“Thank you so very much for all of the hard work you have put in to help us purchase our first home! We are really excited about the property and you have made this process so smooth. We really appreciate you taking the time to help us understand new concepts and strategize; this has helped us to make very informed decisions, and therefore feel very comfortable with our plan of action. Your attention to detail, strong loyalty, and commitment to full disclosure make you a wonderful buyer’s agent and we can’t wait to refer you!! Thank you!!!”
"We are pleased to commend Jamie Barber for his hard work and dedication as our real estate agent. We are thoroughly satisfied and highly recommend him to prospective clients.
We more than took our time finding a house, dropping out of the market over the course of many months. Extremely patient and understanding, Jamie never exerted any pressure. He researched each potential and presented them in an organized, thoughtful way. He clearly was looking over self interested and wanted us to be happy with our choice.
When we were finally ready to make an offer… there were multiple offers on the property, despite it being a buyers market. Jamie was valuable aid in securing the house at the price we were willing to pay. He was even greater resource during the escrow period, providing step by step guidance through the reams of paperwork, arranging for highly competent inspection professionals, and interfacing and negotiating with seller’s agent on all the “little things” that inevitably come up.
In every case Jamie represented our interests well. Throughout the entire transaction, from discussing logistics of offer, potential counter offer, to following up after we’d moved in, Jamie’s communications were UNIVERSALLY EXCELLENT. His follow through and attention to detail is impeccable.
That Jamie is an extremely likable person is self-evident. That he is in every way a top-drawer real estate agent is hereby attested to. We highly recommend his services."
"The following is a letter Sharon Watson recently wrote to Bill & Kathy Papola, Brokers/Owners of Network Real Estate regarding her recent home purchase with Jamie…
I recently purchased a home in Grass Valley using your company. I started working with Pamela Ruth, and then transferred to Jamie Barber. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how wonderful they both are. I was a little worried when Pamela retired because I enjoyed working with her and she had been so helpful to us. However, Jamie was also professional, helpful and a pleasure to work with.
I am out of state so my daughter, who lives in Grass Valley, actually worked first hand with Jamie. He was unfailing kind to us, patient when we wobbled, weathering the mold reports with us, helping us understand what all the reports and filings were, taking the time to make sure we understood what was going on. You really feel he is on your side and a valuable partner in the process.
I have a small business and I know how important it is to have good people representing you. Congratulations on having an agent like Jamie."
"To: Network Real Estate
From: Gloria Bryant
Re: Testimonial
I had the pleasure of working with Jamie Barber starting this Jan. through May. I had not been involved with buying a house for thirty years, so was quite a novice. Jamie was kind & patient and kept me informed of all the processes, time lines, etc.
He was available by phone and e-mail and got back to me promptly with answers, advice, etc. I appreciated his honesty & guidance throughout this very detailed, lengthy, complicated process. He kept my spirits up, encouraging to go forward through all the bumps in the road.
I recommend Jamie to anyone buying/selling a house."
“When Kelly and I first met Jamie, we had just fired our previous realtor for laziness and not having our interests at heart. We were referred to Jamie through a family friend. Meeting with Jamie was the best decision we could have made before buying our home. I was stunned at how honest and up front Jamie was with all our questions and even with the questions we did not know we had, thanks to Jamie. Kelly and I probably worked Jamie pretty hard looking at 50+ homes in two different counties, all over a period of 2-3 months. I remember the first day Jamie offered to take us out looking at homes, it was a Sunday. We were shocked that he would take us looking at homes on a Sunday, but Jamie always told us "I'm here for you". Jamie always made us feel like family. Once we finally decided on a house in Alta Sierra, the buying process went great with Jamie at the helm. Kelly and I lived in the house for just seven years and during that time Jamie made sure to stop by with little trinkets or call to say hi every few months. After our seven years in the Alta Sierra home Kelly and I decided to sell our house to move to Tennessee. Once we told Jamie we were ready to sell, he was once again "There for us". Jamie made sure our house was priced right and marketed in as many venues as he had available to him. We were shocked once again when we had a full price offer on the house in less than 10 days. We were so shocked because we actually had to make our moving date a month earlier than planned. Once we made our move to Tennessee, our sale was final and figured this would be one of the last times we would speak with Jamie for quite some time. I then sent a quick email asking Jamie how I go about finding a real estate agent like him here in Tennessee. Jamie took the time to find and contact via phone two possible agents for us in Tennessee. In my book, Jamie is a good person and a great agent. Always going above and beyond the normal expectations of an agent.
Thank you Jamie.”
"Dear Jamie:
Sorry this letter is so long overdue, but we have been having so much fun in our new house, I haven’t taken the time to properly thank you and your team for all your hard work.
I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much Charlie and I both appreciate your approach to helping us find our new home. You never pressured us, but to the contrary, made sure we took our time, did the proper investigations, answered all our questions, made some great recommendations and overall just made the process of buying our home so much easier.
Also, we really appreciate your “team” effort, having other agents ready, willing and able to assist us if you were unavailable. This approach allowed us to see potential new homes we were interested in as soon as they came on the market, not wasting any time. This was essential in the current market, where homes are being snatched up right and left. We got to see some great houses with Michelle Homan, and enjoyed our time doing so.
Finally, your follow up since we bought our house has also been great. We enjoy your newsletters, and it is great seeing you around town from time to time. I have already given your name to several people looking for a knowledgeable, sharp agent to help them with the home selling and/or buying process.
Thanks again for all you do!"
"To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my pleasure with real estate agent Jamie Barber, who represented me in the recent sale of my single-family home.
Jamie guided me through the entire process, from helping me get ready to list all the way through the close. He provided ongoing assistance and follow up. Jamie helped to make this a smooth, stress-free experience.
Living remotely, I was expecting this to be a challenge. But, Jamie’s personable nature and knowledge of the market and process made this a pleasurable experience. I am very grateful for his assistance.
To reiterate, I was pleased with Jamie and his expertise and would recommend him to anyone."
"To whom it may concern:
Jamie Barber was our REALTOR and assisted us in buying our first home. To put it plainly, he was the best. We found Jamie through referrals from our friends and had heard rave reviews. He definitely lived up to the hype!
We were first time homebuyers, so we were new to the process. We came into the home buying process knowing nothing about how it worked and we were slightly intimidated. From our first meeting with him, Jamie immediately put us at ease and guided us through the process. He was patient with us through all of our endless questions (and we had a million!) From the home buying process itself, to referrals for pest inspectors and contractors, Jamie was knowledgeable and always there to answer our questions.
Looking at tons of houses to find the one you want, all the while on a tight budget, can be challenging. Jamie consistently made the process effortless for us. He was always punctual for our meetings and he graciously put up with us having to bring our 3 month-old son with us. He was never bothered by the occasional diaper change or feeding! He was always prepared with print outs of the homes we were visiting for the day. Every time we went out house hunting, the day was mapped out for us and we constantly felt informed on every house we looked at.
Jamie was always patient and worked closely with us to try and find us a home. Since bothof us work full time, Jamie worked around our schedules. He was flexible and we often found ourselves on the phone with him after business hours. Jamie was always willing to take calls whenever we had a question or to meet us after work to look at houses. We were so very grateful to have a Realtor who worked around our schedules and needs. It made the home buying experience so much easier for us as full-time working parents.
We were on a fairly limited budget, but we always felt at ease with Jamie about that. It always seemed like he put us first, whether we had $100,000 to spend or $1,000,000 to spend. We truly felt like Jamie cared about us as individuals and really wanted us to find the perfect house for our family . . . not he house that he was going to make the most profit off of!
We were very lucky in that we ended up finding the perfect house for our family. However, we almost didn’t go forward on buying the house, because we perceived some issues with it.
However, Jamie got the right people on the job and convinced us to just stick with it because we loved the house so much. We worked with some great sellers and Realtors on the other end and
Jamie was able to facilitate repairs to the house that we didn’t have to pay for. We ended up buying the perfect house for us and closing in time for the first time homebuyer’s credit. We absolutely love our new house. Sometimes we sit in our living room and think about how lucky we are. We absolutely could not have done it without Jamie.
The best part about buying our house with Jamie is that we came out of this whole experience with a new friend we will have for a very long time. We would absolutely recommend
Jamie Barber to anyone with real estate needs."
"I would strongly recommend Jamie to represent clients as a real estate agent. Jamie went far beyond what I have experienced from real estate agents with his dedication and thoroughness. I purchased a local house while living out of state this summer, and Jamie arranged every detail and made sure I was well represented through every step in a long process. He kept me constantly informed and provided an abundance of information for me to help this complicated process run smoothly. His professionalism and integrity made me feel confident that my interests and needs were always foremost in his mind. Besides all this, Jamie, while totally competent, has the personality of a down to earth, ‘regular’ guy whom is a pleasure to be with."
"Jamie,
Just want to take a moment to thank you for your help with the sale of our home in Grass Valley. Your professional advise, warm and comfortable manner, as well as your willingness to devote as much time as needed at all hours is truly appreciated. The world of real estate can be overwhelming when confronted with numerous high stress situations at one time. Your patience was extreme and valued. I'd also like to thank you for the referrals you provided to help us prepare for putting the house on the market. Each contact was helpful and available on short notice. So much time was saved because of your knowledge of professional services in our area.
Thank you, again, for your guidance. Your advise always proved to be on point and accurate. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is looking for a good real estate agent. You came highly recommended by our neighbors and you did not disappoint!"
“When shopping for an investment property in the Grass Valley area I was referred to Jamie Barber by a REALTOR ® where I live in San Jose. Although this REALTOR ® had never actually met Jamie, she was impressed by him when working with a previous client just a few months prior while looking for home in Grass Valley.
Jamie listened to my wish list and setup an automated email sending me daily MLS listings of homes that fit my description. After about a week I had made a list of 20 or 30 homes I wanted to see in person. Jamie put together a package for me of each of the properties, listing out all the details of each house and called the listing agents to setup an appointment for a visit. We were able to quickly and efficiently visit all the homes in a short period of time. We graded each house with an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ or ‘No Way’. Jamie took the pressure off by making the house shopping experience fun. After just a few homes, Jamie could see a pattern in the ones I did or didn’t approve of and for what reasons. By the second day of house shopping I found the home I wanted, and not from MLS list either, it was one that Jamie had found and thought that I would like, so he suggested we take a look at it. It felt right just as soon as we drove up and by the time I stepped into the front door I fell in love the place.
Jamie helped me make and offer and walked me through all the steps of the negotiation process, getting me an excellent deal on the house. Since I lived out of town, Jamie was my eyes and ears and setup appointments with each of the inspectors and repair contractors, met them at the house and followed up with me on the phone after each was completed. There wasn’t a day that went by that Jamie didn’t call me, usually several times, to keep me in the loop and updated me on the progress. Jamie made me feel like I was his only client.
I had requested escrow to close in 30 days or less. Because Jamie was so efficient we were able to close exactly 20 days from the day our offer was accepted. As a REALTOR®, Jamie went far above and beyond my expectations. Even after escrow closed Jamie was there for me. Because this purchase was an investment I would need renters. Jamie spread the word to help me advertise and even showed the house to prospective renters for me when I couldn’t be there. Thanks to Jamie, I had renters in the house before the 1st mortgage payment was due!
Jamie Barber gets an ‘A+’!"
"Dear Jamie,
We would like to take this opportunity to send you a very special thank you for your invaluable guidance throughout the process of our house hunting and subsequent finding of our retirement home. It was exceptionally delightful to work with such a knowledgeable and thoughtful agent. Many have the experience and knowledge but we believe few have your sincerity and respect for your clients. Your remarkable kindness and patience along with your generosity with your time made what could have been a very stressful undertaking into a memorable and most successful experience.
We so admire your energy, your integrity and your meticulous attention to detail throughout the entire process. We are not only appreciative of your diligence and positive attitude in your work but grateful to have made an invaluable friendship. You have made our transition to retirement remarkably satisfying and profitable as well. What more could one ask for!
We wish you the greatest success in your career. It has been an absolute honor and a privilege to work with you."
"Sent to: Kathy & Bill Papola (Network Brokers)
Dear Kathy & Bill,
We must commend you on your hiring of such an exemplary employee as your Jamie Barber!
From our very first contact to the grueling process of finalizing our “short sale” he continually went above and beyond the “norm” in assisting us.
We have just moved down here from Oregon and to search for the right home long distance was difficult enough, but with Jamie’s assistance & guidance he made the whole process an enjoyable experience.
We know he has many clients but he made us feel like we were his only ones and that takes a special talent.
We feel like we have a new best friend in Jamie and can’t thank him enough for everything he has done for us in finding our new wonderful home in Grass Valley.
It would be a pleasure to recommend him to anyone interested in finding their right home."
“Imagine you are looking for a house on acreage, private, with square-footage and a sound structure, all within a limited budget and in an area with not much inventory—and your realtor doesn’t balk. We were optimistic, had unlikely expectations, and were possibly a realtor’s worst nightmare—we were determined to wait for the perfect property. Jamie Barber took the time to educate us on the process and the market, research different neighborhoods, organize and stand inspections, as well as anything else that turned out to be needed, while never making us feel like we were wasting his time (which we are sure we did more than a few times). He encouraged us to look at more properties, to call him more, and to not settle. With a limited budget, we did not expect this kind of dedication and support from our realtor. And with a great support staff at Network Real Estate, we never felt like we would miss out on a property.
Beyond Jamie’s infectious work ethic and professionalism, his attention to detail is what truly sets him apart. We encountered a very difficult escrow. You could even say it was one of the more difficult escrows a realtor has had to navigate. Jamie carefully worded our contingencies, researched and advised us on all of our options, and handled a difficult situation with ease, and we are very grateful to have had him on our side.
In the end, we found the perfect house, and, a friend.”
"Lisa and I were referred your way by the Nevada county peeps Facebook page. We both wanted an individual that neither of us has personal ties to. That way if we became unhappy, we could walk away, no guilt. Of the maybe 20 different name we were given, yours popped up the most. We are glad we took the advice. Working with you was a great experience. I feel you went over and above what I would expect from an agent. Even when we asked you to list our old house and then changed our mind after two weeks, you still went through all the trouble to put it on the market and properly market it for us. We won't forget that. I feel that a good number of agents would not have gone to the lengths that you did for our family.
We appreciate all the hard work and your advice, and will be repeat customers in the near future. Cannot recommend high enough. If you want an agent that puts your needs and concerns first, and will fight like a "bulldog" (Lisa's aunt's words, not ours) for you and your family when push comes to shove, we recommend Jamie Barber."
"To Whom It May Concern:
My husband and I started meeting with Jamie Barber last November to discuss purchasing our first home. As first-time home-buyers, Jamie did a wonderful job bringing us “up to speed” especially with all the different types of sales available in today’s market (foreclosures, short sales, standard home sales, etc). Jamie did a wonderful job asking the right questions and listening to our responses to understand where we were at and what we were looking for in a house. Right from the start, he was 100% dedicated to our needs and wants, and he made the whole experience comfortable, enjoyable, and as stress-free as possible.
Jamie spent countless hours showing us house after house all over Nevada County. When we saw a listing we liked, Jamie would work it into his schedule to show us the house as soon as possible; we never felt like we had to wait or that we missed an opportunity to see a house. He did an excellent job in letting us wander and look through the house at our own pace, while still pointing out both positive things about the house and things he knew could be concerns for us. He was very patient with us, and as a father himself, was very patient with our two children who were in tow on many occasions. Our kids loved him too, so much so that our 3 year-old named a rubber ducky after him and would take her other bath toys around to show them houses!
When we placed an offer on the house we ended up buying, we were slightly reluctant as it was a foreclosed home. We had heard horror stories about working with banks, and did not want to become one of them. Jamie walked us through the entire process, taking us step by step, and we had no large complications at all. We were fortunate enough to have everything go through in a timely fashion as well.
Throughout the confusing process of being in escrow, Jamie was always there for us. If I remember correctly, he was at every inspection, even when we couldn’t be there at times. He worked very hard in getting our inspections lined up very quickly and efficiently to work within the short inspection period that was required by the bank. He went out of his way time and time again to get our house closed quickly, in April 2011, as the bank required.
We have already recommended Jamie Barber to our friends and family and will continue to do so without reservation. He excels at his job and really puts the interest of his clients as a priority. Despite having several other clients to attend to, Jamie managed to make us feel as though we were his top ones through the attention and incredible effort he provided."
"Dear Jamie,
Both Renee and I want to thank you for all your efforts in finding our ‘dream’ home. Your willingness to go the extra mile was much appreciated. The transaction went smoothly and we are now settling into our new home with less concerns due to your actions.
Jamie, we would not hesitate to recommend your services and will be willing to act as a reference to any future clients you may have.
Our plans don’t call for a new home anytime soon, but if we were to do so, you can be assured you would be our representative!
As a side-note, as you recall, our daughter and son-in-law chose you as their agent in the purchase of their first home. They were more than happy with the transaction. We join them."
“Thank you and your team for all the valuable tips and advice needed in order to make a quick and smooth sale of our home. You were very personable and professional at the same time. We were very comfortable listing with you and would gladly recommend you to others. You answered all questions promptly and kept us informed of every detail as it happened. Much appreciated!”
"In the last four years, Jamie Barber has represented us with great professionalism on the sale of one home in Nevada City, and the purchase and subsequent sale of another in Grass Valley. In all three transactions, his straightforward dealings with other brokers and with title professionals resulted in the smoothest possible closings, which is saying quite a lot when it comes to real estate, where emotions often run high. He is calm by nature, pleasant to work with directly, and completely knowledgeable about Nevada County, and we are pleased to be able to recommend him without reservation in all respects."
"To Whom It May Concern,
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jamie Barber and Network Real Estate in connection with the Purchase of my home in Grass Valley. I found Jamie to be a very resourceful and reliable Agent. The purchase was complicated with property & financing issues, but Jamie handled each issue and completed the transaction in a very satisfactory manner.
I highly recommend Jamie to anyone contemplating buying or selling a property in this area."
"Jamie Barber is an amazing young man!
He was very professional and most of all kind, understanding, and helpful in every way. We were very happy with all his detail work, information regarding other houses in the area being sold and full of knowledge in the current market. He gave us great examples of different situations and gave us all the information we needed to make sound decisions.
He listed the house on 4-1-10 and it sold within a couple of days. He is amazing. He knows how to market a home, show a home and most of all he is the best at selling a home. From day one he was in touch with us on every detail. He followed up with us on a regular basis. He was there in minutes to answer our questions when issues came up. He taught us how to sell a home and go through the whole process from before we listed the home, through escrow and even after our home sold. I will never use any other Realtor.
We trusted him with everything. He is someone I would recommend to anyone looking to sell their property in this challenging market. One would be so fortunate to have him as their REALTOR®, he is a WONDERFUL, KIND, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, SWEET young man."
Jamie Barber, the REALTOR®, was recommended to me by my good friend, Gayle, as well as another person that I had worked with for a long time, Shannon. As a single mother I was buying a home for the first time. I needed someone that I could trust more than anything and they couldn't sing his praises high enough.
So, I contacted Jamie Barber and started the long process of looking for a home. He was always there for me and seemed to drop everything to show me the homes that I really wanted to see when I needed to see them. He was very reasonable to talk with as well as professional and even didn't mind taking me to homes that I wasn't quite sure about. I would feel sorry that I bothered him with them but he said:"That way, we can cross them off your list and you know what you don't want."
With each offer, he walked me through the whole process and all the mounds of paperwork.
He was a very expert and knowledgeable person in the field of real estate and would always have an answer for me. We finally found the home that I wanted and they accepted the offer. Then, it seemed the buying process was just beginning; the home inspections, the escrow and loan process. But through it Jamie was at my side as he helped me through the whole thing. When it was all done and I had some problems at the end. He even returned my calls on his weekend to make sure that I was helped or if I wasn't he would help me through it again.
I would recommend Jamie Barber to handle any of your real estate needs. He helped me buy my home in a friendly, warm and expert manner. And, I wasn't the person paying for his services, the seller was. But in Jamie's case I'm sure that didn't matter. He was always there for me anytime or anywhere that I needed anything in regards to the purchase of my new home.
I really feel that I made a new friend in Jamie."
“My introduction with Jamie Barber was a few years ago. He was working with my aunt, helping her find a house to purchase. When it came time for me to sell my own home, I knew Jamie was the man for the job. My previous interactions with him were positive, and I was confident in his abilities. I was right. I was living out of state at the time. Through phone and email interactions, Jamie was able to help me through the process. I had never sold a home before, and I had so many questions. Jamie took the time to educate me in the process and expectations. He arranged appointments and was at the house when I could not be. He kept me well informed each step of the way. Jamie was an invaluable resource before, during, and after this process.”
"My Fiancé and I recently closed escrow on our first home and I would like share with you our wonderful experience. When we embarked on our house hunting journey we lived in San Diego and knew that we wanted to purchase a home near Grass Valley or Auburn so that we could be closer to family. One of our family members had recently purchased a home and highly recommended Jamie Barber to assist us with the process. After getting pre-approved for a loan and extensive searching on the internet we decided it was time to start looking. Our focus was centered on finding a place with some land.
We knew that looking at houses would not be easy since we both were in San Diego; however, Jamie assured us that he would have no problem working with our schedule. We immediately picked a weekend to fly up there and made a long list of houses to view. We emailed our list to Jamie and he was up for the challenge. Jamie took us to over 20 properties in two days and was very informative about each listing. Even better, he was very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and answered all of our questions.
After our long weekend of looking at houses we reconsidered our search criteria. After a lot of thought we decided to buy closer to Sacramento since that is most likely where we will find work. When we told Jamie that we had changed our minds he was not upset or annoyed that he had spent an entire weekend showing houses that were no longer of interest to us. He happily sent us new listings that fit our new search criteria. We planned another weekend to go looking and once again Jamie took us to numerous properties.
We made offers on a few homes over the next couple months and Jamie was always there to help answer our endless questions. Once one of our offers was accepted Jamie was immediately helping us line up the inspections. As the process continued we had a few issues with our lender; Jamie was instrumental in helping us work through those issues. Without his help I do not think the loan would have gone through before the closing date.
The best quality about Jamie is that he never put any pressure on us to make offers. Instead he wanted to make sure it was the house we would want to live in before making an offer.
Now we are home owners and we could not be happier. Jamie still calls to check in and see how things are going. We recommend Jamie Barber to anyone looking for a competent realtor that really cares about his clients. We plan on using Jamie for all our future real estate transactions."
"Dear Jamie and Michelle,
Our family was living in Southern California and decided to purchase a home in Grass Valley. We had very little direct knowledge of the area but enough to know that this is where we wanted to spend the next chapter of our lives. We were referred to Jamie through a dear friend and he quickly understood what we were looking for and established daily communication and information updates for us to review. We finally set up a weekend to view the choices that were attractive to us online and Jamie arranged to set aside an entire day to view houses. He and Michelle must have driven us over 100 miles that day and to over 10 homes to show us all of the various possibilities that would meet our needs. Jamie and Michelle were a wealth of information not to mention wonderful to spend time with.
We were able to narrow down our choice and decided to make an offer before we returned to Southern California. We had concerns that managing a purchase from 600 miles away would be stressful and full of challenges. Both Jamie and Michelle generously gave their time and dedication to making sure that they were present for all inspections and walked us through the pitfalls that we stumbled on along the way. They were able to help us navigate gracefully through the challenges as they came up until we successfully closed escrow.
We have been in our new home for almost one month and absolutely could not be happier. It meets all of our needs and we will always be grateful to Jamie and Michelle for facilitating the purchase. We would recommend using Jamie and Michelle as Realtors to anyone considering either buying or selling a home."
"After retiring from the military my Wife and I started our journey to our first home as most first time buyers. Disregarding the numerous warnings and suggestions of loved ones and heading out over confident, under educated and blinded by the allure of owning our first home we hit the market running. Without warning we quickly realized how unequipped and unprepared we were for the journey. Within the first three months we had gone through three different agents after one “no longer had time to help us” and two simply stopped returning our phone calls when were unable to find a suitable house with in several weeks.
Beyond frustrated Jamie found us right before complications with our VA loan forced to place our search on hold. Despite knowing that we were not actively searching Jamie remained in contact and offer assistance at every opportunity to help get us back on track. Jamie was upfront, honest, informative and above all patient as we combed our way through the complex VA loan process. When we were in the position to resume our search we were able to do so armed with knowledge, understanding and most importantly a great real estate agent working on our behalf. When my family found our home, the journey that started as a complete nightmare ended as it should be for every family, as a dream come true thanks to Jamie.
Thank You Jamie!"
"Dear Jamie,
This letter cannot express all of our gratitude to you concerning your dedicated hard work in helping us to complete our move back to California.
There was 1 BIG obstacle. We were in different states!
Nevertheless, your professional and sensitive manner made the process flow, always being available for that encouragement we needed , following through with answers and solutions to problems that arose.
You handled it all with such ease. We can’t Thank You enough.
Would we recommend you to our family and friends? In a heartbeat and with great pleasure.
Keep up the great work!"
“When it came time for us to select a Realtor to sell our parents’ home, it was an easy decision. We have known Jamie Barber for many years and realized immediately that his integrity, work ethic and focus on the task at hand would serve us well in our sale process. As time passed and the market dictated changes, Jamie was always there with current statistics, comparable home sales and trends in the market. He was wonderful in explaining each step along the way so we had a clear picture of our situation, and was careful in showing us all our options so we could make good decisions. He was very patient, which in turn helped us to be patient in this somewhat difficult market.
When a good offer came in and we were beginning the paperwork to open escrow, it became clear the VA loan would have extra requirements, would take extra work and would require diligence on the part of our Realtor. Jamie not only never disappointed us, he repeatedly amazed us at his willingness to attend to each and every detail, his knowledge of what was required, and his energy at meeting each deadline and each requirement as they were presented. His diligence was impressive, very much appreciated and we are convinced, his efforts were responsible for the successful and smooth closing of escrow.
We now have wonderful new neighbors and can certainly thank Jamie for that, too. Without a doubt, Jamie would be our go-to-guy if ever we have a future need for a Realtor, and our only recommendation to our friends for their Real Estate needs would be to contact Jamie Barber.”
"It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we recommend Jamie Barber as a Realtor. It was time for us to find a new house so we of course thought about Jamie; he had helped our parents find their new house. But we weren’t going to be easy clients; we had a very small area we were willing to buy in and had several requirements for the house. Jamie was very patient. And his primary goal was to make sure we got a good house we were happy with, it didn’t matter how many houses we looked at, or how often we went out.
We finally found the house. It was a short sale. Jamie did a great job guiding us in what we should offer and what would be appealing to the bank. He also prepared us well for the process. A lot of hurry up and wait. He would have to remind us, with our own check list, why the house was worth waiting for, “don’t get discouraged”. And he was on top of everything, checking in with the selling agent weekly to see where they were with the bank. And then when it looked close, had all the inspectors ready to go, because once the bank says yes there is no time to waste. After 78 days of waiting for the bank and 20 days after the yes we were the owners of a house.
We highly recommend Jamie and would be happy to talk to any prospective clients about our experience."
"To Whom It May Concern,
Our relationship with Jamie Barber began when he sold our daughter and her husband their first home. We were so impressed with his attention to detail and genuine concern for their best interest. Having many options, when we decided to sell our home we asked Jamie to take on the listing.
He immediately began work on our behalf. He gathered information and spread it far and wide. He walked with us through the waiting, the showings, encouraging us along the way. As a qualified buyer came forward he made sure the process ran smoothly, looking out for our best interests while covering all areas of the sale. During this emotional process, Jamie ensured our desires were met, encouraging us along the way.
But our story doesn’t end with the successful sale of our home. It was our intention to stay in the area so we were on the hunt for a new place to live. This proved to be a more difficult process for us. With Jamie’s unwavering help, he presented us with various options and excellent questions that helped us refine our search. With this focus in mind he graciously and patiently moved us forward. Even though this process was lengthy, he gave us as much time as we needed. We are happy to announce our search is over and are sure that the process would not have been nearly as bearable if it weren’t for the Jamie’s perseverance.
We believe there will be other chapters to our story as Jamie has become a trusted friend and we are looking forward to the new relationship this journey has brought to us all. Our paths will cross again.
We highly recommend Jamie to those in need of an honorable, trustworthy realtor."
"To Whom It May Concern:
I’m writing this letter to recommend using Jamie Barber’s real estate services.
I’m a first time homebuyer. Jamie spent several months showing properties to me. He was unfailingly kind, patient, knowledgeable and willing to write as many offers as requested.
I decided on a home offered as a “short sale”. Jamie wisely used a computerized service to cut down on the usual number of months required to complete a short sale. There were times when I was discouraged & irritated with the homeowner’s bank. But Jamie kept my spirits up & guided me through the process.
I now own a lovely home thanks to Jamie’s help.
I was also very pleased with how Jamie set up the various home inspections and repairs needed before purchase. He made it so easy for me.
Jamie always went above and beyond the call of duty. When the college students I hired to help me move disappeared, Jamie called around to find other movers for me.
Jamie truly acts from his heart to help find your special home. And he’s so pleased when you do. He made it clear, even though the sale is over, he’s still available to help with information I may need to care for and enjoy my home."
"'I will recommend Jamie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. His focus is on the best interest of his clients and his attention to detail and availability made this process worry-free. Jamie was professional, prepared and he kept us up to date every step of the way. We always felt well cared for through the entire process. Thank you Jamie for your hard work and follow through. Your work ethic will always shine above the rest!"
"Dear Jamie,
Dick and I want to thank you for all your hard work on our behalf in the recent sale of our 5 acre parcel on McCourtney Road. Your knowledge and expertise were much appreciated and you were unfailingly conscientious and considerate. You kept us informed every step of the way and were always available to answer questions and address concerns.
We would not hesitate to have you represent us again or to recommend you to anyone."
"Dear Jamie,
This Thank You should have gone out sooner. We want to Thank You so very much for helping Courtney out on her first home. It was a long haul and we appreciate you sticking with it.
Thanks again. Cheers to a New Year!!!"
"Jamie Barber became our agent in the spring of 2009. He came to us highly recommended, and we felt comfortable with him from the beginning. We had a property that had been on the market for a long time and had begun to feel as if our house would never sell. Jamie thoroughly researched the market and gave us a very detailed market analysis and a plan to get our house sold.
He was very focused and had a clear marketing strategy. With Jamie's expert guidance and advice, we followed his plan and he had our home sold by the following spring.
Jamie was with us every step of the way, and always treated us as though we were his only clients. He answered all our questions and addressed our concerns in a friendly and professional manner. We had complete confidence in him.
He continued to advise and guide us as we received the offer that led to the final sale of our home. During what was, for us, an emotionally fraught time, Jamie was wonderful, handling our concerns and questions in a very calming manner.
Jamie knows his business and was extremely careful to make sure every detail was covered. We would unhesitatingly recommend Jamie Barber to anyone considering either buying or selling a home. He gets the job done!"
"Dear Jamie,
We want to thank you so much for all the work you did to sell our manufactured home. You took care of every detail and always answered our questions clearly and quickly.
During the six months or so that it took to make this “hard sell”, you called us every week to report on the activity. Real Estate transaction and contracts are usually stressful for amateurs and you made us feel comfortable and secure in the feeling that you were always available.
We would certainly work with you again, if the occasion arises. Recommending you would be an easy thing to do. Please use our name if it is appropriate to do so."
"As first time homebuyers my wife and I were very interested in finding a competent, patient and informed real estate agent who could assist us through the home buying process. In that we were new to purchasing real estate, we had many questions and hoped for understandable explanations to successfully close our first real estate deal. From our initial meeting, throughout the home buying process, and even after closing escrow working with Jamie was very satisfying and enjoyable experience. Jamie adroitly and confidently guided us through numerous forms and contract, professionally referred us to qualified consultants and ethically assisted us in our financial dealings.
Jamie rose above and beyond our expectations and quickly earned a position as our most assuring and staunch ally in navigating the hurdles of purchasing real estate. It was our good fortune to be referred to Jamie while searching for our first home and we would like to offer our most sincere thanks to him for his efforts. Furthermore, we offer our highest commendations of Jamie to anyone interested in finding a professional, knowledgeable and energetic real estate agent.
We offer this recommendation in complete confidence that Jamie will continue to provide superb quality of services as exemplary businessman and realtor. We greatly look forward to working with Jamie on future real estate endeavors and wish him the best of success."