Margaret and Chris Evans
Dear Deb,Thank you for assisting us in the sale of our home in Falmouth. We have rarely been involved in a transaction of this type and your thoughtful advice, expertise and professional approach guided us through the daunting process well.
When we decided to sell our home we contacted three different firms that were highly recommended to us; yours and two larger ones. Each prepared a proposal, combining an analysis of our home against the somewhat challenging real estate market we are in. During our follow on meetings it was clear that any of the firms we spoke with had the expertise to do the job well. Your thoughtful, comprehensive and realistic presentation assured us of your experience.
It was also quickly evident that if we worked with you we would be working with the principal, not with a group of people with different roles. If we had a question on any topic or simply needed an update there has been no ambiguity about who we should speak to; it always would be you. We would never have to be concerned about communication within a larger “team”. It was also critical to us that integrity be at the core of every step in the process. With you we knew that every action and word would meet that goal.
Once we decided to list our home with your company, you were able to employ a multifaceted marketing approach assuring maximum exposure of our home. Carefully balancing online opportunities with print media and an open house; you made sure we had broad exposure to potential buyers. Most importantly, you called on the relationships you have earned during your years of experience. So often we hear of “social marketing” as though it is an invention of facebook and twitter. In reality, you have employed it, pre-internet, by building connections within our community and your peers in other real estate firms. Listing with you fully presented our home to the entire market.
As is said, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. You brought a fair offer to us within a week and we very quickly went under contract, closing in just a few weeks after the listing. Your guidance and the hard work both you and your associate put in throughout the period allowed us to meet our obligations with a minimum of disruption to our busy lives and helped us be sure that all the bases were covered.
Are we pleased? You bet. We cannot imagine listing or buying with any other company but yours.
Neil Porta
It seems to me that ultimately, we're talking about where someone will live - that's important, and Deb was a close listener. She both helped with how to think about the real estate market in Portland, & was patient when I might have felt differently. She was great for me as a buyers broker. The proof is in a satisfied purchaser.
Kathleen and John Sutherland of Portland, ME
We were delighted with Deb's attention to detail and her ability to explain complex issues.This transaction was not without it's crises. Deb stayed on top of them, kept us informed, and did all she could to alleviate our stress.
Bessie
I tell everyone I know that you are the “best” in the business. Not only a great sales person but well known in this area as a hard working, bright, clever, good person who has people’s and community’s best interest in the forefront of all transactions. And the best part is you are a delightful, good humored person to work with. I chose you over a number of other realtors when I sold my house in Falmouth because I was personally aware of how you had handled the sale of my neighbor’s house. I wasn’t disappointed. Through clever marketing and planning my house was sold within days and at more than the asking price.You have established a very professional business, from your website to unique ways of building your company’s image. You have handpicked a superior group of people to work along side you; people who share your values and ethics.
“Top Notch” all the way.
Mike Wardrop
As a smart consumer, I used the internet to associate myself with the Portland area real estate market in anticipation of my transfer from Northern Virginia to Maine. During that road of research, I stumbled on to a website with a catchy phrase: “Call Maine Home with [Deb]. I entered the site and after reviewing the information decided this site would better assist me with analyzing the housing market in Maine, especially since the information was more up to date than such sites as Realtor.com. Two days later I received a phone call from a real estate professional named Deb Barouch who inquired if she could assist me with any real estate needs. What followed was not pressure sales pitch but rather a dialogue regarding my family, our diverse backgrounds, and my previous experiences in Maine as a child. As I explained my research of the current (limited) pool of homes in the greater Portland area, she offered me access to a whole new tool which wasn‘t available on the web, a bi-weekly market analysis of homes in those locations where I wanted to purchase a home for my family. That tool alone gave me the ability to plan my strategy for future home negotiating with real-time information at my fingertips, especially with the downward trend in home values. In preparation for my house hunting trip, Deb and I consolidated a list of homes that fit my families needs and then we hit the ground running. Well that information paid off….24 hours later I had a home under contract in Scarborough that I was very excited about, a place where my wife and three children could grow up and enjoy all the benefits of Maine. With the assistance of Deb’s associate, they helped guide me through every aspect the inspection process to a very satisfying settlement. The guidance provided by [Deb's team] was invaluable and without reservation, I would recommend that any future home buyers contact Deb Barouch for any real estate assistance so that they to can “Call Maine Home”.
G. Schair
Working with Deb and her team was a very good experience. She gave us time and thoughtful attention. And most importantly, she sold our house.
Julie Quimby
If you are looking for an agent who can take care of all of home buying needs before, during, and after the closing, Deb Barouch can do it all. We purchased a home on a tight timeline and Deb facilitated every aspect of the transaction from setting up the home inspection to providing referrals for painters and floor finishers. She is professional, personable and knowledgeable. I feel lucky that we found her.
Irv Williams
Deb provides a level of service to her clients that is unsurpassed in the very competitive real estate industry. Her attention to detail is remarkable in handling the myriad and complex procedures associated with pricing, marketing and closing the sale. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a friend ( I have done so several times), or to call on her for advice for any manner relating to real estate in the greater Portland area.
Carol Innes - Gorham, Maine
When I made a decision to sell my home in Connecticut and move to Maine so that I could settle down near my children and their families I called Deb Barouch to ask for her aid in finding me a condominium in the Portland area. This was an easy decision since she had just done the same for both of my children. They both used her in their purchases of homes in Falmouth and Westbrook. Deb's knowledge of this area is extensive and her company was very helpful in making the process as easy as possible. Since I decided on having a home built in a new condo development in Gorham there was a lot more to it than simply picking out a home that was already lived in.
I had no experience with this type of purchase and Deb was with me every step of the way. Her suggestions on many little things that I would have never thought of proved to be just right. I wanted to make sure that I selected options that would be not just fine for me but would aid in selling the home if and when that need arises. Her suggestions have really made the condo a wonderful place to live and I think they will make it easier to sell someday.
Bob and Linda Harroff
Different owners look for different things when selecting a listing broker. Our home was a contemporary style and had untypical interior features which limited its appeal. We looked for certain broker strengths which Deb Barouch possessed. She successfully sold our home during early spring of 2006. We did not believe a one-fits-all marketing plan would serve our property best. Deb proposed how to best make the property visible to the right potential buyers. She wanted to hear our reaction and input and we then agreed on a marketing plan. Our property was not visible from a public road, so Deb came up with 2 ideas to counter that problem.
We wanted feedback after each showing as to what features they seemed to like and not like. This information was important as we needed to decide if we should continue to upgrade some aspects of our 25 year old house. Deb has a rather unique way of providing this timely feedback. Brokers you may be considering will say they will give you feedback- most will not meet your expectations, consistently. Only trust what real sellers say as to whether their brokers did give useful feedback. Deb did.
Something we didn't focus on upfront was nonetheless helpful and appreciated. She has a top notch office staff, thoroughly professional and competent in all aspects of arranging for photos, marketing materials, showings, etc. No mistakes. No unclear messages.
Good luck with your home sale.
Hannah Quimby
Thank you so much for all the time that you put into finding a place for me over the years! We found it! You definitely went above and beyond in order to find the right house and I really appreciate it. I am so excited to move into the condo and know that it is just the right fit. Roxanne QuimbyIt was a pleasure to do business with you...you are very good and what you do and I hope we can find opportunities to work together again soon.
Michael & Nancy McNeil
Nancy and I greatly appreciate your effots in the marketing ans sale of our Woodlands property. Your professionalism, responsiveness, and supervision of the pre-closing procedures exceeeded our expectations and significantly contributed to the consummation of a somewhat atypical transaction.
Lewis and Bonnie Mohler
Deb Barouch did an excellent job selling our home at 30 Woodlands in the Woodlands. Shortly after we listed the house, the market for higher and homes weakened. In response to the changing market, Deb and her associates implemented an agressive marketing program which resulted in a successful sale. She was fully involved, aggressive on our behalf and ethical in all her dealings. I would not hesitate to use her again for a real estate sale.
Just a note to say what a joy Deb Barouch was to work with in the sale of our home at 128 Woodlands Drive. During the process we found Deb to be a person of the highest caliber. Aside from being intelligent, honest, and hard working, she is extremely easy to get along with. If you plan to sell your home you will find Deb a joy to work with.
Greg and I have bought and sold many properties in the past and have dealt with many brokers, and Deb has given 110%. I can recommend Deb with cpmplete and total confidence, especially if your home is in the Woodlands. She would have a better understanding of the benefits of living in this community, being a homeowner herself.
Roxanne Sage
When we selected Deb Barouch to list our house we compared her presentation with that of several other excellent real estate agents. Four months later we realized our selection was well justified.
Deb put forth the effort to ensure our property was well advertised not only through a wide variety of media and direct mail as well as among the real estate community. Perhaps most importantly, Deb utilized her expertise to enable us to obtain the best possible sale price.
Living in the Woodlands and being very knowledgeable of real estate in the Greater Portland area, Deb provided the professionalism necessary for selling a home in this area.
Carol Diver