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Jonathan Priest |
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| >Buying a home before you sell your previous home is never an easy >decision. My family had to move to Boone, North Carolina in the Fall of 2007 to >start a new career. We listed the home with the local Keller Williams office >and Randy as the agent. He was on top of everything from the beginning of the >journey to the end. The closing from N.C. was very smooth. It feels good >to now only have one mortgage to deal with. Thanks for your hard work >throughout the process of selling our home, we really appreciate >everything you did for us. Best of luck to you and please keep in touch. Jonathan and Sandi Priest Boone, N.C. |
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Phil Bardi |
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Feb. 2007 My fiancé Leilani and I began home searching in St. Petersburg a year before we were getting married. A mutual friend referred Randy Clunn as a reliable real estate agent, and shortly thereafter we met with Randy for an initial consultation. Randy explained the home buying process, the local market conditions, and set us up on an email homebuyers criteria for properties in our price range. From the beginning my fiancé and I felt comfortable with Keller Williams Realty, and we were excited to get new listings being emailed to us and previewing potential first homes. The listings that were interesting we emailed back to Randy and asked him to set up showings. On Saturdays Randy would take us to the potential homes, and we noticed pros and cons with every home. Randy consulted Leilani and I on the location, price, terms and deferred maintenance on every property we were considering, and that made the selection process much easier on the home we made an offer. A few days later after a few negotiations we had purchased our first home. Finally, closing was in 30 days, and we still had our due diligence to do so we could move forward with the purchase. Randy helped us every step of the way during the next few weeks with a few obstacles on the path that Randy was able to successfully guide us through on the way to our first home. Both Leilani and I would use Keller Williams Realty and Randy again. With the house purchase behind us we can now just focus on the upcoming wedding. Thanks Again,
Phil Bardi St. Petersburg, FL. |
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Randolph Franz |
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In the Fall of 2005 I started searching for my first home in Seminole Heights Florida.A friend of mine suggested we call Randy Clunn with Keller Williams Realty. Randy met with my girlfriend and I gave us an initial buyer's consultation. Before we knew it in just a few short weeks my girlfriend and I had bought our first home in Seminole Heights with a Hillsborough River view. Thanks for your help Randy, it was the best decision we ever made. Randolph Franz of 332 W.Wilder
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Janice Hess |
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After my husband passed away in the summer of 2007 I was forced to sell our vacation condo in St. Petersburg. The condo was only a 1 bedroom 1 bath 600 sq/ft a few miles from the beach, and it was definitley not a good time to be a seller. My husband had an adjustable rate mortgage on the condo, and the mortage was going up 30% more in November. I listed the condo with Randy, and he helped save me from a foreclosure. At settlement I ended up making a little money, which in this bad market was surprising. Without Keller Williams and Randys help I would have been in an adverse circumstance that could have ruined my credit and finances. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Jancie Hess St. Petersburg, Florida |
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Craig Guthrie |
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Living with my parents for a few years & saving money to my buy my first home I was eager to begin the search. A good friend of mine suggested I call Randy since he had helped other people buy homes in the Clearwater area. Randy met me at a local restaurant, and right off the bat started informing on the process of getting into a good home. After the meeting I felt very comfortable with Randy, and his knowledge and expertise would soon lead me to my first home. The next weekend Randy showed me a few different properties, and I was figuring out what I needed in a home, and what I did not need. Some homes needed to much work or other homes were just not in my price range. Over the next few months Randy would send me the properties as soon as they went on the market, and finally the home of my dreams went up for sale. I called Randy and told him I wanted to see it the next day, and we viewed the home and it was every-thing I wanted! In fact I was so excited that my father looked at the home with me again that night. After talking with my family I decided to make an offer the next day. I met Randy at his office, and he went over every detail of purchasing the home. I was on pins and needles I wanted the home so bad, and within a few days Randy called me to tell me the sellers accepted my offer. From there was still plenty of work to do moving forward to purchase the home including inspections and working on my financing. Randy was there every step of the way, and it was not easy with some turbulence that Randy was able to help me fly pass. Looking back I wouldn't want to do it again any time soon. Moreover, without the help of Randy I most likely would still be living at home with my parents. Thanks so much for all you did for me in helping me purchase my first home. All my best... Craig Guthrie / Progress Energy 203 Cove Court |
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Holly Swendson |
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My husband and I were referred to Randy Clunn in March of 2007 through the reputation of the local Keller Williams in my area. We had an investment home listed for sale over two years with another brokerage, and did not receive good advice during that time. We felt like we missed the boat since the real estate market was getting worse by the day. Randy met me at the property, and was completely prepared with all the information on the local market. He looked at the home and consulted us on possible red flags that could arise on financing and insurance issues, and prepared us for another journey with another real estate agent. At first we were skeptical because of the prior experiences we've had in the past, but sure enough Randy met all the expectations he committed to and the home was on the market once again. Over the next few months Randy kept us updated on our listing, and we understood that the home would be a very niche buyer. Finally, Randy called and said an agent he had been talking with for a few weeks had buyers ready to make an offer. It had to be an all cash deal and As-Is, and sure enough the contract was and my husband and I signed the contract. However, this was not the first contract we signed on the investment property during the past few years, so we knew that there would be hurdles on getting to closing. Randy worked with us every step of the way, and to my amazement we SOLD the property. The weight lifted off my husband and I is beyond words, and the best decision we ever made was calling Keller Williams Realty and getting Randy as our agent. Thanks so much - we appreciate all you did for us in getting the home sold in a tough market. Sincerely, Holly Swendson. Tampa, Fl. |
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Joe Cosas |
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Having just moved to Tampa from St. Louis I was unfamiliar with the local landscape. I am employed as a professional musician, and needed a bigger home that had a central location, and where I could play piano. A friend that I met in Tampa recommended that I call Randy Clunn a local real estate expert. He met me at a local area restaurant, and went over the home buying process. I was comfortable with Randy from the beginning, and we narrowed down everything I was looking for in a home. The home had to be newer construction with 4 bedrooms and a pool. We viewed several properties in different areas, and Randy would explain each area and breakdown the pros and cons of the properties we were viewing. After a few weeks of looking at homes Randy took me to the "one". The home I purchased met all my needs, and low energy-double pane windows & doors with no neighbors behind the house was a bonus. Two years later I'm still at my home, and enjoying every day there playing the piano and swimming in the pool. All my best - Joe Cosas - Tampa
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Chris W Moore |
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Finding out that I was going to get divorced with two kids left me with more on my plate then I knew what to do with. My biggest hurdle was selling the home that my wife and I had lived in for the past few years. I had heard that Randy had won the 2007 Best of the Bay Realtor, and decided to call him and see what the next step was in selling my house.
From the beginning Randy was straight with me, and confident that he could sell my home even in the tough market. He did everything necessary to build the trust and confidence that I needed in a realtor. The hard part was convincing my father, but Randy was very patient and answered all his questions. After leaving the listing meeting, Randy had our place listed on the MLS right away. The sign and lockbox were up instantly, so I knew I had made a good decision calling Randy.
Over the next few months a few potential buyers viewed the house, and Randy gave me updates on each one until we finally got an offer. We showed up at the title company within 3 weeks of the initial listing for the closing, and I am glad that Randy dealt with all the behind the scenes work so seamlessly while we packed up the house. During those 3 weeks Randy even helped me find a rental home to move into for the next year.
Calling Randy was definitely the reason why my house sold. I am glad that I trusted him as he helped me move on to a new chapter in my life.
Chris W Moore
South Tampa
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Eric and Katie Booth |
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We called Randy in the beginning of Oct. 2007, knowing that when the New Year rolled around we would be ready to purchase our 1st home as a newlyweds. Katie and I were both new to Tampa, so we put a lot of trust into Randy as a realtor. The first step for us was getting pre-qualified so we could know what we could afford, and we found a loan program we were comfortable with. By the beginning of December we met Randy at his office, where he gave us a lot of information on the local real estate market and set up a property search for us, so my wife and I would be emailed info sheets and pictures of available homes that fit our criteria.
Over the next few weeks as we were receiving his emails and understanding the local market better, Randy would take us out every other Saturday so we could view the homes we were most interested in. One home was close to everything, and had been on the market for a little while, so we thought that this one might be the one for us.
After seeing it twice, we made an offer! Randy helped us make an informed decision by putting together a recent comparable sales and active listing report, school district (Plant High School) and flood zone information (non-flood zone) in that area, as well as information about the complex and unit we liked. Armed with this information, we were completely comfortable and knew that was the right thing to do, and after several back and forth negotiations we finally had the place we wanted! The sellers even assisted us with getting into the property! At the end of the day, my wife and I spent $27 dollars out of pocket for our 1st place together. Thanks Randy for helping us get a great home. Eric and Katie Booth
North A Street
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Michelle Smith / Seminole Heights |
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Back in 2006, I was referred to Realtor Randy through a co-worker, and was interested in St. Pete at the time. Being new to the area from
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Joshua Levine U.S.A.F |
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In March of 2007, the military informed me that after graduation in
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Sienna Grace Agan |
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In the fall of 2008, I kept seeing falling house values, and I was ready to
jump back into home ownership. Over the years, I had owned a few homes in different states, but this would be my first home in Tampa, Florida. One of the buzzwords I kept seeing was " Short Sale" and I really did not know too much about a short sale at the time. A co-worker recommended Randy Clunn a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. Randy met me at his office for a consultation on the home buying process and covered foreclosures & short sales in-depth. After the meeting, I felt comfortable working with Randy Clunn, and soon after starting going out and looking at houses. After a few weeks of Randy emailing me properties, I found my dream home, and everything felt right except it being a short sale and coin flip of acquiring the property. That's pretty much what it comes down to with short sales; you're never certain what the bank will take on a short sale. I followed all the steps in the short sale process that Randy counseled me on, and made my offer in mid October 2008. Randy emphasized you have to be patient with short sales, and that they are really "long sales". During the next few weeks, Randy would update me on the offer, and in January of 2009 after almost 12 weeks, I got the great news that the bank was going to accept my offer. It was thrilling to get the news that I was going to be able to purchase this unbelievable deal, and I could not have done it without Keller Williams Realty and Randy's help. He even went the extra mile and helped me with my inspections and financing pointing me in all the right directions, and making me feel like customers comes first. Could not be happier with the service I received from Randy, and he helped navigate me in the complicated short sale process. Actually, the entire process was very smooth, and I even get the 8k tax credit for purchasing in 2009. I would recommend Randy to any buyer or seller because he knows what he is doing. Thanks,
Sienna Grace Agan
Seminole Heights.
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Joe & Heidi |
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| Our house search lasted about four months, and through it all Randy was tireless in explaining the details of the home-buying process (we were first-timers), driving us to and from properties, and answering any and all questions we had. Randy proved indispensable in helping us navigate the tricky world of short sales, and worked with us up to and through our closing date, ensuring that we felt comfortable with what was going on in the process. He also never failed to look out for our best interests. Randy proved himself knowledgeable, trustworthy and just plain fun to go house-hunting with. The next time I'm in the market (which should be in a while, since we're very happy with our new house), we will not hesitate to call Randy, as he's a real pro and a pleasure to work with. All the best, Joe & Heidi 2009 / St. Petersburg, Fl |
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Lori & Jason Waddell |
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Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into getting our house sold, so that we could move on
to the next chapter. Short sales aren't easy and we appreciate everything you did to get the job done correctly!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you~
Lori and Jason Waddell
St. Petersburg, Fl.
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Bob & Sarah Matalon |
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| Through our dealings as Randy's clients on the sale of a property in Brandon and through his endeavors to find us a home to purchase in Apollo Beach, I can avow that we neither spent a moment of concern nor a state of indecision with Randy as our representative. Please believe me when I state herein that during our 3 year search for a home, absolutely no other realtor exhibited the winning traits of Randy. The others cost us unwarranted money, attorney fees, aggravation, grief and disappointment. One must be very careful in choosing a real estate agent...quite a bit is riding on the line when it comes to the world of real estate. We cannot praise Randy Clunn enough for his dedication to his profession. Randy's perseverance to realize the goals and desires of his clients is paramount in his professional approach and style. When you look to sell or purchase a home, you must have a realtor that keeps abreast of the latest real estate market trends and is aware of changes and innovations in your real estate region of interest. Randy is undoubtedly a success because he does not wait to read about other's success stories....he has learned to forge his own success in real estate simply through his initiative to learn, learn and again learn and grow every day as a realtor. Bob and Sarah Matalon Brandon Florida |
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Sally Carlin |
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After realizing that I would not be able to afford my home any longer and after the tears of that realization, I put my home up for sale. Before I met Randy Clunn and Patton Gibson, I went through a very unpleasant experience: I contacted a company that claimed to specialize in short sales. Turned out they were doing fraudulent work! I was panicked, but thankfully, a coworker gave me a card for Keller Williams. She told me that they got her house sold. I was very scared as anyone can understand but I called them. I got to work with Randy Clunn. I was pleasantly surprised since he was very good about keeping me up to date on. Let me tell you, most times he was calling me or e-mailing me to let me know what was going on, which I really appreciate. That showed me that these people meant business. Anyway, my house was sold and they made sure I was not exposed to all the crazy stuff that was going on with this. I would recommend Keller Williams to anyone!!!!! I trust them so much, I sent my cousin over to them.
Sally Carlin Oct. 2009
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Caroline Quinones |
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To Whom It May Concern:
WOW! What a team! is the first thing that comes to my mind.
With the help of Randy and Patton, I was able to evaluate my options and decided to short sale my house. There is so much information to process about short sales that I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but they were courteous, respectful and professional from the start. They never made me feel uncomfortable and they were always understanding and professional throughout the entire sale.
Randy and Patton explained to me that it might take some time to get the house sold but that they were committed to getting it sold. To my surprise, it only took about three and half months! This is only because of their hard work and dedication to me as their client.
What I did appreciate is that they were always available for me at any time by email and phone. I was always kept up to date throughout the entire process of the short sale. When I had a concern with a letter I received from my lender, Randy stepped in immediately and had me join the weekly conference call so I could discuss the letter and my concerns. After the call, I felt relieved that my decision was still a good one and that I had the right team working for me.
Randy and Patton will do exactly what they tell you from the first meeting you have with them… they will sell your house. They also have a great team behind the scenes as well and in which also worked hard on my short sale and assisted me in finding a new rental home for me and my family.
I can’t say it enough….what a great team!
Sincerely,
Caroline Quinones
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Keller & Jessica |
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My fiancé and I have worked the past year and a half fixing up our home in New Port Richey, in hopes to be able to sell it so that we could get back to St.Pete and be closer to our jobs and our family.
We had little hope in selling anytime soon with the way that the market is at the moment, but a friend of mine recommended Randy Clunn. Randy had also recently sold my friend’s parents home and he knew that Randy was a top professional.
Randy was quick to respond to me, friendly and extremely helpful. He was very good about explaining everything very clearly!
Randy sold our house quickly after being on the market. In the same time frame, he also found us a house to rent!
Randy made everything about our transition easy and stress-free! I have already passed on Randy's name to several others, and as soon as we are ready to buy again, Randy will be the first person we call without a doubt!
Thank You Randy Clunn for making everything so stress-free!!!
Jessica Fish & Michael Keller
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Randy R. Clunn
Randy Clunn will get the deal done.
Randy Clunn will get the deal done.
