| "My partner and I spent lots of time searching for a home on the internet and driving around various communities. We became very frustrated because many homes with "For Sale" signs were in contract and most of the homes on-line were too. Within hours of contacting Petra, we found our dream house. We made an offer and were on our way to becoming home owners. Our advice, save yourself the frustration of looking independently, find a GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT! Petra heard everything we were looking for and went to work immediately. Thanks Petra! (Helped them buy their first home in Westerville, Ohio - Blendon Township)" |
| Amy & Kelly Green - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "I worked with Petra to sell my home during the tough housing market in Spring 2007. She was terrific to work with both during the listing process and during negotiations. I have worked with realtors in other cities before, and compared to those experiences, Petra is in a class by herself in terms of the amount of thoughtful attention and time she spends with each client, and her frank and honest communication style. Prior to listing, she recommended upgrades that I needed to have done and she also went the extra step to connect us with service providers who did the work quickly and affordably. Her suggestions were spot on, significantly improved the home's appearance, and ultimately resulted in the home selling quickly. I was very impressed with the time she invested in monitoring the sale of my home while it was listed: she followed up after each showing to get feedback from the other realtors on their clients' response to the home. Once offers started arriving, Petra's negotiating skills truly astounded me. Thanks to her calm but firm negotiation, our house eventually sold for over $10K more than the initial offer. I wholeheartedly recommend Petra if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Columbus Ohio. (I sold their home in Northwest Columbus Ohio - Riverside Hospital and OSU area)" |
| Donna Byron - Columbus Ohio |
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| "We found Petra on the internet and called her to see our first house. She was very professional, very informative, and most importantly determined and passionate about finding a house to best suite our needs. Soon we were excited to learn her reputation was one of the best in Columbus. A couple weeks later we set up a day to view several houses. After viewing a few we still didn't have that "I gotta have that home feeling." Petra then convinced us to view a home that just went on the market. We didn't want to, but gave her the benefit of the doubt, and sure enough she was right. It was the home we were looking for. If it were not for Petra's expert opinion and detrmination we wouldn't have found "our" perfect fit. Petra's team was great and very flexible in meeting all of our demands and needs. THANK YOU!.................. Molly and Chris Harr (purchased home in Westerville schools, Gahanna mailing address)" |
| Chris and Molly Harr - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "Petra you did a good job with selling my home, the advertising and showings were many with less than 30 days on the market! I very much appreciated when you first saw the house and went from room to room and pointed out each of their problems and the suggestions you made. (sold her home in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Stacy Chafin - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "I very much appreciate the time and attention you spent showing me so many homes in record time! When I think of all the homes we toured and how much my criteria changed from the beginning to the end of the process, I am so thankful for your patience and persistence. But above all I appreciate your candor and professionalism in partnering with me to find the right house, not just any house. I will definitely recommend your services to my friends and family! (Melanie Swan - Relocated from Chicago area and bought a home in Westerville, Ohio)
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| Melanie Swan - Westerville, Ohio |
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Petra was the best thing that could have possibly happened to us for our home search in Columbus. She was able to listen to our likes and dislikes and come up with suggestions for homes we never would have found ourselves. She went above and beyond the call of duty in showing us homes all over Central Ohio.
Where she really “shined” was when we started our negotiation process. She was able to find comparables for each neighborhood that demonstrated for us the price we should be offering. During the “back and forth” she was steadfast and then flexible. She was whatever the situation called for. You definitely want her on your team and not playing against you. I would highly recommend Petra Hinterschied for finding your next home anywhere in Columbus Ohio. (Relocated from Kentucky to buy home in Westerville Ohio) " |
| Dale & Danica Jefferson - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "The experience of selling a home can be complicated and frustrating, especially in the tough buyers market of 2007. Petra helped us sell our home in Blacklick, quickly by pricing it correctly and marketing the property well. She also did a great job with the contract negotiation. I would highly recommend Petra to anyone looking for an experienced and dedicated realtor! (Sold her home in Blacklick Ohio in less than 60 days)" |
| Dawn Thorne - Blacklick, Ohio |
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| "I was searching for a home in the Worthington School District--and had given up on finding anything in my price range for the amount I was able to spend. After seeing Petra's website--I was hooked. The site was not "run of the mill". Petra was as interesting and delightful as her site. I found a house that met all of my basic requirements and that was just around the corner from where I was renting. She was always available when I needed her and was very helpful--even coming to my workplace to deliver papers when they were needed immediately. She could tell when I walked in that I wanted the house--and gave me advice about an offer that proved to be true. I am very happy in my new place. It was in good shape--and I still "love my house". As with any house, there are always things that you want to change to make it truly "home", but they are cosmetic and ever-changing, just like life. (Purchased home in Worthington Schools - Columbus mailing address)" |
| Kathy Widman - Worthington, Ohio |
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| "Having had little luck in finding the ultimate house on our own, we were becoming rather dejected. There were many houses that were close, except for (fill in the blank). We were beginning to succumb to compromise when Kelly found Petra and began looking. Petra listened to all of the characteristics we were looking for in a home and quickly began pulling together possibilities. We renewed our sense of excitement as we suddenly began finding homes that somehow had missed our scrutiny before. Once our house had sold (outside of Columbus) Petra found the house we had been looking for at the price we were willing to pay. With no time between selling and buying, the transition flowed very smoothly . . . and we were home! Thanks Petra! (relocated from Zanesville area to buy home in Lewis Center Ohio)" |
| Doug and Kelly Bond - Lewis Center, Ohio |
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| "I can't believe how easy it was to sell our home in Gahanna and buy our next one in such little time! Petra made the process run so smoothly it was like we didn't have to do a thing. She sold our home in only 25 days! (Sold their first home in Gahanna and purchased their 2nd Gahanna home)" |
| Chris & Sheri Kelsey - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "We relocated from Charlotte, NC and found working with Petra to be a very pleasant experience. She listened to the type of home we were interested in, and only presented us with homes that met our criteria. We finally found a home in Powell, Ohio. It took a while, but Petra was patient and showed that she was more interested in making sure we get the right home than in a 'commission check'. She is a rarity in her profession and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone. Thanks Petra for all your help! (Relocated from Charlotte, NC to buy new build spec home in Powell, Ohio)" |
| Carlos & Edna Marcal - Powell, Ohio |
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| "Petra, you did a great job with locating our new home and selling our Clintonville home in only 9 days! You listened to what we wanted in a home, were very prompt in setting up appointments to see potential homes and worked around our schedule. (sold their home in Clintonville and buy their new home in Powell Ohio)" |
| Deb & Dwan Holmes - Clintonville & Powell, Ohio |
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Petra Hinterschied made house buying extremely easy, and fun besides. My son worked with Petra, but I came along for the ride, so to speak. If it weren't for her expertise, my son would have ended up with a house with a foundation that was deteriorating. Petra was the one who told him to move on. She was extremely patient; my son had certain ideas in his mind, and even when I felt we had found a wonderful place, my son wanted to see more. Over and over again, Petra, for a period of 4 months worked constantly with my son and his 7 year old daughter to find the right home. Petra willingly made changes, helped him find what he wanted, and always talked to him with respect and patience. I think Petra's greatest quality is her ability to stay calm and deliver for her clients. I don't think there is anyone else who could have worked so well with my son who had set ideas. I would recommend Petra to anyone looking for a home anywhere in Central Ohio. Actually, I will miss the enjoyable times we went house hunting together. (Linda's Son purchased home in Blacklick Ohio) " |
| Linda Houston - for my son in Blacklick Ohio |
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| "My husband and I contacted Petra after finding her on the Internet and when I read all of the great success stories, I knew that she must have been pretty good. Mind you, I was a little nervous getting involved with someone I found on the Internet but it payed off wonderfully. I couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. She contacted me immediately after my first initial e-mail to her and she told us what we needed to have and do in order to get prepared as first time home buyers. Once we were ready, I contacted her again and she took it from there. The daily listings of homes were great. Very detailed and she sent exactly what we were looking for. Even when I wasn't sure what we wanted, it seemed that she knew exactly what we were looking for. She was always available when we needed to talk to her or if we had any questions for her and she never made us feel silly when we asked the same questions over and over.
She found us a wonderful home in Reynoldsburg, within a few weeks and only after looking at a few homes. She gave her honest opinion about the homes and treated us like family by not letting us get into something she knew we wouldn't like in the long run. Petra is absolutely wonderful. We couldn't be happier with our home or our decision to work with Petra. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants an honest and down to earth Realtor such as herself. She even invited us to her house for Thanksgiving when she knew we weren't going to having one!!!! That says a lot about someones character. I can't say enough good things about her!! Thank you Petra, you've truly made us one happy family. (moved from Gahanna to buy home in Reynoldsburg Ohio)" |
| Brad & Heather Ellinger - Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
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| " We were relocating from Dayton and began searching for homes in the Columbus area, through Petra's well designed and easy to navigate website. When the time came to start looking at homes we called Petra and she immediately went to work scheduling the homes we wanted to see. She also took the time to pick out other homes and emailed them so we could choose more to see. She spent several days showing us homes all over Central Ohio and was very helpful, always answering our many questions. When we finally found the home we wanted, Petra was successful at negotiating to bring the price down to what we wanted to pay. We are very happy we chose Petra to help us find our new home in Westerville! " |
| Greg & Amy Craig - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "I was amazed that after our first conversation, you had suggested the very house we would end up buying! You listened very well to what we wanted, and were very honest with us. (purchased home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Kristen & Robert Christianer - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "What can I say, "Petra did it again!". She sold my Gahanna home for 100% of list price in only 12 days. Her insight and dedication into the ever changing real estate market is truly invaluable. She has saved me thousands of dollars over the past few years with her individualized marketing plans. THANK YOU PETRA! (sold home in Gahanna and built a new home in Westerville - so far I've helped Christopher sell an investment property in Gahanna, buy and sell a home in Gahanna and then build a new home in Westerville)." |
| Christopher Nichols - Gahanna, Ohio |
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My wife and I were looking to relocate from Phoenix, AZ and buy a home in Grandview Heights. We did a lot of research on the Net, and were referred to Petra via a lending service. We already had two negative experiences with previous realtors that were either pushy and condescending, or inexperienced and not proactive. What a relief it was to find Petra! She is always well prepared and knowlegeable, but never once seemed pushy or annoyed at all of the questions we were asking. If we had a list of 10 homes to see, she came with 15. In fact, after a day of looking at homes that were not what we wanted, (plus carrying our 4 month old baby around), Petra asked if we wanted to see some homes she added to our list. Reluctantly, we caved. The house was perfect and happens to be the one we live in today. If it weren't for Petra, and her knowledge and willingness to listen and understand our needs, we would have never found our dream home, and unlike some realtors, she never gave a second thought at looking at a "For Sale by Owner".
Coincidentally, the home we loved was way overpriced and we didn't even bother wanting to look since it was above our price range. The reason was the owners had bought it "For Sale by Owner" three years earlier and did not have a realtor working for them to find the comparative home sales for that area. Petra pulled the comps in the area and noticed that recent home sales didn't justify the high asking price. We in turn got the seller and his agent to lower the price by $15,000! By adding in a recent price reduction of the home, we actually saved over $35,000 on the purchase of this house!
But wait, there's more! I am always wary of inspectors and service personnel who come "recommended" by a realtor, but every person who Petra recommended went above and beyond their duties to me and my family. She also didn't hesitate to let me know if a person who was on her list of contractors wasn't doing a satisfactory job according to her other clients. In fact, there were so many concerns with inspections, re-inspections and negotiating contracts the only thing constant was Petra's professionalism. If it weren't for her, we wouldn't have found our dream home in our dream neighborhood at such an unbelievable price. Cheers Petra, we can't thank you enough. (relocated from Arizona and purchased a home in Grandview Heights Ohio) " |
| Jim and Anastasia Yue - Grandview Heights |
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| "As a first-time home buyer, I didn't have a clue about anything related to buying a home in Central Ohio. A friend had recommended Petra and within MINUTES of me sending an inquiry (on a Wednesday evening), she was calling me on the phone! She listened to what I was interested in, my price range and other concerns and sent me a slew of potential properties to view online. She also got me started on financing by recommending a mortgage broker. By that Saturday, we had narrowed down the list to about 9 or 10 properties to look at and off we went! Saturday night Petra was preparing my bid on my dream house and submitted it on Sunday! My bid was accepted later that day and I was "in contract!" Even though my home buying experience seemed to set land speed records, Petra was very patient with me and explained EVERYTHING - giving me options and making suggestions for how to proceed in the negotiation and purchase of a home. I would recommend Petra to any and everyone looking to buy a home anywhere in Central Ohio. She was patient, funny, honest and totally up front with me about all aspects of buying a home and I appreciated her notebook of home buying tools and information. Petra, thanks for making the purchase of my first home such a wonderful experience! (purchased home in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Judith Chavis - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "We began the home-buying process hesitantly--we weren't sure when we would be able to get our finances in order or when we would be actually 'ready' to buy a house. Petra did not care. She treated us like royalty. She listened to our desires and our hopes and she tailored her searches to meet our needs. We would probably not have gotten the house we finally ended with if not for her because we started off looking for a home in Bexley, but choices in our price range were limited. So Petra recommended we also look at homes in Clintonville, because home styles were similar but more affordable. Thank you Petra for finding our dream home. We really appreciate all the wonderful help you provided us all throughout the process. (purchased their first home in Clintonville - Columbus Ohio)" |
| Wyk & Gina McGowan - Clintonville, Ohio |
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| "While it is exciting researching and looking for your new home, contacting Petra was the next positive move. Petra was knowledgable about homes all over Central Ohio and patient in my search for a new home. She was easy to communicate with and I always felt that she was working to make my new home become a reality. A+ (purchased a home in Blacklick Ohio)" |
| Eric Houston - Blacklick, Ohio |
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| "Petra did a great job helping us find the right house that fit our desires and worked within our tight time schedule. She even gave up her 3-day weekend after Thanksgiving to allow us to fly to Columbus and look at MANY homes, in a few long days. Throughout the process Petra listened to our desires and helped move us in a direction that fit our needs and desired lifestyle. (relocated from Texas and purchased a parade home in Pickerington, Ohio). " |
| Ross & Kris Wirth - Pickerington, Ohio |
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| "My husband and I started looking online for our first home in Pickerington. Soon we found Petra and called her for more information. She gave us a lot of helpful information about what we needed to do to get everything ready to buy our first house. She referred us to an excellent lender who explained all possible options to us. She was very patient and showed us so many homes that we lost count. Finally we found the perfect home. She helped us with negotiations and referred us to a very good home inspector. Petra was everything a first time homebuyer could possibly want in real estate agent. The whole process was completely painless thanks to Petra. We are very pleased with all that she did for us and would recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy a house. (purchased home in Pickerington schools - Reynoldsburg Ohio address). " |
| Jeremy and Keri Hall - Pickerington, Ohio |
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Dear Petra, I am sitting in our new home enjoying every minute of it. My husband and I really appreciate your diligence to find a house in our price range and to our liking. I would consider us to be"picky" and know that we had a lot of mandatory wants and needs for our potential house, and am pleased that you were able to work within those parameters. Thank you for your expertise, patience and hard work! We like it so much that unfortunately, we won't be needing your services again for a long time- although I will be recommending you to others! Thanks again. (purchased a home in Westerville schools in Gahanna Ohio) " |
| Chris & Julie Faulkner - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "We were referred to Petra by friends of ours who own a mortgage co. (That said a lot right off the bat!) We had done a lot of work on our home to get it ready to list, I called Petra to get her advice on something and she came over the same day! Our house was in contract within 25 days!!!! And we were offered and sold OVER the listing price! We had 10 days per our agreement with the buyer to find a home for our family....we sent Petra a list of MLS #'s from the VERY.....helpful emails she sent us that we wanted to see, she added another home to our list and guess what....that's the one we bought!! We love our new home and we really did rely on Petra's experience, knowledge and honesty! We will definately refer our friends and family to Petra!!! You will feel that you have made a true friend! (sold home in Westerville schools - Columbus address and moved to their new home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Julie & Joe Herrera - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "When I decided to relocate from New York City to Columbus Ohio, I searched the 'net for realtors. I was immediately impressed by the detail of Petra's website. I called her and we made plans to meet. Six months before the move, Petra picked me up at my hotel and drove me around different areas of Columbus so I could get a feel for what I liked. I was pretty unsure and Petra was very patient and informative. On my next visit, I selected homes to view and Petra executed the appointments flawlessly. She pointed out positive and negative qualities of each home which was invaluable for a first time buyer! With her help, I was able to really focus on which options would be best for me. On our third meeting, Petra took me to my beautiful new home. It wasn't even on my list! Other realtors may have been impatient with an indecisive buyer, but Petra had been taking mental notes of my likes and dislikes. She led me right to the perfect home! In the weeks that followed, Petra handled many of the details for me since I was out of state. She went out of her way to schedule inspections for me and guided me through all of the negotiations. She asked for things from the seller that would not have occurred to me. I continued to be impressed by her commitment to excellence. I truly could not have done it without her. From selection to move-in, Petra was with me every step of the way. She is very honest, hard-working and someone I'm proud to call a friend. If you are thinking of buying or selling in this great city, Petra is who you need. Both professionally and personally, Petra is outstanding!. Dr. Dawn Blanton (Relocated from New York and purchased home in Westerville schools - Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Dr. Dawn Blanton - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "I just knew that the process of building a new home would be very stressful, but it wasn't with the help of Petra. The whole process was almost too smooth and went very fast, that I couldn't beleive it. Petra was there every step of the way and even provided me with the help of an interior decorator for FREE at the design center. I love my new home and glad I used Petra's services. Thanks!!!!! (helped her build a new home in Blacklick Ohio)" |
| Tamika M. - Blacklick, Ohio |
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| "We were very blessed to have Jim Doherty, one of Petra's teammates, to assist us with buying a home. They did an excellent job helping us find a new home. Through the entire process they were very infomative and genuine. We really appreciate their honesty throughout the whole process. We will definitely use their services again in the future. Thanks for all of your help. (bought their first home in Canal Winchester Ohio)" |
| Quinton & Celeste Alcorn- Canal Winchester, Ohio |
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| " My partner and I found Petra’s website and after learning more about her we decided she was someone we felt comfortable helping us with our big move from Georgia to Columbus Ohio. After speaking with Petra on the phone about our special needs in a condo, she immediately began emailing us listings that were exactly what we were looking for. We had to sell our home first and thought it would go quickly. So we visited Columbus and Petra showed us the area and we looked at some condos. We love the outdoors and nature and really wanted something with a nice view of some trees. One of the condos Petra showed us backed to a park and we really liked it so we decided to make an offer contingent on the sale of our home back in Georgia. That didn’t work out because the seller didn’t want to take a contingent contract. So we then decided to wait until our home actually went into contract. We were anxious because we knew once our home went in contract we might not have much time to find a new condo here in Columbus. Well about 6 months later our home finally went into contract and as we feared, it happened so quickly that we didn’t have time to come back to Columbus to look again. Once we told Petra she immediately began to send us some listings. She pointed out one in particular that she thought was perfect for us (even better than the first one we liked). It met all of our requirements and more, plus it was on a beautiful ravine lot – surrounded by trees!! Petra took lots of pictures and emailed them to us and told us a lot about the property and we trusted that she knew what we wanted. Petra then went to work to negotiate the contract and coordinated everything with our listing agent in Georgia so we could close on the condo from Georgia and move into our condo right away once we made it to Columbus. We are so thrilled with the condo Petra picked for us. It’s absolutely beautiful and what a great location!! 10 minutes to Easton and 10 minutes to Polaris!! We just love it and are so happy to be so close to so many things. No matter where you are moving from or to you can trust her to look out for your needs. Petra is one of the best realtors we have ever dealt with and we've moved around alot!!! (relocated from Georgia to buy a condo in the Westerville/northeast Columbus area)" |
| Don & Joe - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "When I made the decision to sell my rental property in Gahanna, I thought it was going to be very difficult. Having worked with Petra in the past, I knew that Petra was my best choice. Not only did my duplex sell in half the time I expected, it sold OVER list price! Petra is one of the most honest, hardworking professionals I know… and I’m a Human Resources Director. By choosing Petra, you will be more informed and educated about your real estate situation than you know possible. What are you waiting for, call her to find out what Petra WILL do for you! (sold investment property in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Christopher Nichols - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "Petra was able to envision the home I wanted. Her website was helpful in keeping me up on condos that were on the market, but it was Petra who suggested that I look at the condo I fell in love with. She also gave me the name of a great mortgage broker who was friendly, personable, ethical and knowledgable. (purchased a condo in Columbus Ohio - West side)" |
| Michaele Barsnack - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "When we first thought of looking for a new home, we filled out a questionaire through the internet. Petra called me almost immediately. I didn't think I'd have a chance at buying due to credit problems. Petra put me in touch with the best lender for my situation and within 2 months, we found our dream home and was in my new house. I was amazed. Petra and Jim helped me make a life long dream come true. We couldn't be happier with our new home and we have finally found the place we will stay in for the rest of our time on earth. I would suggest Petra to anyone. If she can help me, she can help anyone. (purchased a home in Reynodsburg Ohio)" |
| Peggy Ellis - Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
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| "I had purchased existing homes before, but building a new home was a new experience for me. Petra guided me through the entire process from beginning to end. When concerns arose, she was right there in my corner fighting for me until things were explained or completed to my satisfaction. My concerns were her concerns. She truly cares about her clients! I would definitely recommend her to anyone and would use her services again. (relocated from Northern Ohio to buy a new build home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Charlotte Owens - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "When I needed to relocate from Dublin, I was very nervous and frightened of the prospect of a long, drawn-out sale. However, after contacting Petra and advertising my condo for sale, I was in contract after only ONE DAY!! The timing was perfect for my relocation needs, and Petra was extremely understanding of all the stresses and worries that I was undergoing. She was there to answer all my questions, to explain the process, and to help me in every way. I highly recommend Petra as a buyer or seller's agent. She has the compassion and knowledge to get you through what is to most people an overwhelming task. (helped her buy this Dublin Ohio condo then sell it because she had to relocate a year later) " |
| Rebecca R. - Dublin, Ohio |
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| "As a first time home buyer, I anticipated this experience to be very stressful. However, with the help of Petra everything went smooth. She understood what I was looking for after seeing the first home with me. If I chose a house off the internet, she would look into it and let me know if it is worth looking at. This saved alot of time and energy for me. Petra is very personable, but yet very proffessional. She is not just another realtor, she is a friend. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!! (helped her buy a home in Groveport schools - South Columbus Ohio)" |
| Patrice Johnston - Groveport, Ohio |
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| "Petra did an excellent job finding us a new home and selling our old home in Hilliard. In fact, our old home sold in just 5 days at over 98% of the list price! We enjoyed working with Petra. She made the buying and selling of a home seem less complicated than we thought it would be. Should we have to move again, we would call Petra for sure! We recommend you use Petra as your realtor! You'll be glad you did! Thanks Petra!!! (sold their home in Hilliard schools and helped them buy their 2nd Hilliard Ohio home)" |
| Lori and Mike Montella - Hilliard, Ohio |
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| "Petra was very friendly and great in helping us find our condo in Dublin Ohio. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to help me close the deal. She was relentless about getting exactly what we asked for from the seller. Petra ultimately got us exactly what we wanted. Our family is now moving to Dublin from West Virginia. Thanks for everything! (Helped them buy a new Dublin Ohio condo)" |
| Jeannie and Michael Johnson - Dublin, Ohio |
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| "Petra was great in helping us get the best deal and price on our Westerville home, as well as working with our lender. She saved us thousands of dollars that we can now incorporate into our new home. Thanks for your help. (bought a home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Greg and Jamie Phillips - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "Relocation is a extremely stressful time for a family leaving their home behind and moving into a new area. Petra not only found our dream house but also helped us in getting to know the new area and not feel so out of place. She helped in our locating schools for our children, utilities, recreation facilities and made our closing extremely easy. I would highly recommend Petra for anyone wanting or needing to relocate to the Columbus area. (relocated from Florida and bought a home in Powell Ohio)" |
| James Rentschler - Powell, Ohio |
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| "Being a first time home buyer, I didn't have a very big budget. Petra helped me find the perfect home and was able to negotiate with the sellers to get the home for the price I needed. Thanks a lot Petra! (helped her buy her first home in Grove City Ohio)" |
| Kristi Tanner - Grove City, Ohio |
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| "When purchasing our first home, we liked that you fought for us every step of the way to make sure that we got everything we were hoping for. We would definitely use your services again and recommend you to our friends and family. (helped them buy their first home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Rachel & Arturo Sanabria - Westerville, Ohio |
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| " I moved to Columbus from out of town and Petra helped make the move go flawlessly. She was willing to put in some long hours searching with my wife and I on the weekends since we were out of town during the week. The house we found wasn't even on our list, but she had found it while helping another couple search and thought it would be a perfect fit for us. Sure enough, she was right. She was very informative from our initial contact until well after we purchased our home and had moved in. Thanks Petra! (helped them buy a home in Worthington Schools - Columbus Ohio) " |
| Tom & Laura Woodrum - Worthington, Ohio |
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| " Petra, we would like to thank you for all the work you did in helping us sell our Gahanna home and build our new home in Granville. Your help and guidance made what could have been a stressful time very enjoyable. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised that we were able to sell our home within 20 days at the full asking price. As for your assistance in finding a lot, and a builder to build our dream home, we couldn’t have been more pleased, and your free interior design service was invaluable when it came to making design decisions for our new home. Your concern for our satisfaction was obvious and very much appreciated. We would highly recommend your services. Again thank you very much for your help. (helped them sell their first home in Westerville Schools - Gahanna area and build a new home in Granville Ohio)" |
| Michael and Elaine Howley - Granville, Ohio |
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| "As first time home buyers, we had heard a lot of horror stories about problems each step of the way from friends and family about the homebuying process, so we were nervous about going at this on our own. We started looking by ourselves and were already worrying about the homes we were finding, then Petra came along!!!! She sent us e-mails with lists of homes and after one afternoon, bad weather and all, we found the perfect home for us, not only that, she helped explain each and every step of the way, and we did not experience one single problem, much to the dismay of a few folks who had problems themselves. She never lost patience and was always quick to respond and very reassuring. In less than a week after our first conversation we were in contract. I highly recommend Petra!!! (helped them buy their first home in Westerville schools - Columbus Ohio)" |
| Mark & Cheryl Brown - Westerville, Ohio |
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| " My daughter and I decided to relocate to Columbus Ohio. We had never been to Columbus before, but we were looking for a change and hoping that Columbus would be the place for us. I came across Petra’s name while I was doing an internet search, and I decided to give her a call. From the moment I spoke with her, I knew Petra was the right REALTOR® for me. I gave Petra the specifics of what I was looking for and she went to work for me. We met up with Petra on our first visit to Columbus. I was very impressed with her professionalism and knowledge for her field. She took us to several houses that fit the criteria that I was looking for. She also really listened to my needs to help me decide which area of Central Ohio would best suit my family needs. Petra even sent me weekly emails that kept me posted on new listings. It wasn’t long until Petra brought us to our perfect home. Everything we wanted was here. I know that when I am ready to move up the home ownership ladder, Petra will be the only realtor I will call. Thanks Petra for your excellent work. (relocated from Washington DC and helped her buy a home in Canal Winchester Ohio)" |
| Crystal & Jordan H. - Canal Winchester, Ohio |
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| " While living in Miami, FL, we enlisted Petra’s help in looking for a home in Columbus. Not knowing much about Columbus and its sprawling network of neighborhoods, we relied on Petra over the course of two visits to take us from town to town and house to house, so we could determine the merits of each for ourselves. This would have made for a maddening experience for even the most accommodating of Realtors. And yet, Petra cheerfully soldiered on with us every step of the way until we found our perfect home. That was just the beginning. We returned to Miami, and as we prepared for our move to Columbus, the second big hurricane of the year, Wilma, came tearing through. Because of the damage it caused, the closing on our house in Miami was held up indefinitely. In the meantime, we were due to close on a condo in Columbus. We were faced with our worst nightmare. Petra came through for us again—making calls on our behalf, buying more time for us, pulling strings here and there—until all was okay. As it turned out, we closed on our house in Miami a month later than originally planned. Petra, in the meantime, was able to smooth things over with the sellers of our house in Columbus, who hung in there with us until all was settled in Miami. All’s well that ends well—thanks to Petra. (relocated from Florida and helped them buy a luxury condo in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Jim & Steve - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "You are an incredibly hard worker - from finding homes for us to doing all you could to get our house ready to sell. We especially appreciated your aggressive efforts to sell our home. You were very involved in getting information to us, answering our questions and helping all the details move along. Your commitment and willingness to do whatever it took, made a big impact. (helped them sell their first Clintonville home and buy their 2nd home in Northwest Columbus Ohio)" |
| Jay & Patty Young - Clintonville, Ohio |
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| "What more can I say - she helped my wife and I greatly from the very first day we met. She was one of the most patient real estate agents we have encountered. Not only did she help us find our dream home, she helped us find several other winners as well. So if you're looking dont hesitate to call BIG "P". SHE might be SMALL but she delivers HUGE... (bought a home in Worthington Ohio School district)" |
| Alphonso Hughes - Worthington, Ohio |
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| "This was our first time buying a house. We both just graduated from college a year before and did not want to rent anymore. Petra helped us find a house in Gahanna and in the price range we were looking for. Petra and her assistant returned my calls within minutes and were able to answer any question I might of had. We know for sure who we will call next time we buy a house! (helped them buy their first Gahanna home)" |
| Samantha & Eric - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "We had a wonderful experience with Petra and Remax Connection! We found out that our company was moving us to Columbus from Texas. They gave us 5 weeks to find a home in Columbus Ohio and get moved. We contacted Petra and she immediately began to search for us. We traveled to Columbus and she had numerous showings lined up for us. We found a wonderfully cared for home in the heart of Clintonville. We are loving it thanks to Petra and a painless home purchase! Thanks Petra! (relocated from Texas and bought a Clintvonville home in Columbus Ohio)" |
| Michael & Lisa White - Clintonville, Ohio |
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| "I can't imagine you doing more for us, you pretty much did everything accept give us the money for the home. You took a clueless house hunting couple and helped us find a wonderful home for our family. We can't thank you enough, Petra. (helped them buy their first home in Worthington Ohio schools district)" |
| Victoria Escobar & Michael Sylvester - Worthington |
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| "As a newbie relocating to Columbus Ohio, from the West Coast it was refreshing to have Petra as our agent. She was the ONLY one who contacted us when we were on line looking for homes in the Central Ohio area. Petra met us at our hotel and took us around all day to look at homes the same weekend that I was interviewing for jobs in Columbus. The minute I accepted the offer on the new job, Petra was right there on the ball with a list of homes to look at. I ended up changing my mind about the type of home we wanted and Petra just rolled with the punches:) She totally WORKED FOR US and negotiated with the sellers on getting the items that we wanted. We got exactly what we wanted in our home, we got the price and the location we wanted. We would recommend Petra to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! She's great!!! (relocated from Nevada and bought a home on acreage in Pataskala Ohio)" |
| Angela Reed - Pataskala, Ohio |
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| "Petra was good at responding right away, either by email or phone. Daily she sent us lots of information on the area and on houses for sale, which made our big move from Missouri easier. She spent a lot of time with us showing a lot of homes, and she understood exactly what we were looking for. Petra was always available and worked around our schedule. She is truly dedicated to her job. (relocated from Missouri and I helped them buy a new build home in Dublin Schools - Powell Ohio)" |
| Liz & Paul Saleski - Powell, Ohio |
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| "Petra was a great help! I was moving to Columbus from Georgia and she helped me locate homes, narrow my search and show me around the area. I described the kind of neighborhood I was looking for, the style of housing, and, Boy, did Petra deliver. She helped negotiate all the small details, and we experienced a smooth closing. She was truly a pleasure to deal with and made my first home-buying experience far less scary than i thought it would be. Thank you so much! Good job, Petra. (relocated from the Atlanta Georgia area and I helped her buy a new home in the Short North - Columbus Ohio)
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| Leah - Short North in Columbus |
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| "As a first time home buyer I was pretty naive about the process of buying a new home. I had lots of questions and required alot of assistance. I was referred to Petra and her assistant Jim by a relative who had a very positive buying experience working with them. With their help, I found the perfect home. They were extremely personable and knowledgeable. They made the process go along with ease and were always there when I had questions. I would recommend Petra and Jim to anyone who is looking to buy a home. (bought a home in Lancaster Ohio)" |
| Mary Gussler - Lancaster, Ohio |
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| " When Petra helped us find our dream house, we had to make an offer contingent on the sale of our home in Newark. Petra used creative and effective marketing techniques to get the attention of a buyer, and quickly! The paperwork for both houses was processed within 30 days, and both closings took place within a week of each other. We are now happily settled in thanks to her dedication and hard work!! (helped them sell their first home and buy their 2nd home in Newark Ohio)
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| Susan and Jason Estep - Newark, Ohio |
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| "We found out that we were relocating to Columbus Ohio for work and had less than two months to find a home. Petra met with us on very short notice and spent the entire weekend showing us homes until we found what we wanted. Our time spent looking for a home was very productive. We found our new home and closed within 30 days! (relocated from out of state and bought a new build Lewis Center Ohio home - in the Polaris area)" |
| Greg and Audra - Lewis Center, Ohio |
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| " I am writing to thank you so very much for our home. With out you our dream would have never been possible. We never thought in a million years we could own are home anytime soon, but with your patience and professionalism we got the financing we needed and the home we have always dreamed of. If I ever sell, buy or no any body who dose we will definitely turn to you. I just want everybody else out their to know how blessed we were to find you and hope they know you are truly a miracle worker. Thank you so very much again. (helped them buy their first Gahanna home) " |
| Chris Counts & Jessica McClary - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "Petra did a wonderful job selling our home and helping us find another one at the same time. She was readily available to answer our questions and solve any problems we encountered. Petra took lots of pictures of our home and marketed it very well. She put personal thought into our specific situation and helped us sell our home in only 11 days! Thank you again. (helped them sell their first home in Thornville and buy their 2nd home in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| John & Kelly Schmitt - Thornville & Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "As first time home buyers, we were understandably nervous. Petra was extremely informative, often pointing things out that we would never think to ask. She was very generous with her time and attention, and once we had found the home we wanted to buy, she was there every step of the way. Even after we had bought and moved in, she checked up on us to make sure we were happy. And we are happy - very happy in our home! Thanks, Petra! (helped them buy a Dublin Ohio Condo)" |
| Wenona Church and Rebecca Risley - Dublin, Ohio |
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| "Petra was our real estate agent from our initial intent to sell our house in Gahanna. Petra did everything we expected of a real estate agent and more. She advertised on the Internet, in local papers and magazines. Since we do not live in Ohio, Petra always kept in contact with us bringing us up-to-date on prospective buyers and advising us about the property. Petra worked diligently on selling our Gahanna home and did a fine job all around. (relocated to Las Vegas Nevada and I sold their home in Gahanna Ohio)" |
| Ray and Marge Ehrig - Gahanna, Ohio |
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| "As first time homebuyers, we really didn't know how to proceed, or what we needed to do. We met Petra while she was at an open house. Her fabulous personality and knowledge of the area prompted us to contact her. We told her what we were looking for and she was showing us homes almost immediately. She worked hard for us and got us the perfect home that we both love. P.S. - Petra, Travis and I got engaged - he proposed in the new house the 1st night we had possession! (Now that's a fairy tale ending!!!) (bought home in Westerville Ohio - Blendon Township)" |
| Travis & Jeannie Mackowiak - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "Calvin and I didn't have a clue about selling a house, seeing we just bought our first house. But I came across Petra's advertisement and called her on a holiday to leave a message on her answering service, to my surprise Petra picked up the phone, I told her what I wanted and we set a date to meet. It was nice not having to search long and hard for a realtor who had your best interest at heart. I made the phone call and Petra did everything else. Petra is good and confident at what she does, she put your mind at ease. I thought Petra and I would be seeing a lot each other but she had my house sold before I knew it. Petra has been a joy and a pleasure to work with and a great person to know. (Relocated to Virginia and I sold their home in Pickerington schools - Reynoldsburg Ohio)" |
| Calvin & Brenda Allison - Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
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| "Petra was instrumental in making our first home buying experience a success. She was only a phone call or email away, and answered every question we had (and we had a lot!) She kept us informed from the early morning hours to late in the evening. Even though we were not her biggest financial clients I couldn't have asked her to work any harder than she worked for us. She always gave us her full attention and treated us like we were her only clients at the time. Not only was Petra a wonderful professional, but so were all of the people that she referred us to. From the mortgage broker to the home inspector to the handyman for house repairs Petra found us the best value. Thanks Petra, we couldn't be happier in our new Hilliard home! (helped them buy their first home in Hilliard Schools - Columbus Ohio)" |
| Mike & Molly Walker - Hilliard, Ohio |
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| "My wife and I needed to move within two months and were very worried about the entire process, since we were first time buyers. Petra helped us every step of the way. As soon as we contacted her she began searching for houses in the area and price range we requested. Once we found the house we wanted, she helped us through the offer and counter offer stage and recommended a lender to help us with the financing. She even worked on a counter offer for us on Easter Sunday. We are extremely happy that she was recommended to us and would recommend her very highly to anyone needing a great real estate agent. She patiently answered all of our questions and was very honest with us. The entire home buying process went very smoothly due to Petra's knowledge, work ethic, and experience. We can not thank her enough. (helped them buy their first home in Columbus Ohio - North end)" |
| Mark & Lisa Grantz - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "When I decided to bulid a new home, I thought "there's no negotiating with any of those Central Ohio builders". Petra proved me wrong. During the buliding process, she was right beside me helping to negotiate price. You actually CAN get a good deal on a new build. What is even more exciting is that Petra paid for an interior designer to come to my old home, go to the model home, then spend hours with me at the design center helping to pick the options for my new home. The added personal touch of a professional designer has made my home more beautiful and appealing than I could have done on my own. Other friends of mine who built several years ago wish that they had known about Petra's services, but the good news is.... NOW YOU DO! (helped him buy a new build home in Westerville Ohio)" |
| Christopher Nichols - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "When I first heard I was promoted with my company and would be transferring from Arizona relocating to Columbus Ohio, it made me a little nervous. I needed a realtor to help find a home I would be happy in and that would take care of all my needs. One that would stay in contact with me through the process. I turned to the internet and brought up Petra Hinderschied's site. I wasn't sure what I was getting into but thought I would send her an email. You know how you think maybe I'll get a response and maybe I won't, well within three hours of sending my email Petra contacted me. From that point on I knew she was the realtor for me. Through the relocation process Petra made it a relatively painless process. I was able to prepare for my move from Arizona to Columbus Ohio without the hassles. She sent me countless numbers of properties to look at based on what I was looking for. She even set me up with a Mortgage Company. I flew in from Arizona on a Thursday evening and met with the Mortgage company Friday morning. By early Friday afternoon we were approved for our loan. She met my husband and I that afternoon and spent countless hours of travel time to look at all the different houses throughtout Central Ohio. We put an offer on a home that weekend and flew back to Arizona. From that point on Petra took care of every need we had from the offer, the counter offer, the contract, the inspections, the walkthrough and the closing. Even after moving in the home she has still taken the time to keep in contact with me to make sure I was settled in and everything was going well. If ever I have the need to sell or purchase a home in the future I know Petra will be there for me. RELOCATION, not scary for me anymore! The worry's of buying or selling a home have become stress free for my husband and I through Petra! (relocated from Arizona and helped them buy a home in Grove City Ohio)" |
| Deborah Williams - Grove City, Ohio |
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| "Petra Hinterschied is a very determined young woman who is committed to ensuring that her customers receive the very best possible service. Although she was approximately 6 months pregnant when she first became our agent, she worked tirelessly, almost up to the day of her child's birth, to make sure that our needs were met. Thanks to her efforts, we are in a beautiful home that does, indeed, perfectly meet our needs. We HIGHLY recommend Petra to anyone who desires to receive professional, first class service. (relocated from Michigan to buy a Westerville Ohio condo in Little Turtle)" |
| Carolyn & Inez Jones - Westerville, Ohio |
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| "Petra was almost always available when you needed to talk to her. She was always a phone call away. Petra had a lot of valuable knowledge in her field and she has very credible resources to draw upon or to refer you to if you have any questions. As a first time, uneducated home buyer, I was comfortable and confident in working with Petra. (helped them buy their first home in Columbus Ohio - North end)" |
| Kirk & Cathleen Friedberg - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "Petra was wonderful, from my first contact with her after posting an inquiry on her great website, to the closing on my new home and beyond. She really cares about helping her clients which shows in everything she does. She's very knowledgeable and provides great tools to help home sellers and buyers. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home! (bought condo in Worthington Schools - Columbus Ohio)" |
| Christi DeVoe - Worthington, Ohio |
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| "Our Clintonville home sold in only 6 days at 99% of the list price because you listed it at a realistic price and you were helpful and tactful when negotiating the sale and purchase of our homes. Thanks again for all of your help with both houses, we love our new home! (sold their first home in Clintonville and helped them buy their 2nd Clintonville home in Columbus Ohio)" |
| Ben & Tami Walum - Clintonville, Ohio |
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| "Since I was a first time home buyer I had many questions and Petra was avaliable to answer them even late at night on Sundays. Thank you for all your help in helping me find the perfect home. (helped her buyer her first home in Columbus Ohio - Berwick/Eastmoor area)" |
| Sarah Standish - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "Petra was very helpful with the entire home buying process particularly the negotiating process. She provided us with plenty of infomation on area homes and worked very hard to get us a good price. Thanks Petra! (relocated from Pensylvania and bought home in Dublin Ohio)" |
| Jeff and Yvonne Kuderca - Dublin, Ohio |
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| "I would like to thank Petra for the excellent service she provided in selling my home in Columbus, OH. This was due to her knowledge of the real estate market in the area and her ability to advise on what price to list it at. My house sold in 18 days! This was from the date it was listed to the day the offer was accepted. In fact, the house was first listed December 9, 2006 and the closing was January 16, 2007. All of this was done after I had moved out of state. Petra had the process managed so well, that I did not have to go back to Columbus for the closing. The closing was conducted with faxes and e-mails. I recommend Petra as a professional and expert real estate agent to anyone looking to buy or sell a home - she really knows what she's doing. (relocated to Washington DC area and I sold her Reynoldsburg Ohio home)" |
| Carol Hanna - Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
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| "You were very helpful throughout my home buying experience. I really felt that you had my best interest at heart, and represented me well with the closing process. (helped her buy her first Clintonville home in Columbus Ohio)" |
| Beth Finley - Clintonville, Ohio |
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| "I was living in Kentucky and wanted to buy a home in Columbus Ohio. Petra kept my travel time to a bare minimum. In addition Petra found the perfect house at the right price. I would recommend Petra to anyone looking for a home anywhere in Central Ohio. Ken Miracle (relocated from Kentucky and bought home in Columbus Ohio)" |
| Ken Miracle - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "Petra was very knowledgeable, attentive and responsive to my needs as a home buyer and seller. I thoroughly appreciated her hard work and dedication in helping me achieve my goal in finding a home that best fit my needs and selling my condo at the same time. (sold his condo in Blacklick Ohio and helped him buy a home in Reynoldsburg Ohio)" |
| Stuart Hite - Blacklick & Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
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| "I know this is starting a ways back in time, but . . . when I was 12 years old, I wanted to be a United States Marine. I worked hard throughout school, graduated top of my class in just three years and went on to do just that. I also dreamed of being a Mother, wanting a boy & a girl that were intelligent and well behaved (not like those kids running wild in grocery stores or kids you see on Cops) and I got exactly what I wanted. There was one more thing that I wanted, that I thought was so far out of my reach, that it was something the would be destined to remain just a dream, and that dream was to own my own home. After years of living in Marine Corps barracks, base housing and so many apartments and rental homes, all without color, or personality, I never quite felt like I was home. I just recently got divorced and it seemed like such a bad time to be looking for a home, but I thought I would look anyway to see if I could afford such a thing. I looked in the web pages that specifically had Columbus area homes and stumbled upon Petra's website. I entered my personal information and she contacted me the same day. Petra provided me with her Home Buyer's Guide, which explained the entire procedure and though I should have read it more and bothered her less, she always answered my questions. She made herself accessible. She was not a person that tried to sell you something and then disappear when the money was not right or when you could not make a decision fast enough, and did not hand me off to another person. Petra and I went on many adventures looking at different homes throughout Columbus. She was brutally honest in evaluating some of the homes. She told me what to look for as far as things that would cost me a lot of money, within a certain number of years, in each home I was seriously considering. The information she provided such as the age of roofing, utilities, windows, doors and flooring all played a key role in the home that I chose. I told her what I wanted in a home and she was able to direct me to a few homes that really interested me and she referred me to a mortgage broker that taught me how to factor in the mortgage insurance and taxes to come up with the final monthly total. This helped me find something in the range that I could even begin to consider and Petra searched homes based on my criteria that included the price I could afford. She knew I was looking for something at the end of a street or in a cul-de-sac so my daughter could ride her bike and a large yard for her to play year round. I commend Petra on her courage . . . we had to go through a lot of really stinky and ugly houses to find the one that fit my every need. Some of these homes should have been labeled as Biohazards, it was like a kick in the stomach with each room and some even left their smell on your skin and clothing for hours. As soon as I found one I liked she placed a bid and within days it was mine! She walked me all the way through the entire process and I never once felt lost or taken advantage of. If there was the least bit of trouble from any of the parties involved she was right there fighting for me. She never once tried to steer me one way or another, was always patient when I wanted to look at several homes in one day and even when I wanted to look at just one on a Saturday afternoon. I have heard horror stories about purchasing a home and the costly process of it all and I was scared that things would turn into that and I did not need the extra stress on top of a divorce. Petra made it a relatively painless process and it was almost sad when I closed on the home because I knew that I would be seeing less of her. If I ever sell my home she'll be the first one I call because she is all about her customers and works hard to get you what you really want and need! And that's my "never knew I could, but found the house of my dreams with Petra's help story . . . (helped buy her first home in Columbus Ohio - North end)" |
| Tanya Bickel - Columbus, Ohio |
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| "I was very happy with the service Petra gave me. I was able to find a house very quickly and it was an enjoyable experience. She helped with all the steps along the way. Thanks again Petra for making my first home buying experience a good one. Thanks!!! (helped him buy first home in Westerville schools - Gahanna ohio)" |
| Joe Swartz - Westerville, Ohio |
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