April 16, 2008

Dear prospective home buyer,

As you probably know, the many decisions you'll face in buying a home can be daunting. Not the least of which is the selection of a real estate agent. We started our home search on the Web and stumbled on www.virginiabeachhousehunter.com, a great site for getting informed and reviewing current listings. Luckily, in finding that site we also found a great agent in Nick Calvert.

We began our home search more than a year before finishing residency. So when we came across homes we were interested in, it was much too early for us to pursue them. We hadn't even met with a loan officer when Nick began taking us to see properties. He knew we weren't ready to buy, and still he was happy to spend time showing us around. He repeated over and again that he didn't mind these early home visits and said it was one effective way to get to know the various neighborhoods at the Beach.

During that year, we also corresponded regularly with Nick by email. If we stopped searching for homes or contacting Nick for a month or so, he would get back in touch þu never to pressure us but simply to see if there was anything we needed. Turns out, Nick used these early visits and conversations to really learn our likes and dislikes. He's a great listener, and he commits everything to memory.

This was our third home purchase but the very first time an agent paid attention to what we said. That meant Nick never wasted our time showing homes we didn't want. If anything, we wasted his as we tried a few times to broaden our options. Nick was always willing and gracious, and he never made us feel like a bother. But he gently reminded us of the things we really wanted in a home and got our search back on track.

When it approached crunch time for us to find the right home, Nick endured a marathon weekend in which we asked to visit about 35 homes. Still he never grumbled. In fact, he made it fun and informative. Nick's a wealth of all sorts of knowledge. He even told us which soccer league our kids should join.

When our insurer couldn't write a policy on the home without knowing its exact distance to the ocean, Nick drove to the house (we were still out of town) and measured the distance himself! He trudged through the sand for us. Amazing. That for us sums up Nick's attitude toward service: He'll do anything he can for customers, and he'll do it with enthusiasm.

By the end of this process, Nick felt like an old friend. He always had our interests at heart. When we had trouble with our builder performing warranty work eight months after closing, Nick pressured the builder (who was also our seller) to do the work quickly and correctly. Still to this day Nick checks in with us often to see how everything is going.

We would feel comfortable sending our closest and most demanding friends Nick's way. He's one of the few remaining service-industry professionals who still understands the meaning of service. He made home buying for us a lot less daunting. In fact, Nick made some of the worst parts of the process easy.

We hope you'll let him do the same for you.

Sincerely,

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Meddows

I will work hard for you!
"Having recently moved to VA Beach, we had a limited amount of time to find a new home-a week, to be precise. Nick Calvert corresponded with us before and during the move to determine our housing preferences, and greeted us with a list of suitable properties which significantly narrowed our search. He took the time to acquaint us with the local area as well, going above and beyond what we expected by contributing his weekends and evenings. His hard work paid off with a home which perfectly met our desires in both features and location. Nick's dedication did not end there; he facilitated contract negotiations, inspections and the paperwork necessary to close and settle us into our new home just in time for the holidays. In short, we were delighted to have found both a realtor and a friend. We highly recommend his services and would happily work with him again. -Jim and Shelby Griffin

A very Special Relationship
February 10, 2004 Dear Nick, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent job you did in helping us find our home. A new home purchase is never an easy one, especially when you are moving to a new town; but you made us feel welcome and at home. We appreciate your diligence and not giving up your search for our perfect home. You certainly went beyond the normal scope of a real estate agent. We would highly recommend you to our friends and family. Yours truly, Frank & Alexandra Galarraga

New Jersey
Dear Nick, Having recently purchased a home with you, I wanted to share my experience with you and with other people looking to buy a home. I had almost no idea what I was looking for and I’m extremely grateful that you were able to constructively organize my needs and wants and steer me in a direction that ultimately led to my home. I am very lucky to have had you guiding me through the entire process and educating me on the subtle nuisances of the real estate market in Virginia Beach. You helped me focus my search so that I could find my next home and you were very patient in listening to my needs. You understood what I wanted, showed me properties that fit my requests, and stuck with me as I made the plunge into buying a second home. It is nerve racking buying a home (especially when moving out of state) but you helped me understand the market and the buying process. In addition; walking me through the entire process start to finish, you helped me feel comfortable moving forward. You also supported me during some difficult negotiations and made sure I got what I needed. Since closing on my home, you have kept in touch and have continued to be a terrific friend and resource. I met with a lot of brokers in the past and I can truly say that our relationship was by far the most enjoyable, most thorough and most thoughtful real estate experience I've had. Thanks for everything. Your Friend Jason Fossella

Great service
Nick, Things are great. I've finished the painting in the front bedroom and the grout sealer in the kitchen. Thanks for getting me in this place. It's exactly what I was looking for. Here's a testamonial: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I would gladly recommend Nick Calverts' services to anyone. For me, he made the home buying process easy and hassle free. I relied heavily on his expertise and knowledge of the local real estate market and he delivered with flying colors. My dream of buying a home has been fully realized thanks to his efforts and commitment. Eric J. Blohm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks again for everything. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Eric -----

Brilliant realtor
Nick, We were very pleased with your help in finding our home. You were always there for every phone call and went out of your way to spend as much time as possible helping us find a place we can call home. You are a brilliant agent and we look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Thank you for all that you have done for us. The real estate market is a tough market here in the Hampton Roads area. You made it happen for us and we would recommend you in a heartbeat. Take care and God Bless! Thanks again, Steve and Elena Carothers