Rick Evans

8455 Magdalena RunHelotes, Texas 78023201-372-0634Century 21 Alliance553 W. Uwchlan AveExton PA, 19341Dear Century 21:It is with much joy and satisfaction that I write this note of thanks and appreciation for the job well done selling my home. As a previous president of a homes owners association and versed in getting bids for jobs, I set out and interviewed many real estate companies after failing to sell my home myself. I interviewed 8 companies including Coldwell Banker, Re/Max, Prudential, and Century 21 to mention a few. Everyone had a sales pitch, an angle and an opinion on what they could do for me. They told me they could sell my home in 2 weeks, that they would get big bucks for it, and a long list of things I should do to make it better. Knowing the market and what other homes in my area sold for, I wanted to be realistic, but when someone tells you that you can get 20 thousand more than you thought possible, you listen. That is till I met Rick Evans of Century 21.We met unofficially when I put my FSBO sign on the front yard. I received a mailer introducing himself and a news letter on selling ones home. Things like opening the windows to make it smell fresh, roasting cinnamon in the oven before people come over to visit, turning on the lights on to make it look bright. He never asked to be called, but with his background in sales knew that people appreciate knowledge on doing things for themselves to save money.When I interviewed him, he did an accurate market analysis, assessed the condition of my home and what it would sell for as is, in my neighborhood. The other agents promised the sun, moon, and stars and compared my home to other communities that were not equivalent homes to raise the price of my home. Rick said it was called buying the listing. If they can get 20K more, I'll sign with them, then in two weeks when there's no activity, they tell you to lower the price and you lost the edge and 2 weeks of market time. The most valuable LOOK at your property is when it's first marketed, and those buyers are now gone. Rick had an extensive background in sales and was just a novice in RE, but his charming, warm personality won me over in an instant. I knew anyone talking with him would feel comfortable and that they were dealing with an honest individual, a hard thing to find in the sales industry.We signed on a Friday evening and my home was in the MLS that night. He took beautiful pix of my home and had them online that evening. The next 2 days there were over 30 people and agents through my home. One was the buyer, 2 days later. We got more than we asked to secure the bid. He mobilized his funds and had a broker open within 3 days or our signing the contract. His excellent marketing prows brought my home to the foreground in every agents bank for homes in the $350,000-$400,000 range. No home had sold for as much in our neighborhood ever.Rick is a generous, kind, honest and genuine hard working gentleman, who had my best interest in mind at all times. He explained all the steps necessary to complete the sale, orchestrated the sale from beginning to end, handled everything with utter professionalism and made this the easiest transaction possible for all parties concerned. He protected my interest when the home inspector came, was there for the termite inspection and radon testing. I worried about NOTHING.He went the extra mile and then some. He became my friend.I would recommend Rick Evans completely and without reservation to anyone needing a seasoned veteran of sales.Feel Free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or clients needing a referenceKathleen Hands, MD8455 Magdalena RunHelotes TX 78023210-372-0634