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I believe that real estate is more than just a transaction. As a REALTOR® with CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate, I build my business by referral, and therefore my goal is to provide every home buyer and seller in Iowa with an extraordinary experience that puts people before sales.
Closing the sale matters, but more important is having a trusted advisor in your corner who has your back every step of the way and is able to keep you safe from potential pitfalls.
Reach out if you want to talk about selling your home, buying a property, investing in real estate, or learning more about your local community.
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“I've worked with Mike multiple times, and he has always been helpful and reliable. His flexible timing and good communication made the process smooth.”
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“Found the perfect house to meet our very specific needs. Personable and professional. Customer obsessed.”
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“Thank you Mike for making the purchase of my home so swift and easy. I appreciate all your hard work and being both so flexible and available and accommodating my needs.”
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“My experience with home buying seemed like I did something wrong, all the people I know in life said home buying was a big headache my experience was not like that at all which made me think something must be wrong but nothing was; it was just Mike Crabb explaining stuff in easily understandable ways and making sure I knew why a certain thing would happen if it did. Mike Crabb was fantastic can’t thank him enough. I’d recommend Mike Crabb for any person looking to buy a house due to how easy he will make it on your end and the quality of houses he will find for you.”
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“Mike is a down to earth , realest whom is honest and provides great guidance on the process and is diligent to responding and acting on his word. I could have not asked for anything more !”
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“We were referred to Mike by another realtor from out of state. Mike helped us view houses virtually and went on tours on our behalf so we felt comfortable buying sight unseen. When our moving day purchase fell thru (sellers fault) Mike was empathetic and made sure we found short term rental options. Eventually we found another house with Mike; he and the Century 21 staff made the purchase and the second move low stress and issue free.”
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“Mike Crabb was recommended by my brother, who had tried viewing houses with several other realtors in town, but Mike was the only one he would recommend. We were out of town when we first viewed our house, but Mike made it easy to visit houses virtually. He was knowledgeable and was able to point out a lot of details we might have missed even in person. He had great advice and steered us into the perfect home for our lifestyle. He was great to work with too: he always seemed to be available and on top of things. We can't help but feel that we got lucky with our purchase of a home. Even with virtual viewings, we could tell this was our future home when Mike showed it to us. Mike helped us navigate all the decisions and questions we had to address as first-time homebuyers, providing just the right amount of advice while letting us make our own decisions. If we ever sell, we'll definitely be talking to Mike again.”
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“I recommend Mike Crabb for several reasons. He is very pleasant, genuine and honest. He kept me informed of what to expect and was very accessible when I had questions. He did a great job managing the sale and closing while I was out of state. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience thanks to Mike.”
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“My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time working with Mike Crabb! He continually went above and beyond expectations. We were originally planning on buying a house without hiring a realtor, and we are SO glad we went with Mike. He made the process so much easier, smoother, and less stressful, especially when some unexpected hiccups occured with the purchase. We really have nothing but good things to say about Mike!”
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“Mike was absolutely fantastic in every regard possible. He went over everything he possibly could, even mentioned things in the initial walk through that was brought up on the inspection. I was prepared as I could be thanks to Mike. He made a really terrifying/stressful process ungodly easy on me.”
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“This is the third time we have used Mike to buy or sell a house. The fact that we keep coming back is a testimonial to what kind of man, agent and friend Mike has become to our family. Look no further when you need someone that you can trust to get the most out of your home buying/selling experience! He simply makes it easy.”
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“Mike is an exceptional human and realitor. I am not one to write reviews very often, but the experience I had buying my first home makes it very necessary. Mike went OVER and beyond every chance he had for us. He spent hours explaining and answering all the questions I had. (There were several!) He was very patient and considerate as we went through the process. I never felt rushed or felt like I was bothering him with being picky on what we purchased. He would show us 1000 houses and walk into everyone with a smile on his face and would help us see things we didn’t. I knew the entire time Mike was 100% on our team and was going to fight for us until the very end. If you are looking for a teammate to walk through and guide you WELL during this process Mike is the way to go. I trusted him the whole time and knew he was being honest throughout. If Mike didn’t know the answer to something he would spend many hours through the night to ensure he had a plan in action to solve the issue. I am so thankful for all Mike did for us and I can guarantee you will not regret choosing Mike to be your teammate on your house hunting journey.”
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“When I began my home buying process my father, who has worked with Mike Crabb many times before, recommended reaching out to him. Mike was able to point me in the right direction and was there to answer my questions throughout my entire home buying/building process. If he didn't know the answer to something I asked, he found out quickly and always let me know as soon as he did. Mike most definitely knows what he is doing and is great to work with, I highly recommend!”
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“I was an out of state client seeking a home in Iowa, due to job re-location. Mike Crabb is the agent that my family chose. from the beginning Mike explained the purchase process in detail, he made a commitment to guide us every step of the way, from finding home to closing on a home. The finding a home and closing was a challenge mainly because of 3 things. 1. I lived 900 miles away. living far away made it dificult for my family to choose a home, Mike gave several recommendations, but was never pushy to sell us one from the agency he represented. I used zillow and I would send hime homes that id like to look at. he would immediately respond and would set up a Virtual Live Tour of the home. he would give feedback of things he noticed on houses that could be of concern, again, he was not pushy on us to commit to any house. I remember id ask about a house, and he would have an appointment ready to view within an hour. he would be far away from the town we wanted to see virtually, but would drive to it without hesitation. 2. COVID-19. Again, I lived 900 miles away. once I found a home I wanted to set a contract on, he did all of the leg work. he set me up with all the to-do tasks such as home inspection, etc.. and set up ways for me to pay and e-sign online. Not only that, he was present for all these tasks and maintained constant communication of progress. 3. Working with out of state lender. since I lived far away, I had a finance person that I wanted to use from where I was living, Mike stayed in constant communication with her (finance person) and pretty much let me coast through the whole thing.. Closing day. Mike had a very important licensing class that he absolutely had to attend, but even then, he somehow managed to do his class and be present for my closing process and guide me throughout it all. Also, he offered to let me borrow a big box-truck. weeks after I closed, Mike has stayed in contact with me, always asking how things are going, if I like Iowa. I have needed documents, and he sends them to me right away.. I really don't have anything negative to say about him. I for sure know that ill reach out to him if I ever decide to sell home and buy something different.”
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“Mike Crabb was very attentive to documentation and timelines to keep in mind. He helped efficiently navigate last-minute issues to still close on time and avoid a temporary housing issue for our family. We really enjoyed our experience working with Mike. With his help, we found a house we loved and were able to sell our home within 24 hours of listing and above asking price. Mike is very knowledgable, accessible, and easy to work with!”
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“Mike Crabb did a wonderful job helping us find our house. He was very patient and thoughtful during the process and helped us consider a wide variety of options before we found the perfect fit. He handled all of our repeat questions with patience and professionalism! We will recommend Mike to our friends and family!”
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“Mike is a capable leader of the American Cancer Society Ankeny Relay for Life committee. I was impressed by his passion, ability to get things moving and personability. He was the obvious first choice when I decided to sell and I wasn't wrong! My home sold in less than 5 hr.”
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“Great work Mike! We enjoyed working with you through out the entire home buying process.”
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“Despite being my brother, Mike treated us as he would any other client. He explained everything about the process ahead of time, and set our expectations appropriately. When we had questions, Mike would answer promptly or let us know he would get the information and get back to us. He did everything in his control to ensure the process of selling our house and purchasing our new home went as smooth as possible. Our house was only listed for one full day before receiving multiple offers! We are very pleased with the service we received.”
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“Mike helped multiple friends buy homes so it was an easy decision to go with him. He helped make a stressful process as smooth as possible. Even helped post closing by offering one of his hose and sprinkler for watering our new sod!”
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“Mike was at an open house we attended when we first started looking into buying a home (about a year prior to our final purchase). We appreciated his friendliness, helpfulness, and especially the fact that he wasn't overly pushy like other realtors we had dealt with. Even though we took a fairly lengthy pause on searching for a home, we ultimately decided to stick with Mike because we REALLY appreciated that he tried to stay in contact with us and be helpful, but he wasn't aggressive about our decision whatsoever. He was laid back throughout the whole process, and was extremely easy to get ahold of whenever we had questions. Overall, it was as easy-going and stress-free as you can get with buying a house... especially during the unknowns of COVID!”
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“I can't thank Mike Crabb enough for everything he did throughout the process. As a first-time homebuyer, I came in with a lot of questions, and Mike helped me out with all of them, even ones that I hadn't thought of! His attention to detail, knowledge and communication of the process from start to finish, and the patience and understanding he offered were more than I could have asked for. I felt comfortable through the entire process, and wouldn't hesitate to send anyone looking for a new home his way. Thanks again, Mike!”
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“Mike was easy to talk to. He spent time with us making sure all of our needs were met. This was a different time to sell a house with this current pandemic going on. Again Mike did a good job we don’t have a lot of knowledge with sending papers back and forth over internet and computers. With Mike’s help we managed to get through it. Never once did Mike make us feel uncomfortable if we didn’t understand something all we had to do was call Mike and he would walk us through it. Mike was easy to talk to we never had to wonder if things would get done he always followed through with what he said. He was knowledgeable with any questions we had. We wouldn’t hesitate to have Mike help us in the future or to recommend him to someone else.”
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“Mike is a very experienced realtor. We have known him for a long time, but this is the first time we have purchased a house with him. It was our first home buying experience, and we would definitely recommend him to first time home buyers. He is very thorough, and patient. He took us all over town to look at houses, and helped a lot noticing things that may be questionable about the properties. He walked us slowly, and specifically through the entire process. He also knows people to help with every step of the process, and has great connections throughout the industry. We will definitely contact Mike again for our realty needs in the future... He also makes awesome cupcakes!”
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“Mike is an excellent tour guide too! We were new to the area so his feedback and knowledge of the area was gold to us! I wish Mike could sell the house we lived in prior to purchasing this one - but it's too far away. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike Crabb to anyone! Mike always replied to our questions right away and we appreciate that! He's great to work with!”
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“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Mike for six or more years. In that time, Mike has been a very kind and trustworthy human. For me, it was one of the easiest decisions I had to make through this entire process. Being a first time home buyer, it was very important to me that I could trust my realtor. In this case, he’s the professional. I chose to lean on that and trust in his character and experience to help me with this daunting process. Shortly after I moved in to my new home, I remember reaching out to Mike to thank him personally for all he did. At that time, I felt I could do the whole process again with Mike. It was overall very easy. Super stressful for me at times mainly because it was all very new and a world I hadn’t yet encountered. Again, it was comforting going thru the process with someone I trusted. Mike was and still is an excellent communicator. That was a very comforting part. He is always available for your 4000 questions and remains patient even after he’s answered the same questions 2000 times! Mike is super passionate about what he is doing and is very caring and kind to his clients. He genuinely wants the buyer/seller to have the best experience and is willing to do all he can to make that happen. Mike is also very organized and never missed a beat during the whole process. Again, that was big. I could live my life and trust that he was taking care of all the documents and deadlines and communicated with me the whole time. It was honestly the most seamless process I have ever been thru. Lastly, when the house is sold and the keys are handed over, Mike doesn’t walk away. He remains available for all of the questions after the fact. I absolutely enjoyed working with Mike and am extremely happy with the home we found! It didn’t feel like I was being sold anything. Which obviously isn’t the case. Mike doesn’t present himself with the stereotypical “sale guy”. I was in the process of choosing which home made sense for me at this time in my life. Mike listened to that and on his end did everything in his power to assist me with finding the home. We looked at fifteen homes. Time consuming. Not because he wasn’t presenting or doing his job, but because I wanted to see a ton of options because again, first home. He remained patient as we got closer to the end of the search. He never pressured me or even got upset at my process. Reason 425 why I would partner with Mike again on buying/selling. Mike Crabb is the best. 10/10 choose Mike as your realtor and you’ll have made the best decision for yourself in the home buying process!”
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“As first time homebuyers, we were very overwhelmed and honestly had no idea where to start. Mike was recommended by some friends and we happened to come in to one of his open houses. Chatting with him, I was surprised by how extensive his knowledge was not only about the house, but also about the neighborhood. He made an excellent first impression. We decided to sit down with him to talk about the process and I was blown away with how thoroughly he explained the details of home buying. Throughout everything I truly felt like he was our advocate and had our best interests at heart. He was always accessible if we had questions or concerns. His personality and professionalism gave us complete confidence in him. For such an initially overwhelming process, Mike made buying our first house easy. I would absolutely recommend him every time.”
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“Mike Crabb was patient, knowledgeable, and helpful as we determined what we did/did not want in a house. He was very accessible during the entire process and provided excellent service. Mike was very flexible in scheduling showings around our hectic work and travel schedules. He made sure we understood every step of the process before we started that step and went above and beyond when it came to closing.”
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“Mike Crabb was highly recommended by a family member who had dealings with him previously and knew that Mike is honest and would do a good job with our search for a new home. Mike is very friendly and professional. Mike kept us very well informed throughout this process and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. When showing us a house he viewed it with our best interest in mind and pointed out potential problem areas and made sure we noticed different aspects of the house and property. We felt he really had our best interest in mind. When there was a issue with the inspection and a over site occurred regarding a ceiling fan not functioning, Mike resolved the issue and insured we were satisfied with the outcome. I plan to recommend Mike to any friends and family members who may be relocating to the Des Moines area.”
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“I believe Mike Crabb went above and beyond all my expectations. I so pleased to have had him for my realtor.”
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“Mike Crabb is an exceptional realtor. My wife and I recently relocated to the Des Moines metro and had an outstanding experience working with him. From the beginning I could tell he was the kind of person that would bend over backwards to make sure we found the perfect home for our family. To us, commute was equally important to quality schools and a small-town feel. Mike suggested Bondurant and we couldn’t be happier. He is very knowledgeable about the area and showed us a variety of homes, keeping our budget in mind. Mike was always available to answer questions and he helped us through every step of the process. At our closing he even brought special pens he’d made for us. What a great touch! If you’re looking for a fantastic realtor who will work hard to find you the perfect home – Mike is your man!”
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“Mike was great to work with. He walked us through looking at over a dozen houses in one day! We were ready to make on offer on a different house and he encouraged us to take a second look, which we are very thankful for because we would have settled for a location that we weren’t 100% in love with. He was very patient with us through the process of determining what our priorities were and helping us narrow those down. When making our offer and working with the builder on details that needed finished, he handled everything on our behalf. The whole process was very seamless!”
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“Mike was amazingly patient with us. We were in talks with him a good year plus in advance of actually listing our house. He walked through and gave us advice as to what we needed to accomplish, in order to have a successful sale. Mike wasn't pushy over that year. He would periodically check in and provide words of encouragement. I highly recommend using Mike!!”
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“Mike is great. He made purchasing a house seem like a piece of cake which is not. Can’t thank him enough!”
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“We just want to thanks him for the work he did and helping us. Thank you, Hser Doe.”
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“Mike made everything smooth from start to finish. He always responded quickly, cotacted us with any changes or information we needed and always with a great, positive outlook. We look forward to working with him on any future needs. Both realtors went above and beyond at the time we took possession of the property. The previous owners were not finished vacating the home and they both stepped up and assisted with property removal of the previous owner.”
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“Working with Mike has been a pleasure - he always has the answer or is able to quickly find one for me. His ability to accommodate my schedule and effectively communicate all along the process have really made the home buying experience more enjoyable for me.”
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“My wife and are moved out of state before we put our house on the market. During our first meeting with Mike, we expressed that communication from our agent was a key factor for us. Mike understood this from the beginning and took it to heart. He always provided prompt and helpful communication on the amount of traffic our home was getting during open houses, as well as other agent showings. He provided helpful feedback about things that we could do to improve the chances of a sale based his observations and information potential buyers and other agents told him. It was a huge weight lifted off us to be able to know what was going on considering we couldn't be there. Considering we weren't there, Mike willingly and consistently helped us with finding local contractors to do necessary repairs, and even tracked down our lost abstract saving us hundreds of dollars. Above all, Mike paid attention when we told him what was important to us and he delivered, exceeding our expectations! Mike exemplifies customer focus. If you want an agent that consistently demonstrates professionalism,dedication to his clients, and a willingness to going above and beyond to deliver on his clients' needs, then look no further than Mike Crabb.”
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“Recently sold our family home due to a divorce situation. As you can image there was a lot of emotion and tensions were high. Mike handled it like the professional he is and made the process as painless as possible. When it comes time for me to purchase a new home Mike Crabb will be my first call.”
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“MIke made the sale of our home simple and pain free. All went smooth and he kept us informed at every step of the way. He was professional, curious, knowledgeable and punctual on all appointments and communications. Thank you Mike, good luck in all your future sales.”
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“Mike was great at walking me through the home buying process up front so I knew what to expect along the way. He was willing to look at condos whenever and setting the showings up was a quick and easy process. He was willing to answer any questions I had along the way and always got back to me in a timely manner. I definitely recommend working with Mike!”
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“My experience with Mike Crabb as our realtor was nothing but perfect. We had been looking at homes for months and talked to other realtors. We went with mike Crabb because he wasn’t pushy, was very knowledgeable, and professional to work with. He uses a professional photographer for home pictures that look great. If you have any issues to work thru or repairs he offered suggestions and made calls for someone to look at them. Mike Crabb was there from start to finish, always punctual on scheduled appointments and any forms to fill out. Looking for a realtor consider Mike Crabb, you won’t be disappointed.”
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“We highly recommend Mike Crabb. Mike helped us find a lot on which to build. He took us to see quite a few lots and even walked through ankle-deep mud to see them. He also provided us with valuable information about covenants for each lot, requirements for house size, and required builders. He took us to see homes made by the required builders and gave us some ballpark numbers for house cost. Mike made the experience of buying a lot much easier for us by providing us with the information we needed to make a decision.”
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“We were very pleased at how professional and knowledgeable Mike was concerning the Real Estate in Ankeny. He went above and beyond to help us find the property that was right for us. For example, we were concerned about the field behind the property that we ended up buying. While we understand that Mike can’t see into the future, he did find out the current owner and zone classification, and relayed the information to us. This is just one example of how Mike went the extra mile to ensure that all our questions were answered. We have moved throughout the United States, having sold and bought houses 4 times, and Mike ranks as one of the best agents we have ever used.”
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“Mike made my first experience buying a house a breeze.”
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“Mike was very prompt and knowledgeable about the process”
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“Mike knew what we were looking for and did a great job keeping us updated on houses that were available. Without him, we would t have the house we have now! He was very quick about getting ahowingns in houses he knew we would like! Called mike many of times with many of questions, we still do! Always answers his phone and always gets us answers to our questions”
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“Great experience working with Mike when I purchased the house, so he was the only person I considered to help me sell.”
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“I have known Mike for a few years now and he was one of the first people I thought of when my fiance and I were ready to buy a house. I love personal recommendations when searching for any product or service so having another friend tell me what an amazing job he did for them sealed the deal for us. I had spoken to a different realtor and lender months prior which made it seem literally IMPOSSIBLE for us to get a house so I dropped the idea then and there. I made the appointment with Mike just to see what the process looked like, little did I know he would recommend us to an amazing lender with a doctors loan program (so helpful for me as I have student loans) and help us get the process started ASAP. He made possible what someone else made impossible. Mike had patience with us as we looked at MANY houses and was generous enough to do this with us days in a row and even took my parents around with us so we could all look at the houses available. He let us look at whatever house we wanted even if it was out of our price range which I appreciated because I love looking at different houses. The house we ended up buying was HIS pick, I didn't even tell him I wanted to see it and actually scrolled right past it when looking at the options he sent us. He worked with the builder for us to customize a few things we didn't like about the house which is what really made it a possibility for us. He went to the lighting store with us as well as the hardware store with us to make sure we were taken care of when choosing new fixtures. Without him I don't think we would be in the amazing beautiful house we are in right now. He made our dreams a reality with little to no bumps along the way. He stayed in contact with our lender as well which was helpful as we were all able to work together as one team towards the same goal. I am so grateful for the buying experience that we had and wouldn't trade it, I have heard too many unfortunate stories and am so happy to say that our story is positive and we have no regrets.”
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“He was very accommodating in helping us find what we wanted in a home. He also made it very pleasant when discussing the pros and cons of the properties we were looking at. He was very clear on explaining at what stage of the build we were in and what to look for.”
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