Janette Spirk

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My partner and I quickly needed a home to help his transition into his new job. One of our fears was being able to find the perfectA home in a timely manner (because the housing market is not the best right now but we were also hoping to avoid renting and wanted to find the best place that would be our long-term home after our move. What I loved the most about Janette was her diligence in not only finding places that fit our budget, but places that fit BOTH of our needs. My husband and I both wanted different aspects in a home; he wanted location and distance to work, whereas I wanted specific interior designs (e.g., basements, huge island, etc.). This was complicated by the fact that we were not near Philly to assist with the home search and relied heavily on online communication. So not only was Janette able to find us our dream home, but she was able to do this remotely AND she was able to do this swiftly aEUR" without pressuring us to close on a home until we found the rightA one.A Janette was also great at communicating with us in an extremely timely manner. The only thing faster than Janette's response to our texts or emails is probably a Boeing 747 at an altitude 30,000 ft. (Dare I even say that my own husbandA probably has not responded to my texts as fast as Janette did?? Debatable!!). I never felt that we were being left in the dark, and her back-and-forth with us helped us narrow down available homes to view during a limited window. It is something I appreciate immensely throughout the process and one that I believe helped us find our ideal home. For example, after work, I would often leave comments on homes we were favoriting on the Compass portal with details on why I liked themaEUR"and there was Janette, responding shortly after confirming she saw my comment and would take that into consideration when suggesting more homes. I loved this! A One tricky element with our search was the taxes. The rates were A LOT higher than anticipated, and there were certain aspects that my partner and I just were not familiar with since we are not from the area. Janette was also cognizant of this component and would remind us during each house tour how the taxes (or tax abatement) would affect our monthly payments, which were of importance to us given that we were purchasing a home during a time when market rates were high. Janette was very helpful at pointing out which homes may be higher than we ideally would like because of this and anticipate which homes may have tricky tax complications in the future. Additionally, given that my partner and I were not from the area nor able to drive around Philly to see homes back-to-back within a weekend, Janette stepped in to help us navigate and view the city by driving us around. That was a SIGNIFICANT help to us, and one that we are extremely grateful for. This enabled us to view a lot more houses in a short amount of time without having to rent a car and drive in an unfamiliar city (or God forbid spend exuberantA amounts on Ubers).A On a scale of 1-10aEUR"where 10 is extremely impressedaEUR"we'd rate the housing search process a 9283aEUR"all thanks to Janette! We were able to supply the information, and Janette was able to handle the rest with such grace. I personally feel that Janette made our move from Texas to Pennsylvania as smooth as it was because of her diligence and care for us.A Her knowledge of the real estate in Philadelphia was incredibly well-received by both my partner and I. Janette had such a deep understanding of the area and which homes exist based on our preferences and needs that made us trust your judgement and selection of places to see. We both deeply love the home we purchasedaEUR"and this is one that we would have missed had it not been for Janette. That said, another high quality worth mentioning isA accommodating our needs. It was very stressful A trying to buy a home from Dallas, but Janette understood our circumstances and did her absolute best to meet our needs in a reasonable capacity.A Janette receives our highest recommendationaEUR"now and forever. My husband and I are so thankful for her services, and we have no doubt that anyone that works with Janette will have a positive experienceaEUR"one that may very well lead to purchasing your next dream home, just as she did for us!

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My familys initial journey into selling our home was horrible. We followed all the advice and recommendations of the realtor we had at that time, only to be abandoned by her in the process with no real explanation. Months later we were blessed to find Janette and everything changed. Janette was a down to earth, patient, personable and competent professional throughout the entire process. She asked us to trust her and proved to be an honorable person, who is true to her word. Whatever questions we had she answered. When we had worries or uncertainties, she alleviated them. She was resourceful and ensured that all tasks from every party involved where done completely and efficiently. We simply can say enough positive words about her and experience with her. However, we MOST DEFINITELY give her our highest recommendation to anyone looking for an incredible realtor and genuine human being.

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Not only did Ashley help me get my dream home, she also helped me get out of my previous disaster home, which was a miracle in itself. Trying to find the right place in this super competitive market was very discouraging for me at times, but Ashley stayed very positive and helped me find the perfect house for all of my needs. She was available any time, day and night for showings and stayed on top of everything. In fact some of the final decision making and negotiating for my new home took place at 10 o'clock at night. I highly recommend using Ashley if you're in the market to buy or sell your home.

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Ashley is so calm, cool, and collected, and really just sets the right vibe for a very stressful home buying experience! I had a short window to move and she helped me find the right place and set everything up in a very tight timeline, providing guidance (and therapy!) along the way. She's quick to respond and always answers any question, no matter how many times I've already asked. Plus, she even left a little gift for my cat on move in day, which is just about the most thoughtful thing I've ever heard in my life. I'm grateful to have met her, and am eager to refer any friends buying soon to Ashley!

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Ashley is an amazing realtor! We were so happy to work with her while purchasing our first home. She is very kind, knowledgeable, and helped guide us through every step of our home search. One of our favorite parts about working with Ashley was that we felt very comfortable around her, and felt assured that she had our best interest in mind. Buying a house can be an unnerving process at times, so it felt great to work with someone we liked and could trust. We hope to work with Ashley again in the future!

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Janette helped us at every step of buying a house from out of town. She showed us the different options from across town often doing detailed video tours and notes. Her recommendations and advice for everything from a home inspector to an electrician has been invaluable. She made the process smooth and was always available. I would recommend her.

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My partner and I bought our first home this Spring, and could not have been luckier to be put in contact with Katherine. She was incredibly helpful and responsive at every stage of the process - getting us in to see homes at a moment's notice, working with us on building an offer, liaising with all the different parties, and helping us smoothly navigate the entire process. Truly it was a pleasure to work with her.

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Janette helped us buy our incredible home in South Philly. She is extremely knowledgeable about all of Philly's neighborhoods and was a major asset to us in finding our home. She remained open to listening to our wants, needs, and vision, while at the same time providing us with her input and expertise to guide us through this insane market. She was prompt with both her responses and her appointments, and had such a friendly and welcoming personality. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking to buy, rent, or sell a home in the local Philly area!

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Janette helped us sell our South Philly row home last Summer. It needed some cosmetic help on a tight budget and she had lots of smart suggestions! It turned out super cute and sold fast for above asking (and for way more than it would have, had we done nothing).Not only did her eye for design and detail max out our profit, she was pleasant to work with and always available when we had questions or concerns. She really knows her stuff. Great taste AND a great person! ? I highly recommend!

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Katherine was so wonderful I don't even know where to start. My wife and I are first-time home buyers, and started our search very tentatively. We weren't even sure if we were in the right financial situation to buy or start looking for homes, but Katherine guided us through the process so smoothly. She was so patient with us, fielded our questions day and night, and never made us feel pressured, rushed, or like we were wasting her time. She completely understood the type of home we were looking for, and all the houses she showed to us were right in line with our budget and style. She also offered a great recommendation for a lender (we loved them as well), and negotiated an amazing deal for the house we eventually bought. On top of that, Katherine was just a fun and warm person who was genuinely invested in helping us find what we were looking for. She was clearly as thrilled as we were when we found our home, and was such a delight to work with. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you Katherine!!