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Vince made my little sister's wedding cake a success. Wait, is Vince Decker, a real estate broker, a baker too? I actually don't know the true answer to that question but getting us into our first home made my foray into wedding cake making an experience I'd definitely repeat. I know this isn't a typical story but here it goes: Vince had been emailing us listings in our price range for a few months.. condos with a few historic homes sprinkled in here and there. Even though we took our time, he stuck with us and emailed us a listing for a home on a Tuesday night. My husband and I said, sure, let's see it Friday. Wednesday morning Vince says there's already been an offer put in - this is the place you've waited for so let's get it. We saw it, drove to Vince's office, and made our own offer. Closing date on the offer: 4 days before my little sister's wedding. I started to freak. How was I going to bake, assemble, and decorate a cake for 150 if we got the house 4 days before the big day? Of course that's what I'm worried about; nothing about shouldering our first mortgage, how we're go to move our stuff. Funny how things fall into place...they accept our offer, our inspection goes well, financing's no problem, and Vince keeps us updated on whatever we need to know. Back to the cake...since Vince and my husband were making everything happen, I could bake the layers ahead of time and freeze them. Since we had our old apartment at the same time as the move, my husband and some buddies moved everything to the new house except for what I needed for the cake. Our old apartment officially became a bakery and my sister's cocoa butter cake with blackberry cream filling and swiss meringue buttercream frosting decorated with gerber daisies, blackberries, and raspberries came together beautifully. So thanks, Vince, for finding us our wonderful home and making my sister's cake way less stressful. Oh, and when you have a party celebrating selling your 500th house, call me and I'll bring dessert. :)
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Ben & Rachel Zupke, Teachers
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Vince found our dream home and sold our former home with a combination of personal qualities and skills rarely found in the same person. Rarely do you find someone is who extremely task-oriented, skilled and efficient, while simultaneously building casual and calm working relationships. On the business of getting tasks done he is very driven; but on the people side, his confident, fun, and easy-going nature relaxes what can often be a stressful period in people's lives. He is generous with his effective and empathetic listening skills and is an artful and fair negotiator. Vince's work is influenced by a set of life values that encompass both his business and personal life. He truly values helping others, justice, community stewardship, and trusts that abundance comes from giving. Like many of his former clients, I consider Vince a friend and someone I will know in this community for years to come. If you don't know Vince and are considering working with him ... I trust very much that you will experience the same positive experience as many others have during the often very sensitive and momentous process of buying and selling homes
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Dr Earl Martin, Professor
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We met Vince in a time of desperation to sell our home. My husband had gotten back to the Seattle area from Iraq in October from an 8 month intelligence deployment and then turned around to deploy to Washington DC shortly after. By the time we met Vince it had already been 7 months of separation. We were in a position where we couldn't afford to sell our home so we were forced to live separately again. Thanks to some law changes and Vince's help we were able to sell our home quickly and efficiently.
Vince made all the difference to this quick turn around and sale. He helped with advise pre-sale which I followed religiously. He had people who were able to help with work I wasn't able to do who were quick to return calls and were good at their jobs. One even offer discounts for future work if needed for the closing.Vince had the greatest high definition photos taken of the house, showing it beautifully. The house was listed fairly to sell and an offer and a quick closing followed.
Vince personally oversaw the entire thing through even when he had a family death and had to travel out of the state for a week. This is a man of dedication and conviction. He is the man you are looking for. He helped us to the end when our cleaner for the final day fell through he arranged for that to be taken care of and we had already left the state. We really enjoyed working with Vince. We never felt as though we didn't know what wasn't going on or were alone on this house sale as it was our first. Vince walked us through the things we had to clarify even if it was the second or third time. Having spouses in different states makes it a little more challenging. Selling a home is personal and can be amazingly stressful, do yourself a favor and choose someone who can lighten the load like Vince Decker.
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David & Katie Sturgell, Captain US Navy
Washington DC
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Hi Vince,
Thank you very much for selling our Mother's home so quickly and professionally! Here is our feedback......Jilene
Thanks to Vince and electronic technology we sold our Mother's home while I was on a tour of Greece! The 10 hour time difference and touring made phone communication nearly impossible, but we accomplished it by email and fax and I had a great vacation!. Vince gave clear guidance in email instructions, had the inspection completed and estimates in hand when we met the day I returned. The sale closed six weeks to the day we listed without any glitches.
Vince is an extremely knowledgeable agent, positive about the real estate climate and always had our best interest at heart. His photos both online and on the fliers used excellent digital photography. He works with a great attention to detail.
We liked that Vince suggested we show our Mother's home with her furniture in lieu of staging it. We saw that as an honor and respect to our mother who loved her home - we hope the new owner will enjoy it as much as she did.
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Jilene Bosman
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My pregnant wife and I were living in apartment and looking for a home to fit our soon to be growing family. When driving around the neighborhoods, a certain name & face kept popping up a lot, Vince Decker. I sent him an e-mail later that Friday night (9 PM-ish) and he called us back that same night! My wife had to work over the weekend, so I was free to spend some time with Vince to look for homes on Saturday. Saturday turned into Sunday which turned into Monday afternoon after I got off work. About 40 homes & +/- 30 hours later of actual 1:1 searching time with Vince we ended up back to a house where we first met Vince; a little red craftsman with a lot of character that we felt comfortable with placing a bid and getting an inspection on for purchase. It all worked out and now we have our first house in which to let our family grow. Everybody going through the process knows the pains, sacrifices, & sometimes heart aches that go along with house hunting, but Vince was a great guide with an honest opinion that made the process seem relatively pain free. I see him in the neighborhood guiding others around and know that they're probably getting a great experience like my wife & I had. When we move up for our next house, I know he's the one we will be dealing with. He's earned our trust, business, confidence to return, & send others his way. GO VINCE!
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JR & Lindsey Cienega (Health care)
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"To put it simply, Vince amazed us. There are agents out there who seem like used car salesmen, and we were not interested in dealing with one. Hearing great things about his work, we decided to give Vince a chance to try to "sell" us on working with him. He was the first real estate professional we'd ever met who was an actual genuine human being. He looked us right in the eye, listened carefully and processed what we were telling him about our needs and our plans. He really understood what we were wanting, and rather than looking for how we could "make him a sale," he showed us what our options were and how he could assist us. I can honestly say this guy put our needs and our best interest as his top priority, which says a lot these days. It's as if making a living at what he does is a secondary concern to him, simply because he enjoys this work. We never felt urged or compelled to do anything that didn't feel right or that deviated from our plans, and we felt that we were in the driver's seat with a safe and knowledgeable companion along for the ride. Not only that, but he's a really great guy! He has wonderful stories to tell from his world travels, and he's a joy to spend the afternoon with, either house-hunting or collaborating on selling. He goes out of his way, every step of the way, and it's fun all along. When it comes to the meat and potatoes of working with Vince, this guy gets the job done. He's not just friendly and genuine, he's a real pro. When we first met with him, we convinced ourselves quickly to work with him. And he blew our minds. He really knows his stuff, and he makes magical things happen without that slick-thing (he's got a firm grasp on the concept of karma). He gave us fantastic advice about how to get the house ready for market, and when we did, our house sold in under 12 hours, and for more than we were asking! We were moving out of state at the time or we certainly would have had him as our real estate agent for buying the next house. When we moved back to the Puget Sound this winter, no doubt about it, Vince was our guy. He found us the perfect house and made magic happen. He gave us tips about being competitive buyers, and sure enough we got the house. He even helped us negotiate our way through the inspection details. We simply could not be happier with the service and friendship Vince offered us so freely. It's as if he's an artist and real estate is his medium. No, wait. He's an artist, and honesty and integrity are his medium. Real estate just happens to be his vocation. And he's fantastic at it! Thank you Vince!"
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TC & Geoff Cooke, Musicians & Historic Home Lovers
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Hi Vince, Just a quick note to say great job! I could not be happier with how quickly my home sold and how skillfully you negotiated the new home I bought. I have worked with realtors on many past purchases and have always been generally happy with those transactions...but you really turned it up a notch! You are the first realtor that REALLY negotiated! Others have just merely submitted low offers that I approved and then ended up meeting in the middle (boring and typical!). You saved me thousands! I would like to say thanks by repaying you those thousands of dollars. Where should I wire the money? Just kidding, that money is going into the upgrades in my new place! Cheers to you oh saver of my hard earned money! Until our next transaction, vaya con dios! Todd Combs
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Todd Combs
Combs Brothers Fine Painting
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I would like to provide a testimonial about our experience buying a house through real estate agent Vince Decker. My husband and I viewed some Craftsman historic homes and absolutely fell in love with one. We found it on Vince's website and the buying experience from then on was completely stress free. We have purchased homes before and until this time have always found it to be a very stressful experience. Vince's charm and personality made buying our house feel like we had all been friends for a long time. He is up front and honest, and does indeed love homes with character. He lives up to everything his website says and then some. We will highly recommend him to all of our family and friends. To those who are reading this, we promise you, you won't be disappointed. After we started our loan process we found out that people we knew at work had gone through him as well and were more than 100 percent satisfied. Please, if you are looking to buy a house, you are really missing out if you don't contact Vince as your agent. Thank you Vince. Enough good things cannot be said. Best of luck to you and your family. God Bless. Sincerely, Will and Kim Walker
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Will & Kim Walker
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Vince, Thanks again for everything you've done for us! I'll definitely buy you a beer when I get back in October from our tour! My wife and I have been extremely blessed by everything Vince has done for us (and continues to do for us). There's no question he will go out of his way to take care of you. We were in the process of moving from Japan to the Seattle area (I am an officer in the Navy. Vince gave us an entire Saturday and welcomed us by showing us around and giving us a taste of what this area had to offer. We visited several homes in our price range while he explained to us the ins and outs of buying a home. In just a few hours, he learned enough about our tastes to know exactly what we were looking for. We made an offer on very last home he showed us that day. And talk about bending over backwards for us... Not only were we able to close within a month of making an offer, but we actually closed from a thousand miles away! Everything from faxing documents as we traveled across the country to buying us a new washing machine when ours crapped out, Vince truly took care of us. Not a bad experience for first-time home buyers! Thanks, Vince!
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Grant & Sara Bryan
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Dear Vince, We really appreciate all the time, energy and personal attention you gave us while we were looking for the "right" home for us! When we first saw your flyers and signs ALL over town, we thought it would be a good idea to call and see if you could help us, and now we know we right! At each step in the process and turn in the road you were very available to help us! For anyone looking to buy or sell, I would wholeheartedly recommend Vince as he loves what he does and knows the area from front to back and top to bottom! He was there for us and helped us to find a great house in a great neighborhood! Thanks, Vince!
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Matt & Megan Burger
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There is no denying that being a single woman making a home purchase can be very intimidating. I want to thank you, Vince, for not only making it pleasurable but for doing it enthusiastically! From the moment I made my first phone call to Vince, I felt that he had my best interest at heart. He patiently listened to my laundry list of desires and worked tirelessly to find exactly the home I needed and wanted. Not once did I feel pressured like I had in the past while working with other agents. Despite obstacles that came up and my zillion questions, he always was incredibly helpful, guiding me through the process of buying my home effortlessly and with a great sense of humor. For every question I asked, he not only had an answer but he made sure I understood it. Vince is a genuine, warm, down-to-earth person that I felt most comfortable being around. I was truly impressed with his knowledge and passion for his work! Vince, thank you again for helping my son and I get into our first home. I am forever grateful and I will certainly send my loved ones your way!
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Serena & Little Keith Humphries
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When it was time to sell our home, we first listed it with one of the larger realty chains. Three months later only 3 buyers had looked at our place, our listing had expired and needless to say we were discouraged. Then we remembered someone telling us that Vince Decker had a very good reputation. He was supposedly honest, knowledgeable and very professional. All this turned out to be true. Within three weeks, from the time we listed with him, we accepted an offer and the process was completely over in two months. He always kept us informed, answered our questions, and never made us feel uneasy. For this and his friendly ways we thank him very much.
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John & Lindia Kirk
Happily Retired
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We had often seen Vince Decker signs on homes for sale in our neighborhood. As we began thinking of selling a rental home we had nearby, a home that had been in John's family for over 80 years, we called on Vince to give us his expert opinion. He met us within an hour of our call, walked through the home, and gave us an honest assessment. He gave us a list of things he felt were necessary to bring the home to selling condition, and also gave us names and numbers of contractors, stagers, etc. to help us get going. We worked on the home for the next several months, using many of the contacts Vince had given us, with great results. He would check in from time to time to see how we were doing, always answering our questions and giving us helpful advice. When we were finally ready to list, Vince was ready to go, and did a wonderful job of marketing the house. We were tired and burned out from our "part time" job of the past few months, so turning it all over to Vince was a relief, and working with him could not have been easier. Though he had warned us, and we knew, that the market of 2008 was quite different from the market in past years, the house sold in two weeks. We thank him for his expertise, kindness, and patience, and highly recommend him.
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John & Patty Sontra
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As you can see Vince has no shortage of testimonials that speak to his knowledge of homes of character as well as his passion for the real estate profession. During our business relationship with Vince he reaffirmed these traits again and again. Vince's knowledge of our neighborhood enabled him to find a great buyer for our home and effortlessly pull off a painless and successful closing. That is the business side of Vince. On the personal side I am proud to say that my wife and I were able to watch Vince build his business from the ground up. We never had any doubt that Vince had our best interests at heart. Vince is a genuine guy and I would recommend him highly to anyone!
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Lee & Terri Fowble
Fireman
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When you are buying or selling a home it can be a confusing and stressful time to say the least. Holy Moley! Everywhere you look, you see signs for different agencies and within those different agencies you have different agents. The town is littered with them. How do you weed through? Who really knows the area, the business and in the end isn't just out to take advantage of you? The dream is to have someone knowledgeable about the specific area you are selling or buying in, the housing market, as well as the ins and outs of the many different legal hoops you must jump through. Vince is that man. Insert sigh of relief here. He is there for guidance and to hold your hand (metaphorically of course). Not only does Vince know the area but he is immersed in the community. If you are buying or selling a home, there is NO OTHER agent to go to. One more word, which proved to be EXTREMELY helpful in selling my home, is connections. Not in the Soprano sense of the word, but he knows everybody. You are working with one man but he has a team behind him of wonderful professionals to help you with whatever you need. Knowledge, experience, patience and connections. Ahhh, here I sit in my new house, the kids are at school, my feet are up, I'm drinking a cup of coffee! Thanks Vince.
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Tara Tramayne
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When talking with Vince you will be immediately struck by his sincere knowledge, enthusiasm and love for helping people with homes. My husband and I have used Vince to help us buy our home and to list and sell it before we moved back to Wisconsin. We have always felt that he has been very available, empathetic and truly cared about our needs. Vince is a genuine person and the passion he brings to his work is the REAL DEAL. We recommend his services wholeheartedly. Thanks, Vince
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Matt & Cheryl Lauritch
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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My home had been listed on the market with another agent for many months with very little action. Vince took over the listing and everything changed. The new home photos were sharp, the marketing professional, color flyers always stocked in the box. We noticed immediately that activity increased, we were thrilled when we had a buyer in a matter of weeks. Vince made sure that the home was shown to its best advantage, and stayed in close touch with us and with agents who had shown the home to prospective buyers. I am now happily living in my new home (which Vince found for me). Vince made the process of selling my home and buying another a pleasure from start to finish.
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Allen Jackson
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Being a first-time homebuyer, I knew going in that I was in a vulnerable position. Without any real knowledge of the process of buying a home, I wasn't quite certain just where to start. I took a chance when I opted to contact Vince Decker by email after hearing about his work. Not even five minutes separated the time in which it took for me to send the first email, before I received a response, which set the tone for the remainder of my working relationship with him. The process was made indescribably simple, and unexpectedly exciting, due in no small part to Vince's genuine desire to fulfill the needs of his client. Vince was exceptionally personable, a sharp and refreshing contrast to the more often seen suit-and-tie real estate agent. My disposition left Vince with a notable challenge, as well as an aggressive timeline, which he not only conquered, but he did so in grand fashion! As a result, I am now an excited and proud homeowner, and feel privileged to have an agent that I can also call a friend. Make no mistake about it, Vince, I mean every word of it! Thanks again for the hard work and for getting me into my first home. Keep in touch, and feel free to swing by anytime!
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Matthew Forsythe
Project Manager
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I first met Vince when I considered selling my home a few years ago. I saw his signs everywhere, figured there must be a good reason for that and called him last summer when I was ready. I interviewed several real estate agents, he clearly stood out to me for many reasons. He was straightforward, honest and very professional. He wasn't professional to the point of overbearing. He was just your "guy next door" who does his job very well. When other realtors were telling me what they felt I wanted to hear to get my listing, he told me the truth. I chose him for all these reasons and more. He knows the market, the neighborhood and lives here. He has a true appreciation for older homes and all the history that goes along with each one. My home had been in my family for almost 100 years and it broke my heart to let it go; he truly understood that. When it came time to list the home he listed it for more than we had originally discussed and I ended up selling it for more than I had planned. He did it in less than 10 days, which made it so much easier for my family to move on and start a new life in a different home. I had been told by other realtors who must be jealous of his success that I would't see Vince much, that his assistants would talk to me more. That was far from the truth. There was only Vince and at least a half a dozen phone calls a day (usually more) between the two of us. He was always patient with my emotional moments and even ran over immediately (he lives just around the corner) with a key twice when I locked myself out. I would not hesitate for one minute to call on Vince to sell again or look for a new home. Call him, it will be the best call you ever make!
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Karen Taylor
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Hi Vince,
Sorry I have taken so long to write a testimonial and again thank you for the fantastic work you did in selling my mother's home. I'm not sure how to go about writing this, but assume you edit it so it fits in with the other testimonials.
I would like to say a few words about Vince Decker, the Real Estate guy, and also Vince Decker, a wonderful person.
My mother recently became ill and could no longer live at home and moved into a Adult Family Home which she loves very much. We needed to sell her home ASAP to help pay for the future costs of living in this new home. I happened to see Vince's signs everywhere I drove. I decided to give Vince a call, as well as two other local agents. Vince was very professional and personable when discussing the asking price for the home and some options we could do to maximize full potential. He made several suggestions that didn't cost very much, and assured me it would help in attaining the asking price and also make the home much more presentable and appealing to any prospective buyer. We settled on a fair price. I then interviewed two other agents. Those agents did not recommend doing what Vince had suggested and both were much lower in terms of the suggested listing price. When I told one agent that I thought the listing price was too low and recommended a price closer to what Vince had suggested, the reply was "no way will you ever get that kind of money for a house in that location!" Guess what? I did what Vince suggested and he sold the house in a very tough market in less than 30 days at the price I had hoped to receive. Vince kept me updated each week and was instrumental in negotiating the final price we received. In this case, he was a "miracle worker", since we really needed to sell the house as soon as possible.
Now for Vince, the person. My wife and I both were sold on Vince, the person, and that helped us make the decision to make him our agent. He is a very easy-going, well-spoken, caring, professional and ethical person. When Vince says he will do something, he does it. He is a great communicator and never talks over you. He is also a very good listener, equally as important. In closing, I highly recommend Vince for either purchasing or selling your home. If he ever runs for office, he has our vote. Thank you again Vince, for making my family's life a lot less stressful.
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Dale & Sharon Nelson
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After dealing with other real estate agents who often came across as glorified used car salesmen, we finally found Vince, and immediately knew we had made the right choice. He's a genuinely kind, down-to-earth person who helped guide us through the steps of buying our home, and made what could have been an extremely stressful situation flow quickly and effortlessly.To say he goes the extra mile sounds like a cliche', but it's really true! He is at once a consummate professional, and someone you can trust as a friend. We can't thank him enough, and will gladly recommend him to everyone we know!
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Jennifer & Jason Poll
Antiques
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After 25 plus years of living in New England, where older homes were all different and retained their charm, we had moved to this area. Our house here was nice, but lacked the history and originality of an older home. After passing through historic districts on many occasions, and seeing Vince's name on many of the homes for sale, we started looking just to see. After meeting with Vince, we realized his expertise and understanding was just what we needed to find what we were looking for. He found the perfect home for us, and Vince helped us sell our house in short order! He is direct, professional, thorough, and above all kind and caring. He has made what could have been a very difficult transition a joy. We love our new home, and look foward to many years of enjoyment here....and a bonus!!! Vince is one of our new neighbors!
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Karen Ruel & Jeffrey Toffic
Social Workers
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In the process of finding a real estate agent to help us sell our historic home before relocating to Hawaii, we had planned to use an agent arranged through our bank which would have resulted in a $1650 cash rebate. We had met the recommended person and were quite satisfied, but felt that we should meet at least another real estate agent for comparison. When we called Vince, we believed that this would simply be a formality given the amount of money from the rebate, but it took only a few moments with Vince to see he was a different breed of agent. Vince Decker possesses a very real and special understanding for the sale and purchase of historic homes. His keen interest is not simply the result of his chosen occupation, but it reflects a true appreciation for the architecture and construction of the homes, as well as for the people interested in those homes. To make a long story short, we opted to forego the cash rebate with the knowledge that Vince's expertise would be far more valuable than the cash incentive. We weren't disappointed - our home sold quickly at a great price. Vince's pride, professionalism and foresight aside, we now count him among our friends.
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Pat, Cheryl and Gillian Kelly
Naval Commander, Honolulu, HI
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I would have to say that my homebuying experience with Vince was a pleasurable one: relaxed and comfortable, but smoothly proficient. With his knowledge and experience, he made everything seem rather easy and I got the house that I wanted. What more can I say? I walked away from my purchase feeling more like I had gained a new friend and not just a new real estate agent.
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Justin Snyder
Telecommunications
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Thank you so much for helping us purchase our home. The whole process went seamlessly because of your endless energy and professionalism. We appreciated your responsiveness and attention to detail in every aspect of the purchase. We always felt that you were putting our needs first, which is very comforting when in unfamiliar territory! It is obvious that you are an expert in your business. We will highly recommend your services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and will absolutely come back to you in the future.
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Jessica & Scott Spahr
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Vince helped us both sell our 94 year-old house and buy our eight-year old home. The former had a full-price offer the first weekend he put it on the market (!), and the latter we were able to purchase below the appraised value. In spite of our having three young children and a new baby at time, Vince made the transition a smooth process for us. We love our new home and are very pleased with our decision to call Vince. We would recommend him, especially if you are looking for a specialist in historic homes.
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Sara & Joel Cappello
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When I first met Vince I knew I was in good hands. I was immediately comfortable and felt sure he could help me with the sale of my home and the purchase of a historic bungalow. Sure enough he did, and I am very pleased it all went so smoothly. Then, when I decided to move to Nebraska, of course I called Vince to sell my home. Again, he made it happen in a very timely fashion, smooth sailing all the way. Way to go Vince, thanks again for a job well done and helping my dreams come true.
V is for Visionary
I is for Intelligent
N is for Nice
C if for Charismatic
E is for Excellent
Vince is all of the above. I highly recommend Vince for all your real estate needs.
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Pamela Waterbury
Innkeeper, Ponca, Nebraska
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A year ago I never would have dreamed I'd be able to purchase my own home. Today, I am living in my own wonderful, charming historic home, my first home. What especially I appreciate about Vince is that he did not simply want to sell me a home - he wanted me to make sure I found the right home for me. He even talked me out of a couple places I considered (I was a bit anxious). He knew we'd find something that was more "me", and we did. Furthermore, Vince has turned into more of a friend than real estate agent - thanks Vince!"
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Roy Holman
Meditation Teacher
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Vince found our dream home and sold our former home with a combination of personal qualities and skills rarely found in the same person. Rarely do you find someone is who extremely task-oriented, skilled and efficient, while simultaneously building casual and calm working relationships. On the business of getting tasks done he is very driven; but on the people side, his confident, fun, and easy-going nature relaxes what can often be a stressful period in people's lives. He is generous with his effective and empathetic listening skills and is an artful and fair negotiator. Vince's work is influenced by a set of life values that encompass both his business and personal life. He truly values helping others, justice, community stewardship, and trusts that abundance comes from giving. Like many of his former clients, I consider Vince a friend and someone I will know in this community for years to come. If you don't know Vince and are considering working with him ... I trust very much that you will experience the same positive experience as many others have during the often very sensitive and momentous process of buying and selling homes.
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Dr. Earl Martin
Professor
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Dear Vince, We wanted to take this time to thank you for your excellent help with the purchase of our house on Grand Avenue and the people you recommended for remodeling: Victor for painting, Val for flooring, Jon the general contractor. They are doing great work. Your knowledge and expertise was well appreciated. I would strongly recommend Vince Decker to anyone who is buying or selling a home. We had been looking for a special home for quite some time, each time the right home came someone else would get it. When we met Vince he assured us that we would get the next one. The advice he offered was priceless. The next time we had a chance, Vince helped us write an offer that got accepted immediately, even though a number of buyers wanted our home. Thanks a lot for getting us the home of our dreams.
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Bill and Wilma Finch
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I am so glad that we called the phone number on your sign. You made our home buying experience the best it could be. You are an experienced professional with top notch ethics. We had wanted to move for a long time, and wanted to find the perfect home. This process took many months, your patience never failed. A big Thank You for that. Your positive easy going attitude and excellent knowledge of the real estate market make you number one.
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Keith and Claudia Collop
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We would highly recommend Vince to anyone buying or selling a house. He truely has a unique understanding of the housing market. Our house was not the easiest house to sell- the location was truly a challenge. Yet, Vince and his team took charge and presented our home on the market as if it were a million dollar property. They found a wonderful buyer and it is now a very special home.
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Janice & Brian Schenck
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Thank you Vince! Not only did you sell our house in one week, but you got a better price than we had hoped for. Best of all, we didn't have to do any extra work to the home! We particularly appreciated your follow through. You kept us informed each step of the way and stayed in regular contact with us until everything was complete. You are a gifted real estate agent and great to work with. My husband and I truly enjoyed all of our interactions with you.
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Lorie & Timo Ochmann
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Just wanted to thank you once again Vince for your patience in selling our 1st home. Considering the ordeal with the first buyers, I won't go into details, you remained calm and patient and passed that along to us as the sellers. You never gave up on us and we appreciate that you kept the house out there on the market and got it sold for us. We have closed and have check in hand. What a great feeling that is, not to mention a relief. Anyone who is reading testimonials, I would recommend Vince Decker highly as a real estate agent to buy or sell your next home. He is honest, easy going and kind spirited. Considering this was the first home my husband and I ever sold, he made it an enjoyable & easy experience. We will certainly be referring his name to all our friends and family! Thanks Vince!
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Alicia and Brian Smith
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I first became aware of Vince when, over a period of two months, he sold 4 homes in my immediate neighborhood. Selling as many homes as he does, I expected to meet a really high-pressure mega-salesman and was surprised to meet a really low-key, friendly guy who just happened to know a whole lot about real estate, especially older homes like mine. He had great ideas prior to listing, advising me what I should, and shouldn't do to get the house ready for sale, recommendations for a handyman/electrician and a housecleaner. He SOLD the house on the same day it was listed, bringing us a full-price offer from a buyer with pre-approved financing. The sale closed in 3 weeks, and Vince was most helpful in ironing out a last-minute escrow glitch. The highest praise I can offer is that I don't know how the whole process could have been done better. Vince was not only effective and professional, but also friendly and available - a rare combination.
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Dave & Karen Helland
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I will never forget the day I was standing in my front yard telling a neighbor that we were going to sell our historic house and move to Arizona. He happened to mention that a very good local real estate agent was Vince Decker, and that Vince's team sold many of the homes in the Historic District. Another real estate agent had previously completed a market analysis of similar home sales in the area but missed our home's potential by a wide margin. We decided to go with Vince Decker due to his enthusiasm and substantial historic house knowledge and experience. His team actually sold our house quickly and without hassle during the Christmas season, thereby giving us $44,000 more than we expected for our next house purchase. We are gratified that Vince found buyers who are also old house lovers and will take care of our pride and joy for many years. Our old house will always be in our fond memories and we can rest assured the right buyer lives there now. We recommend Vince heartily to anyone selling or buying a home. Thanks Vince!
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Dan & Marlene Deakins
Retired, Tucson, AZ
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My husband and I were thrilled with the way Vince handled the purchase of our new home. We ended up with a much nicer home than anything else we had seen in our price range. Throughout the process, Vince made us feel comfortable and confident that we were getting the best service around. It was only because Vince was so tactful, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable that we were able to get through a bidding war and end up with the first home of our dreams. Vince's honesty and strong work ethic really impressed us. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a terrific real estate agent!!!
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Justine Colombo & Mark Hammond
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Vince helped us sell our home last year. He was great. He was able to identify home improvement needs that would make our home more marketable. His helpful advice worked too. Our house sold the very first day it was on the market. Vince was able to help us through every step of the process. After the sale of our home we had to find a new house to live in. Vince helped us by locating the house and negotiating with the sellers. There were many people interested in the same home. Vince was able to convince the sellers that we would be the best buyers. Vince is a wonderful agent and we enjoyed working with him every step of the way.
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Tammy and Michael Harber
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I purchased my first home at 25 years old. Two years later I had the
chance to move back to Portland, OR. I was very concerned with selling my house, as it was my first and I hadn't been in it very long. The market is hot, but I wanted to move to Portland with confidence that I had made the right decision. Vince was someone who impressed me and made me feel at ease right from the beginning. I had a lot of questions about the process and Vince was patient with me. The decision to have him represent me as a seller was an easy one. The house sold very quickly for more than what I was asking. I am now in my new home and I know without a doubt I made the right choice to sell my home and have a stand up guy like Vince represent me.
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Joe Miller
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Working with Vince Decker was a pleasure from start to finish. After 18 years in our 1911 vintage home, and with the last of the kids ready to move out, we knew it was time to make a radical change. Vince was a clear communicator, knew the real estate climate, worked tirelessly as if we were his only client, and tailored his strategies to our specific needs. He was always prompt and reliable, handled vital details that are so easy to miss, and SOLD our home for full price very quickly. Equally important was Vince's initiative negotiating our purchase of our home in Bellingham, which, due to its desirability and a very cantankerous seller, was a long shot. The only person we dealt with directly during the purchase was Vince, he skillfully and aggressively navigated the challenge, resulting in our first offer being accepted the same day our home sold. Things moved so quickly and painlessly that the only problem was finding ourselves in Bellingham about 2 months before we had even planned to start looking for jobs. Vince is a rare breed of professional who offers a lot, and delivers even more. He manages to pull this off while engaging in respectful, ethical relationships, and staying true to his promise to "make it fun." His consistently upbeat approach and clear concern for his clients and the broader community are exemplary. We will continue to recommend Vince with enthusiasm and without reservation, and wish he and his family continued peace, health, and success."
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Dr. Tim and Connie Buckley
Family Doctor, Bellingham
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"As a home buyer with limited funds and grandiose expectations, I knew that I would require an agent who was both patient and proactive. From the moment we met I knew I had found that agent and Vince never disappointed. Throughout the entire process he was optimistic, honest, informative and very involved. I had every confidence that when "my" house came on the market, Vince would be the first to know about it...and I was right. Not only did Vince find the right house, but he found the right house for the right price. I would recommend Vince without reservation. He is a great agent and a great guy."
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Kathy Young
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"Our little family bought our first home not long ago. Finding Vince to help us was a gift. He was kind and informative, fun and realistic. He answered all of our "first home buyer" questions without making us feel ignorant or silly. And he found a wonderful, charming home in our price range and right in the middle of the best neighborhood! We feel lucky and blessed to have had his help. We could not have gotten into this home (which we just adore) without him. It is wonderful to see him in the neighborhood and around town and call him a friend. You're the best, Vince!"
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Krista & David Hill
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We definitely would not have gotten our house if it were not for Vince. He found it for us just days before I had to leave town for a month. We were sure we were going to miss out because three people were bidding for the same place. Not with Vince! He had excellent strategy and ours was the winning bid! Vince is very accommodating, helpful, and actually cares about his clients. He is able to get clients into houses minutes they go on the market, which can make a huge difference. I will definitely work with Vince again in the future and recommend him to anyone who wants to buy or sell their home. I am very happy to call Vince a friend and neighbor!
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Ryan Perin
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My mother passed away and my husband and I had to sell her home. I live in Missouri, and knew that while the home was on the market we would need to be back at our house in the midwest. While I was getting the home ready to sell, giving it some new paint and minor repairs, I got a wonderful ad in the mail for Vince Decker. After reading the ad I told my husband, "I have found the real estate agent for us". I gave Vince a call, he came to talk with us amazingly within one hour, took a tour and we felt so comfortable with him that we listed right away. I asked if he could give me an estimate of the selling price. He said he could do better than that, he would tell me what he would sell it for, and most likely have it sold within the week. He did exactly that! We had a signed contract within a week, for full asking price, and we came back home to Missouri. Everything was taken care of via phone and fax without any glitches. Bless your heart Vince, you made a very difficult job a pleasant one. I would recommend Vince's services to anyone."
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Alice & Walter Shoup
Retired, Shell Knob, Missouri
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When we decided to sell our home, we contacted one of the BIG name realty chains in the area thinking bigger is better and we'd be able to sell the home quickly. After 7 weeks on the market and only 1 buyer actually visiting the house, we were very discouraged. A friend recommended we talk to Vince Decker, an excellent local agent. Within 2 weeks we actually had an offer on the house that worked great for us. Vince not only sold the house quickly for a good price, he is both knowledgeable and very personable. We will go back to Vince when we decide to relocate in the future. Since then I've recommended Vince to many other friends. Thanks Vince!
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Ed Darnell & Judy Post-Darnell
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"Thank you Vince for the help locating a home that went on the market and SOLD the 1st day to ME.
I was specifically looking for some of the charm of an older home with a large garage. The house fit my requirements at a price that was very good. I bumped into Vince looking at one of the houses in the area & told him of riding my bike around to really get a feel for some of the neighborhoods. He has great knowledge of the specific geographic area I was focussing my home search in and a reputation for getting deals done. This takes a lot of stress out of the house buying process. Take care Vince & see you in the area."
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Don Jantz
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"When we decided to sell our home, a friend in the neighborhood said we should call Vince Decker, that he sells a lot of homes in our area and has a very good reputation with his clients. We were familiar with Vince's name (those refrigerator magnets), and decided to call him right away. On Vince's first visit to our home, he gave it a thorough looking over and asked a lot of good questions that helped us prepare to get the home on the market. My wife and I both felt very comfortable with Vince and were impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the market. Then he told us the price he would sell our house for, a number we thought might be a little optimistic. We listed our home with him that day, and within 2 days had a full price offer. We are VERY happy with our decision to have Vince be our agent, and recommend him highly."
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Jim and April Greenwell
Teacher, Seattle, WA
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"Two years ago, my wife Anne and I were in the market for our very first home. We were both excited and scared at the same time. What we needed most was someone to guide us through the process one step at a time. That's when Vince entered the picture. Right away Anne and I felt relaxed knowing that we had chosen the right real estate agent for us. We were impressed to see just how attentive AND responsive Vince was to our exact needs and desires. Although always casual and laid back, Vince displayed tireless enthusiasm and determination in helping us to find the perfect house. Even after all the papers were signed and we had moved into our new home, Vince continued to show a personal interest in us by keeping in touch regularly. Its great to know that we've got a friend in the real estate business. When the time comes to purchase our next home Vince will be the first to know!"
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Richard and Anne Powers
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When interest rates dropped a couple of years ago, I thought I would just check into the possibilities of buying my first home. As a single female on a limited income, I was hoping I could find a hidden "little treasure," just my size, in the historical district. Even though I knew there was no way for me to buy one of those expensive homes, I had to start somewhere. On one of my drives through the neighborhood, I picked up a flyer just to see who the realtor was. The flyer said Vince Decker was 'down to earth,' and included an interesting bio I'd not seen on any other realtors' flyers. So I called, and ended up talking to someone who felt like my brother. Very patient. Very willing to take on and sort of "teach" a first-time home-buyer. Very open to inviting people into his home. After reviewing four houses, we finally found that "little treasure!" I am happy as a clam, and when the time comes for me to move up, as they say, I KNOW who I'm going to call. Thanks so much, Vince!"
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Patty Keefe
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My wife found Vince for us right at the beginning of our house hunt. It was his ad that said something to the effect of being down to earth that got our attention. Vince is down to earth and wonderful to work with. Within days we were looking throughout the area for a home with character and one that would fit our budget. I remember his words on the day we found the home we ended up buying. He said "I saved the best for last". And he was right! We fell in love with the entry way, the pocket doors, and many other aspects of the home. I am very glad that my wife made that call. Thanks Vince!"
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Gordon & Gail Kruckeberg
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I still remember the day I called and spoke to Vince on the phone 3 years ago. I was looking for a house...charming, quaint, not your usual cookie cutter. Vince had just the answer. He gently persuaded me to take a closer look at historic homes. By this time it was already 5:00. I'm pretty sure Vince re-arranged his schedule to accomodate me so late in the day. Well if my memory serves me correctly I saw 3 houses that day, one of them was perfect, and the rest was history. We feel that Vince was such a blessing to us and that his expertise and gracious amount of giving are incredible assets. When it came time for us to sell this same home, we listened to his advice. He listed and sold our home for a great price and we now are living happily ever after. We really could not be happier. We appreciated all your hard work and high level of integrity. A million thanks to a wonderful person who has and continually blesses others in need."
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Karen & Erik Burgess
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We had been renting an apartment for the last couple of years and it was time to look into buying a home. A friend had suggested looking for a house in historic districts and recommended contacting Vince Decker for our property search. We met with Vince for the first time on a Saturday. By that Thursday, Vince found us a historical house that had just gone on the market! Vince showed us the home hours before the first open house and had our offer to the sellers promptly that morning before anyone else had a chance. He guided us through the offer process and made sure that we were making a strong one. He was so effective, our offer was accepted that evening. Vince found us the house of our dreams in only 4 days for a price that was $30,000 less than we thought we'd spend! Vince has a true love for the historic community and he loves to bring new people to it. We would advise anyone who is buying or selling a home to contact Vince Decker for astounding results!
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Rick Stubblebine and Megan Silvis
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"Vince is awesome! He helped us buy our first home, it was actually the first house we looked at. He is so on the ball and kept mailing us new listings until we found something we loved. He does what he says and always gets back to you right away. We will definitely go to Vince again in the future and highly recommend him to everyone!"
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Jim and Rachel Wieringa
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"Vince honest? you betcha! And seems to truly love selling real estate. I purchased my home and love to keep in touch with Vince and his wife Danielle. My husband and I are constantly doing our own remodeling projects and have found Vince to be an excellent source for honest, local craftsman who can help us with our endeavors. How's that for full service? Thanks Vince."
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick
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We purchased our home from Vince. Vince did an excellent job for us. In our experience, Vince Decker far exceeds what one might expect from their real estate agent. When we do sell Vince will be the agent we call without exception. He not only found the home we wanted, he has become a dear friend. Thank you Vince for being who you are, a man of his word.
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Frank and Sue Layden
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We would strongly recommend Vince to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Vince listened to our needs and found us the house we wanted. When a home came on the market that fit our criteria, he was very quick to notify us and take us to see it. Because he had already showed us around and we knew that THIS was the house, we had our offer in before the sign went up! Vince is very laid back, available and easy to deal with. One month after he helped us buy a home, we listed another home we owned with him. He SOLD it in one day for full price. WOW!
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Greg and Claire Peterson
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