My spouse and I live in Denver and have been looking for a house in or near Carson City. We have…read morebeen there a couple times in the last six months to look at properties. We have also been in constant contact with our agent. Long story short yesterday we agreed to make a full price offer on a property listed by Shirley Larkins. Our relator got back to us a little later and said the seller had received multiple full price offers and asked if we would be willing to amend our offer, we agreed and amended our offer above asking price. Our realtor once again reached out and said the seller would be accepting offers until 5pm on 3/30 for anyone to make their best and final offer and they would be making a decision by 10am on 3/31. We had not decided on a new offer yet as we were told we had basically a day to think about it. With all of that said this morning we were informed that the owners had accepted another offer, so we are SOL. This is bad business on Shirley's behalf and flirts with breach of contract seen all of the above is in writing.

When it comes to finding the right real estate agent you want someone with integrity, passion,…read moreknowledge and an overall positive demeanor. Let's face it, there are too many people out there looking for a quick buck who leave you high and dry or with too many unanswered questions...not to mention lack of any type of communication. Then occasionally you find a diamond in the rough like Shirley Larkins. Having dealt with several agents in the past, I was prepared to expect mediocrity yet my wife and I were absolutely surprised within the few moments of first meeting Shirley. She not only is vivacious and full of positive energy but she listened to our needs/wants for our next house. We didn't spend a lot of time looking at any houses because she liked it, but found homes that WE liked. I believe we only actually looked at three homes before knowing we wanted one of them. Call it a bit of luck, happenstance or whatever, but we felt so comfortable working with Shirley and finding our new house that I have to believe we came together for a reason. Fantastic service and efficient office work allowed us to present an offer to the seller which was accepted quickly and we were on our way to owning our dream house. The rest is history as they say and we loved being in our home from day one. For Yelp purposes I would have "checked in" but I don't think my house qualifies as a destination...and certainly not four years ago since this occurred! However, after becoming involved with Yelp over the past year or so I felt obligated to at minimum share my story and give Shirley Larkins the highest recommendation possible. You will NOT be disappointed! OK...back to cleaning my humble abode! Cheers!

Cristy Silverman was recommended by a friend and that recommendation has proven valid. Cristy…read morewalked us through the process she uses to highlight a home to successfully market it to the best advantage. Cristy is professional, entirely trustworthy and honest. Within less than a week ( 3days) Cristy had identified a potential buyer for our home; a buyer some Realtors would have discarded except that Cristy was able to see the value in their offer. Within a matter of a few days Cristy had vetted the Buyer and we were in contract. All I could say to my wife was "Wow, Cristy is good". During the process leading up to a 30 day closing, Cristy guided us through every step to ensure we understood our options; as a result we sold above our listing price. Best experience we have had with a Realtor during our lifetime which included several moves while serving in the military. If you want to market your home professionally then hire a Professional like Cristy; I promise you she will get results and she will be looking out for your best interests. If Cristy wasn't truly an excellent Realtor, our friend would not have praised her so highly. Thank you Cristy; you are simply "The Best".

We might be partial because we met Cristy 7 years ago when she was our (buyers) agent, today we…read moreclosed with her as our selling agent. She sold our house the day that she strategically listed it, we received an offer over the asking price but spot on with appraised value, and we closed in 30 days! I live work out of state so she really helped tie up some loose ends with inspections, repairs, etc. Cristy truly "sewed the deal" and made what could have been a very stressful process into a very enjoyable experience! We'll recommend Cristy to any and all of our friends and family relocating to or from the area.

Mollie and Justin were amazing to work with from start to finish. They truly listened to what we…read morewere looking for and helped us find the perfect home. The knowledge, responsiveness, and guidance made the entire process smooth and stress-free all the way to closing. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful for their help. Highly recommend Mollie and Justin to anyone looking to buy a home!

I cannot say enough about Mollie!! She is an amazing agent and overall amazing person. She helped…read moreme sell my house during a very difficult divorce. She stepped into a difficult situation and made the experience actually enjoyable and much less stressful than I had expected. She took the time to explain everything and worked with me any time any challenges came up. She went above and beyond to make sure I always knew what was going on and even helped me several times after my home sold just because she is an incredible person. Thank you for all of your hard work and understanding. I would highly recommend Mollie!

I've known Whitney for some time, and what always stands out to me is her character. She is one of…read morethose rare people who truly listens and cares about the person in front of her. Whitneys work is incredible, she knows so much, and is so helpful. She is someone you can depend on, and one of the most hardworking, and dedicated people i've met. She also has a great team, so you get so many people trying to help you! Even outside of her work as a realtor, she has consistently shown herself to be trustworthy, kind, and attentive.

Selling a home in this market isn't easy, but working with Whitney made the process as smooth as it…read morecould possibly be. From the start, I wanted to make sure I had the right person by my side. In our very first meeting, I asked her a long list of tough questions about the Reno and Somersett real estate markets to see if she really knew her stuff. Not only did she have thoughtful, thorough answers to every single one, but she also explained things in a way that made me feel confident and informed. What stood out to me most throughout the process was Whitney's responsiveness and professionalism. Anytime I had a question -- whether it was a quick text or a detailed call -- she got back to me right away. I never felt like I was in the dark or waiting around for answers. Her knowledge of the local market, her strategic advice on pricing and presentation, and her ability to navigate a market that currently favors buyers were all invaluable. She guided me through every decision with honesty and patience, and I always felt she had my best interests in mind. In the end, Whitney delivered exactly what I needed: a successful sale above list price in a tough market. If you're looking for an agent who is prepared, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in her clients' success, I would wholeheartedly recommend Whitney!

Carrie, and her associate Stacey Berger, are an awesome realty team! We used Carrie to purchase our…read morefirst home back in 2015 when the local market was just starting to get really crazy. Being first time home buyers, we had no idea what to expect but Carrie was super helpful throughout the whole process and so patient! She put up with my incessant calling and questions and was always quick to move on scheduling a house tour--and if she wasn't available Stacey was--we always got into homes the day of or next morning of our request, which is absolutely key in a hot market! We probably looked at at least 15 homes and I was honestly near giving up because home buying is a seriously exhausting process in a sellers market, but Carrie thankfully insisted we continue on--because she knew prices were only continuing to rise--and showed us some homes in an awesome neighborhood I had never even seen before. And finally after 15 or some home tours we decided to put in our first ever offer on a house in that neighborhood ...and we got it! We absolutely have Carrie to thank for that because there were multiple competing offers and she helped us make our offer more competitive to the seller. We never felt pressured by our realtor(s) during the whole buying process and always felt the Kester-Berger team was on our side. Carrie really helped us figure out what we wanted since we really had no idea going in and I appreciated her straight forward attitude. She also knew a lot about home repairs/conditions which was invaluable when looking at homes. Carrie even helped us resolve some outstanding seller repair issues well after closing which was very appreciated! We will definitely be using them again if we ever decide to sell--although we absolutely love our home still so don't expect to be selling anytime soon!

I was a first-time homebuyer and the thought of buying my own house came with a lot of…read moreapprehension. My apprehension was quickly put to rest when I first contacted Amy regarding buying a house. Amy was prompt in responding and set up an initial meeting to ask me about my requirements. In our first meeting, Amy explained that she runs her real estate business with her mom, Janet and her dad, Jerry - together known as The Wallin Team. After meeting with the Wallins, I left with the feeling that I have made a right choice to have them help me search for my dream home. The Wallins bring professionalism and knowledge to the table along with their friendly smile and expert advice on real estate. From the very beginning, the Wallins maintained an open and prompt line of communication. All of my questions were answered by one of the Wallins within 1-2 hours via text or email. The Wallins were ready to meet me for showings within hours of notice and made me their priority. Though I am sure they had several other clients they were working with, they always made me feel as if I am their priority. What impressed me the most was how well they treated me and how passionately all three of them got involved in my search for a dream house. Janet did a great job explaining each of the steps in details and exceeding my expectations in terms of the timeline. The Wallins had prepared a binder that was broken down in easy to understand section explaining the process and methodology of a house buying process. This was a very helpful resource. They took a lot of hassle and headache out for me as we moved along the process and Amy even came in on her birthday for the house inspection just to ensure all goes smoothly. My house closed on time and without any roadblocks. Thanks to their amazing guidance throughout the process. The Wallins offer one-of-a-kind service and now, I have new-found appreciation for real estate agents. I can't thank Janet and the Wallins enough for making one of the biggest steps in my life such a seamless process. I highly recommend their Real Estate services and expertise. Thanks again for everything you guys did for me and my family. I would definitely be recommending my friends and family to your team.

Ronda was recommended by a friend and was our agent for our recent purchase of a home in…read moreTahoe/Donner and what a wonderful recommendation she was! We thoroughly enjoyed working with her. She is a wonderful person and communicator. She is patient, intuitive and very professional. The whole process from start to finish, with Ronda representing our interests was completely smooth and painless, which is saying a lot given the competitive market at the time. We are so happy with our new home and would most certainly recommend Ronda Shaw to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.

The process of selling your home and purchasing another is already stressful but moving to a…read moredifferent state in which you are not familiar and do it in a short time frame is very challenging. Caren helped us make the transition from California to Reno as smooth as possible because of her real estate expertise and her knowledge of the Reno area. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to be the "calm in the midst of the storm" are some reasons why we recommend Caren Christen. For example, she consistently kept us updated and always did what she said she was going to do. We never had to worry about details slipping through the cracks. She also chose reputable businesses to do inspections and was present when we couldn't make the trip to Reno. When it seemed impossible to find a good appraiser to do an appraisal in a short time frame, she was able to pull it off. Caren is also empathetic and supportive when we were finding it overwhelming to deal with all we had to do in order to move. We are very fortunate to have had her as our realtor and highly recommend her to anyone looking to move to the Reno area. She knows her "stuff" and gets things done - always with a professional demeanor. We will definitely choose Caren when and if we move again.