Testimonials
There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves and people that know me and have work with me in the past.
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So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.
I would be happy to email you additional testimonials if you are interested.
My clients Matt and Misty Wood were first trying to sell their home on their own. But the day after meeting me they signed a listing agreement and we sold their house in 41 days for their full asking price. If you want to view a YouTube video testimonial please click on the this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hgg3Uu9Wv8
I helped my clients Betsy and Chad Hord with the selling of their old home and with finding and purchasing a new home. In this YouTube video they discuss their experiences as both sellers and buyers, working with me and my company. As soon as I have their testimonial letter I'll include it too. These videos were shot the week they closed on the sale of their old home and just days after they purchased their new home in April, 2010. .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Q7hjKdu-8
In addition to this photo of me and my client Corey Fobes standing in front of the house I just helped him sell, I've included a link to a video testimonial that he was kind enough to do.Just follow this link to YouTube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXyzEqN2OF0 Here is his testimonial letter.
April 20, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter as a professional recommendation for Tim McBrayer, from the Jim Allen real estate company in Raleigh, NC. I became acquainted with Tim through a local attorney who spoke very highly of Tim and his services. My wife and I had sold a business in Raleigh and were heading out to Denver, CO. Needless to say, we were looking to sell our home quickly. Tim came over to our home and walked us through the entire process. He was extremely thorough with his analysis of the home and learned about our expectations. We discussed the listing price, comparable houses, and timing. He left us a dvd on “pricing your home” and “staging your home” which was very helpful. He also offered a number of references such as house cleaning services (which we used while away).
One of the top reasons for choosing Tim as our realtor was his ability to market the home through multiple avenues. He set up a specific website for our home which included a slide presentation with music. He also took the maximum amount of pictures and posted our house on the top listing sites. Finally, he marketed the home in the community and set up a successful open house, which is where he met the future buyers. Tim sent out weekly updates on the prospective buyers and the different marketing ventures he was exploring. It seemed like he was always working on selling our home!
Within one month we had an offer and accepted. One month! That is truly amazing considering the economic climate. However, we were extremely happy. Living in Colorado and trying to sell a home in North Carolina can be difficult, but Tim made it easy. In fact, he even set aside time in his day to meet with two prospective moving companies at my home so that I could obtain some estimates.
All in all, I would highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is detail-oriented, easy to get in touch with, and offers the full service one would expect from a realtor.
Sincerely,
Corey Fobes
Wake Forest, NC
To watch a video testimonial of Mary Hilber just click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUFC2mFrUxQ
When we first met Tim McBrayer, he said that he only promises what he can deliver and he always delivers what he promises. I thought it was a tag line. But, I realize now, after hiring Tim to sell our current home and assist with the purchase of a new home, that it is the code by which Tim lives.
As a fellow professional, I have often remarked on how energized and ethical he approaches his job. He works very, very hard to meet his clients’ realty needs, but then goes that extra mile so the client never feels the bumps in the road.
Tim wasn’t always a real estate agent; his background is in marketing, and it shows. In this difficult economy, Tim really does think “outside the box” to market his listings in a way that actually produce showings. He’s not just going to put your home on MLS and walk away until the buyers come to him. In a month and a half, we have had multiple open houses. Getting your home sold means it has to be seen! As our home is in a high price-point, doing things as realtors have historically done, doesn’t do the job (and get our house sold). Although we have not yet sold our home, we areconfident that if anyone can get this home sold, and do so quickly and as pain-free as possible, we know Tim is the guy to get us there.
In short, we highly recommend Tim as a realtor to anyone looking for a real estate agent who actually cares about his client’s goals and works tirelessly (literally, he has been to our house at 11 p.m. to get papers signed on more than one occasion!) to get the job done as promised.
Thanks again.
Mary Lifson Hilbert
The Hilbert Lawfirm, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
Dear Tim:
My wife and I want to thank you for the time and effort you made to help us find our new home in Youngsville. From the time we first met at an open house you were doing off Hwy 96 back in May of last year until our closing this past December we were impressed by the attention to detail, your willingness to meet us anytime and anywhere we wanted to look at a property and the work you did to keep us calm as we approached the closing on our beautiful new home. You told us when we first met that your goal was to not just be our Realtor but to become a friend and that you have become. We plan to recommend you to everyone we know. And we love the beautiful bird house you gave us as a closing gift, as well as the free whole house surge protector. You go the extra mile in many ways and we just want you to know how much we appreciate your dedication to making sure we are happy in our new home. Now that you have just listed our house we are looking forward to having you and your company help us have a successful experience as the sellers just as we were as the buyers. We have moved nine times in the past 47 years and you are the best realtor. Thanks for all of your help.
Rudy and Patty Bacher
Youngsville, NC
August 12, 2009
My wife and I couldn't picture going through the process of buying our first house without Tim's assistance. Tim was always available and willing to help us with the trying and puzzling home buying process.
Whether Tim was answering questions during the purchase process or suggesting a good home inspector, his knowledge, easy going manner, and constant professionalism were priceless to us. We feel very confident in passing his name along to our family and friends. We highly recommend Tim for anyone looking to sell or buy in Raleigh NC and thank him once again for all of his help.
Best Wishes
Ben and Erin
Raleigh NC
April 16, 2009
Mr. Tim McBrayer, Realtor
Coldwell Banker-Howard Perry and Walston
5000 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Dear Tim:
We are settled in our new home and wanted to take a minute to write this letter and tell you
how pleased we were with your handling of the marketing and sale of our home in Raleigh.
From the time you came to our home with your initial presentation through to the final closing,
you provided professional services to ensure a successful transaction. We felt like you were
committed to selling our home and you continued to demonstrate that through your
persistence in delivering on what you promised to do, when you promised to do it.
We were impressed with your methods and resources used to splash the property initially,
combined with the toolbox of ideas to make the home attractive to the potential buyers. In
that regard, you employed a good balance of suggestion and acceptance of what we were
willing to do. Once decided, you stayed on course and accommodated our schedules
throughout the process.
Thank you, and if we ever again have a need for a real estate agent in the Triangle area, we will
call you.
Best Wishes-
Andrew and Jennifer Waggener
Tim,
I wanted to thank you for all the tenacious help you gave us in these months to find the right house for our family. You were always very proactive and offered to help in any possible way.
I can recommend you as a realtor that will do all it is possible and go the extra mile to get the job done.
Thank you
Fabio Tozzi, Cary, NC
As first time home buyers, my husband and I were, of course, very excited, but at the same time, we were a little nervous about the adventure that lay ahead.
We really didn’t know where to begin our search or who to contact to help us find our perfect home. My husband and I started asking around and heard from many people that they were very impressed with their experience while working with Tim-which we found out shortly also.
From the very beginning of our search to the last day of closing on our home, Tim always went up and beyond anything we could have hoped for in a realtor. He never once complained, is a hard worker, and did everything and more of what we asked of him, he was very personable, punctual, and sincerely looked out for our best interests. He is a true family-oriented man. Through our many conversations, I grew to know his family and how much he cares for them. Tim was always there for us on the phone or in person. Whenever we had a question or concern he would always take our calls, day, night, and weekends.
We found out very quickly that Tim was a complete professional, but at the same time was very easy-going and a pleasure to work with.
In the end, not only did my husband and I walk away with our perfect home, but we also walked away with a new friend.
Justin and Jaclyn Rogers
Cary, NC
Tim,
The following expresses our appreciation of the efforts that you made to sell our home.
Tim McBrayer of Howard Perry and Walston Coldwell Banker listed our home. We found him to be helpful, professional, and excellent in marketing our home. Examples of this include professional staging,wonderful photography, a DVD, radio transmitters, and a device to phone us when a showing was completed. He also listed our home on numerous websites, and Newcomer magazine.
Tim, was eager to hold open houses. He also updated us weekly on showings and activities related to his marketing efforts. We recommend his services to anyone wishing to list their home.
Regards,
Pam and Ron Schwartz
Raleigh, NC
Great to hear about your partnership with Howard Perry and Walston. It is an outstanding organization and with your dogged determination they could not have found a better representative.
Thanks for all of your good efforts with the Chamber's Education Committee and the hard work you put in on the Citizens Advisory Committee. Given the market's economic success the work of the CAC has helped the WCPSS hold their head above water in these turbulent times.
Never know we may need to get you back in the foray one of these days. BTW we often work with the HPW relo team on major corporate moves to the community so we may scare up some bonafide prospects for you. All the best for a great holiday season and a terrific new year.
Harvey
Harvey A. Schmitt, CCE
President and CEO
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Phone # 919-664-7020 Fax # 919-664-7099
To Whom It May Concern:
I have known Tim McBrayer for several years. He is a caring parent of two teenage girls, one a current and one a past student within the Wake County Public School System.
He has been involved with issues related to our public school system for many years. I first met him when he served on the first Citizens Advisory Committee. I also know that he spent three years on WakeEd’s Food For Thought selection committee, served as a member of the Raleigh Chamber’s Education Committee, and was the Legislative Chair of Wakefield Middle School’s PTSA.
He is also a graduate of WakeEd’s Education Leadership School and currently serves as a member of WakeUp Wake County’s Education Committee.
As a parent, business owner, community activist and strong supporter of the Wake County Public School System he has shown a serious commitment to improving the quality of life in our fast growing community for many years. He has been especially supportive of our public education system and is someone who can think “outside the box”.
I believe Tim to be a man of integrity who is always going to try to do what is best, whether it’s for kids or for his clients.
Sincerely,
Bill McNeal
Executive Director
North Carolina Association of School Administrators
I am writing regarding Tim McBrayer.
I have had the good fortune to know Tim for more than a decade. In that time, Tim has proven to be a “rare-breed”. Whether I am a customer of his, he is a customer of mine, or we are just talking as friends, Tim always listens, always has my best interest at heart, and always goes above and beyond what would be considered normal to help.
He has a genuine thirst for knowledge and an almost uncanny ability to think outside the box. Those qualities serve him, and those associated with him well. Tim epitomizes integrity. To me, that means doing the right thing especially when no one is looking. I am proud to know Tim and glad to have him in my corner.
Most Sincerely
Jeff Janik
President Janik Pizza Corp
Dba Milton’s Pizza & Pasta
November 29, 2007
Re: Letter of Reference
To Whom It May Concern:
I am happy to write this letter of recommendation for Tim McBrayer. I had the privilege of meeting Tim when he worked with Curtis Media Group a few years ago. I anticipated that he would be like ‘any other salesperson’: forward, pushy, and unconcerned with me growing my business. I found the complete opposite when meeting with Tim. He was none of those things but instead he was caring, interested, and patient. I did not sign with his company for advertising, but Tim stayed in touch with me over the years through seeing one another at business networking meetings and occasional ‘how are you’ emails but never once did I feel pushed by him to use his services.
He waited patiently and two years later I called upon him and began using the advertising services of Curtis Media Group. I have been very happy since! His calm patience and confidence made me feel certain that he was concerned with one thing: my company’s well being.
When Tim told me that he was leaving Curtis Media Group I was saddened to not be working with him but I am still in good hands. Because he built a solid relationship with me our friendship continues, even after Curtis Media Group.
His move into real estate is going to help him create lasting positive relationships with people, like you, making huge investments. There are very few decisions bigger than purchasing or selling a home. With Tim’s attention to detail, confidence, and patience you cannot go wrong. In my experiences buying and selling homes patience was the one character trait that I found was needed the most! Rest assured that with Tim working with you, the right home is around the corner!
Sincerely,
Kim Walker
Owner
Peak Automotive
Apex, NC
To Whom It May Concern:
I have had the privilege of knowing Tim McBrayer for over a decade. We worked together in our previous broadcasting careers! Tim is a very efficient, organized and professional individual. He cares about his clients and works very hard to insure that they get over 100% from him.
His follow up is excellent...and I’ve never seen him let any details fall through the cracks! He is very personable and is very proud of his lovely family. I would highly recommend him as a realtor. He knows the market and he knows his business. He has a great excitement for finding the proper home for his clients. He works very hard and does an excellent job. I highly recommend him.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Holder
Owner/Operator Cartridge World
Raleigh, NC
“I worked with Tim McBrayer twenty years ago in a sales capacity and again two years ago in an entrepreneurial business. In both instances I found his attention to detail, honesty and creative perspectives very impressive. I know you will enjoy working with him and will be more than satisfied with his hard work.”
Barbara A. Wilson
President
Vision Communications, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
To whom it may concern:
I am pleased to speak on behalf of Tim McBrayer. I have never formally worked with Tim but we were next door neighbors some years ago and have stayed in close contact.
Over nearly 20 years I have found Tim to be a man of strong character, total integrity, deep loyalty, gentle kindness and high energy, with a joyful spirit.
He says what he believes to be true but respects your right to your own opinions. He helps out when he can and doesn't keep score. He can be trusted to do what he says he will, when he says he will, with the best quality he can deliver. He is an incessant networker and communicator who loves working with people, and has served on various boards and committees. He is an innovator, with an early presence on the web and significant work with electronic photography and video to show for it. He has been a good father to his kids, a good husband to his wife and a good friend to me and my family.
Not many people have the willpower to build a giant stone fire pit almost single handedly, the attention to detail to create lovely photo collages, and the whimsy to know something about every movie I have never seen over the last thirty years. Tim does.
Tim McBrayer is a unique and interesting person, and I can't think of anyone who would work harder or more creatively to help buy or sell a house.
Sincerely,
Robin Pasley
Raleigh, NC
December 17, 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
It is a pleasure to offer this personal and professional recommendation on behalf of Tim McBrayer.
Our family has known Tim as long as it has been a family. My wife and I met Tim and his wife 19 years ago in Lamaze class pending the birth of our first children. We have been friends since. In fact, Tim and Linda are not only God parents, but are the designated guardians of our four children.
Professionally, I have worked with Tim both personally and with multiple business investments, and the same characteristics which we admire as a person were consistent in those endeavors as well - commitment, accountability, perspective, and willingness to listen. Characteristics which benefited those investments, and those people involved.
I am pleased to offer this recommendation as a Commercial Banker of 24 years. We are particularly pleased to offer it as friends.
Sincerely,
Douglas E. Byrom
SVP and NC Regional Manager
RBC Centura Commercial Real Estate
And,
Doug and Lisa Byrom,
friends and parents of Jeff, Kev, Ethan, and Johnny
