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The thought of putting your house up for sale can make your head spin when you think about all that's involved with selling. Uncertain of the housing market and what's truly involved in selling our home were some things that we began to wonder about. It seemed like a daunting task. What do we have to do to get the house ready to show? How do I find the right people to work on issues that need to be fixed before showing the house? What do I do with all of this "stuff" I no longer want or need? And the all-important question; what is my house worth? Enter John and Anthony; honest, direct and very talented. It was as easy as calling them and asking them for an interview. They came to the house, walked through it with us and made suggestions about what we could do to highlight the best features of the house, as well as things that needed to be addressed; like painting the fence. Not only were they able to point out issues, they were prepared with a list of contractors to address any size job. The people that they recommended were fantastic; professional, courteous, on time and on budget. It became clear very early on that these guys know what they're doing and associate themselves with top quality contractors. We took their advice, made the improvements and then got out of their way to let them do their job - sell our house!
We spoke to other real estate agents and gave them the same interview opportunity. What amazed us themost was the primary focus to list our property on the internet; an MLS page of home facts and a few pictures. It certainly is a great way to reach a lot of people, but it's not the only way. We felt as though other agents were too reliant on the internet alone and were missing potential opportunities and a personal touch. John and Anthony used the internet, but they also used local and city papers, direct mailings, and TV. The service that we got from the office was also tremendous. Sarah would send us reports each week that showed how many times our property was viewed online, reported who went to the house and when, as well as provided valuable feedback from viewers. Sarah became our point person at the office and whenever anything needed to be done, she would make sure it happened.
Seventeen days after signing with them we were entertaining two offers. John and Anthony were in contact with us through the entire negotiation process - which took hours, not days. Once we agreed on the final offer, Sarah set up all of the meter reading and fire marshal appointments that were required for us. It's true, my head was spinning! But not from being overwhelmed, it was spinning from amazement on how quickly and efficiently the process went. "Start Packing" was no longer the McGeough Lamacchia Team Realty Executives tag-line for us; it was what we had to do now that they had done everything else! Don't you know, they recommended people to help us pack and move us to our new home.
Selling your home doesn't have to be an overwhelming endeavor, especially when you're in capable hands. Iwhole-heartedly stand behind the folks at McGeough Lamacchia Team Realty Executives and have referredthem to several friends and co-workers. If I had to sum up our experience in a few words, I would say that the McGeough Lamacchia Team provided us with commitment, experience, professionalism and innovation.
Thank you to John, Anthony and Sarah for all that you've done for us. The next time we need a real estateagent, we're coming back to you! -Andrew Marley & Lawrence Beck
"My husband and I have worked with the McGeough Lamacchia Team twice now. They were the realtors on the sellers side for a condo we purchased a few years back. We found them to be extremely professional and honest to work with in that transaction and due to the positive experience we had with them we not only decided to buy from them again, when purchasing our most recent property, but also asked them to be the listing broker for our condo.
John and Anthony are both smart individuals who bring a strong knowledge of the real estate market to the table. This knowledge is invaluable when trying to understand the trends and decide the listing price of your property. In addition to this knowledge, John and Anthony bring a personal element to the relationship that makes you comfortable working with them and confident that they do not just see you as their next commission but genuinely care about putting together the right sale for you." -Amy Panza and Jason Anker
"I was helping my mom sell her house while in California. Her house had been on the market for 2 years with 2 other realtors, and I was a bit worried being so far away. But the McGeough LamacchiaTeam made the transaction very smooth. Anthony and John went to bat for us and smoothed out all the potential wrinkles along the way- everything from getting a contractor in to make some small repairs to defending our interests throughout the sale process. Between their marketing strategy, spot on pricing,completely reliable, pleasant and efficient support tem, and Anthony and John's persistence, the process was enjoyable and financially rewarding as anyone could hope. And given that I was living in California the whole time, I have to give the team very high marks for their work! After this whole process I have an even greater appreciation for your straight forward, "my job isnot to tell you what you want to hear, my job is to tell you what your house will actually sell for," approach tohome selling. "Bottom line, what I most wanted to hear from my agents was a price that what would ACTUALLY get me a sold sign in front of my house and to the close of escrow." - Jessica Chastek
"I want to thank your team for your help in selling our house in less than a week. I thought you were all so friendly yet professional. Thanks for your patience. I would recommend your team to anyone selling a house, they couldn't hire anyone better than you people. Thanks again." -Dennis Puglia
"The McGeough Lamacchia Team's TV ad got my attention. Your prompt response, frank answers to my questions, marketing plan, follow up, pricing, bi weekly feedback, and scheduling were all factors/services that you employed. I was very, very impressed by your real estate savvy! My house was under agreement 2 ½ weeks after it went on the market!! And within 2 months we were living in our new home!!! This was a very tough market and any body can sell a home in a good market, but it takes very good agents to sell a home in a tough market! Thank you!" -Theresa Bickford
"Anthony and John were able to sell my home in 16 days! The service and knowledge they utilized while working with them was excellent. I would definitely recommend anyone looking to sell to do business with them." -Kathy Gravlin
"After seeing the McGeough Lamacchia Team on television, I decided to contact them about selling my home. They know the market place and we able to give me an honest evaluation of what my home would sell for. They sold my house in 28 and I could not be happier! They can get the job done if you are serious about selling!" - Harry Gonsalves
"My house was on the market for 4 months with not much activity. I decided to call the McGeough Lamacchia Team after seeing their advertisement on TV. They came to my house and provided me with a realistic evaluation of the selling price based on the market and competition. They provided me with great communication throughout the entire process and sold my home in 24 days!!!" -Marty Kovick
"The McGeough Lamacchia team gave us realistic goals considering the market. We never had to be concerned if we were being told the truth. They made us feel very comfortable and they it was obvious that they had studied our area." - Peter and Kathi Prizio
"I couldn't let another day go by without letting you know how wonderful my house selling experience was...due, entirely, to the efforts of you and your team. You have found the secret for delivering the best service and support to your customers...the weekly updates, the voicemails, the phone calls, the access to the workers needed to bring my house to "par", the recommendations...each interaction felt as though I was part of a team...that I wasn't in it alone. For all of those reasons, I know that I definitely made the right decision to put the sale of my house in your hands. Please know that I will gladly recommend you and your team to anyone who is in the house buying/selling mode. You are GREAT!" -Priscilla DiLuzio
"Anthony and John know the area and the market. They respect your time and family. If you are serious about selling, they are the agents to contract with." - Rosemary Giuffre
"With John and Anthony's hard work and dedication, our home sold in two days for 100% of the asking price." -Mynor Padilla
"Again, I want to express my thanks on how well Anthony and John handled the sale of our home. If ever you would need a referral, you have permission to give my name. I would be pleased to comment on how professional and successful you acted as my agents." - Liz Gorgone
"Thanks to Anthony and John, my house sold in 7 days for 98% of the asking price." -Esbin Ramirez
"The McGeough Lamacchia Team sold our home for 100% of the asking price and also assisted us in purchasing our dream home." -Karen Eldridge & Mark Cartwright
"I am glad that I decided to work exclusively with John and Anthony. They made buying my first home an enjoyable experience. -Eric Alexson
"I have no doubt that my choice of the McGeough Lamacchia Team when I decided to list my house, was the right one. John and Anthony provided me with the kind of service and follow up that seems to be a lost art in many industries these days. I see a successful future for the McGeough Lamacchia Team." - Dianne Belliveau
"I want to thank Anthony and John for making the sale and purchase of my homes so successful and go so smoothly. The sale of my house was a quick one that involved separating the feelings from the facts. Never having purchased a home, I needed to rely totally on Anthony and John's expertise. I believe that all proceedings went very smoothly because of their team's attention to detail and desire to be successful. So thank you Anthony and John for selling my house, helping me buy my new house, baskets of chocolate and most of all making me laugh when I was super stressed. I hope you succeed in all you do. -Patti Nash
"When things get tough, I put things in God's hands. And he put me in your hands, so you must be good! Truly, John, Anthony and Sarah- I felt very special, important and cared for during this entire process. Your expertise, professionalism, and personal touch were first class. Through trying time, you handled my situation with much compassion and genuine concern. Your efficiency and communication could not have been better. I wish you all the best and I know there is much success in your future. With deep appreciation, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart." - Kathy Vose