Extremely pleased. Here's the short version why, followed by a long one…read more.. SHORT VERSION ---- Our situation: a cluttered 3-bedroom home in a different state that needed to be handled. Ideally, of course, we sell and donate what we can-but even just the clearing out aspect was looking like a nightmare logistically, financially... not to mention time... not to mention STRESS. True to their name and promise, Stress Free Estate Services truly handled it all. Quick, communicative, under budget & ahead of schedule. In fact, I feel so strongly about my recommendation, I feel compelled to write a long version for the benefit of anyone who is in the same place I was before we chose to go with Dennis... LONG VERSION ---- When I found/called Dennis, I was surrounded by notebook pages and spreadsheets full of quotes and timelines, becoming increasingly overwhelmed trying to do everything myself. (Everything from dumpster people, to donation people, to cleaning people, to scores of potential buyers, AKA randos, on several buy/sell apps). It was a classic, "There's got to be a better way!" Quick search online, and I found Dennis. I feared a company called "Stress Free Estate Services," with a website claiming to provide EVERY service I was trying to handle on my own, might be too good to be true. There's a level of trust inherent in this kind of arrangement, trust that was earned after the fact by outstanding work. The better I can describe our positive experience, the more I can hopefully shorten what can feel like a leap of faith-especially in a situation like ours, where we were out of state, a bit overwhelmed, and, honestly, a bit reeling, trying to do it all on our own. It's a vulnerable place to be. The service was as good as advertised. My only regret is that I didn't find Dennis earlier. I could have saved weeks of work and worry-as it is, he saved me months of the same. I was far enough along in the process to be able to compare Stress Free Estate Services with quotes I received from all the different parties which would have been required to do it on my own. Even if Dennis had not sold anything, his up-front cost was still less than it would have cost to clear out the house on my own. But he did sell-quite a bit. Enough that a check is in the mail. We are RECEIVING more money than it would have COST to do it on our own. Amazing value-even before you account for TIME/ENERGY saved and STRESS avoided. The only thing Dennis can't compete with is some idealized version of what doing it myself could have looked like. (I was far along enough in the process to know.) Even if I could have made it my full time job to try to get top dollar for every item in a cluttered house, the reality of my earnings would have failed to meet what I instinctually felt things were worth. The endowment effect is reel... And buyers will not pay to cover the sentimental value I'd helplessly fold into my pricing. The only way to counteract this? Have someone else do it. Someone who knows how. Make it back in time saved. Stress saved. Ultimately, even in the money earned-because I do not know how to do this on my own (not well, anyway). And I couldn't have made it my full time job. I wasn't even in the same state. We needed the house cleared-whatever could be donated, donated, and whatever could be sold, sold. Dennis solved all these problems, on budget and ahead of schedule. Now we can sell the house. Stress-free, indeed! Very grateful!

Dennis is a straight shooter, and tells it like it is. Although he wasn't able to assist with our…read moresituation, because we didn't call soon enough, he kindly gave us some very helpful advice. He wanted to help more, but there just wasn't time, however he provided some great information, and didn't charge us for his knowledge. Very grateful, and hope to work with him in the future!

Bostrom Appraisal Services (Bob Bostrom) completed a real estate appraisal in Kennebunkport for us…read moreand I have total accolades for him and his work. We met with him while he was at the property and found him to be professional and thorough in his review. And, as we'd requested, he sent us the appraisal report within two weeks. We also found Bob to be informative about important aspects of real estate appraisal, and otherwise, he was very easy to talk to, on the phone and in person. While I don't expect to be needing another real estate appraisal anytime soon, I'd have no hesitation to work with Bob again, and would recommend him to my friends. Bob, thanks again, for working with us!

No stars. Appraisal done by Bostrom Appraisal was completed Nov. 4th and as of Dec.8, not only…read morecan I not get a call back, the work is not done. Totally unacceptable

I recently worked with Rachelle at IPS Cash to sell my house. She was a pleasure to work with and…read moremade the whole transaction / process seemless. Janice S

Used my dead father's name in a voicemail "Hey (my name) I found something out about (my dead dads…read morename) call me" as a way to get me to answer the phone after blocking multiple numbers and ignoring calls 5x a week. I never even met these people in person. They must have googled my name and found his obituary. never in my life have I had a business use a tactic like this to attempt to get a response.

The David Marshall team is excellent to work with. David helped me sell my cabin in northern Maine…read morefor more than I expected in the back up sale. He helped me through all the paperwork and referrals and services for gas,electricity,improvements,etc.. He is a great guy to work with. He is personable and very knowledgeable and courteous and helpful in anything you need to do and he helped me buy a mobile home at old Orchard 10 days later so it was very confusing between two properties and paperwork for both and many calls and texts etc. but he smoothly did it all and helped me through it. He's very calm guy to work with. I highly recommend the David Marshall team for real estate, purchases, and sales .

From the owner: Welcome to The David Marshall Team, where real estate expertise meets a passion for exceptional…read moreservice. Led by David Marshall, a dedicated Mainer with an artistic eye for homes, our team brings a unique blend of skills to the table. We recognize that the real estate landscape is evolving. Our disruptive digital marketing strategy sets us apart. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and platforms to ensure your property gets the attention it deserves. From high-quality virtual tours to targeted online advertising, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to attract the right buyers. Over his illustrious 22-year career, Dave has adeptly tackled the myriad challenges often associated with historic properties. His primary focus lies in residential and multi-unit properties, where his vast knowledge and extensive experience render him an indispensable expert for both buyers and sellers. Dave's unwavering passion for real estate, complemented by his profound industry insight, positions him as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients. Whether you're in the market to buy or sell real estate, you can rely on David and his dedicated team to navigate the process with expertise, integrity, and an unswerving commitment to your contentment. Ready to transform your dreams into reality? Join The David Marshall Team today and discover how exceptional service, unparalleled knowledge, and a disruptive digital marketing strategy can make all the difference. Contact us now to get started!

Living in the Real Estate and Insurance worlds for many years prior to retirement this experience…read morewith Sharron and Big Horizon was the most smooth I had ever experienced. In less than two months with many reams of paper work this process went without a hitch with very few natural setbacks. The wife and I give a five star rating to Sharron and Big Horizon Mortgage. We highly recommend her and her company to anyone seeking a mortgage whether it be a conventional or reverse type.

Sharron was a lifesaver! She made buying our dream house easy - and enjoyable. She helped us every…read morestep of the way, explained things clearly and told us what to expect. I would recommend her to anyone in the process of buying a home.

My parents who are 85 just closed on their house with Holly. I can't say enough great things about…read moreher. Such a professional, who truly cares about her clients. She was calm and patient and took care of my parents every step of the way. Even delivered the check to them after the closing today. Oh and did I mention they sold in just 3 weeks!!! Thank you Holly!

From the owner: Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty has had a leading presence in the southern Maine real…read moreestate market for over 40 years. Founded in 1980, the company offers a wide selection of oceanfront, ocean view, waterfront, water view, and distinctive homes in every price range in southern Maine including York, Cape Neddick, Kittery, Kittery Point, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, South Berwick, and Eliot. In 2016, our second office at 19 Beach Street in Ogunquit Maine opened.

Lori is an incredible real estate professional and we can't recommend her enough. Working with her…read morewas an amazing experience from start to finish. Lori is at the top of her profession and it quickly became obvious why she is one of the leading broker/agents in the Seacoast area. She always gave us the right advice about how to price and market the property. Her expertise paid off quickly as she was able to generate a lot of interest in our house that culminated in multiple offers, all over asking price, within the first week the house was on the market. We feel grateful that we found her and give her our highest recommendation.

Lori recently helped us with a land purchase and made sure every detail was addressed and that the…read moreprocess was kept on track. She is very knowledgeable about her business and truly vested in making sure that the experience of buying is a great and exciting time. Always very responsive and well connected!! A GREAT agent!!!