So, this review is from a slightly different perspective. I've never bought or sold a home with…read moreTarema. Rather, Tarema is a customer of ours. Let me explain. I happen to own one of the nation's largest real estate marketing companies. We specialize in luxury home brochures, and we have customers all over the country, including Hawaii.
As a result, I have occasion to meet and interact with hundreds and hundreds of real estate agents whenever they're seeking our help in the marketing of their listings. I must be very fortunate because many of our customers are simply WONDERFUL people! Professional, friendly, responsive, funny...(all of the things!) Of course, there are also some who don't rank that highly. We've had real estate agents who are demanding, unreasonable, argumentative, and even belligerent. Some pay their bills on time, others skate out without ever bothering to pay for our services, and some we have to chase down for weeks before they FINALLY pay what's owed. Some spell well, others don't (I mean, seriously, a Realtor spells it "Dinning Room" instead of "Dining"???) Yes, happens all the time. Almost like a dentist spelling it "Toof" before filling a cavity. Doesn't instill much confidence, but I digress.
I bring all of that up because Tarema has quickly become one of our MOST favorite customers! She's funny...and caring...and super quick to respond to any and every request. She's incredibly smart, and she pays our invoices literally within seconds of her receiving them. There's a character reference in there somewhere!!! Seems like if an agent doesn't pay a couple hundred bucks when owed, I'd be really nervous as to what they're capable of doing when thousands of dollars of commissions are on the line!!! Yikes!
Whenever I see Tarema's name and number show up on our phone...I can't wait to pick up and have a conversation with her, no matter what it's about! She also happens to use one of the best real estate photographers in the country for each of her listings and is a superstar when it comes to drafting a compelling description of the properties she markets for sale.
If you've made it this far, let me close by saying this. I do not do "fluff reviews" just to help a client out. I'd rather just politely decline if I don't genuinely believe in their ability. I also sold real estate for 18 years as a top agent in Southern California, so I know what it looks like to be at the top of your game. Tarema is the kind of agent that I, myself, would personally call in a heartbeat to represent me in any type of real estate transaction. I trust in her...and I like her style. If you're a buyer or a seller who's looking for someone who will get the job done in a friendly, "shoot from the hip" honest and professional manner, I don't think you can do any better than Tarema Riddle. (Yes, I'm obviously a big fan!)