Susan Huntsinger says…I just wanted to tell you both how much I appreciate the jobs that you both do on a daily basis. I know how hard it is to be in customer service and you two are drowning in it, but you DO IT SO WELL.
I can’t imagine how many hours you put in trying to get us a SOLD sign, but you did it!
I am truly grateful and feel blessed to have a relationship with you two.
Jim needed to sell his home and it was going to be a short sale. He tried a few different agents and they couldn’t get the job done. He was referred to Kim by a friend and was very satisfied by the selling experience.
Kim Ward and Horizon Real Estate represented us in the sale of our Oceanside House in the Summer of 2009. This house was being sold as a result of a divorce. I live in Orange County, and my ex-wife lived in the house that was for sale. Kim and her office were very helpful, understanding, and professional throughout the entire process.
The house needed to be priced aggressively, and Kim was a great consultant in that department. The house also needed some minor to moderate repairs, new carpet, and a serious cleaning. Kim facilitated the repairs, the purchasing of the new carpet, and even helping my ex-wife get packed and ready to go. I don’t think this was the hardest of sales for Kim, but it sure wasn’t the easiest either. Lots of phone calls and ideas back and forth went into getting the home prepared for sale, and then listed.
Once the property was listed, we had a buyer within a few weeks. Kim handled all the paperwork, phone calls, offers, escrow questions (that she could answer) and more. She was extremely helpful and understanding.
In the end, Kim’s ethical, professional and compassionate demeanor made a difficult sale easier to handle. I would highly recommend her and her office for anyone’s San Diego County real estate needs.
Thank you Kim, and Horizon Real Estate! …
Andrew Goodrich
My situation was desperate and I didn’t know where to turn, what to do or how to do it. I had lost both my husband and my job in a matter of 3 months; left alone with my 13 yr. old son and a house both too big and too expensive to keep. As I was sharing my plight with an old friend, she mentioned to me that she new the perfect realtor to help me out. I had heard that one before, other people telling me they had the “perfect realtor” as well, but after a few phone conversations I didn’t get the sense that the realtor truly had my best interest at heart.
I called Kim Ward at Horizon and immediately felt comforted. She made an appointment to meet me at the house at my earliest convenience, not hers. She had pulled information for the area and patiently walked me through my options. Neither a short sale or foreclosure sounded good, but she clearly outlined the benefits and disadvantages to both. Additionally she connected me to a tax attorney who was also very helpful and supportive.
I elected to pursue the short sale option. Throughout the process Horizon was there to answer questions. They were supportive, patient, understanding and knowledgeable. I never doubted that they had my best interest at heart and certainly never felt like just another client; I felt like I had a partner and friend during this very difficult time in my life.
My house sold, I never had to speak to the bank or other agencies- Horizon handled everything. Throughout the process they were professional and dealt with potential buyers and their agents on my behalf without complaint.
I know who to call upon when I’m ready to find my next home! I would recommend Kim Ward and her company to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell a home. In such a tenuous, unsure and frightening time in my life who would have thought that my realtor would be the one providing a sense of security.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions regarding my experience, I would be happy to speak with you … Jennifer Mitchell
Danielle and I feel extremely lucky to have been put in touch with Kim all those years ago. I always make a point of recommending Kim whenever the situation arises. I truly believe that nobody else is as hard working and has our interests at heart as Kim does.
Kim’s professionalism, honesty and integrity are unmatchable. When I tell people what Kim did in staging our old condo, they literally do not believe that Kim provided such a high level of service. We will continue to work with her and would not hesitate to recommend her to anybody looking to buy or sell their home or condo.
Thanks Kim! …
Andrew & Danielle
We are extremely pleased to have worked with Kim Ward on the sale of our home. This was not our first, or even second time selling a home, and it has been in stark contrast to anything we’ve experienced before.
The complete staging process surpassed our expectations and, I believe, really made the difference between selling and not. The marketing was excellent. In addition, we loved the personal attention and frequent follow up regarding viewer feedback. Matt and I never felt like we were “out of the loop” on any matters concerning the house.
We would, without question, highly recommend Kim to anyone interested in selling their home.
Sincerely,
Tamiko Houar
Bill lives in Kansas. He and his sister Susan were appointed as the estate representatives for their brother’s estate located in San Diego, California. The estate needed to go through probate. This is Bill’s experience working with Kim Ward and the team at Horizon Real Estate.
Stella Shvil, Professional Private Fiduciary says … Kim Ward represented us in the sale of an Estate on a challenging property that required extensive repairs (with little money for repairs), serious cleaning, major packing issues and 6 people on this transaction and one person living on the property. With her guidance and patience we finally got the property on the market after about five months. The staging of the property was wonderful and her efforts were truly appreciated.
With the various offers that were presented, she stayed on target, patient and always protected the interests of the Estate. Kim was always available to answer any and all questions from any of us. She was courteous and professional at all times and showed great compassion to the individual who was living in the home. I would recommend her for your real estate needs … Stella Shvil, Professional Private Fiduciary
Steve Deptula (Estate Representative) says … Kim did an outstanding job in preparing our property for sale in a declining market.
Her expertise in recommending low-cost/high value enhancements for our relatively older property contributed significantly to our property’s ability to compete with newer properties on the market. These enhancements, coupled with her highly-effective staging, brought the results we were looking for. Between the presentation and pricing, she definitely hit the bulls-eye. Superior attention to detail … her paperwork was always complete, timely, and 100% accurate. She leaves no stone unturned in her efforts to deliver the best possible results. If you are looking for quality workmanship and superior results, you will not find anyone better. She is a true professional who will get the job done for you. Five stars … Steve Deptula (Estate Representative)
John Deckard, (Estate administrator) says … Kim Ward? What a gal! Not only did she sell the property in a very timely fashion but also got $40,000 over the appraised value by the probate referee/appraiser. She always made my wife and I totally confident in her capability, we were comfortable with her judgement. She has a very personable demeanor, is very easy to talk to. She comes highly recommended by us. We can only wish her the best.
She always conveyed a high degree of professionalism when dealing with us. She accomplished much with this “as-is” property in order to sell it, it needed a lot of refurbishing. We love you Kim … John Deckard, (Estate administrator)