My husband and I have sold/purchase several homes due to work relocations so we've dealt with real…read moreestate agents multiple times. Our experience with John Griffin of Keller Williams was the worst to date. We only saw him ONCE (when we signed the contract) throughout the entire process. He showed us his "marketing plan" with all the ideas/plans he was going to use to help us sell the house. It was a beautiful presentation but he failed to execute as promised. He didn't follow through on a anything from the marketing plan he committed to do other than putting the house on the MLS. Even then, we had to call his team (because he wouldn't reply) to get a "for sale" sign for the house. Possibly the single-most basic step and we were the ones chasing them down to get the sign for our property. He also had no idea about the comparable properties in our area. We told him what the comps were b/c he had no idea "where to begin" - his words. We lived in a condo and there were several different models but because he didn't want to make an effort he didn't research the comps hardly at all. Furthermore, he gave access to a woman that wanted to simply SEE the house and not buy it that sounded drunk on the phone - a clear demonstration of the lack of interest in responsible handling of the properties his clients entrusted him to sell. John Griffin also never returned calls or emails. After leaving him multiple voicemails stating our concerns with his lack of availability, he finally returned ONE call and promised to be more visible. We suggested having biweekly calls to get updates on pricing and showings since so far, he had also failed to do that. He agreed and we scheduled our first call for the following week. The day came and John Griffin did not call us. We waited 30 minutes and decided to call him. What we got was a voicemail saying he was out of country on vacation with limited phone and email access. We never heard back from him and had to work with somebody else from his team. He didn't show up for closing. Clearly, John Griffin only cares about himself and not the customers he serves. If you want an experienced real estate agent that is there for his clients, employs responsible communication, and follows through on his commitments, we strongly advise that you not use John Griffin.

John and his team are fantastic to work with. My family and I have used his services both as a…read morebuyer and as a seller and he met our expectations on both occasions. John made us feel comfortable throughout the process and delivered results! John has a very warm, likable personality. He is very trustworthy and has a very good knowledge of the area. If you are purchasing, selling, or renting a home in the Raleigh area, your first call should be to John Griffin!

George Wilson recently listed a home in Cary that sold the first day. That's very common in Cary…read morehowever what the Seller doesn't know is that Mr Wilson DID NOT represent his Seller's best interests as he agreed to in the contract he signed with the Seller. I also viewed that house the same day/time as the buyer who ended up with the house. My Realtor tried to contact Mr Wilson by phone to let him know she was bringing an offer but he wouldn't return her calls. My offer to purchase that house was almost IDENTICAL to the one the Seller accepted with one big difference...my offer was substantially higher than the offer Mr Wilson presented. The Seller NEVER new about our BETTER offer since Mr Wilson chose in his zeal to make the quick sale NEVER bothered to call our Realtor back. Oh he finally contacted her the next day to let her know it was already pending and gave his lame excuses as to why he didn't return her call. I get it. The housing market is hot. Most houses sell quickly and offers can be plentiful. In this case I wasn't even get the opportunity submit my offer the same day. It is my opinion that Mr Wilson DID NOT represent his Sellers best interests because he didn't bother to see if the other offer was better...which it was...by $20+k. I would never list a property with a person or company who apparently lacks the integrity to do his best for the clients he's supposed to be representing. I'm sure the Sellers would not be happy if they knew all the details.

As a lender I get to deal with many real estate agents in the Triangle. Craig Rutman of Raleigh…read moreCary Realty is one of the best agents I have ever worked with. Craig pays attention to details and provides the highest level of service to his customers. He is a knowledgeable, experienced real estate professional that performs an thorough investigation of the local market to better advise his clients on a fair list or purchase price and he backs it up with facts from his research. I speak from experience as Craig has represented me in two home sales and represented my parents in the purchase of their home. Hire Craig and you will see why he has sold so many homes and represents a lot of buyers in the Raleigh/Cary/Apex area. He has earned my trust and respect and I recommend him highly.

Jay was my Realtor. He was very professional, knowledgeable and was available when needed. This…read morewas my first time buying a home so I was very nervous from the beginning and actually had been through 2 other realtors and so I was not really trusting at this point. My loan officer introduced me to Jay and it just clicked. He always had my best interest at heart and made sure I understood every process before signing and he was definitely on my side during the entire process. Great Realtor!! Janice M

Jay is Very professional and one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Brokers in the triangle…read more I know plenty of realtors but for a stress free selling process- I decided to go with Jay. I'm very satisfied and pleased that within 24hrs of my 1st day Saturday showings - I received 6 offers on my home. Go with Jay you will not be disappointed.

If you want the best real estate agents in Wake Forest (and the surrounding area), you cannot do…read morebetter than Jim and Lori Hill. My husband and I have lived all over the country, and we have bought and sold multiple homes - which can be a stressful process. A good real estate agent makes all the difference. A power duo, Jim and Lori make you feel like family as they help you find your perfect place to call home. We were moving from Florida to North Carolina and have never lived in or near Wake Forest before, so they lined us up to see many beautiful homes and also helped us get to know the area better. They sent multiple videos inside homes with great descriptions of what they were seeing as we narrowed down our search, and finally made our choice (from four states away). Not only are they knowledgeable, but they also have an extensive network of professionals who helped with various inspections during the purchasing process, as well as great recommendations for people who helped with home improvements after we moved in. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Jim and Lori. They made the process so easy and they took the time to understand and connect with us. They are thoughtful, very responsive and incredibly informed on the homes and neighborhoods in the area. If you are in the market to buy or sell, you absolutely want Jim and Lori for your real estate team.

Jim and Lori Hill are outstanding real estate agents. I've bought and sold homes multiple times,…read moreand working with them has been by far the best experience. They're knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about helping you through every step of the home buying or selling process. Whether you're looking at homes for sale in Wake Forest, trying to sell your house quickly, or just need expert advice on the local market, Jim and Lori are the ones to call. They take time to answer your questions, explain the process, and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Their understanding of the Wake Forest real estate market is unmatched, and their guidance made a complex process feel simple. I can't recommend HillnHill Realty enough if you want smart, experienced realtors who deliver real results.

As a mortgage lender, I always let people know that a smooth transaction almost always starts with…read morehaving a great buyer agent. We closed a deal and Tony was the buyer's agent. It was an awesome transaction. Our buyers couldn't have been happier. I would highly recommend Tony.

I am not a person who generally fills out online reviews of companies and services, especially ones…read moreof a negative tone, but I feel this is different. I am sorry to have to write this review for Tony Hall and Associates, but I feel it's important that perspective clients be made aware of a situation that occurred but a few hours ago. I was ready to make an offer on a property being represented by Jaye Kreller, one of Tony Hall's realtors. My realtor from Caldwell Banker, was helping me to purchase a property with the sole intention of renting it out as an investment property. After looking at a few locations, I found one I was very interested in, and it was represented by Tony Hall and Associates. It all came down to whether or not I would be able to legally rent the property as per occupancy rates and rules set forth by the HOA. We told Ms Kreller that I was ready to make a very serious offer, but that I first needed to be assured that it could be rented. This was late Thursday. Ms Kreller made no attempt to find out, something, quite honestly, she should have already known from the day she signed this seller on to be her client. When it became apparent that Ms Kreller had no intentions of finding out what I needed to know, my realtor attempted to contact neighborhood's HOA directly for herself. Unfortunately, she was told they were already closed until Monday morning. This was late Friday. Without giving much thought as to her client's best intentions, and knowing someone else was already interested, Jaye Kreller never bothered to inform the seller that there was another seriously interested buyer. I viewed the property again on Saturday, and we once again told Jaye Kreller that we were going to make a full price offer as soon as we knew that the property could be rented out. Late Sunday afternoon, I received the news that the seller accepted an offer from another buyer, we never got the opportunity to make any offer. Why should all this matter? Because it is obvious that this realtor didn't have her client's best interest at heart. Whether we got into a bidding scenario with another potential buyer and the selling price increased a few thousand dollars more or not, it's obviously she couldn't care. But if it was your property being sold, that extra money would be pretty darn important. I find it hard to believe the seller wouldn't have waited an extra 18 hours and come Monday morning, find out if there were two prospective buyers (much preferred), or only one. What would you rather have? So today (Monday), I very calmly contacted Tony Hall himself to let him know of the situation. My initial thought was not to blame him, especially since how could he be aware of all the actions of his employees, except that when I explained what transpired, it quickly fell on deaf ears. He obviously doesn't care. Is this who you really want representing the sale of possibly your biggest asset? I'd think twice.

When I was ready to look for my first new home, I contacted Renaldo Dorsey of Berkshire Hathaway…read moreHome Services. I am really happy I did because, Renaldo is more than a Realtor; he cares! He cared that I selected the right home, living area, convenience to work, points of interest, shopping, and recreation. For example, he assisted me in finding a home where the amenities are amazing! He made sure that my interests were protected by ensuring that the home value was solid. Case and point, the house I bought was appraised for more than what I offered to pay, giving me instant equity. He is professional, humorous (when appropriate) and guided me through the entire process making it very easy. Even though I called him at all times of the day and night, he kept a positive attitude and did not complain. I encourage anyone looking for a home to contact Renaldo Dorsey of Berkshire Hathaway Home Service today!

We had an outstanding experience working with the Gretchen Coley Group, especially Claire Guentz…read moreand Julia Sawchak, on both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. On the selling side, Claire provided excellent guidance on staging and small touch-ups that made a big difference. Thanks to her strategy, our home sold in less than 24 hours after hitting the MLS. On the buying side, Julia was an absolute pleasure to work with--fun to tour homes with, highly knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest. She consistently looked out for our best interests, even steering us away from homes we liked when she identified potential red flags. Throughout the contract process, both Claire and Julia were incredibly communicative and made what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless and manageable. We are now happily settling in our new home and truly can't thank Claire and Julia enough for helping us get here. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home

Working with Kendall Bailey is really a misnomer-Kendall does all the work! After an initial…read morestrategy meeting-at which she was totally prepared-we decided on a price and I literally sat back and waited for the proceeds to arrive about 3 weeks later. I know the sale happened quickly not only through her marketing efforts but from her suggestions on how to prepare my home for showings. Kendall has great decorating ideas but doesn't stop there. She helped implement all her ideas by picking out replacement products. My home was modernized at an very acceptable price simply through her suggestions. And she does all the other things you expect from a broker but don't always receive: open communication, excellent response times, super negotiation skills and great market trend analysis. I 100% recommend Kendall because I know you will receive old fashioned customer service during the short timeframe it takes her to sell your home.

9/1/23 This is my second time turning to Craig for real…read moreestate help and like the first time when I was selling, he was amazing in helping me recently to find a new home. He went so above and beyond what he had to do to make the process go smoothly. He truly knows the real estate market, and it's very clear how much he loves his work. I highly recommend him. You will not regret it. Craig, thanks so very much.

We found Craig online through his website back in 2019. We knew we were eventually going to move…read moreto the Triangle Area so we kept in touch. He assisted our daughter & son-in-law on the purchase of their first home in 2020 and we always knew we'd use him when we were ready to retire. Craig did a great job of helping us to ensure our offer was attractive in a Seller's market and thankfully our offer was accepted on the first home we found. He has a team of people that we used along the way and the entire process was very smooth from start to finish. You can rest assured that he will represent you as the buyer and he's always got your back! He's honest, responsive and definitely knows his stuff!