For anyone looking to buy a house in the city of Philadelphia, I would 100% recommend, without a moment's hesitation, Rachel. I was a first-time home buyer and throughout the entire process, each step of the way, she impressed me with her skills, experience and style as a realtor. Some of the reasons that stand out are as follows:
- Great Approach- She has a no-pressure style. In first meeting her, she stated up front that she would never want someone to feel pressured or stuck with a realtor they didn't like. She told me to just let her know if I became uncomfortable and wanted to change.
- Hardworking- Rachel was there for me every step of the way- from seeing homes, to discussing offers, to home inspection, dealing with adjustments to the contracts, pushing along the mortgage lenders to keep to a timeline, all the way through closing.
- Accommodating- Rachel is incredibly accommodating with her schedule. Philadelphia is a hot market and there were several times I would reach out to see if I could see houses the next day or even later that same day. Rachel always made it work, reaching out to book the times that worked for me, working me into her busy schedule . The house I eventually bought was on the market for 24 hours and Rachel was able to get me into the house first and get a head start on making an offer.
- Patience- I had to see a lot of houses before I found the right one, and made 3 changes in neighborhoods around Philadelphia but she was always friendly and available to see more. I never felt pressured by her to make a decision or to settle for something that didn't feel right for me.
- Knowledgeable of Philadelphia- She was able to answer any questions I could think of about the houses.
- Trustworthy- This is one of her most important attributes. I really felt like I got her honest opinion about the houses we saw. She wasn't trying to get me to buy any house, but the house that was right for me. She also would take the time to explain every part of the process in detail and answer all the questions I would ask.
- Capable: She knew how to close deals. She was constantly talking to my mortgage lender and seller's agent, keeping me in the loop and making sure everything was done on time.
I know how overwhelming and stressful buying a house can be but by the end of the process I found an amazing home in a neighborhood I already love. During the entire process, I felt very fortunate to have had the good luck of being recommended to use Rachel from a family friend. I'd be happy to pay that advice forward and speak to anyone regarding my experience working with her. Just get in touch with her and I'm sure she can arrange a conversation. read more