kenny
09-12-2015, 09:32 PM
I just wanted to post a review of our resident realtor, Jordan Lotoski. I utilized Jordan's services both on the new home build consultation side as well as for the sale of my existing home. It's a long review, but I was really happy with everything so here it is.
Coles Notes:
- Utilized Jordan for new home build consultation
- Utilized Jordan for sale of existing home
- Offer after less than a week
- Another offer a week later
- Conditions cleared and house sold after 22 days @ 97% of list but more than what I wanted
I know there are people that say a realtor is useless on the new home build side, but I don't build a new home very often (who does? lol) so I wanted to make sure someone that has loads of experience was on my side of the table.
Not only is there all the paperwork and contracts, but there are all the individual selections as well. With the builder we went with, didn't utilize a design center but instead we had to make appointments at the individual vendors (around 15 different appointments) Jordan offered to attend any or all meetings that we felt we would need some assistance on, which was awesome as it was a bit overwhelming. We ended up just asking him for advice whenever there were decisions that we needed a third opinion on and he would always reply right away.
Some of you that are planning on building a new home may be very comfortable doing all of this unassisted, but for those that want a professional to guide you through the process of making the most expensive (maybe?) purchase in your life remember that Jordan is available to help you out.
The sale of my existing home was an interesting one, I had originally wanted to sell it early in the year while oil prices first dipped but with a toddler in the house it was next to impossible to stage the house properly (and keep it that way). February turned into March, then into April and next thing you know it was August lol. With our new home possession looming (October), I finally moved the family out of the house and had it staged. I updated Jordan on a Friday that the house was finally ready (based on tips Jordan had given me when he first walked through it) and on the next Monday he arrived with a professional photographer and the house was officially on the market the next evening.
We had an offer for more than wanted to get for the house on the first weekend but the buyers got cold feet and wouldn't do the final signing of their offer (they felt they could find something else cheaper in the area). We had another offer after the next open house and we ended up selling it for even more than the first offer. Funny thing though, the original couple that got cold feet ended up wanting back in on the deal. Another house that was listed at the same time is still for sale a block away so I'm definitely happy with not only how quickly the house sold but what I got for it. I'm glad I listened to Jordan when he suggested a higher listing price.
All in all, as if you couldn't tell based on all the other reviews on beyond and elsewhere, Jordan and his team know what they're doing! He's available to answer questions at pretty much any time of day (I swear he doesn't sleep!) and he is constantly providing updates and making sure everything was taken care of for both our new home build and the sale of our home.
Anyway, highly recommended! Selling or buying a home, contact Jordan.
:thumbsup:
Coles Notes:
- Utilized Jordan for new home build consultation
- Utilized Jordan for sale of existing home
- Offer after less than a week
- Another offer a week later
- Conditions cleared and house sold after 22 days @ 97% of list but more than what I wanted
I know there are people that say a realtor is useless on the new home build side, but I don't build a new home very often (who does? lol) so I wanted to make sure someone that has loads of experience was on my side of the table.
Not only is there all the paperwork and contracts, but there are all the individual selections as well. With the builder we went with, didn't utilize a design center but instead we had to make appointments at the individual vendors (around 15 different appointments) Jordan offered to attend any or all meetings that we felt we would need some assistance on, which was awesome as it was a bit overwhelming. We ended up just asking him for advice whenever there were decisions that we needed a third opinion on and he would always reply right away.
Some of you that are planning on building a new home may be very comfortable doing all of this unassisted, but for those that want a professional to guide you through the process of making the most expensive (maybe?) purchase in your life remember that Jordan is available to help you out.
The sale of my existing home was an interesting one, I had originally wanted to sell it early in the year while oil prices first dipped but with a toddler in the house it was next to impossible to stage the house properly (and keep it that way). February turned into March, then into April and next thing you know it was August lol. With our new home possession looming (October), I finally moved the family out of the house and had it staged. I updated Jordan on a Friday that the house was finally ready (based on tips Jordan had given me when he first walked through it) and on the next Monday he arrived with a professional photographer and the house was officially on the market the next evening.
We had an offer for more than wanted to get for the house on the first weekend but the buyers got cold feet and wouldn't do the final signing of their offer (they felt they could find something else cheaper in the area). We had another offer after the next open house and we ended up selling it for even more than the first offer. Funny thing though, the original couple that got cold feet ended up wanting back in on the deal. Another house that was listed at the same time is still for sale a block away so I'm definitely happy with not only how quickly the house sold but what I got for it. I'm glad I listened to Jordan when he suggested a higher listing price.
All in all, as if you couldn't tell based on all the other reviews on beyond and elsewhere, Jordan and his team know what they're doing! He's available to answer questions at pretty much any time of day (I swear he doesn't sleep!) and he is constantly providing updates and making sure everything was taken care of for both our new home build and the sale of our home.
Anyway, highly recommended! Selling or buying a home, contact Jordan.
:thumbsup: