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Nancy Braun

Owner | Broker In Charge


Nancy Braun, a graduate of Cornell University and SUNY Buffalo Law School, is a New York native who moved to North Carolina over 25 years ago because she fell in love with its amazing weather, vibrant lifestyle, booming economy, and warm welcome to newcomers. She was a corporate layer, and entrepreneur/owner of several businesses over the years. 

Nancy began her real estate career by working with a brokerage that sold real estate the same way for over 45 years. After gaining 12 years of experience with the firm, Nancy decided to start a real estate company that used technology, creativity and innovation to change the way real estate is bought and sold. 

Today, by using a unique system in selling thousands of homes in the Carolinas, Showcase Realty is an award-winning renowned digital marketing innovator.  We use top marketing, strategies, technology and systems to give clients cutting-edge results, at top dollar, and in the least amount of time. 

Consistently ranking in the Top 1% America's Best Agents category for sales and volume, RealTrends (The Wall Street Journal), Certified Member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, 2014 Charlotte Business Journal Woman in Business award, City of Charlotte Crowns of Enterprise Award, Finalist for Charlotte Athena Leadership Award, Advisory Council Chairperson for the Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) in 2017, Charlotte's best real estate agents (Charlotte Magazine, Five Star Real Estate Agents in Charlotte). Nancy was recognized as one of the "50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte", by the Mecklenburg Times in May 2017. Vets Medallion Award Recipient 

For every house we sell this year, we are donating a portion of our income to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Charlotte.  CLICK HERE to learn more and fill out the referral form. 

Specialties:

Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent
Foreclosure
Short-Sale
Property Management

Languages:

English, Korean, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic, French, Russian, Tagalog, Turkish


Your Home Sold Guaranteed* (24 years experience)


Specialties:Buyer's Agent,Listing Agent, Foreclosure, www.NancyHasTheBuyers.com, Property Management, Landlord

Worry Free Listing Guarantee: Cancel Anytime Guarantee!  Your Home is Guaranteed to Sell Within 90 Days, we Will Pay You $2,500*! Your Home is Guaranteed to Sell Within 90 Days, or Nancy and Showcase Realty Will Pay You $2,500*!  

1. WE HAVE BUYERS IN WAITING

Showcase Realty has over 55,832 homebuyers in waiting for a NC or SC home for sale in our Database. Your home may already be SOLD!

2. WE SELL FOR MORE

Our team sells our homes for 3.59% more in sales price when compared to your average agent.  This means real dollars in your pocket$

Click Here to learn how we will see your home for more money!

3. WE SELL FASTER

The average agent sells a home in 24 days, while our averages time for selling a home is only 43 days!

4. YOUR HOME IS MORE LIKELY TO SELL

With The Showcase Team's proven track record of results, your home is more likely to sell, and sell for more money, and in less time and least amount of hassle!

5. WE SELL MORE HOMES

In fact, Nancy and the Showcase Realty agent team sell over 40x more homes than your average agent. Because we sell more homes, we can do more for you. We can market and advertise more diligently to ensure your success.

6. PROVEN EXPERIENCE...PROVEN RESULTS         

Yes it is important to verify the professional abilities of an agent before you hire one to help you sell or buy a home.  The only way to guarantee expertise is to hear directly from people who have had personal experience with the agents. 

Read what other local homeowners have to say about our team - https://www.zillow.com/profile/nancybraun/

        



Get a FREE copy of Nancy Braun's book, The No Holds Barred Guide To Buying or Selling Your Home In The Carolinas', visit: http://www.experthomehelp.com/

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Featured Agents

Monica Russell

NC & SC Broker | Realtor

704-997-3794
704-207-1512
License Number: 309103
monica@showcaserealty.net

*RATES and REVIEWS*\ 2023/03/21 ***** I had the pleasure of working with Monica Russell on my house search and while this was not my first purchase, it was my first purchase in this city and in this new housing market environment. At every point, Monica was professional, tenacious, and a wealth of information. She takes great pride in her work and it shows at every turn. I am eternally grateful to have had Monica on my team during this new move! -Ashleigh Maxey 2023/03/14 ***** Seamless, effortless. I was able to tell Monica Russell what I wanted and she came through. She is top-notch. Her professionalism is stellar with a touch of care and compassion. I have referred both family and friends to give her a call. She stuck by me the entire time with encouraging words and positive feedback. -Lisa Reid 2023/03/11 ***** We enjoyed working with Monica on this project and she was always there for us. She was very professional and helpful. Her move to Showcase Reality was very helpful too. -Tekle S Ayano 2023/02/15 ***** Monica did a great job keeping us updated on all showings and feedback. She was very helpful with what we needed to do. Very professional. 2022/12/01 ***** Monica is very dedicated to representing her clients. Demonstrated confidence and was extremely patient with explaining details about each step in the process. Glad she was on our side!!! -Carolyn Davis 2022/12/01 ***** If you are looking for a realtor, don’t look any further. Monica is the perfect realtor for everyone. Her knowledge, professionalism and overall desire for pleasing her clients is the best experience ever. -Thomas Monk 2022/12/01 ***** Monica was amazing! I was the closing paralegal on a transaction with her and from beginning to end it was seamless. Her knowledge and communication is one that I wish all the agents I deal with had. I highly recommend her. -Marsha Brooks 2022/11/01 ***** Monica is an absolute true professional, she is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and so dedicated to her clients. She provides such value from the very beginning until the entire end of the real estate transaction and even continues beyond that. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs a real estate agent. -Stephen Verrico 2022/11/01 ***** I don’t even know how to express myself and say how thankful we are to have Monica as our realtor. Monica’s professionalism, diligence, marketing strategy, critical thinking and dedication towards her client made our home selling experience fun, informative and productive. She was always there to answer our questions via text/phone or email. She was always there and listening to our concerns and questions. During our home selling process, we felt like we were working with a family not an agent. I would highly recommend Monica to everyone. A+ for everything you have done for us Monica ???? -Punam 2022/10/01 ***** Monica helped us through our home buying and selling experience. We've had a few instances of buying and selling homes over the years and Monica has been the absolute best! She is unbelievably responsive and attentive. This is not an overstatement. She replies to any of my inquiries within minutes; 24/7. She's been so helpful through the whole process. She's knowledgeable and smart and we really lucked out finding her! I couldn't recommend Monica enough. -Hunter Nottingham 2022/09/01 ***** We hit the jackpot with Monica. We live in New York and the property we were selling was in Charlotte NC. She was able to guide us through the process semelessly without our having to return to North Carolina to sell or close on the property. As first time owners I was terrified of the process but Monica navigated us through each step with patience and great advice. We had the perfect result the property was sold at the price we wanted in less than 60 days from our first telephone conversation. Thank You Monica you are the best and we shall always be grateful for your direction and guidance through a difficult time. -Toni Butler 2021/11/01 ***** Smooth, easy, not a lot of stress. MONICA RUSSELL IS THE BEST. -Charles Campbell 2021/10/01 ***** Working with Monica was very refreshing. Professional yet personable, knowledge was abundant and process fully thought-out and effective. A lovely person to work with. I would absolutely recommend Monica Russell, with 100% confidence, to my own family and friends for their real estate needs. -Jackie Whitmer 2021/9/29 ***** Monica is one of the most knowledgeable real estate agents I have ever encountered.She is very very thorough and makes sure to always keep you up to date with all the latest news.She is dependable,trustworthy and takes pride in making sure her clients are taken of.She was there ever step of the way to help me through both selling and purchasing my new home. Even when I wanted to quit she encouraged me through the entire process!. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.She is the best! -Quana West 2021/9/29 ***** Monica is the best! She is competent and professional. She made selling my parent's home as painless as possible. Forever patient and kind. She answered the phone with a helpful attitude and walked us through every step. Thank you Monica! -Tonya Jones 2021/4/29 ***** "Monica Russell Is A Very Serious An Business Minded When It Comes To Her Clients Very Hard Working Meets All Your Needs Answers All questions you might have.She Has Done A Wonderful Job With Me An My Family For the Selling of our Old home An with the search for our New Home. I Will Passing Her Name On to Friends an Family It has Been a joy working with Monica as we continue our search. Best Realtor Ever Keep Up The Excellent Work Monica An Thank You So Much For Your Guidance." — Skylan west 2021/4/16 ***** "I highly recommend Monica if you need someone to assist in buying or selling a house. She has a thorough understanding of the home buying process. She goes above and beyond to insure you understand each step of the process. She is very responsive to emails, texts, and phone calls. During the due diligence period She spent two hours at 8 pm in the evening discussing each line of the home inspection and making recommendations for the repairs to request the seller to complete. Her greatest strengths are attention to detail and ability to listen and respond with empathy. I can't express in words the appreciation we have for everything she did to get our home purchase complete. In my opinion she is the best real estate agent and chosing her to assist with buying or selling your house will simplify the process for you." -Roderick Bell 2021/4/1 ***** "I interviewed a few agents before Monica. While sitting and discussing with Monica, I almost knew no one would top her energy, friendliness, clarity in explainion, what to expect, her straight forward approach and overall buyer/seller knowledge. I felt she honestly held my best interest over her own. Not once did I feel she was working for personal gratification. She mad it clear that the focus would be on my wants/needs/requests. She never tried to sway me from my goal in selling and at the same time offered advice to hopefully achieve my goals in accordance with the market. Monica kept me informed via text and email with the understanding that I was very busy preparing to move from the property. The entire process was very smooth, steady and consistent. Monica is very confident as she knows what it takes within the process of the sell from both the buyers and sellers perspective. I hope that my honesty is not taken as anything other than that. I have no personal ties with Monica nor have I met her prior to our business transaction. She quickly earned my trust and confidence as she outshined with flying colors, those I've interviewed prior to and after Monica. I highly recommend Monica whether selling or buying. She is a can't miss choice. She will not disapprove." -Kevin Jackson 2021/03/21 ***** "She’s the best, don’t know what we would’ve done without her She was with us from start to finish Monica sold our house in a week for the price we wanted" -Mike Faile 2021/03/21 ***** "We recently sold our home with the help of Monica Russell at Showcase Realty and were very satisfied with the process! She walked us through every step, thoroughly explaining what needed to be done, and was very quick to respond to any of our inquiries. She was also very knowledgeable about the market and helped us get a very competitive selling price on our home. She has a wonderful, positive personality, and is a very attentive and proactive realtor. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and will plan on using her when it's time for me to buy again!" -Matias Mendonza 2021/2/1 ***** "My experience selling my home with Monica from showcase was nothing short of amazing. From our very first interaction she was professional responsive and guided me through the process of selling and made everything so easy. I would and will recommend her to anyone in the market to buy or sell their home. Hands down the best realtor I’ve ever interacted with!!! Thanks again Monica from the Alston family" -Quinton Alston 2021-01-28 ***** "As a single dad, I don't have a lot of time to spend on house hunting. From day one, Monica communicated effectively (a rare trait, btw), anticipated my needs, provided accurate information, and worked tirelessly to find a new house that I could call a home.Additionally, she provided recommendations and resources to evaluate home systems (eg the ventilation system) that provided me the protection I needed to close the deal.Oh yeah! All during a pandemic! Monica took the necessary precautions to help keep my family safe!" -Stephen Laherty 2021/1/22 ***** Monica and team were a great pleasure to work with. From the first time we met, I knew she was perfect for helping me sell my deceased fathers property. She took the time to walk me through the process and that meant the world to me as this was my first time selling property. She was extremely patient and professional answering every single question asked. I most definitely recommend Monica Russell as the perfect partner. Regards, Thomas Monk 2020-10-11 ***** We worked with Monica Russell to buy a home in the early fall of 2020. We will also use her to sell our current home. Our experience with Monica was incredible. She's the most responsive agent we've ever had, knowledgable, and willing to do anything we need to get the job done. I would highly recommend. — Hunter Nottingham 2020-10-15 ***** Our Agent went above and beyond our expectations. Monica was attentive, then worked diligently to make our dreams come true. I’d use her again in a heartbeat. — Sheila Grigsby 2020-07-23 ***** Thank you Monica for assisting me to sell my home. You are a true professional, very knowledgeable and a cut above the rest. -Patsy Lewin 2019-11-27 ***** The biggest thank you to Monica for helping me find my first home! -Krista.payne0907

Roslyn Hill

NC & SC Broker | Realtor

704-997-3794
980-288-3074
License Number: 138736
roslyn@showcaserealty.net

*RATES and REVIEWS* 2022-08-11 - Kevin Hargrove ***** I had a very good experience with Showcase Realty, though this being my second house I learned a lot as far as looking for the amount of square footage for my money. It was very pleasant and very comfortable with Roslyn. She worked with me in assisting with my needs and all of her experience in being a realtor to help me find the best house. What to look for and beware of. It was a real pleasure working with her, my house hunting was very memorable. 2022-06-27 - Barbara Drum ***** Roslyn was very helpful and knowledgeable. She was always available to answer my many questions. Explained how the closing and things worked for an out of state resident. I would highly recommend Roslyn and the team at Showcase Realty to everyone. Roslyn was very patient, having to explain things to me and my granddaughter. A great team 2022-04-22 - Christopher Norris ***** From beginning to end Roslyn was great to work with especially with this unprecedented market we have been having. I will be recommending her to friends and family in their search for their home. Thank you so much! 2022-04-22 - Priscilla ***** This was my first time buying a home! Roslyn was very helpful. 2022-03-25 - Edward Phuakwatana ***** Roslyn was a pleasure to work with. Quick and easy and always responsive. 2022-03-25 - Kavin Montgomery ***** Roslyn Hill made my experience very positive. She was professional, organized, and thorough. She also provided timely follow-ups. She made the process easy for me. I appreciated how thoroughly she reviewed the paperwork and explained the process. I also appreciated her calm demeanor and that she was not pushy. For these reasons, I selected her versus several other realtors. I would definitely refer her to others. 2022-02-07 - Larry Raburn ***** Our experience with Showcase was outstanding. Especially our agent Roslyn Hill who guided through the entire process. She kept us on track and apprised us of anything that needed our attention. It took several months to find the perfect house for us and she was tireless. Roslyn was always cheerful and professional. We would never have made it without her. She has become a true friend through this process. One we will cherish always. 2022-02-07 - Laura Hald ***** Roslyn Hill was incredible. She was always available and was so genuinely interested in helping us find the house of or dreams. My family members are all moving to the Matthews area and will be working with her as well. I will continue to recommend Ros as the greatest realtor ever!!! 2021-10-09- Patricia Wynn ***** Roslyn was an exceptional agent. She answered every email, text, and phone call. Her professional manner throughout this arduous transaction was phenomenal! 2021-07-26- Brandy Bolton ***** Our experience with Showcase Realty was so much more than we could have asked for. We had the pleasure of working with Roslyn Hill, who hands down is the absolute best!! She worked so diligently through the entire process and really made things so much easier on us. She was always there when we needed her to be, always answered all of our questions honestly, and is extremely knowledgeable about the market. If you're on the hunt for a realtor (in this market, trust me you need a good one), give Showcase a call, you won't regret it. 2021-02-25- Stuart Griffin ***** Roslyn was the ultimate professional. Explained the sale process thoroughly answering all our questions. Would recommend her services to anyone wanting quality and experience 2021-02-25 - James Hogan ***** Roslyn Hill was the ultimate pro. Great to work with 2021-02-25 - Quentin Powell ***** They made the home buying process so easy! I would recommend this team to anyone looking to buying a home!

Sam Nicola

NC & SC Realtor

704-997-3794
980-225-6595
License Number: 285647
sam@showcaserealty.net

Other Language: Arabic *RATES and REVIEWS* 2023-09-17 - mounirlccf ***** I had an amazing experience. Working with Sam. I worked with him when buying a house during my reallocation to Charlotte NC. His expertise and thorough knowledge of the area guided us in picking the best location that fits our needs. What sets Sam apart from other agents is his attention to detail, and his willingness to go above and beyond for his clients. He is very organized and patient when it comes to seeing multiple houses on the same day. He is also very clear instructing me about the buying process and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I can't say anything but am highly satisfied with my experience with Sam. 2023-08-04- Mena Awad ***** Sam did a great job with us to buy a new home , he was very helpful and honest during the process of the purchase. I really recommend him to any new buyer, he is very detailed, knowledgeable and understanding the buyer needs. 2023-05-31- zuser20160913192445717 ***** Sam is a great realtor. He helped me sell my house. I was a little uneasy at first about the process. He was low pressure and knew what I needed to get done to get what I wanted. It did pay off. From the first conversation to the end of the sale, he was professional, personable, and understanding. He went above and beyond the call of duty with helping me with some things I needed to get done because I am an out of state owner. I would highly recommend Sam. He was very patient, and I got EVERYTHING I asked for in the deal. Thank you for your help getting me through this. I would use Sam again. 2023-05-23 - Hossam Hafez ***** Sam did a great job in getting us the house we want at a very good price, he handled all the process perfectly on our behalf, till we got our new house with equity from day one in such a busy area with no inventory available. 2023-05-11 - Amal Datta ***** Sam did an outstanding job. He helped to market the property and coordinated with the buyer's agent. Additionally, he helped me immensely during closing. Even though I’m out of state, because of him all the documents were delivered to the attorney within the stipulated time. 2023-05-09 - Mena Ghattas ***** We worked with Sam Nicola. He is great. Very well-informed and honest. Helped us buy our first house. He never lost patience and was eager to find us the right one. The whole process was easy and stress-free. Will definitely recommend him to anyone Thank you, Sam! 2023-04-29 - Clara Mekhael ***** I would give Sam a Rating of million stars if I could. He was very patient, supportive, and always very responsive. He always gave us good advice and walked us through every step of the process! We love our new house. Thank you so much, Sam! 2023-04-28 - Mena Ghattas ***** Sam was great and very well-informed. He is very patient with all the listings that we saw. He went above and beyond Helped us buy our first house Made it as smooth and stress-free as much as it can be. Thank you Sam and would def recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their house 2023-04-21 - Suresh Das ***** Sam did an outstanding job assisting me with the selling of my house. His experience and expertise in the market's geographic area were instrumental in determining a competitive selling price. Sam was very involved in all aspects of the closing. 2023-03-31- Olivia Price ***** Sam was patient with us when finding the right home. We have to highlight his great attention to detail when looking at a house, he would point out issues with a home that we didn’t even realize were issues. We were first-time homebuyers so he helped us through the process and worked with us to make sure we were getting the best home that we could get. 2023-03-24- Aisha Jobe ***** Sam did an exceptional job in helping us sell our home. He is very professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and respectful. Upon interviewing with multiple agents to see who would be the best choice in helping us sell our home, Sam and his team( The company “Showcase Realty”) stood out as the best NC/SC has to offer. From the very beginning, every step Sam took was based on facts and a well-guided process. We had an offer within 2 days of listing the house and above the asking price too. We are truly grateful for having met Sam and his team, and it was definitely the best decision we made! I highly recommend Sam Nicola! 2023-03-15- Saul Sarr ***** Nancy and her great Showcase Realty team especially Sam are fantastic. They made the selling process of our home so easy and helped us understand what was happening every step of the sales process. We were planning a move to Texas in the middle of the sale and Sam/Nancy went above and beyond to make the process as stress-free as possible. We are very thankful for their services. 2023-01-26- Richard Robinson ***** Very attentive and knowledgeable. He sold my house in a very difficult market. 2022-03-31 - Emad Ghaly ***** Sam was a great help for me and my family to find our dream house, he understood what we want in our future home and he worked with us diligently to find it. When we found the home he was able to get it for us in spite of the tough competition from 5 other offers. Really we ere lucky to have Sam as our agent, he is a great asset for your company. 2022-02-28 - moora84 ***** "Sam is friendly, professional, communicative, knowledgeable about how the market is going, he also knows about tips and tricks which can help the new homebuyers finding the best home not just selling any home find on the market. I do highly recommend him…" 2022-02-19 - Tabitha Golden ***** Sam is very professional, friendly, and helpful. Through all the “bumps in the road,” Sam was very patient and always more than willing to explain everything to me. Sam made me feel like I always had someone on my side looking out for my best interest. I”m grateful to have had such a hard-working agent on my team!

Thomas Legg

NC Broker | Realtor

704-997-3794
980-310-1498
License Number: 325790
thomas@showcaserealty.net

I believe honesty and integrity are the pillars of any relationship and listening to my client's needs is critical in helping them achieve their home goals. My passion for what I do as well as my desire to take care of the client experience are what separate me from other agents. I strive to go above & beyond for each client to ensure a smooth process with little stress. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, my background is golf course management where I developed a keen eye for detail. This important skill carries over into the real estate arena. Living in various parts of the country allows me to draw from a wide variety of experiences to help my clients in their journey for their dream home. Joining the outstanding team of Showcase Realty LLC fulfills my thirst for knowledge and support to grow as a highly skilled real estate agent! More importantly, this professional move allows me to continue building relationships for the future to better serve my clients! *RATES and REVIEWS* 2023-03-29- Janda Ermold ***** Thomas Legg (agent) was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, conscientious, and detailed. He continually followed up and stayed in touch. We always received answers quickly. A very good and trusting relationship was developed and we couldn't have been more pleased. 2022-10-05- Penny Lovin ***** I interviewed several agents before deciding to partner with Thomas. His personality and knowledge are what sold me. After he viewed our home, he gave us wonderful feedback and also suggested we list it at a higher price than we were asking. He promoted our home so well that we had several showings and several offers in the first week. We were under contract for 1 week on the market and also $20k OVER asking! Thomas communicated everything to me and anytime I had a question, I got an immediate response. Thomas' positive attitude, knowledge, and communication are what makes him a great agent to work with!

Vlad Martynyuk

NC Broker | Realtor

704-997-3794
704-654-1080
License Number: 276655
vlad@showcaserealty.net

Vlad Martynyuk is a licensed NC real estate broker. Charlotte became Vlad’s home in 2005 when he came to study at UNC Charlotte. He holds a Dual Degree in Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Arts in International Business and also speaks Russian and Ukrainian languages. Vlad’s vast experience stems from his work with Foreclosed Homes (HUD, REO, etc.). Also, Vlad’s career encompasses him working with high-level REIT investors valuating properties to add to their portfolios in multiple regional hub cities like Atlanta, GA, Tampa, and Orlando, FL, as well as Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. Vlad loves Charlotte’s food scene and is always looking to discover new tastes locally in Charlotte or Internationally. Vlad considers himself a global citizen given his international background and the travels that he has done. He is always looking for new business opportunities given his entrepreneurial mindset. Other Languages: Russian, Ukrainian *RATES and REVIEWS* 2023-05-01 ***** Sergei Prasolov This is not my first experience with Vlad. He helped me acquire a few properties over the years. He helped me pick, buy and sell my primary residences, but also find and buy investment properties. He is knowledgeable about the Charlotte market and what his client needs. After a few showings, he learns more about your tastes and preferences and finds exactly what you need in your price range. Vlad makes the process of buying/selling as effortless as possible. 2022-07-28 ***** Chaleah Best realtor I have ever had. Love working with Vlad. He helps at all times, would recommend him to anyone. 2022-02-24 ***** John Healey Vlad was awesome and extremely responsive and informative on the process. Being a first time home buyer I had a lot of questions and he didn’t get frustrated with me asking a million times so I felt I understood what was being said. The whole process of house hunting and closing took about a month and a half and Everything was completed by the time we were trying to have the house ready for move in. All in all go good experience and I learned a lot! Thanks Vlad! 2021-11-16 ***** Wesley Byas I came with a dream. Vlad took my dream and made it an reality. He was up front with the process and what to expect. I the sales process went throughs smoothly I could count on Vlad to respond via email, phone or text. If he said he was goin to do something he made it happen. Excellent situation for me, buying housings can be hectic but he made it easy as it could be 2021-09-01 ***** Charles Blackmon Very polite helpful answered all questions very professional a pleasure to work with went above and beyond 2021-08-23 ***** Perry & Linda Foster We began this journey over a year ago with absolutely no knowledge of what to expect. We have always been renters and have only recently made the decision to become homeowners. With pre-approval letter in hand, we began by going to all the many online sites every day to see what was available. After about 7 months of looking with no success, our son suggested we get an agent to help us. The first agent we spoke with didn’t get back with us for two months. That was when we went back online and chose Showcase Realty. We really liked the first agent from Showcase, but she worked a full-time job and was unable to coordinate her time to meet our needs. She was able to get us set up with another agent, Vlad Martynyuk, from Showcase to accommodate our work schedule. We explained to Vlad that we were first-time home buyers and knew nothing of the process. He immediately sent us his email address and phone number and told us to call him anytime with any questions we may have. He began sending me homes to look at in our price range and was very prompt in getting us in to see the houses we wanted to see, even traveling 45 minutes or more at times to meet us there. Vlad walked us through every step of this new experience with great patience; he answered all of our crazy questions and educated us on what the difference was between “earnest money” and “due diligence”. He even made himself available to us while he was on vacation. Who does that? We were disappointed a couple of times because our offer was not accepted, but he always encouraged us that our home was out there and we would find it. He even suggested that we write a letter to the sellers to explain why we thought they should choose us when there was another offer on the table. We knew he had other clients, but he always made us feel like we were the only ones. When we finally did have our offer accepted, we were very happy and excited only to realize very quickly that the process was not going to be smooth sailing. The closing was changed three times; we had to change lawyers, there were wire transfer delays and there were many surprises as to what was wrong with the house after inspection. There was a lot of back and forth with the seller and Vlad was right there to give us options each time. He was able to get the seller to pay $8000 toward closing costs to help with the repairs to the house. Even though this was a very stressful experience and it took us 42 years to get here, we are finally homeowners. We have been in our home for six days now. I don’t know that I really feel like a homeowner yet, but I know that will come in time when we get settled in. I can honestly say that it has been a pleasure getting to know Vlad. It was bittersweet on closing day after all the paperwork was signed and we said our goodbyes. We had spent so much time together texting, calling and meeting to see homes that we felt like we were saying goodbye to a “friend” and not just our agent. We agreed to stay in touch. We know that he made a great impression on us with his professionalism and caring attitude and believe he is the same with all his clients. This will most likely be our forever home, but if we ever do decide to buy again, we would definitely choose Vlad Martynyuk with Showcase Realty as our agent.
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