ReferencesI am writing on behalf of Dr. Lee Bender, who represented my family in the sale of my father’s home in May of this year. I have offered to say a few good words about Ms. Bender because I think she did an excellent job for us, and I like to extend credit where it is due. Although I had known the real estate market was strong, the price and terms we obtained for Dad’s home were truly exceptional about 25% above the asking price suggested by Lee, and 17 total offers. It was apparent that she worked very hard on our behalf, but the results were above and beyond mere effort, in my assessment. She is committed to achieving the “top dollar” for her clients. In addition, it is worth noting that Lee represented the buyer in our transaction as well as ourselves (the sellers), and yet there was never a moment when I doubted her loyalty to me and my family. She is a person of integrity, and one who cares about her clients. Thanking you for your attention this letter, I am, She is a professional. This was the best job of selling and relationship with a realtor we have ever had. The real estate business needs more Lee Benders! We found Lee to be a thorough and consummate professional in all matters pertaining to the sale of the house. Ours was a complicated sale in some ways too complicated to detail here, and she handled the extra details with considerate skill and without complaint. My mother, the original owner of the house, also dealt with Lee for a number of years because of their mutual active involvement in the community, and my mother never had anything but positive things to say about Lee. I should also note that we were able to obtain 97.7% of our original asking price in a depressed market, when many homes in the immediate neighborhood remained on the market for months. We closed escrow two months after the house went on the market! We feel lucky to have ended up with you as our broker for the purchase of our new house. While we connected by chance, we were very pleased with your dedication to our quest to find the perfect home. We were impressed with your knowledge of the market and experience. If you did not have the answer to a particular question, you seemed to have an extensive network upon which to rely. What struck me most is your integrity and honesty in the whole process. You have a wonderful sense of what is fair, just and right. I cannot imagine a better advocate for a buyer and appreciate all the work you did for us. Lee Bender helped my husband (at the time) and me sell our family home. Throughout the process, she was warm and professional to both of us, making an extremely awkward situation more bearable. She offered creative marketing ideas and followed through in a timely way on all the details. When I was ready to purchase a condo, I again used Lee. With her help, I was able to get just what I wanted despite a very hot sellers market. Her recommendations – on price, inspections and condo legal issues- were clear and useful. I highly recommend Lee to potential buyers and sellers in San Francisco! Lee has been personable, trustworthy. She is succinct yet diplomatic. Lee came with good sense and experience…She saved the day! I continue to thank my lucky stars that I was able to sell, and I owe so much to you and Rob for your efforts. You made a veritable “sows ear” into a “purse”! I will certainly recommend you guys to anyone I know wanting to buy or sell. Lee was fabulous and I can’t think of anyway she could better serve her clients. Care Howland It is my pleasure to recommend Lee Bender to represent you for your real estate transactions. Lee Bender is very personable with her clients and accurate in the estimation of the real estate market. Her years of experience and honesty would guide you in the most appropriate direction you desire. She is very open with her communication style and can guide you through ever transaction in the most ethical and efficient manner. I have been represented by Lee Bender as a buyer and as a seller. I’ve been very grateful for her expertise with each process. I was able to achieve an efficient and smooth transition with both encounters. She will guide you in the most competent and legal manner possible to achieve your goals. Lee Bender has a large following in the San Francisco Bay Area and she represents San Francisco’s rich traditions and creativity our city has to offer. I would say she is extremely knowledgeable, very energetic in getting the job done, keeps in close touch with client and is very honest. I would give her the highest recommendation. Congratulations!!! We did it!! What a wonderful person you are. I knew before, but I felt that I know you much more now. Thank you so much for your hard work. I am looking forward to our next transaction soon. Absolutely the best real estate broker you could ask for. Lee is incredible attentive and makes you feel like you are her only client. She is persistent in solving problems and moves things along quickly. Lee is lively, fun, and easily becomes a member of your family. She is sensitive to individual styles, needs, etc. She is warm and generous. We love her very much! Anyone who deals with Lee Bender will have the best service, with the most integrity and patience I have ever encountered…The most honest, sincere real estate broker you could find. Lee is kind and is there for you when you need her. She will go all the way and then some for you. “She is right on it.” You lived up to all those rave reviews- much thanks for everything- We consider Lee Bender tops in her business. We appreciate Lee’s warm, caring way…and felt her advice to us was honest and sincere at all times. I guess I should have put this in writing a long time ago. Your assistance in selling the house on Kensington was invaluable. Your expertise in exactly how the best possible price was obviously of extreme importance. Even more important to me, however, was the way you took such a personal interest in seeing that everything went well and that meant that I could relax and not worry about the details. I can not imagine another person I would consider for a realtor if I were to have another property for sale, you are the best!!! I have known Lee Bender for approximately 15 years…On occasion, Ms. Bender has acted for trustees and executors represented by this firm, where her service not only satisfied her client, but the court as well…In all such occasions, Ms. Bender saw to it that her client’s interest was the one that prevailed. I know Dr. Bender to be a person of great industry, competency and integrity. One does not use easily an expression such as ‘the best.’ It is inherent to human nature to constantly doubt. I am no exception here. Selling a place generates a lot of insecure feelings. I must say and I say it aloud, that having met Lee Bender and seeing her at work, had swept away all my doubts. Her natural elegance, her discretion, her extremely good taste, her experience of many years, her very important ‘address-book…red ‘connections,’ her tough business strategies, all nicely wrapped into the sweetness of a Southern Lady,…all this led me to believe that Lee Bender is the Best in her business. Her approach, at first, is moderate, but then she goes a long way and my place sold for so much more money than I had expected…even in my wildest dreams…that I feel very lucky and honored to have been looked after so well by Lee Bender, the Best. Highly recommended, very thorough, considerate and helpful through the entire transaction…I know I can depend on her. Lee is honest and trustworthy, not only a good realtor but an exceptional person. Lee- in my opinion- is an asset to your company and I will certainly recommend her to any of my friends or relatives who are thinking of buying or selling real estate in San Francisco. I have just recently observed a transaction (friends) that was the exact opposite of mine. No representation, No disclosure, No advocacy- and it refreshed my already high opinion of how professional Lee Bender is and what a service she provides. Lee Bender closes deals and in the end isn’t that that the point? A true businesswoman who works 16+ hours a day. Lee Bender has a rare combination of business expertise and integrity. Her attention to detail is second to none. She made every effort to expedite my escrow. I think her personal commitment to excellence is all too uncommon in today’s world. I have recommended her to other friends and said that she was very good at what she did and very reliable. Their experience with her was the same as mine and I would recommend her again. Lee is a very devoted and sensitive real estate agent. She was very much aware of our limits since we are the first time buyer. She came through for us. We are very pleased with our purchase. We simply love the house. Lee, many thanks. We will certainly deal with you in the future. Lee Bender is an outstanding person and agent…one who knows her business and is always there to serve her client. I can’t imagine buying my condo without Lee as my agent. Four stars to Lee Bender. Lee is honest, concerned about her clients, hard-working, dependable and really knows her work. What I appreciated most about her was her integrity. We wanted to sell the house-she wanted to sell the house. Compromises had to be made and she made it happen. Lee is very tenacious. Lee’s receptiveness to my needs was excellent. Lee is enthusiastic, hard-working, honest and well-connected. Not only did she work hard on our behalf, but she also kept in touch and always madder herself available and easy to reach day and night, weekdays and weekends. Sincerely interested in doing her job for you. Extremely conscientious, caring, personable and professional. Aggressive, but not pushy. Honest. I would highly recommend Lee as a broker and would definitely like to do future business with Lee. She will have your house sold within days. Lee Bender negotiates well and answered all of our questions…she does her work to the utmost. You can trust her…If I had to sell my home, I’d get Lee again. She is reliable, considerate, gives good advice and does her best to satisfy the needs of her client. At 129 and 131 Castro Street, ain’t we got fun Corky Sue and her two buddies will teach a class in House Hog Studies will enhance the whole darn place with elegance, aplumb, and grace. Waxy floors and shiny chrome will welcome us to HOME, SWEET HOME. We will dance and we’ll cavort, For hugging houses is our forte. Lee, I love you and the case of wine was another monumental gift. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for all your help. We are so happy and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for your friendship, it means so much to us. Lee was very receptive to my needs as a principal to my transaction and I would recommend her to someone considering her as a broker. Just wanted to thank you, Lee, and to let you know how much your graciousness is appreciated. You smooth transitions so beautifully! Knowledgeable…Lee dealt with myself and five members of my family in a responsible manner…very positive. An honest deal-maker with integrity. She takes care of details and gets things done. One could not find a more concerned, honest, straightforward and knowledgeable individual regarding real estate transactions…I had the feeling she cared for my desires. Every aspect of the sale procedure was handled professionally and punctually. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Very knowledgeable, responsive, prompt follow through. Uses a talented assistant to facilitate processes. Enthusiastic. Easy to talk to, friendly. Set realistic expectations. A very honest person…I would definitely ask Lee Bender to sell any property I might have! My new house is being delivered as I write this. I’ve got a lot of work to do to make it presentable by Christmas. If you’re up this way, drop by. I hope you had a successful year Lee. You did a great job for us. Thank you for your help in selling my house. The entire process went so smoothly and quickly. Have a great summer. Thanks for all your efforts- whew! We’re done! The Stevenot Family was close to my folks back in the 50s when I was a kid and we first moved into 21st Street. We used to visit at their family home in Angels Camp. Their son, Berdon Stevenot, who is about 10 years older than I, stared his own winery I’d guess about 20 years ago- turned out to be good stuff! …shows she cares for her client…gives good advice. My husband and I would recommend Lee. Lee was helpful and honest. She’s there when you need her. She responds to messages as soon as she can…she calls to keep in touch during the process of a deal and goes out of her way to help clients…I did very well with her. A happy experience. I could not have gotten a better price for my house if she had not helped me…honest and helpful. Words are not enough to thank you for all you’ve done. Thank you very much for all your patience and kindness during the house buying process. You were very sweet and we really appreciated all your work. I thank you and Lee. Wonderful work in selling our home for Mary & me. Lee sold my house at a good price and in less than two weeks…very good at her job! |