Roberto Fleitas III, Esquire (Bought)

Hal,
 
Thank you for your cooperation in bringing this transaction to a close. Your professionalism, diligence and honesty are truly appreciated and my family and I are eternally grateful.

It was a privilege working with you.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  Roberto was so impressed with my services that he is recommending me to be an REO representative with a local bank his firm represents.)

Greg Reynolds (Bought)

Hal was my 3rd realtor in 5 months.  As soon as I met him, I knew with his approach towards our search that he would find me a home for my family.  Any realtor can sell or buy a house.  Hal found homes, there is a difference!  He quickly learned that my needs and what I was looking for would make it fairly difficult to locate the perfect one.  Well, after only about 1 month working with Hal, in a fairly active and competitive market, he did it.  He worked tirelessly throughout that time, was extremely punctual and always was easily accessible.  It also helped that he was a Philadelphia fan.  It made the bond even stronger.  I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication.  There will be barbecues in the near future and you will be one of the first invited.  Thanks again.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  It was a pleasure working with a Philly fan!  Since he moved into his new house, the Phillies are 9-0, so I call Greg a 'rally cap')

Bonnie & Rick Muller (Pinecrest trade-up)

Hal did a super job presenting the property to us.  He was very knowledgeable and professional when he was showing the house.  He took time to know all of the ins and outs of the property, as well as the legal. He was very accommodating when showing the house to us and our family (son, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law). 

In fact, it was he that made us buy the house. Unlike any other agent, he was able to help us picture ourselves in the house with descriptions of where my caterer would set up when we threw parties or where to sit so that the TV viewing angle was good from the informal dinner table.

This photo was taken about 5 minutes after the moving trucks left.  Bonnie and Rick were so accommodating and I can't thank them enough for their kind words!

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  Just outside of the closing, Bonnie, who had her own agent, took the time to stop me and tell me I was the sole reason for her buying the house.  As a listing agent, I couldn't have asked for nicer words!)

Brion Bailey (Certified General Accountant)

I have talked together with my spouse about our experience with "Miami Hal" in our capacity as purchasers of a Brickell 2 bedroom condominium. The conclusion was that Hal delivered exactly what we required.

We  made an unsuccessful trip from Canada to Miami in January 2011 for an offer that collapsed. In April 2011, we had a family vacation in the Mexican Riviera Maya and I hopped an inexpensive plane from Cancun to Miami and an accepted offer on a better property is now closing today.

During the second trip, my goals were redefined to (a) lower maintenance fees due to expected future exchange fluctuations and (b) Hal would select a target property (he knew our requirements from the first trip) and it was not to have the feel of a condominium for us. i,.e. I did not want to pay money for a rental feeling since I might just as well rent in that case. I was also looking for a large balcony which would be a plus.

Hal succeeded in all fronts and in particular, our "new to us" end unit condo (with a wrap-around balcony) has a 180 degree waterfront view that is astounding, however, only because of the undeveloped waterfront lot immediately in front of the condo. We could not afford a waterfront price but the expectancy is that a development on the 3 acre waterfront lot will not proceed for say, 10 years. In either case, we win since the side southern views are amazing and are permanent.

I currently have somewhat buyers remorse in that we could have marginally overpaid since I fell in love with the view but I believe that the price we paid was essentially for a regular listing without a 180 degree waterfront view. Hence, this is our bonus in dealing with "Miami Hal."

The condo is also immediately leased on a one year lease (what existing tenant couldn't resist a 180 degree view) as my spouse is currently unable to retire immediately.

I would unequivocally recommend Hal, a Remax Realtor, and in particular, since I am a professional accountant, I find that he also adheres to the highest ethical standards that one could expect in the real estate industry.

Brion Bailey, Certified General Accountant (CGA)
New Westminster, BC (suburb of Vancouver, BC)
Canada