Many buyers are unaware of the fact that there are fees involved in buying a home...a lot of fees. In fact, it is common for the seller to contribute to these fees in order to lighten the buyer's
Testimonials
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Jamie was absolutely terrific in every way during our home buying process. She always made herself available, and she put our needs and concerns first at all times. I would absolutely recommend that anyone interested in buying or selling a home give Jamie a call. I could not give her a stronger recommendation!
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- Jason H.
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"Rodolfo was the perfect agent for us first-time home owners. We felt comfortable knowing that he would keep us informed throughout the process, and he was always quick with a detailed reply to our never-ending list of questions!"
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- David Blascyk and Stephanie Sowma Minneapolis, MN Spring 2015
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When I was moving my mother across the country and we needed to find a place for her to stay while we looked for a house for her, Jamie went above and beyond to find her a good place to rent out in the short term and continued to work hard to find an amazing house for her.
In the end, the house Jamie found for my mom was absolutely perfect for her. It fell perfectly into her budgeted amount and fit every criteria we were looking for. It was close to us, so she's able to visit the grandkids all the time; it's perfect for entertaining guests as my mom loves to do; and it was in a fantastic neighborhood where.
When the time came to close on the house, Jamie was with her every step of the way and made it such a smooth transition for her!
All in all, I felt that Jamie found a house that was better for my mom than we could have dreamed and the service and knowledge she provided was exceptional!
Thank you soooo much Jamie!
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- Brett R.
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We found Jamie to be very knowledgable about the area and the process, and was always available for questions and showings. This was a great comfort to us as first time home buyers! Jamie was absolutely fantastic to work with, and we absolutely recommend her!
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- Christine W.
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I was nervous about starting the home buying process because my husband and I had never done it before. We had no idea what to expect. Jamie was so helpful at every step of the way. She knows at lot about the mortgage process and she also knows about the ins and outs of houses (from the furnace room, to checking for water damage, to mold growth on concrete) which I loved. It made me even more confident that she would help us find our perfect home. Another thing that impressed me was her response time. She answered my emails very quickly and when you are in a stressful situation, such as home buying it's amazing to have someone get back to you with answers so quickly! We loved our experience and would recommend her to anyone!
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- Melissa B.
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My wife and I were extremely ignorant about the home buying process, so selecting a quality real estate agent was crucial for us. Luckily, we found Jamie. Jamie was absolutely terrific about making herself available, answering questions, getting us the best deal possible, and just simply keeping our needs and wants at the forefront throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Jason H.
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Sally was really helpful as a first time home buyer. I had a ton of questions and she would always provide a thorough answer within the hour.
I never felt any pressure to look at more places, make offers, etc. which was beneficial for me to help relieve some of the uncertainty of the process for someone who hadn't been through it.
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- Brian H.
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Jamie was an absolute blessing in helping me buy my first home. From the moment I contacted Jamie, she was very knowledgable and professional in finding potential homes. She listened to my wants and needs for a home and found a perfect fit for me and what I was looking for. Jamie always did things the right way and was available anytime I needed something. Jamie is a responsible realtor who truly wants to help you find that perfect fit in a home. She is truly a top notch professional and I would highly recommend Jamie to anyone who is looking to purchase a home or property.
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- Tyler G.
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Jamie was extremely helpful in finding us a home. She made us feel calm and comfortable being first-time home buyers which we really appreciated. She responded immediately with any questions we had and was always available.
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- Tanner O.
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Jamie is highly recommended. She knows Minneapolis well and wants to help! She is great to work with. We were very pleased to work with her because we did not know the area and she found us a house and area that we love.
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- Ashley T.
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Jamie was extremely helpful in our search to find our new summer home! She really listened to us and took the time to understand our priorities so she could better assist us. We don't have flexible schedules, but she was very accommodating and her response times were excellent. She is also very ethical, showing integrity throughout the entire process, and was an all around pleasure to work with!
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- Rob B.
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Jamie was fantastic to work with. She invariably made herself available at our convenience to look at as many homes as we wanted. She researched the homes ahead of time so that we knew if there were any issues that would prevent us from moving forward. Any time we reached out to her she responded within an hour, often within a minute or two, and while she was showing us houses, we always had her complete attention. She communicated with the selling agent, and made sure that we had all the information we needed to make the buying process smooth and easy. I would recommend Jamie to any of my friends.
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- Dan T.
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Jamie did an amazing job helping us find a house! She listened to what was most important to us and directed us in the right way. Jamie made the closing process quick and painless! I recomend using Jamie for buying or selling your houses! She is extremely dedicated to her clients and will help you get what your looking for!
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- Olivia K.
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We loved working with Jamie. She was always willing to go the extra mile for us, was gracious in answering ALL our questions, honest, insightful and was extremely responsive. We'd hire her again! Thanks for all your hard work for us, Jamie! You truly made our first home buying experience an easy, fun and painless process!
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- Cassie B.
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"I would absolutely recommend David! He helped us find our first home (a triplex) and was extremely patient and responsive. We looked at a crazy number of properties (close to 50) with David over 6 months. He was consistently patient and cheerful with us. We really felt like he wanted to be sure we found the right one, no matter how long it took. More than once he met us within hours of a property coming on the market that we decided we wanted to see. Since we were looking at an investment property, it was great to have David's expertise in that area. During showings, he would point out ways we could increase value and share tips from his past experiences owning and remodeling investment properties. Even after the sale closed, we've asked David questions and he has remained very helpful. We love our new (really old) house!”
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- Alexis, Minneapolis MN
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Jamie is very quick to communicate during the entire process. I would recommend her highly! She came up with several options per day to look at even when the budget was tight and the school district was a small area to look.
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- Sue H.
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Jamie was fabulous to work with! She responds to all questions within a matter of minutes (even late at night and while on maternity leave), and was quick to set up showings. Knowledgeable on the area, pricing, and the market. I would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We will certainly use her again in the future!
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- Kelley P.
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It is our pleasure to write a recommendation for Rodolfo Trujillo - Relator.
We engaged Rodolfo to help us find a new home. We wanted to move closer to our children’s school district. We provided a very specific set of criterion regarding what we were looking for in our next house. Rodolfo was very prompt and quickly came up with the short list of homes for us to visit based upon our criterion. He promptly arranged for showings to these homes, and we were pleased that he was able to so closely match potential homes with our wish list. Throughout the whole home shopping journey, he provided very deep insight into the pros and cons for each house we looked at, performed comparable market analysis for those that we wanted to make an offer on, and was very knowledgeable regarding the potential costs of improvements, upgrades, and other potential pitfalls that could cost additional money after closing. We went the route of a VA loan, and when my primary lender was providing poor service, he provided us with the name of a lender that was able to underwrite our VA loan in record time. He helped us craft an offer that was fair and equitable, and it was readily accepted by the seller. He was extremely resourceful in helping us throughout the entire home buying process, from search to final closing.
We were so impressed with Rodolfo that we decided to use him as our listing agent to sell our existing house. We were a little concerned about quickly selling our existing house as it was over 110 years old, and that it might be challenging to sell. In addition, we had a neighbor that did not take care of their house so we were concerned about losing market value. Rodolfo stepped right up in doing a comparable market analysis, and during our walkthrough pointed out which features we should focus on improving and which we could ignore prior to listing our house. He saved us considerable time and money in helping us find that sweet spot to ensure our house was sold in an expedient manner, and not cause us to go overboard with pre-sale improvement expenses. During this time, we were trying to find a dependable painter who could make some touch-up corrections to add that extra curb appeal. We were not having a lot of luck, until Rodolfo stepped in and connected us with one of his trusted contractors. This contractor did an excellent job in a very short time frame and we saved time and money from having to go with some of the alternate contractors. This just reinforced our opinion of Rodolfo’s resourcefulness as a relator. In addition, he helped us navigate around the neighbor, providing strategies to get their yard and house in a better state, and even offering to engage with him.
Rodolfo’s end results, most importantly, speak for themselves. We were able to get our house on the market in order to take advantage of the spring selling ‘rush’, and it sold within 1 hour the first day it listed, and even garnered multiple offers. This was an amazing minimum amount of time between listing and having an offer (which was over asking price) in our possession. He helped us navigate the rest of the selling process through to closing. With Rodolfo, we felt we had top-notch service, and were impressed with his resourcefulness at critical times in the whole home buying and selling process. We are sold on Rodolfo’s relator services for life!
Paul and Alycia Knabenshue Wayzata, MN Summer-Fall 2014
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- Paul and Alycia Knabenshue Wayzata, MN Summer-Fall 2014
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This summer my wife and I decided we had outgrown our home and chose to put it on the market in hopes of finding something more suitable. After interviewing several realtors, we found Rodolfo through a referral and knew almost immediately he was the right choice for us.
Rodolfo's approach was aggressive, educated, friendly and accommodating. His experience proved invaluable to us throughout the entire process, but what impressed us most was his flexibility and willingness to listen to our desires and expectations. Rodolfo was never pushy and always reachable. He was in touch with what we expected to gain from our sale and find in our purchase. He and his team helped us prepare for the process and educated us on what to expect when it came to showings and house hunting.
Once his plan was set in motion it was clear we had made the right decision. Our house was sold with in the first couple of days and we found the perfect house to move into shortly thereafter. Rodolfo made an otherwise daunting process easy and comfortable. He arranged for us to close on both properties on the same day and it was seamless.
My wife and I both felt as though we were Rodolfo's only client despite his busy schedule. More importantly were excited to have a new friend. His attention to detail and truly caring approach are a great formula for a realtor to have, and we will undoubtedly recommend him to our friends and family.
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- The Gregors. Medina, MN Fall 2014
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I have known Rodolfo for almost 10 years. He has helped my parents, older sister, younger brother and myself buying our first house in America. He made the process easy to understand, always there to answer any questions, He listened to my needs and never showed me houses that I could not afford or that were not part of my criteria. I felt like working with a friend that was always looking for my best interest. I will recommend Rodolfo any day.
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- Jose Vazquez. Eden Prairie, MN Summer 2013
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Jamie is an honest, reliable agent that helped my husband and I find the perfect house. We told Jamie what we were looking for, our price range, and where we would ideally like to live and she worked with us to find our home. I highly recommend Jamie as your agent!
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- Miranda B.
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Jamie provided the most excellent service. She was always available to answer my questions, helped me understand the process, walked me through any concerns I had, and found the perfect home for me. She knew exactly what I was looking for, and related perfectly. I would highly recommend her, and will be using her for all of my future real estate purchases and sales!
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- Justin N.
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Jamie was amazing! The whole process went so smooth and we were able to negotiate the price down and it was so painless. We have her out budget and she was able to Find a nice house with in our budget.
Very happy with our house and I would recommend Jamie to my friends and family .. She is just the best.
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- David G.
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I contacted Jamie based on the many positive Zillow reviews she has.
Everyone said, "We loved working with Jamie because she was so responsive and helpful with us being first time home buyers" etc. I thought, "I'm needy, so I love responsive. I'm a first time home buyer, perfect match!"
I emailed her on Zillow and no more than 10 minutes later, she emailed me and gave me a call to chat about my needs. This was on a Sunday, so I really didn't expect a response same day let alone that quickly. It was great.
Everything I read about Jamie on Zillow was true. She was so helpful and knowledgeable and held my hand throughout my home-buying process - answering every question I could possibly have.
We wrapped up my home purchase in just over a month from the date my offer was accepted and I have to say, she's the reason it went as smooth as it did.
If you're looking into realtors to help you buy a home, stop now and call Jamie. You really won't regret it.
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- Macy I.
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Jamie listened to the kind of house my husband and I were looking for and helped us find the perfect home that matched our style and our budget! Jamie worked with us and for us during this whole process. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor.
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- Miranda P.
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Jamie was very helpful during the process of searching for and buying a home. She made it a reality to meet with us whenever possible and made sure we were aware of how the process worked. From the first meeting with her, she was very informative and upfront with us. We really appreciated everything that she did for us and would certainly recommend her to anyone else interested in buying a home.
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- Matt O.
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Jamie was absolutely amazing! She helped us get the best price for our home and made the whole process flow smoothly from beginning to end. The time between listing and closing was extremely short but she made sure we had everything we needed. She was also great at answering every question we had about the whole process and was able to explain it in easy-to-understand terms. If you're looking for a realtor to work with, I ABSOLUTELY recommend you get in touch with her!
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- Jessica R.
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David was awesome. He was very professional and honest in his approach. He helped us understand exactly what needed to be done to get our house sold for the most money, in the least amount of time. The first offer came in one hour and fifteen minutes after we hit the market. That was the one we ended up accepting as it was well above our list price. His pre-marketing strategy worked like a charm as we had 40 showings and eight offers within the first three days. He stayed with us through the entire process to make sure we closed on time with no hassles. I highly recommend David as an agent.
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- Melissa, Bloomington, MN
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“David Meyer did a superb job in assisting me with the purchase of my first home. He is professional, knowledgeable and he supported me through the whole process of buying my home. Everything went so smooth, I could not be happier with his service! I strongly encourage anyone buying a home to contact David! Thanks for everything, James.”
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- James, West St. Paul MN
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Realtor Jamie Petersen definitely knows what she is doing. Very knowledgeable when it comes to finding you the next place to call "home" or to sell your current house faster that you can imagine. She is very professional, realistic and talented. I would recomend Jamie to family and friends.
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- David G.
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Jamie was our realtor for buying and selling, she made the process very easy for us. We loved how knowledgeable and professional she was and that she was able to answer any questions we had throughout the entire process! She really took the time to listen to what we wanted and didn't want in a house and she found one that was a great fit for us! We would highly recommend Jamie!
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- Jennifer H.
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Jamie showed us a number of houses over the last year and has ALWAYS been prompt, professional, and very proactive in our search. We'd recommend her to anyone looking for a new home!
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- Kelli S.
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As a first time home-buyer, how would I define my experience working with Jamie? Superlative. It was of the highest kind and quality; supreme. Jamie possesses strong knowledge of the market and overall home-buying process. The qualities that impressed me most were her patience and accommodation. Jamie showed my wife and I more than 25 houses in the Twin Cities area before we decided on "the one." Over the past year, not once did we feel rushed, and Jamie was quick to respond to even the most insignificant questions or concerns. Surely I would recommend Jamie to any prospective home-buyer. I look forward to working with this outstanding real estate professional again in the future.
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- JT B.
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Jamie was great in helping us find our perfect home. She was knowledgable and answered every question we had. She was on top of new listings and had a great understanding of what we were looking for in a home.
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- Ashlie H.
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We worked with Jamie to sell our house after using her to purchase a house in 2016. Jamie is everything you want in a Realtor- honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, reliable, easy to reach, communicative and understandable, and an all-around great person. She goes above and beyond for her clients and I couldn't be happier with her work on both buying and selling our houses.
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- Bridget R.
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Jamie was extremely helpful to my wife and I as we were looking to buying our first home. She had great knowledge, and was willing to meet you anywhere at just about anytime, she went out of her own way to work with you and she was very consistent about responding to your messages to her, whether they are calls, texts, or emails. My wife and i were a little nervous about the home buying process, but Jamie is such a calm smart gal that she made the process not only relaxing, but enjoyable! I will definitely recommend her to others!
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- Jacob P.
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My wife and I had an excellent time working with Jamie. She was very patient with all the homes we visited and was excited and energetic even after the 25th home. We were shown every house we wanted to see and were provided with many great options for our price range. Jamie worked closely with the seller's agent to set up showing and was able to schedule showings last minute when we needed to move quick. She was very informative when we decided to put in a offer for a home and helped walk us through all of the paperwork and details. She provided great advice in developing our offer especially with homes selling so quickly. Overall, my wife and I would highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking to by a home!
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- Chris H.
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Our recent home purchase would not have been possible without the professional expertise and hard work of our agent, Rodolfo Trujillo. His timely responses to all of our needs and his knowledge and experience in short-sale transactions made the difference and allowed us to buy a great house. I’ve never met an agent who was able to anticipate the next step in a complicated transaction and coordinate the necessary actions for all the parties involved. Rodolfo was just a pleasure to work with. He actively listens, and he proactively works behind the scene to get things done. I highly recommend him to anyone with real estate needs.
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- Dave Vanderschoot. Prior Lake, MN Summer 2013
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Jamie was wonderful to work with when buying and selling our homes. She was incredibly quick to respond with any questions we had and was available to meet our needs right away. She made the complicated process of buying and selling homes seem so simple. I will happily recommend Jamie to everyone!
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- Molly S.
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I was in town for only a few days and had to find a rental home for my family for our out-of-state relocation. Jamie made sure I saw the houses I picked out and made the process very easy for us. We found a great house and can't wait to move in!
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- Alicia T.
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Jamie was easy to work with and did a great job of explaining all the ins and outs of home purchasing and home selling.
She was timely on sending documents and was always available to quickly answer any questions we had.
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- Nick H.
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Jamie is very organized, knowledgeable and on top of everything! Jamie listens to exactly what you are looking for and makes sure that you get nothing less than that. I would recommend Jamie to anyone and everyone!
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- Danielle G.
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What can I say about Jamie? She is the absolute best. My husband and I searched for our perfect house for months longer than we expected, due to a crazed housing market with lightning quick turnover. Jamie gave great advice, responded quickly to even the dumbest of questions and talked me off the ledge when I lost hope that we would ever find a house. She is knowledgeable about all things realty. In the rare instance where she didn't know something, she would find out, quickly. We had an issue with our closing and she fought for us tooth and nail. I would absolutely recommend Jamie to anyone and everyone!
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- Laura W.
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It was a great pleasure working with Jamie in my search for purchasing my first house. Although this was an exciting time for me there were plenty of nerves as well. She always made me feel comfortable and was able to answer any question that I had. She was also very flexible as my wants progressed throughout the search. I would recommend anyone searching for their home to work with Jamie as I know she will give you her max effort in finding the right one for you. Thanks again, Jamie! I am loving the home that you helped put me in!
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- Adam H.
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Susan, thank you again for all of your help. We can't say enough good things about the job you did. We are VERY happy with the result and so appreciative of your efforts ~ Dan & Hilary of Minnetrista
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- Dan & Hilary
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Jamie was truly amazing when it came to helping us fund our first home! She was patient, honest, and always available to help. We would highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking to buy a home!
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- Celeste H.
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The most important thing for us was working with someone that is responsive and Jamie exceeded our expectations. Her communication made the whole process smooth. She went above and beyond to show us a lot of houses and continued to be patient with us through the whole process.
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- Chris M.
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Jamie Petersen is a fabulous realtor and very easy to work with. She is very attentive and engaged to all questions or requests that we had. She has a wonderful personality, which makes the whole stressful process more enjoyable. Jamie is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of real estate, and that is how we were able to find our dream home so easily. I would absolutely recommend her to any couple, person, or group looking to purchase a new or previously owned home. We were very pleased with everything that she helped us with, and feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her.
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- Jenna E.
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Jamie Novak was wonderful to work with! She did a great job of helping my husband and I sell our first home. She provides helpful tips on how to best prepare your home for selling it on the market so that potential buyers will be enticed and pleased by what they see. The most helpful advice we received was what price range she recommended we list our house at and to make sure our home looked de-cluttered, de-personalized, and refreshed.
Our home ended up selling the same day we listed it on the market! We are very pleased with how quick our house sold and our experience working with Jamie as our realtor to sell our home. She is very professional, friendly, and awesome communicator. She let us know right away when our house sold and made sure we were promptly aware of everything we needed to know and do during the process of selling our home.
I would highly recommend Jamie Novak to anyone looking for a realtor to help them sell their home. You will definitely be happy you chose her as your realtor!
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- Ashley B.
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Jamie was great to work with when searching for our new home. My husband and I are very happy we had Jamie be our realtor to help us find our new home.
Jamie is professional, friendly, and flexible. There were multiple homes that we wanted to look at and she made sure we were able to see the ones that were avaiable. She even was able to set up showings on short notice.
Jamie wanted us to find the best home for us and we appreciated her honesty about both positives and concerns with the homes we looked at. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and made sure we knew about anything we needed to do in the process such as completing multiple forms in the end.
We would definitely have Jamie as our realtor again and highly recommend her to anyone in the home search process
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- Ashley H.
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We would recommend Jamie to ANYONE looking to buy or sell a home. She always made herself available when we needed it. She was very professional and anytime we had a question, she made sure to answer our question as soon as possible. She made our home buying process a breeze! Thanks, Jamie!
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- Jamie B.
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