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Testimonials
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I am pleased to recommend Stacey and Craig as outstanding realtors. I had the pleasure of working with them twice while living in Phoenix, and they consistently made the process incredibly easy and stress-free. They truly go above and beyond, not just following the standard real estate selling procedures but also offering invaluable support during challenging times.
Recently, I relocated to Massachusetts from Arizona and needed to sell my condo in Phoenix remotely. Stacey was instrumental in making this happen. She even arranged for a notary to come to my home in Massachusetts to complete the necessary paperwork since my busy work schedule prevented me from returning to Arizona.
Their dedication, professionalism, and proactive approach truly set them apart. I wholeheartedly recommend Stacey and Craig, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future!
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- Esra Duman (Sr. Director, Business and Strategy )
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Craig and Stacey were the perfect fit for us. They worked with our crazy schedules and tight timeline. They have a very up to date system for selling and buying houses with seamless transactions. Craig and Stacey were very much there for us during the many stressors of buying and selling at the same time!!!
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- Lacey Smekal (RN)
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Our house sold after 4 days of going on the market!! Their process was easy and hassle free. From the moment we met with Craig we knew that we had made the right choice. They coordinated all of the work that needed to be done on my house for sale while I got to sit back and enjoy my newely built home. From advertising awareness, to his weekly updates, and responsiveness of him and his entire staff i couldn’t ask for more.
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- Crystal Puffer (Quality Manager)
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Craig and Stacey of NextHome did a wonderful job for us when we sold our home and found a new one. They met with us to explain the process, advised us on showing the home, and were with us every step of the way from listing to close. Our home sold in only a few days thanks to them. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Realtor! Thanks, Craig and Stacey!
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- Alden L Weight
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We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Stacey. She was so knowledgeable, warm, and patient with us, and made the process of finding our home very easy!
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- Molly Radigan
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We enjoyed working with Stacey and Craig on both are new purchase and the selling of our existing home. They helped us work through all the issues that are part of the buying and selling process. A Big Thanks to them both.
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- Terry Snyder
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I live in California and was concerned about purchasing an Arizona property on the internet. The Akers Team made the process as smooth as possible. Every facet of the transaction was handled efficiently from the search for a home to the final papers. They are very friendly, professional, and have an excellent knowledge of the Phoenix area. I highly recommend this team.
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- Roger Guffee
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It can be difficult to find a realtor that you are confident understands your needs. Stacey proactively asked questions to gain a full understanding of our thought process and market expectations. She did a great job staging our home and keeping us informed once listed on the market. Her communication style is thorough and she responds timely. If you are looking for a realtor who will make your transaction seem easy, I’d highly recommend Stacey!!!
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- Kristen Marsh
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I can highly recommend Stacey of NextHome. She did a wonderful job of walking us through the entire process - from the beginning of our search online all the way to close. (She has even been responsive to a few questions we’ve had after the sale!). She was flexible with different forms of communication (Face Time, phone, text, and in person). This was very important since we were coming from out of state. She had to be our eyes and ears when we couldn’t be there and she quickly tuned in to exactly what wanted. We are happy with our our purchase and will definitely look to Stacey if we want to sell or purchase again.
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- Chris S.
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My husband and I recently moved to Arizona from Michigan. Stacey gave us a tour of the different communities in Phoenix and the surrounding areas, and answered all of our (many) questions. We can be picky and indecisive homebuyers, and Stacey was very patient with us while we looked at many houses. We purchased a home last month, and because of how knowledgeable Stacey is about real estate and the Phoenix area, we felt confident in our decision! We love our home and had such a great experience with both Stacey and Craig. We're so thankful to have had such a wonderful and warm welcome to Arizona! If you're looking for a real estate professional who is knowledgeable, diligent, responsive, funny, and kind - look no further.
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- Sarah Tuffs
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We honestly do not know what we would have done without Stacey’s guidance, experience and support during the process of buying our home. We were from out of state and had a limited opportunity to find and make an offer on a home.
We truly felt like she was watching out for us the entire time. She knows the area so well and she knew what areas provided the amenities we were looking for in a second home. I work as a Realtor in another state so I sat the bar really high and Stacey surpassed all of my expectations.
We fell in love with our condo (and the entire community). That’s when we saw Stacey’s expertise shine through. She fought for us the entire time. We purchased a property that was in the frame stage of construction and she literally carried us through the design center (I'm pretty sure we would still be there trying to pick out finishes if she hadn't been there to help us out). She made sure she was there to represent us during the inspection process since we were out of state. I don’t know what we would have done without her.
She kept in constant contact with us the entire time, even though we were in a different state. She took care of us through any issues that came up during the purchase, protected us the entire time, and she dealt with issues so we didn’t have to. She handled everything and it reduced the stress that we were under.
But the service did not end with the closing of our home. She made sure to check on our house as we were out of state. Once we closed, she provided us with a list of resources in our area that were businesses we could rely on. We have used more than one service she recommended and we have not been disappointed. Stacey is well known in the area and has a fantastic reputation.
Stacey still checks on us. It is rare to find a service level like what we were shown. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area. The bar is instantly raised when you work with Stacey. She works tirelessly to ensure that your goal to buy or sell a home is as smooth a process as possible. If we ever sell this house or need to purchase another one, we would definitely utilize Stacey again. We have such gratitude for her helping us to realize our dream of owning a second home in Arizona and we fully realize what a major role she had in making our dream a reality.
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- Tina Vorbeck
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Stacey did such a great job for us ! She has a great attention to detail, always stayed on top of things and really knows what she’s doing! I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know !!
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- Casey Shaw (Business owner )
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Craig, Stacy and Stephen,
Did an awesome job selling our home, it sold in 2 days!!! Easy to work with very professional, making a stressful situation easy breezy.
Thank you for your hard work,
Steve, Danny and Brutus
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- Steve Stockton (Program Manager)
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Stacey has been there through every step of the process. She’s not afraid of hard work to get the job done right! I asked SO many questions along the way, and Stacey was always happy to help me find the answers. She even helped get my lender and the builder communicating appropriately! I highly recommend Stacey Akers! Five stars
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- Jessica B
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Ed Christofolo was amazing! He was always there for us no matter what time of the day. He was very professional, caring, and worked very hard to help sell our home. We were surprised how quickly he was able to sell our home and get a price that we would not have expected. I would highly recommend him.
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- DZ
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Stacey is easy to get along with, makes herself available and is great with other agents. Her ability to get along with a selling agent and her ability to negotiate on my behalf in a timely fashion led to my being able to purchase my house. She was also able to point me in a few directions after the purchase.
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Stacey brought professional warmth to the entire house purchasing process! She took the time to understand our needs in a home and patiently helped us sift through the market until we found the right one. If buying or selling a home, reach out to Stacey! You'll be in great hands.
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- Jena Meyerpeter
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Craig is knowledgeable about the market. We were able to sell our house with a reasonable and competitive price. The online marketing techniques that he applied might be a factor on how quickly we got an offer for the house. Our house was in the market for a very short period of time. He also provided guidance on how to handle a pretty significant appraisal issue and was able to resolve it in a timely manner. He was willing to jump in and helped us with the last minute housekeeping issue that we ran into before closing. One thing that we wished we could have during the contract period was more frequent updates.
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- The Nichols (Seller)
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Stacey was great in helping us navigate the real estate market from afar. Being out of state, we wanted to make sure we had a real estate agent who we could trust to stay on top of the market as well as provide us with important information about the various communities. We entrusted Stacey after a positive referral from a friend. Stacey did a great job narrowing down our search to our “must haves.” Stacey found a place that was perfect for us. We were unable to view the property due to the distance and bought unseen. We completely trusted Stacey and her judgment in securing a place we would love!
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- Jenny Cleveringa
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Craig and Stacy did a great job with sale of our house - from cradle to grave - they helped get the house ready, staged, photographed for marketing, set up a safe house visitation plan and then quickly we received an offer. Followed through the entire offer and escrow process and ensured nothing derailed or slowed down the inspection and close out process. I give them my highest possible recommendation, they will do everything necessary to sell your house at a fair and reasonable price -which creates win:win for all parties
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- Bruce Nevel (Senior Facilities Officer)
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Craig made the listing and selling of our house as seamless as possible. He communicated with us every step of the way. We were able to get an offer on our house which allowed us to buy our dream home. Thank you Craig!!
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- Amy Voss (Senior Business Manager)
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We were from out of state in search of new existing housing in the Phoenix area.
Craig and Stacey were experts and provided areas of interest for our housing search. Provided a great web interface to use for house hunting and supplied us with the right house for our budget and space requirements.
Highly recommend them to all. They have many resources to help with inspection, finance and more.
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- L. Dunn
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Stacey was great, always on top of the situation, always willing to help. She helped to provide a smooth transition into our "Next Home".
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- William Jett
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Craig and Stacey were amazing. I wish I could eloquently describe the care they have to us and their thorough nature. They are prompt and detail oriented. I felt at ease with them as our listing agent.
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- Sarah Ostler
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Craig & Stacey were great to work w/ & showed us what we needed to do each step of the way.
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- Rusty Jensen
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Stacey and Craig we awesome! They sold our house in 24 hours with multiple offers. We previously purchased the house with them and knew they were the only realtor we would work with. They had a very professional high tech strategy to hit the market quickly. I was pleased with the photos taken and the social media approach to selling. I could not be happier!
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- Jarrod Bertsch (Quality Engineer)
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Stacey was amazing!! Her savvy, experience, and dedication helped put my daughter into her dream home. In this market that wasn’t easy, but she was there every step of the way, day and night, providing the needed support throughout. As a mother of four girls, It was readily apparent from the start Stacey possessed the caring and intuitiveness that ensured my daughter’s experience was above and beyond.
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- Kathy Mills (SVP & CFO)
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Stacey and her husband Craig were a great team and got our home ready to sell quickly! I highly recommend her as a real estate agent. We will use her services again when we move back to Arizona!
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- Brian Marsh
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Craig and Stacey are awesome. They came well prepared for our first conversation showing they had done their research and were invested in our specific home sale.
They helped us prepare for the listing and kept us informed as the process moved forward.
In the end, we received an offer above asking price the same day as our first open house. Highly recommend!
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- Scott Mahler (Director, Digital Immersion)
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Stacey did an awesome job helping us find and purchase our new home. She is extremely knowledgeable and always responsive. As out of state buyers, we started our journey over 3 years ago. Stacey was patient and stuck with us all the way. When we finally committed to making the leap, Stacey went above and beyond to accommodate us. She spent hours on the phone with us, walking us through the buying process in Arizona, and helping us to determine a plan. She also assisted us by visiting houses and letting us view them via FaceTime before we were able to come out. When we did make a last minute trip, Stacey gave us her full attention and took us to visit a multitude of properties in person. By listening to what we said - and what we didn't say- Stacey formulated a solid understanding of what a house would need to have to become our dream home. When it came time to negotiate, Stacey was an excellent communicator and obviously skilled. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and will always be grateful to Stacey for helping make our dream a reality. We lucked out when we found Stacey and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch, dedicated, exceptional agent.
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- Julie Piantanida
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Craig was the listing agent for the home I purchased. I did not have a buying agent by choice because this adds another level of agency that was not needed. I knew what I was looking for in a home and at what location. Craig partnered with me and acted on both the Seller and Buyer's behalf. This was a very positive experience since Craig worked quickly and effectively with the Seller's. We had an agreement in a couple hours and closed within 3 weeks. He made himself available and traveled 50 miles to the home at a drop of a hat. It was a very positive experience and his communication was outstanding. I recommend using Craig as a Buying/Selling agent for any real estate purchase in the future.
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- Dave Wheeler (Program Manager)
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Stacey made our whole process from listing to closing painless. It was so easy. She is fabulous to work with, very professional and knowledgeable. I recommend her highly.
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- Lori Stevens
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Stacey was incredible from start to finish. We got her advice months before we listed our first home to see what improvements would give us the most "bang for our buck." That helped us focus and have a list to guide us to be ready for selling. When it came to buying, she was very responsive to help us see the properties we were interested in, and we appreciated her expert advice on the potential for each home or lack thereof. When we were in the bidding process, she navigated through the best ways to have our offer stand out. Her stellar reputation in the community was an asset when dealing with the seller's agent. We are so happy that we chose Stacey, thanks to a referral. We talk about how lucky we had such expertise and support through a challenging and stressful process. We would highly recommend Stacey to anyone looking for a realtor.
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- Kelsey & Billy Donnay
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Stacey was incredibly helpful every step of the way! I felt I could trust her from the start of the home buying process and that she had my best interest in mind. I would definitely recommend Stacey to my family and friends.
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- Emily Mills
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Stacey Aker is a realtor that will go above and beyond for you and your family. She makes sure that all of your requirements are fulfilled. Stacey will update you frequently along your new home purchase and keep you informed, also give you an understanding about the tasks at hand. Not only are you gaining a marvelous realtor but a friend along the way.
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- Jeana Velasco-Madden (Home buyer)
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Their service was fast, efficient, friendly and totally professional. Our home sold in three day and we got our asking price. Thanks to all involved.
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- Raymond Lloyd Anderson
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Craig and Stacey were just awesome. All of their suggestions helped us make an effective sale and more importantly, they were our agent as an agent is expected to be...looking out for the client's best interest, not just looking for a quick sale. Huge difference vs some other agents. They made the process as easy as possible considering levels of complexity rise when dealing with higher end homes.
Can't say enough good things about Craig and Stacey and I highly recommend them to anyone selling a home.
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- Kim Bozik
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My wife Karen and myself worked with Stacey this past summer in completing a successful closing of our winter home with one of her listings in the Chandler area. From the start to the closing Stacey was consistently their for us. She answered or obtained the answers to our questions. Stacey assisted in recommendations for our inspector, and contractors for completing items needing attention prior to and after closing. She was differently a big help and supporter. Stacey has the qualities that make her an extremely successful and effective agent. I can't say enough about her professionalism and knowledge within the business. As a commercial broker in another state, I deal with many agents and it is refreshing when I find an agent that possesses professionalism such as Stacey's.
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- Leslie (Lee) Racine (Director of Commercial Brokerage KW Commercial Midwest)
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We bought our current home with Craig's help ten years ago and because of that positive experience we wanted to work with him again when we sold our rental home! The second time around we got Craig and Stacey and what a great team they are! Stacey was exceptionally helpful with the rehab of the home that was going on the market! Because of her time and expertise we were able to maximize our return on investment! Thanks to Craig and Stacey for knowledge and expertise, we recommend and would gladly use them in the future!
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- Arthur and Nancy Engstrom
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Stacy was our realtor for a recent Investment Property we purchased in Old Town Scottsdale. She was very professional, timely, and knowledgeable. She helped us obtain a great price, and kept the project moving forward. Thank You for helping us with our new project!!!!
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- Mark Johnson (Home Owner)
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Relocating to Phoenix from Puerto Rico due to my job was already a huge leap but coming into a different culture and city which I had never visited previously brought a lot of ambiguity and anxiety. I was clueless to 1) the market 2) which area works for me and my family 3) what I was looking for a home. Stacey was a god send, its important to have chemistry with your realtor and what makes an amazing realtor is that they understand more what you want and need then you are even able to articulate. Stacey first works in getting to know you and understand you, which helps give ease and trust that she will find the best property for you. Stacey provided transparent information on the current market and what can help you get an offer accepted, she knows so much of Phoenix that she can understand which neighborhood works great for you and your family dynamics and she made sure to pick out homes that fulfilled the wish list. My process for purchasing a home with the bank was a whirlwind but Stacey & her husband Craig were with me thru all of it, supporting and ensuring that we got to closing day.
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- Hiriana Arroyo
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Stacey and Craig are really terrific REALTORS in the Phoenix area. They have always take great care of me on a personal and professional level, making sure I have everything I need. They are people first real estate agents and I tell all my friends about them
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- Geoff Talbot
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I wholeheartedly recommend the Akers Team for any real estate needs. They first helped me buy my home in Arizona, and then, about 13 years later, they were my immediate choice to sell it. Their consistent professionalism and genuine trustworthiness made both experiences outstanding.
After I prepared the house for sale and moved out of state, they took care of everything. Stacey's staging was superb, and they skillfully managed the entire selling process. Thanks to their expertise, I received a favorable sale price on my home.
Craig and Stacey are not only exceptionally skilled but also incredibly kind and reliable. For top-tier real estate service, look no further!
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- Adam Carlson
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Stacey’s been great to work with. She has our best interest at heart and we would use her again in the future.
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- Teresa Snyder (Home Buyer/seller)
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Stacey did amazing in working with us in in an ultra competitive market. She was able to find us a home that works for our family now and in the future. If we decide to move again,
I’ll be giving her a call!
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- Caitlin Herritt
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Craig and Stacey of NextHome did a wonderful job for us when we sold our home and found a new one. They met with us to explain the process, advised us on showing the home, and were with us every step of the way from listing to close. Our home sold in only a few days thanks to them. Stacey in particular was the Realtor we went through when we first moved to Arizona, so we have actually worked with her twice. Both times, she met us at all our appointments, went to bat for us on whatever we wanted, and put herself in our shoes. Stacey is very experienced and very good at what she does. Should we ever decide to move again, she will be the first person to know. I would highly recommend Stacey and Craig to anyone looking for a Realtor! Thanks to you both!
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- Alden L Weight
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We interviewed Craig and his team from long distance and were impressed with how professional both he and his wife, Stacey were in discussing our listing. We decided to engage them by listing two properties for sale. At this time we are most happy with the results! Our first property sold within two weeks of the listing and everything went extremely smooth. Both Craig and Stacey were very actively involved in preparing the properties for sale and providing good solid guidance on every step of the process. They paid attention to detail and had a very good understanding of the market. We highly recommend Craig and Stacey!
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- Kaylor Shemberger
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If you want the best in 'The Valley', call Craig and Stacey. Fast and effective service, along with great knowledge in Real Estate, is what sets them apart from the rest. Thanks for the work you do!! Rob Hoffman
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- Rob Hoffman
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Stacey helped us find our first home when we moved to AZ 14 years ago, and when we were ready to move, we gave her a call.
Selling and buying simultaneously was a bit complicated, but Stacey helped us successfully navigate the process, and our move went smoothly.
With selling our house, she gave good advice on what needed to be done for repairs, staging, and pricing. We got two cash offers within the first couple days on the market, and the buyer didn't request any repairs.
With our new home purchase, Stacey helped us find what we were looking for in our price range and provided good guidance on how much we should offer based on the market. We ended up with a great home that we really like.
Stacey genuinely cares about her clients and has a wealth of experience. She knows the Valley well! If you are looking for a home, selling a home, or doing both, give her a call.
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- Stephanie W
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We heard about Craig and Stacey from my sister as we had no previous relationship with a realtor...at least not one we'd consider using. My main requirement was that whoever we chose was a professional full-time realtor...not someone who decided they would get a license to sell homes to make some extra money occasionally. We figured starting off with a clean slate with someone new couldn't hurt. We were in a position of 'wanting' to sell our house, but not 'needing' to sell it, so if we didn't think we could get our price, there'd be nothing lost.
Craig and Stacey came to our home to make their 'presentation' and they couldn't have been more prepared. Not only were they ready to 'sell' themselves to us, but already had the basis of a plan to market and sell our house. We all agreed on a listing price and off we went with fingers crossed.
As preparations were made as the listing date approached, Stacey took the time to visit with us to give staging ideas and advice prior to the pictures being taken. We were able to mostly utilize the items and furnishings already in our home by simply rearranging them. Once we were done, we had a number of "why didn't we think of that" moments. Stacey's got great insight for that kind of stuff.
Next came the pictures. The photographer showed up on time and did his thing, then waited until twilight to take some drone pictures. After seeing the incredible results, we were wondering why we were selling this beautiful home.
Once the pictures were received, the 'plan' was set in motion. The listing hit MLS as "Coming Soon" and we immediately received a couple of "can we see it early" requests. We didn't deny anyone and ended up receiving a very flattering offer before it was even "officially" listed on MLS. We accepted the offer and the rest is history. But...
That was only half of our chaotic home selling/buying journey. We quickly needed to find somewhere to move and Stacey made herself available to assist us with finding a home in the area we were looking at...on the completely opposite side of town. We did NOT want to have to move twice, so the trick was to find a new home and close on it in the same timeframe as the transaction on our current home. We were fortunate to be able to find a home that fit our needs, both as a home and in our timeframe.
We all know how stressful buying/selling a home and moving can be and we certainly experienced our share during this process. However, I am completely convinced that it could have been exponentially more stressful had we not had the FULL ENGAGEMENT of our realtor to get us through a very aggressive timeframe. They were always on time and were very communicative through the whole process. We were never left wondering what was going on because of their ability to 'keep us in the loop'.
We (my wife and I) hope to have found our long-term retirement home, so it's not likely we'll be looking to buy or sell another home. But, if we do, we'll certainly not hesitate to contact Craig and Stacey again. Nor will we hesitate to recommend them to anyone asking if we know a realtor. They've set a precedent in my mind that would be difficult for anyone else to match (based on my previous experiences).
If you need a realtor, do yourself a favor and contact these two.
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- Mike Bramanti
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