After two moves with you and another on the horizon, I feel very fortunate to have such a competent and caring team on my side again! You two are an amazing team, who never left me worrying about how to handle those unexpected and jarring issues that emerge during a move. In fact I was barely aware of most because you guys anticipated them and presented solutions along with the problems. And when
I dreamed up non-existent issues, you were able to ease my mind with clear information, a little joke, and sometimes a glass of wine. And, of course, Jeff's assistance with the cat transfer was way beyond the call of duty! Marianne, I just wanted to try to put into words how much I appreciated your exceptional services during my recent move. You and Jeff know all aspects of real estate so completely that you may not realize how complicated and horrifying it can be for an individual making these changes. Donna Lira
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Heartfelt thanks for your professional skills helping us obtain our apartment at the Tuckahoe. We are so appreciative of your sound advice, real estate knowledge,mortgage patience and negotiating skills. as a result we have a beautiful apartment to enjoy with our family and friends.
-Dick and Janet Wills
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“I’ve used Jeff and Marianne for two different real estate transactions, and their wealth of experience makes all of the difference in today’s volatile real estate market. They listened to my concerns but were also proactive about getting me ready for the marketing of my property. Throughout the entire process they were incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. As a result, the sale of my property was virtually seamless—I had three offers on the day I listed and my closing occurred in less than a month. Jeff and Marianne are simply the best when it comes to real estate in Richmond.”
-Clint Fendley
"My wife, Jane, and I selected Marianne and Jeff Donahue as the Realtors for our historic home, Morewood, after meeting with and reviewing proposals from 4 agencies. We selected them for multiple reasons, including the thoroughness of their presentation, their familiarity with and knowledge of 19th century homes, and the professionalism that clearly showed in everything they did. Results, however, are the final measure of success, and despite the challenges of selling a historic home in a very weak market, they were able to find the perfect buyer for our home both in a time frame that matched our expectations and for a price higher than anticipated. The did this by developing a comprehensive marketing program that targeted buyers interested in historic properties, following through on all leads and interested parties and being readily available --- while respectful of our time --- for initial and repeated showings. Their familiarity with older homes allowed them to very quickly recognize Morewood's unique characteristics and successfully convey them to prospective buyers. In summary, we were very satisfied with all aspects of the sale of our home through Marianne and Jeff. The guidance they provided throughout the listing, showings, sale and final closing was invaluable to us and we would certainly recommend them to any prospective seller. Many thanks to Marianne and Jeff for making this both a successful and --- as much as the sale of a treasured home can be ---pleasurable experience!
-Rod Elser
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"I cannot recommend Marianne and Jeff Donahue highly enough. I’ve worked with several real estate agents before, including some very diligent, competent ones, but Marianne and Jeff are just head and shoulders above the competition. They are super-available (even by real estate agent standards, which is saying quite a bit), accommodating and flexible. They listen to you actively and thoughtfully, and seek out the kind of house you want, while at the same time researching other options that might fit your criteria. They are also so amazingly well-connected in the Richmond/real estate community that I never had to worry about finding professionals to help with auxiliary services I needed, such as rental agent, repair professionals, mortgage people, etc. All the people I’ve worked with through them have been just as amazingly competent, conscientious and friendly as they are. Their knowledge of the overall market — neighborhoods, prices/value for the money, etc. — is also top-notch. What I particularly appreciated is their insight into factors that would never have occurred to me, such as how the house/location might work from a practical standpoint in the big picture, such as job and family factors. They opened my eyes to possibilities that would never have occurred to me, helping me make my choices clearer. After working with Marianne and Jeff, I can’t imagine ever working with anyone else. They are, in a word (or two), just great."
- Happy Client
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Robin and I want to extend our most sincere gratitude for your assistance with selling our home and the purchase of a new home . Working with you has been agreat experience and as a bonus,lots of fun! You made a difficult and stressful time much less difficult and stressful. We continue to appreciate your guidance and advice on the renovation of our new home. Many thanks again for all your assistance and for being more than just a"Realtor". You are truly a "full service" team.
- Robin and Geri Hale-Cooper
