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Among the many, many moves that Linda and Carl Detrick have had over 40 years, they rank Lauri as one of only two competent real estate professionals they’ve ever worked with!
"You get what you expect with this service professional.... and more!"
Because Fuller and Cynthia O’Connor had worked with Brian previously to purchase land, they were confident in his abilities to help them sell their home. In a buyers market, it can take quite some time to sell a home but Fuller was impressed with Brian’s focus. He continued to actively market their home and never got discouraged. Fuller said that, "Brian is a hard worker. He’s tenacious and has very good market knowledge. He has a wonderful website that attracts buyers to his listings."
Fuller added, "I’m in the service business as well and know that the customer always expects superior service but doesn’t always get it. With Brian you get everything you expect and more. He did a very good job in both of our transactions and I would happily refer him to anyone looking for real estate in the Charlottesville area."
"Jan and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your invaluable assistance during our recent purchase of a home in Charlottesville. We are new to the Charlottesville area and essentially needed help with everything. You helped us find a mortgage broker who was able to work with our unique circumstances, a home inspector, a real estate attorney, and other service people in the area. You answered all our questions about Charlottesville and eased our minds about the whole process. This is our fourth home and we have to be honest this was the easiest one to purchase.
Thank you also for the lovely painting of our new home. We will treasure it forever. We would not hesitate to recommend you to any of our friends."
"Brian made the buying process easy"
Because they lived a couple of hours away, it was especially important for Sharon and Timer Keenan to have an organized, proactive real estate professional on their side when looking for a vacation home in the Wintergreen valley. They found that realtor in Brian Chase. Sharon said, "Brian sent us listings ahead of time and arranged for us to view our choices in one day. This was important since we were only going to be in town one day." Sharon noted that Brian gave them undivided attention and was very knowledgeable. She said, "He was very low-pressure. He puts his clients’ needs first."
"We’d been in contact with Brian much earlier when we started thinking of purchasing a vacation home in Wintergreen. He kept in touch with us by sending us his monthly newsletter which we found to be a nice way of staying in touch without being too pushy."
Another thing that Brian did for the Keenan’s that they really appreciated was to point out things about each home that they might not otherwise have noticed such as an especially nice asphalt driveway or things in a home you might want to avoid.
Sharon says, "Brian is really a great guy. He’s a delightful person and we enjoyed our experience with him. He made the buying process easy."
When Jim and Suzanne Cassidy were looking for a home to buy in another town, they chose Lauri to help find the right one for them. They couldn’t be happier with their choice.Being presented with a framed drawing of their home as a closing gift meant a lot to the Cassidys. It was the coup de grace of a successful buying experience.
"Brian will find you what you are looking for!"
Lynne and Ted Deucher had almost given up on finding their perfect home. But after working with Brian Chase, they finally found it.
Brian's ultimate professional approach and knowledge made it easy for Lynne and Ted to get the house of their dreams. "He made the whole experience so easy," said Ted. He took care of all the details so there wasn't much for Ted and Lynne to do but get ready to move into their new home.
"Brian is so good at what he does and he makes it so easy." This is why Ted and Lynne have recommended Brian to their friends and family. "He goes out of his way to help people. Brian's very thoughtful and careful. He does things properly so we didn't even have to think about it." Lynne added that Brian went beyond what she expected from a realtor. She said, "He lined up financing for us and provided a list of the utility companies for our convenience." Lynne said Brian was instrumental in amending the contract to include necessary repairs.
Ted added that he and Lynne will continue to recommend Brian to anyone looking for a house to buy because he knows the market and he truly understands people. "He will find you what you want."
"We were picky about realtors but found the right one in Brian."
New home owners, Jane and Matt Lightfoot were very selective about the real estate professional they wanted to hire to help them find their new home. They had gone through quite a few before they found Brian Chase. They were excited when they found him to be nice, professional and very knowledgeable about the market. Once they decided to use Brian’s services, they couldn’t be happier with his performance. Jane said, "Brian didn’t try to push us one way or the other on the homes we looked at." What’s more, Jane was impressed when Brian presented them with a watercolor portrait of their new home, a lasting reminder of the positive experience they had with Brian Chase.
"From our original contact to the contract to closing on our farm, our relationship with our Realtor, Brian Chase, was extremely thorough! Brian's constant attention to detail went from the contract negotiations to helping us with any and all questions and providing us with important information that was conducive to our particular situation. His friendly manner and professional way of articulating made the entire process an extreme pleasure."
"In trying to purchase a home in Virginia while living in NJ, I anticipated many obstacles and lots of stress. From the moment my husband and I chose to work with Brian, both of those things seemed to disappear. Between the internet links and email, we were able to communicate our interests and things moved along very nicely. We arranged a trip to VA and Brian drove us around the area to see the homes we had selected. He provided valuable information on the individual areas we were considering, and gave us advice when we asked for it. He answered all of our questions and made us feel very comfortable with the whole process. We found a beautiful new home in a great location, and none of it would be possible without Brian's honesty, hard work, and personal attention. It was a pleasure to work with someone who had a genuine interest in our happiness and satisfaction."
"Acting quickly got us our home!"
Peter and Rose Bartol had very specific criteria for the home they wanted to purchase. Brian showed them a very wide variety of homes and within that selection, the Bartol's found the home they wanted. In Virginia, residential real estate offers are made by contract.
Soon after the seller had accepted the Bartol's offer, the seller received multiple higher offers. The seller had a strong incentive to get out of her contract with the Bartol's so she could accept a higher offer.
If Brian had not done such a professional job on the initial contract, the Bartol's would have lost the house.
"He did an excellent job. He was particularly savvy and very professional," Peter said of Brian.
"If you're looking for a professional real estate agent who will go above and beyond your expectations, call Brian."
"We want to thank you for your excellent service. The ease of the process of finding a new home was greatly facilitated by our using the online access system that you designed. It enabled us to obtain detailed information concerning homes that were available in the Charlottesville area and, as a result, we were able to select those to see before coming to town -- a real time saver. This system, coupled with your unflagging willingness to show us the many properties that were of interest, was a tremendous asset in our finding the right home. We also appreciate your patience and helpfulness in responding to our many questions about both the properties themselves and living in the Charlottesville area in general. Especially for strangers to the area, your local knowledge and contacts were most helpful indeed. We really enjoyed working with you as you made it so easy. Please feel free to give our names as references to any prospective clients."
"Want a positive real estate experience? Choose Brian"
"Brian made finding and buying our property a positive experience," said Rick Lyon. After looking for a year for land to purchase, Brian helped Rick find a piece of property in the Wintergreen Development. Rick said, "Brian worked hard for his commission! He represented our interests 100%. He stuck with us through a year of looking for the right property. Never once did he get frustrated or give up. We were especially impressed with his knowledge of real estate and the area."
Rick commended Brian's efforts to help him find service professionals that he could trust such as a settlement attorney and a well-drilling company. This made the transaction much easier and more convenient.
So if you're looking for an ethical, straight-shooter who doesn't sugarcoat anything, Brian's the one for you.
"Brian's background and skills were invaluable to this couple moving from Canada."
If you've got a complicated move ahead of you, there is no better agent than Brian Chase. When professor Ian Skurnik left his teaching position at the University of Toronto for a job at the University of Virginia, he knew the home buying process was going to be complicated. He said, "We had a complex situation moving from Canada to the U.S. There were delays such as the regulation regarding transferring over $10,000 over the border as well as trying to get a credit report issued after not having lived in the States for six years. Brian was so patient and friendly. Not once did he make us feel as if he was not anything but completely devoted to our best interests." Ian believes Brian's MBA sets him apart from other agents. He was impressed by Brian's "rare combination of background and skills." He said, "He knows ever aspect of the real estate market, from complicated mortgage arrangements to tax implications of property ownership."
What's more, with Brian's familiarity of Charlottesville and the area, he is up-to-date on all new developments in the area and any plans for new developments. "He's extremely savvy regarding the business aspect of the real estate market and particularly the tax implications of owning a second or third home."
Brian was able to provide suggestions for Ian and his wife Linda Gettig when they were in disagreement about the features of the homes they visited. This helped them find a home on which they could both agree.
Ian said, "I would definitely recommend Brian to anyone but especially those who have a complex situation as we did moving from Canada to the States."
"If you've ever watched HouseHunters on TLC and wondered if agents ever listen to what their clients want, rest easy. Brian never once wasted my time and was incredibly tolerant when I wasted his on a house that just wasn't right. I thought I'd done a lot of preparation for the home search, but I learned as much from the process with Brian as I had in my previous 6 years of home ownership. I love learning, but I hate being taught. I don't know who said it first, but that describes me. Many folks I've encountered in real estate set out to teach me, but Brian let me learn. It couldn't have been the most direct path to a sale for him, but it was the best path for me to find the house I wanted. And I did! Thank you Brian!" "If you get the chance to work with The Chase Team, do it!"
Lisa and Andy Friedman believe that not every agent would be as patient as Lisa Pawlina was with them. Being wheelchair bound makes some days more of a struggle for Mrs. Friedman than others but Lisa was extremely understanding of her limitations. Lisa worked with Mrs. Friedman's daily energy level and around her schedule. She trusted Lisa to show her only the houses she would be interested in saving her a lot of time and energy from looking at homes that she wouldn't care for. The Friedman's physically visited over 30 homes before they found the home that was right for them. They even put bids on two other homes but were outbid on one and ran into a problem with the other. The Friedman's found a house they really wanted but due to a black mold problem - and a seller that was not willing to do mold remediation - they withdrew their offer. With Lisa's help, they knew what problems they could live with and what they couldn't. They finally decided on the house "on top of the mountain" where they are learning the benefits of living at a higher altitude including being 10 degrees cooler - a huge incentive with the soaring summer temperatures. Mrs. Friedman was so impressed with Lisa's professionalism and knowledge that she said, "Lisa has the knowledge of someone that's been in the business for 10 years or more."
The Friedman's have already recommended Lisa Pawlina and The Chase Team to their friends and family. They tell them how honest and hardworking they are and that they always put their clients first. Mrs. Friedman said, "If you ever get the chance to work with them, do it! They are so much fun."
"Got real estate problems? Brian can solve them."
When Victor and Victoria Villar-Gosalvez went looking for a house to buy, they never dreamed it could be so easy. They bought the third home they looked at! If they had any problems, Brian was able to solve them. He arranged financing for the Gosalvez's and recommended a great attorney, all without any pressure. "Brian is not pushy like so many other Realtors®. He was there when we needed him but didn't hover over us all the time."
Would the Gosalvez's recommend Brian and his team to their friends and family? Absolutely! In fact, they're about ready to sell another piece of property and Brian will be handling that transaction too. Brian was instrumental in helping them get $125,000 more for the land they sold prior to buying their home.
Victoria says, "I have the highest confidence in Brian. I can't recommend him enough."
"We recently worked with Brian in the purchase of a vacation home at Wintergreen. We recommend Brian in any real estate pursuit you may have. Brian is a professional in every aspect. We always felt that Brian's time was ours without any pressure. Brian was very thorough in all proceedings and provided us with knowledgeable advice throughout the process."
"He made us feel like we were the only clients he had."
When Tracey and John purchased their home with the help of Brian Chase, they never expected such individual attention. He was always available for these buyers who weren't even sure what they wanted when they began looking for a home to buy. With his patience and sense of humor, Brian made Tracey and John feel relaxed and comfortable so they could take their time and find just the right home. They knew they were in competent hands.
"Brian is the ultimate professional. He was so easy to work with," remarked Tracey. "He went beyond our expectations and gave us wonderful resources for such things as inspections, painting, roofing, etc. He had a resource for everything."
"Fate would have it that our two children, Mark and Hana, would attend both undergraduate and graduate schools at the University of Virginia. Ten years of driving to graduations, football and basketball games, cultural events, visiting the great restaurants and shops of Charlottesville made us fall in love with the charm of Mr. Jefferson’s university, the city itself and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. We could not have picked a more ideal location and suitable new home to build as a 'retirement' home without your professional knowledge and dedication every step of the way. We have been living and working overseas now in the Foreign Service for 28 years and we have bought, sold and rented out a number of homes. Never have we had the pleasure of dealing with a more honest, thoughtful, humorous and knowledgeable real estate professional than you. Your knowledge and sense of professional courtesy in dealing with builders, local county laws, landscapers, rental agencies, and local lawyers were superb and all your recommendations were right on target."
"Cindy and I wanted to thank so very much for all of your help on our recent purchase at Wintergreen!! I know we will enjoy this for many years to come. I also wanted to say how wonderful it was to work with such a professional. We have bought several properties but working with you was the easiest and most fun. We will both gladly refer you to all of our friends that are in need of such a great realtor!"
"Brian did an incredible job helping us find the house we wanted at Wintergreen. In a 'hot' market where there are more buyers than sellers, Brian still took the time to understand our needs, to look for prospective homes before they hit the market, and to give us great advice every step of the way. Brian really knows his stuff -- and that proved to be a huge advantage for us -- and was very patient in answering our many questions. And, as someone who has his own place at Wintergreen, Brian offers the unique perspective that comes from not only a professional knowledge of the resort, but a personal one as well. We recommend Brian to anyone looking to purchase at Wintergreen!"
"When people ask me about buying our first house, I always smile -- which usually surprises them. As young people who worked full time and were bound by a strict budget, the process should have been arduous, but thanks to Brian, it was really very simple, even fun! Our needs were very specific: since we planned to both work and live in the home, we were looking for the perfect fit at the right price. And of course there were our pets to consider (4 cats, a dog, and an indoor/outdoor turtle). Brian not only helped match us to the perfect place, but he made all the details clear and easy to understand, ensuring that we could make the best decisions every step of the way. My 4 cats, now 2 dogs, and turtle are now settled in a home that could have been made just for us -- we couldn't be happier!"
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