Properties by a friend who said that Steve was the local real estate expert. I was very comfortable with Steve because he listens to us and allowed us to look for a house the way we preferred.
Every time a house hit the MLS he would e-mail the listing for me to drive by. What a time saver! Steve shared our vision and made investment-wise remodel advice. He knows experienced/honest contractors and inspectors that made our close go smoothly.
The next time we need a real estate agent I wouldn't consider calling anyone else. After all, Steve is a very visible neighbor who is active within the community.
Steve & Freya Shiller Houston
"Painless."
Thanks again Steve!
I appreciate the job you did for us. Your professionalism was surpassed only by your outstanding team. Everyone was very helpful and went out of their way to make the job of selling our house as painless as possible.
If ever we decide to move back to Houston, Steve Anton and Hallmark Properties would be my first stop in finding a new place!
Take care,
Tom Forwalt Houston to Colorado
"No snags, no glitches."
This letter is to thank you for the great experience I had with the sale and closing of my residence.
I anticipated the usual drag time associated with selling a house.
That was not the case at all. I went from contract for sale to closing to move out in 1 month. That had to be the quickest Month of March of my life.
There were no snags, no glitches, and I was always informed of what the status was on the pending sale.
I believe it went that way because you and the people in you organization are very knowledgeable and highly professional and seem to take great pride in a job well done.
Again, thanks.
Robert S. Green Houston
"Could not have done it without your help."
Dear Steve:
Thank you so much for your help in managing our property for these many years. It was a real blessing not to have to worry about it since we moved away. For almost 15 years, we could always count on you to keep our property in good repair and rented to reliable tenants. Since we had our hands full homeschooling eight children, we simply could not have done it without your help.
When you sold the property recently, we really appreciated how well you managed the transaction. That was the fifth piece of property that we have bought/sold in 23 years and it was the easiest we have experienced, even though we could not be in Houston for the closing.
Thank you, and best wishes for continued success in your business. We have recommended you to friends in Houston and will continue to do so.
Sincerely,
Jay and Irene Janis
"Peace of mind."
Steve:
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and Angie for the great service and advice you've given Tara and I over the years with the transactions we've done together as well as in property management. It is a great relief to not have to worry about the day-to-day maintenance issues that come up from time to time. When repairs do come up, I feel confident that you are trying to save us money wherever possible as well as making sure your service people do a good job with their work. I also appreciate the "heads up" call to let us know if a significant repair is necessary.
I would gladly recommend Hallmark to other investors that need "peace of mind" in a property manager. Thanks again!
Jim Sikes CTX Mortgage Company Frisco/Texoma Branch Manager
"More than tripled in value."
Dear Steve:
It was with some surprise that I realized last week that we had been doing a very successful series of real estate investments since late 1988.
Certainly a constant and profitable association that has more than tripled in value and resulted in a very nice return each month needs to be considered one of the best investments going. I know that our past success will continue into both our futures.
Best regards, and a politically incorrect "Merry Christmas."