John Genovese and Richard Lester

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We had an amazing experience working with Paige from MyCityCountry Realty, and we cant recommend her enough. Paige was kind, patient, and a joy to work with throughout our entire home-buying journey. She trekked with us through countless fixer-uppers, fully understanding our desire to find a property where we could truly add our own style. No matter where we wanted to go, Paige was a real trooper, willing to take us just about anywhere. When we finally found the right property, we ended up in a bidding war, and Paige skillfully guided us through every step. She kept us calm, focused, and informed, making sure we had enough time to make decisions without letting us procrastinate. Even when the loan took longer to close than expected, Paige handled the situation with grace, taking some heat on our behalf while keeping the peace and making sure everything stayed on track. Though this wasnt our first real estate purchase, it was easily one of our best experiences with a realtor. We truly appreciate all the hard work Paige put in for us, and wed gladly work with her again.

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Over the decades living in California we've worked with many realtors - and none compare to Richard and John. They are professional, prompt, meticulous, attentive...and their heart and integrity shines with all they do. Their trusted team and network of additional support folks helped ensure our older much-loved house was made ready for sale in the 2024 marketplace. Well-priced, well marketed, sold fast :)

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Richard and John are awesome. Ten years ago, they were our agents when we bought our home in the woods and now they were our agents selling it. To say that they understand the market is an understatement as we got an offer within 8 days of being on the market in these very challenging conditions. They helped us set our expectations based on the reality of the market conditions, but in the end, we were able to get $21K over asking and just shy of what we were hoping for, and with a 21 day close. I can not recommend Richard and John more, as either your buying agent, or your listing agent. These guys rock.

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We had an absolutely phenomenal experience with The City Country Group, specifically with Paige, Richard, and John. Even though we didn't have a dedicated realtor throughout the process, Paige went above and beyond, seamlessly stepping into the role to guide us through every step. She expertly advised us on placing an offer, the optimal approach to negotiations, and what we could feasibly request. Paige's dedication was instrumental in securing our dream home. In her absence, John and Richard seamlessly stepped in, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and expertise. Together, they formed a comprehensive team that genuinely cares about their clients and their home-buying journey. The collective efforts of Paige, Richard, and John proved to be invaluable, culminating in a smooth and successful home purchase. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have connected with this exceptional group, whose commitment and expertise played a pivotal role in making our new home a reality. Highly recommended for their unwavering support and personalized service!

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Richard and John represented me in the selling of my 2/1 home in Cazadero. The sale had some complicated nuances and I wished to sell it over the winter-during the rainiest part of the year! From the moment I met Richard at the initial meet, I knew I had met the right representative. He imminently had a plan that took into account the aspects of the sale that most may have found challenging. We had few surprise issues ( nosey neighbor and rain issue ) that Richard and John handled with ease. I would not buy or sell a home, esp in the River area, with any other agents. I felt so supported during the whole transaction and trust Richard and John implicitly.

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I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Richard and John. They are the ultimate professionals and really know their business and what works. Their marketing and negotiation skills are extremely impressive. They made our selling process so easy and stress free I am still pinching myself! You will not regret working with this well matched duo. I would pick no other agent for my future needs. Their expertise in the coast area was why we worked with them and they went so above and beyond what is expected of an agent it is remarkable. You'll be lucky to know them if your paths cross!

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We have been very fortunate to work with Richard and John at Vanguard to sell our previous home, and buy our new house. They are truly an amazing team and put their real estate passion and knowledge to work! Our confidence skyrocketed once we partnered with them, and they have some great strategies and feedback throughout the process. We can't recommend them enough for their expertise in the industry and area. Richard and John, thank you for all that you did for us!

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with Paige as our realtor during our recent home purchase, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, it was evident that Paige was not just another real estate agent, but a true professional who genuinely cared about finding us our dream home. Paige's expertise in the local real estate market was evident throughout our entire journey. She took the time to listen to our requirements and preferences and provided valuable insights and guidance, pointing out both the positive aspects and potential drawbacks of each property we visited. Her knowledge of the local area and the current market trends allowed us to make informed decisions and feel confident in our choices. We never felt rushed or pressured into making a decision, as Paige always emphasized the importance of finding the right fit for us. I can confidently say that Paige went above and beyond our expectations as a realtor. She not only helped us find a house that checked all our boxes but also provided valuable advice and assistance throughout the negotiation and closing process. Her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a smooth transaction were truly commendable.

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We had an amazing experience working with Richard, John & Paige. We've been searching for a long time (years is not an exaggeration) and finally found the perfect property. Richard, John & Paige helped us through all the research and designing a winning offer in a highly competitive situation. We are so grateful! We highly recommend the City Country Group.

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Paige, Richard, and John were a joy to work with as we searched for and purchased our retirement home near the Russian River. From our first conversation with them, we knew we?d have a strong team commitment to helping us in our search, as well as outstanding representation in negotiating a deal for our purchase. When you work with one of these 3 incredibly skilled and experienced realtors, you get the whole team. Because they work as a triad, we always had immediate responses to questions, in-person viewings, and phone conversations with us expressing our worries, frustrations, and ultimate joy with the purchase. Each member of The Vanguard City Country Group has their own particular strengths in the purchasing process, so working with them gave us the ?best of the best? in each step of the home-buying process. They worked with us to make sure we were educated on the whole purchasing process, from remaining optimistic about us finding our dream home, to making a strong yet feasible offer, and ultimately representing our best interest in the negotiating process. The house we wanted was priced higher than our limit, and we were afraid we?d lose out on the opportunity to submit an offer?and thanks to Paige, Richard, and John, that home is now ours! We greatly appreciate this uniquely kind and talented realty group, and it?s our pleasure to recommend them to you~